Kubura Awudu
Kubura Awudu

Ghana wins bronze at Africa Para-tkd Open

Ghana’s para-taekwondo team returned home last Wednesday with a bronze medal at the just-ended Second African Para-Taekwondo Open Championships held in Kigali, Rwanda.

  Yakubu Mambo — Ashgold caretaker coach
Yakubu Mambo — Ashgold caretaker coach

It’s make or break for Ashgold

It’s been a troubled start for Ashantigold as nothing seems to be working for the 2015/16 Premier League Champions whose head coach Bashir Hayford jumped ship last week before being pushed out after a poor run of results.

  Isaac Asiamah — Youth and Sports Minister
Isaac Asiamah — Youth and Sports Minister

Save NSA from collapse - Staff appeal to Minister

The Senior Staff Association (SSA) of the National Sports Authority (NSA) has sent an SOS to the sector minister, Isaac Asiamah, to as a matter of urgency institute measures to enable the NSA rise from the doldrums.

 Flashback: Osei Bonsu (left) in action against Wahab Oluwaseun last Sat.urday
 Flashback: Osei Bonsu (left) in action against Wahab Oluwaseun last Sat.urday

Osei Bonsu cries foul demands rematch

Abraham Osei Bonsu is adamant in his claim that he won last Saturday's national super featherweight title fight against Wahab Oluwaseum and is, therefore, demanding a rematch to set the record straight.

Former boxing great Azumah Nelson
Former boxing great Azumah Nelson

Let’s prepare well for 2018 C’Wealth Games - Azumah Nelson

Former boxing great Azumah Nelson has called on the various sports federations to ensure athletes train adequately to prepare for next year's Commonwealth Games in Australia.

Sam Arday
Sam Arday

Sam Arday was worth his weight in gold

Ghana’s football community will this weekend pay a fitting farewell to one of the most influential figures in the sport over the last three decades, as the mortal remains of Coach Sam Arday are laid to rest today at the Osu Cemetery after burial service at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church at Osu.

Former Presidents Jerry Rawlings and John Agyekum Kufuor, Ghana football chief Kwasi Nyantakyi, retired legends of the game, administrators and coaches have all paid glowing tribute to the man famously known as the ‘Multi-System Man’ for his exploits at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Ecuador 22 years ago.

Ashgold’s stand-in coach, Yakubu Mambo
Ashgold’s stand-in coach, Yakubu Mambo

Vulnerable Ashgold face confident Hearts

Obuasi Ashgold are unlucky to be hosting Accra Hearts of Oak in their most vulnerable state when they are struggling to keep their head above water, while the Phobians seem to be rediscovering their form.

 

 What could easily set the anxiety alarm in the Phobians’ camp some time ago, has been reduced to a discussion of whether Ashgold can survive in their own backyard tomorrow afternoon, as the Soccer Miners are yet to show any glimpse of hope after 10 weeks of action.

While Ashgold has been struggling, Hearts are picking up in form and the results of last Wednesday’s midweek action are enough evidence and a predicting to sound the alarm bells for Ashgold.

Coach Prince Owusu
Coach Prince Owusu

Allow coaches to recruit players - Coach Prince Owusu

The Head Coach of Inter Allies FC, Prince Owusu has urged football administrators to desist from recruiting players before they employ substantive coaches.

Coach Hugo Broos
Coach Hugo Broos

I didn't apply for Ghana job — Cameroun coach

Cameroun national team coach Hugo Broos has denied availing himself for the Ghana national team job. The Belgian, who led the Indomitable Lions to Nations Cup victory in Gabon a few months ago, was confirmed as one of three coaches who were interviewed by the Ghana Football Association (FA) search committee last week.

Two penalties within 15 minutes, both converted by defender Paul Aidoo, helped Medeama ditch Kotoko who had taken the lead on the 32nd minute from an Ahmed Adams header.
Two penalties within 15 minutes, both converted by defender Paul Aidoo, helped Medeama ditch Kotoko who had taken the lead on the 32nd minute from an Ahmed Adams header.

Kotoko fall at Tarkwa

Tarkwa-based Medeama yesterday put up a fighting spirit, coming from behind to beat Kumasi Asante Kotoko 2-1 in their Ghana Premier League (GPL) encounter at the Tarkwa T and A Park.

 Cosmos Dauda celebrating his goal for Hearts yesterday. Picture: EMMANUEL QUAYE
Cosmos Dauda celebrating his goal for Hearts yesterday. Picture: EMMANUEL QUAYE

Hearts silence Bechem Utd

An uninspiring Bechem United side yesterday paid dearly for their lucklustre performance and went down 4-2 to Accra Hearts of Oak in their Premier League match at the Accra Stadium.

Jeffrey Schlupp

Sam Allardyce was key to Crystal Palace transfer - Schlupp

January signing Jeffrey Schlupp became Sam Allardyce's first transfer as Crystal Palace gaffer, and making the move from Leicester City, he admitted the manager was a key reason in his decision.

Speaking to Crystal Palace FC as he met with the media to preview tonight's clash against Southampton, Schlupp reflected on his transfer from Leicester and how important Allardyce had been in his decision to make the move from the Midlands down to London.

Mr Isaac Asiamah, Minister designate for Youth and Sports
Mr Isaac Asiamah, Minister designate for Youth and Sports

CSOs appeal to Youth Ministry to address unemployment situation

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) into youth development in the Northern Region has appealed to the Ministry of Youth and Sports to address the problem of growing youth unemployment which it says has become chronic in the country.

Mrs Cynthia Lumor (right) presenting a dummy cheque to the SWAG president, Kwabena Yeboah
Mrs Cynthia Lumor (right) presenting a dummy cheque to the SWAG president, Kwabena Yeboah

MTN gives GH¢42,000 for 42nd SWAG Awards

Telecommunication giants, MTN Ghana, has supported this year's Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards with a whopping GH¢42,000 ahead of the event on May 27 at the Banquet Hall, State House in Accra.

The 42nd edition of the MTN-sponsored SWAG Awards, which is aimed at rewarding distinguished sports men and women who have excelled in their various fields of endeavour in the year 2016, was officially launched yesterday in Accra.

Ben Nunoo Mensah (2nd right) addressing the media at the launch. With him is the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Isaac Asiamah (2nd left)
Ben Nunoo Mensah (2nd right) addressing the media at the launch. With him is the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Isaac Asiamah (2nd left)

Nine subcommittees for Ghana Olympic Committee

The president of the Ghana Olympic Committee(GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah says a new paradigm shift in the administration and day to day running of Olympic sport has taken place in the country.

The participation of all stakeholders including the media will now be the norm so as to enjoin all in making sports in Ghana a success.

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