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Prof. Francis Dodoo
Prof. Francis Dodoo

Prof. Dodoo predicts bright future for Bissah

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.

Olympics versus Elmina Sharks (PICTURE by Images Image)
Olympics versus Elmina Sharks (PICTURE by Images Image)

Ghana Premier League scores at a glance: Aduana maintain 100 percent start

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.

Cape Coast Stadium pitch
Cape Coast Stadium pitch

Oguaa Stadium pitch in bad patch - After Shatta Wale show

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.

The National Sports Authority, Madam Frederica Davies
The National Sports Authority, Madam Frederica Davies

Prez must lead talk on sports funding — NSA

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.

The winners and officials of the Tema Country Golf Club in a pose after the event.
The winners and officials of the Tema Country Golf Club in a pose after the event.

Zipnet golf crowns Owusu Adjapong’s birthday

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 NSA bus — In danger of being auctioned
The NSA bus — In danger of being auctioned

National Sports Authority risks losing bus to auction

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.

On the back of a five-minute hat-trick at the weekend, the hardworking Frenchman was full of confidence, laying Griezmann’s goal on a plate and adding a goal of his own from a spot-kick.
On the back of a five-minute hat-trick at the weekend, the hardworking Frenchman was full of confidence, laying Griezmann’s goal on a plate and adding a goal of his own from a spot-kick.

UEFA Champions League: Bayer Leverkusen 2-4 Atletico Madrid

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.

Sergio Aguero ended a run of seven games without a goal with his brace
Sergio Aguero ended a run of seven games without a goal with his brace

UEFA Champions League: Man City 5-3 Monaco

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.

GIS students learning golf

Achimota Golf Club trains students of Ghana International School

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.

Griezmann and Aguero

UEFA Champions League: Griezmann and Aguero's knockout drought

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

Buffon and Casillas

UCL: Age-defying Casillas, Buffon renew rivalry

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.

A former sports administrator and headmaster of the Lartebiokorshie branch of the School, Samuel Abbey, entreated students to take sports seriously and make the most of their sporting talents.
A former sports administrator and headmaster of the Lartebiokorshie branch of the School, Samuel Abbey, entreated students to take sports seriously and make the most of their sporting talents.

Seven Great organises sports festival

Seven Great Princes Academy ended last year’s academic feat with a three-day sports festival which was climaxed last Friday at the Dansoman branch of the school in Accra.

 Courage Nanevie
Courage Nanevie

Nanevie grabs silver in Maryland

Courage Nanevie has improved on his previous performances to win silver in table tennis at the monthly medal competition played at Maryland, USA over the weekend.

Pipiro tennis

Nigerian Favour Ayobami wins Pipiro Table Tennis tourney

Nigerian ping pong player, Favour Ayobami beat Joshua Okine 3-1 in the final to win the maiden edition of the Pipiro Table Tennis tournament held at Adabraka in Accra last Saturday.

• All gone — From left: Osam Duodu, Sam Arday and E. K. Afranie
• All gone — From left: Osam Duodu, Sam Arday and E. K. Afranie

‘Don’t let old sports icons die with knowledge, experience’

A former national athlete, Robert Hackman is asking the Sports Ministry and the National Sports Authority to provide a platform for successful former national stars to document their achievements to serve as a guide and inspiration to young sportsmen and women in the future.

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