Abdul Majeed Waris
Abdul Majeed Waris

Bursaspor chase Waris deal

New Bursaspor boss Paul Le Guen has reportedly prioritised the capture of Ghanaian striker Abdul Majeed Waris before the close of the transfer window.

According to Turkish media outlet fotomac, the former PSG and Lyon coach is pushing to lure Waris back to the Super Lig either on an outright purchase or via a loan deal.

Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku arrested in LA

Football star Romelu Lukaku was arrested after hosting a wild pool party with fellow Premier League ace Paul Pogba.

The 24-year-old striker was nicked for breaching the peace after he danced with bikini-clad girls at his rented mansion in Los Angeles.

Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan

Gyan: Call me His Honour Dr. Asamoah Gyan

Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan has taken to Twitter to request “with all humility” and “respectfully” that he be called “His Honour Dr. Asamoah Gyan”.

Portions of the Commentary Box have developed big cracks due to corrosion
Portions of the Commentary Box have developed big cracks due to corrosion

Death trap at Accra Stadium! VIP, VVIP and commentary boxes closed now

The commentary box, VIP and the VVIP Boxes at the Accra Sports Stadium have been closed down following a technical report by the Architecture And Engineering Services Limited (AESL) which marked them as high risk areas for spectators.

According to AESL, the three sections of the stadium are "death traps" with immense decay which need to be closed immediately to prevent any unforeseen tragedy after two inspections conducted by the body last year.

Kwame Bonsu
Kwame Bonsu

PFAG to Kwame Bonsu’s aid to get rape sentence overturned

The newly-appointed Head of Player Relations of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Yussif Chibsah, is confident that Ghanaian footballer, Kwame Bonsu would overturn his marital rape and assault conviction when his appeal is heard today at the Gavle District Court in Sweden.

According to Chibsah, poor legal representation cost Bonsu as he was found guilty and handed a two-year jail term, and it is part of the reason why he has appealed the guilty charge and the PFAG, which has shown strong support for the young player, has advised him to change his lawyer for the appeal and has guided him on how to go about it.

Kotoko
Kotoko

Kotoko silence Medeama

Kumasi Asante kotoko scored their first three goals in a match in the season, including a masterpiece by Saddick Adams, to move third on the league table after beating Medeama 3-1 in their game at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday

The win sets the stage for a tantalising clash between Kotoko and Hearts in Kumasi on Sunday, with the two rivals being separated by two points (Kotoko, 35, Hearts, 33) on the log.

Mr Thakkar (right) presenting the items to Mr Lamptey while officials from Rafimex and the GABF look on
Mr Thakkar (right) presenting the items to Mr Lamptey while officials from Rafimex and the GABF look on

Rafimex supports Bombers

Rafimex General Trading Company Limited, distributors of sports drinks, last Friday presented 10 cartons of Lucozade drinks and an undisclosed amount of money to members of the national amateur boxing team, Black Bombers, in Accra.

According to Mr Sameer Thakkar, the Chief Executive of Rafimex, the donation was to support a three-man boxing contingent that would represent Ghana at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games from July 19 to 23 in the Bahamas.

Library picture
Library picture

Bank of Africa are Bank gala champs - CAL, HFC win track events

United Bank of Africa (UBA) last Saturday emerged champions of the banking sports invitational gala competition after beating ADB Bank 1-0 in the final match of this year’s event held at the Athletic Oval of the University of Ghana, Legon.

Though there were other events, it was the football final game that attracted the most attention and it lived up to its billing with the two sides, keenly competing in their bid to emerge champions.

Olympics’ Coffie Bekoe is being retrained by his All Stars marker during the game. Picture EBOW HANSON
Olympics’ Coffie Bekoe is being retrained by his All Stars marker during the game. Picture EBOW HANSON

Olympics shock All Stars

Defending league champions, Wa All Stars, suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat to Accra Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday

Despite the victory, Olympics are still rooted in the relegation zone with 22 points. Goals by Benjamin Arthur and Kofi Bekoe’s in each half ensured Tom Strand’s side bagged the maximum points.

 Kumasi Sports Academy’s Vivian Konadu Adjei
Kumasi Sports Academy’s Vivian Konadu Adjei

NWL: Second round starts this weekend

After a two week break, the second round of the National Women’s League (NWL) begins this weekend, with clubs resuming their keen contest to be champions this season.

The first round ended on a high note for the league leaders, Elmina Sea Lions in the couthern zone, and Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the northern zone.

Referee Issaka Afful with the ball.
Referee Issaka Afful with the ball.

Ref, assists rescued from irate Tema fans

Referee Abdul Latif Adaari and his assistants escaped attack from some irate fans of Tema Youth after they lost 1-2 to Ebusua Dwarfs in their premier league game last Saturday.

The visitors left the harbour city with a vital away win that left fans very angry after Nicholas Gyan and Joseph Esso put the visitors ahead in the second and 24th minutes respectively.

Japanese trackstar Tamasue with NSA Deputy Director, Saka Acquaye
Japanese trackstar Tamasue with NSA Deputy Director, Saka Acquaye

Japanese athlete Dai Tamasue lands in Accra to promote 2020 Olympics

Former Japanese track athlete, Dai Tamasue arrived in Ghana on Thursday to begin a four-day mission to promote the 2020 Olympic and Paralympics Games slated for Tokyo.

Tamasue was welcomed on his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport shortly after 11 am by the Deputy Director of the National Sports Authority, Mr Saka Acquaye as well as some officials of the Japanese Embassy.

Sapholda Hockey League resumes today (Library photo)
Sapholda Hockey League resumes today (Library photo)

Sapholda Hockey League resumes today

Trustees would be hoping to maintain their one-point lead in the men's division when the second round of the Sapholda Hockey League resumes today at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium after a two-week break.

Only two points separate the top three teams in the men's division and Trustees will be hoping to add to their 15 points tally when they face bottom club Legon Knights.

•Abner Martins dos Santo Pinto (right) with some officials of the club
•Abner Martins dos Santo Pinto (right) with some officials of the club

Sharks sign on Brazilian player

Elmina Sharks have signed on a Brazilian player, Abner Martins dos Santo Pinto, to help turn around their dwindling fortunes in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.

Sharks are currently among the bottom three clubs battling relegation  after 20 matches and need to up their game to avoid relegation.

Black Starlets captain, Eric Ayiah
Black Starlets captain, Eric Ayiah

Starlets skipper joins local Stars - As they play Togo tomorrow

Black Starlets captain, Eric Ayiah, has been invited to the Black Stars 'B' team as they intensify preparations for their upcoming CHAN qualifiers.

Ayiah, who recently led the national U-17 side to finish second at the African Championship in Gabon, is expected to join the home-based national team for their friendly against their Togolese counterparts tomorrow.

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