Bukom Banku, Bastie Samir
Bukom Banku and Bastie Samir

Consortium files for injunction on Bukom Banku, Bastie Samir bout, demands $140,000 from boxers

A sports consortium, Super Entertainment & Sport Consortium has filed an application for an interim injunction, seeking to halt the impending boxing bout between the enigmatic Braimah Kamoko alias Bukom Banku and Bastie "The Beast" Samir.

According to the Daily Guide newspaper, the suit to determine whether or not to grant the reliefs being sought by Super Entertainment & Sport Consortium will be heard on October 12 at an Accra High Court.

The Black Star Stadium
The Black Star Stadium

The Black Star Stadium: Flagship venue for Ghana's 2038 FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games bid (VIDEO)

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has released an animated video of the Black Star Stadium, the facility expected to be the flagship venue for Ghana's bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2038.

‘We won’t spare Black Stars" - Uganda captain

‘We won’t spare Black Stars" - Uganda captain

Uganda captain and goalkeeper, Denis Onyango, says the penultimate 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Black Stars of Ghana at the Mandela National Stadium on Saturday is a must-win for them and they would not spare Ghana as they seek an important victory to brighten their chances of making it to Russia.

Onyango, who has conceded just one goal throughout the qualifiers, insists a win over Ghana in the epic clash in Kampala will see the Cranes in a strong position to fight for the sole group slot.

Azumah Nelson savours WBC honour

Azumah Nelson savours WBC honour

Legendary Ghanaian boxer, Azumah Nelson, is hopeful that his World Boxing Council (WBC) Champion Award would motivate the government to devote more resources towards the development of boxing in the country.

Nelson, widely considered the greatest African boxer of all time, was for the second time since his retirement honoured by the WBC sanctioning body at the 55th WBC Convention on Monday in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Ghana plans to host the FIFA World Cup in 2038

Ghana plans to host the FIFA World Cup in 2038

Ghana is planning an ambitious-bid to stage the 2038 FIFA World Cup as part of its 40-year national development plan, developed by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC).

The Director-General of the NDPC, Dr Nii Moi Thompson in an interview on Metro TV's Good Evening Ghana program on Tuesday night revealed that the bid is dependent on the country fulfilling other financial and infrastructure targets set in the draft National Development Plan which was handed over to the government last month.

Roy Keane
Roy Keane

If you're worried about injury, play chess - Roy Keane tells footballers

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has told footballers to "play chess" if they are worried about getting hurt.

A World Cup without the Dutch is looking a possibility

A World Cup without the Dutch is looking a possibility

In 2010 the Netherlands lost the World Cup final against Spain, four years later they finished third, but it is looking more and more likely that they will fail to qualify for next years’ finals in Russia.

Ahead of the final round of match-days in the European qualifiers the Oranje are three points and six goals behind the second-placed Swedes in Group A.

Dreamfort win chess competition

Dreamfort win chess competition

Dreamfort Chess Club was last Saturday adjudged winners of the "Crossfire" competition after outplaying Knightmare chess club to lift the trophy in an all Tema-based championship at the ECG Training School.

The competition which was played over two leagues saw Knightmare going into the second round having won the first encounter 3-2 but maintain their focus as Dreamfort came back stronger and determined to outclass them 4-1 to walk away with an undisclosed sum.

Phar Rangers President honoured
Phar Rangers President honoured

Phar Rangers President honoured

Nana Yaw Amponsah, President of Division One side Phar Rangers FC, has won the sports category of the prestigious FortyUnder 40 Awards held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.

Mr Amponsah claimed the award in recognition of his exploits as a sports lawyer, FIFA intermediary and president of the model club, Phar Rangers.

Awudu Issaka Football Club wins maiden Yumvita Kiddie Games

Awudu Issaka Football Club wins maiden Yumvita Kiddie Games

The Awudu Issaka Football Club emerged the winners of the maiden edition of the Yumvita Kiddie Games held last Saturday at the Lizzy Sports Complex in Accra.

The event organized by Promasidor Ghana Limited was reserved for participants between the ages of 6months to 10years and their parents, who began arriving at 8:30am.

Kotoko to face Hearts in MTN FA Cup final - After beating Medeama 1-0

Kotoko to face Hearts in MTN FA Cup final - After beating Medeama 1-0

Porcupine Warriors Kumasi Asante Kotoko had to struggle to beat Medeama Sporting Club by a lone goal to set a date with Accra Hearts of Oak for the grande finale of this year's MTN FA Cup in Tamale.

Asamoah Gyan, 3 others ruled out by injury

Asamoah Gyan, 3 others ruled out by injury

Black Stars skipper, Asamoah Gyan, and three other key players have been ruled out of Coach Kwasi Appiah’s squad for Saturday’s crucial FIFA World Cup Group E qualifier against The Cranes of Uganda at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala.

The assistant coach of the Stars, Ibrahim Tanko, yesterday confirmed the unavailability of Gyan, Thomas Agyepong, and the US-based duo of Harrison Afful and Jonathan Mensah for the Uganda game due to injury.

WBC honours Azumah Nelson with Champion Award
WBC honours Azumah Nelson with Champion Award

WBC honours Azumah Nelson with Champion Award

Legendary Ghanaian boxer, Azumah Nelson has been presented with the World Boxing Council (WBC) Champion Award at the 55th WBC Convention currently ongoing in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Nelson, widely considered the greatest African boxer of all time, was for the second time since his retirement honoured by the WBC sanctioning body. He held the WBC featherweight title once and the WBC super featherweight title twice during his heydey.

Ghana arrives in Delhi for U-17 FIFA World Cup

Ghana arrives in Delhi for U-17 FIFA World Cup

The Ghana and United States football teams have arrived in India to participate in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, beginning on October 6.

The US team landed at the Indira Gandhi International airport at around 10pm last night while the Ghana side arrived here at 3pm today. Both teams straightaway proceeded to their team hotels.

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: ‘Stars will fight to the end’ - Kwasi Appiah

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: ‘Stars will fight to the end’ - Kwasi Appiah

Black Stars coach James Kwasi Appiah says they will give their World Cup qualifying game against Uganda “their all” and has promised that his side would “fight to the end” of the qualifying series as they seek to redeem their campaign.

The Stars face a tricky game against Uganda in Kampala on Saturday, badly needing a win to bridge the gap between them and the Group E leaders, Egypt, as well as brighten their chances of sneaking through to Russia.

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