The Sports Writers Association of Ghana(SWAG) will join the football family as it gather to bid its final farewell to two respected coaches, Fred Osam Duodu and Emmanuel Kwasi Afranie.

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Isaac Kwame Asiamah, has assured members of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of his outfit’s unflinching support to see to it that they are relieved of the many challenges encountered during preparations and participation in international tournaments.

According to him, disability sports in particular and sports in general, was a tool for job creation and crime prevention and, therefore, must be given the necessary attention to enhance the development of the youth.

A resilient Elmina Sharks side yesterday battled from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Accra Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium. Joseph Mensah’s equalising goal in stoppage time proved decisive and left Coach Godwin Attram and his charges stunned as they appeared clueless in the entire second half, after Abel Manomey’s brace had put Olympics in a comfortable lead in the first half.

The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has elevated Mr Frederick Lartey Otu, the President of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) to the rank of a first class international taekwondo referee.

Ghana Athletics Federation (GAF) President, Prof. Francis Dodoo, says he is optimistic 800m runner Martha Bissah will run faster than her current time. The budding athlete earned the Most Outstanding Track Athlete honours at the MEAC Indoor Track & Field Championships last Saturday, winning two more gold medals in addition to two from earlier in the week as the Spartan women placed fourth at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex.

Former champions Aduana Stars kept their place at the top of the Ghana Premier League standings with a 4-0 thrashing of new-boys Bolga All Stars at the Dormaa Park on Wednesday.

Officials in charge of the new Cape Coast Stadium have been asked to desist from renting out the facility for musical events to save the pitch from further deterioration.

A passionate appeal has been made to the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to come to the aid of Ghana Sports which is in dire financial straits at the moment.

Making the appeal in Accra last Monday, the Public Affairs Director of the National Sports Authority, Madam Frederica Davies, called on Pesident Akufo-Addo to organise a breakfast meeting involving all CEOs of corporate organisations to discuss how to fund Ghana Sports.

Great turnout, great organisation and a high level of competitive golfing characterised the 4th Zipnet Owusu Adjapong (OA) Golf at the Tema Country Golf Club (TCGC) on Saturday.

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has sent an SOS message to the government to intervene and rescue its 30-seater Mitsubishi Coaster bus from going under the auctioneer’s gavel later this week.

Atletico Madrid scored four away goals to take charge of their Champions League last-16 tie against Bayer Leverkusen.

Saul Niguez gave the visitors the lead with a stunning strike, picking the ball up on the right before cutting inside and curling a left-footed shot into the top corner.

Manchester City came from behind twice to secure a crucial two-goal advantage after a classic Champions League last-16 tie against Monaco at Etihad Stadium.

On a night of fluctuating fortunes and thrilling football, Pep Guardiola's side were on the precipice in this tournament before dragging themselves back to ensure they go into the return in Monaco with a priceless lead.

Ghana International School (GIS) in collaboration with the Achimota Golf Club (AGC) has launched an after-school Golf Development Programme as part of the School’s many non-academic offerings.

Bayer Leverkusen must contend with Atletico's miserly Champions League defence, while Man City v Monaco could be a free-scoring affair.

Goalkeeping icons Iker Casillas and Gianluigi Buffon will renew a rivalry going back almost two decades when Porto host Juventus in Wednesday's Champions League last 16.