Jockey Daniel Abekah (right) receiving his trophy after riding General Salute to victory
Jockey Daniel Abekah (right) receiving his trophy after riding General Salute to victory

General Salute wins Vanguard Assurance Cup

General salute last Saturday recorded his first big race victory this season as he secured the Vanguard Assurance Challenge Cup at the Accra Turf Club at Borteyman.

 The Minister of the Interior, Mr Prosper Bani (right), with the IGP, Mr John Kudalor (2nd from right), and other dignitaries, inspecting the numerous trophies and medals the Police sports teams had won in their various disciplines
 The Minister of the Interior, Mr Prosper Bani (right), with the IGP, Mr John Kudalor (2nd from right), and other dignitaries, inspecting the numerous trophies and medals the Police sports teams had won in their various disciplines

Bring back SESSA Games — IGP appeals

The Inspector General of Police, Mr John Kudalor, has appealed to the Ministry of the Interior to reinstitute the Security Services Sports Association (SESSA) Games as it has proved to be a fertile ground for discovering promising athletes for Ghana sports.

Jose Mourinho watches on as Bastian Schweinsteiger trains on Monday
Jose Mourinho watches on as Bastian Schweinsteiger trains on Monday

Bastian Schweinsteiger returns to Man United first-team training

 

World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger has returned to training with Manchester United's first team. The 32-year-old midfielder had trained alone or with the club's under-23s since Jose Mourinho was appointed United boss in the summer.

Countryman Songo
Countryman Songo

Court adjourns Kwesi Nyantakyi's $2m libel suit against Songo, Abatay and Multimedia to Nov 9

The Accra High Court has adjourned the hearing of a $2m libel suit brought against journalists Patrick Osei Agyemang 'Songo', Kofi Asare Brako 'Abatay' and Multimedia Broadcasting Limited by GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi to Wednesday, November 9.

• IGP John Kudalor decorating PW Constable Patience Kpobi
• IGP John Kudalor decorating PW Constable Patience Kpobi

IGP honours sports personalities in the Service

In a bid to boost the morale of sportsmen and sports women in the Ghana Police Service, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr John Kudalor, has honoured some sports personalities for distinguishing themselves in different local and international sporting activities.

• Nii Lante Vanderpuye (middle) in the company of the cricketers during their visit
• Nii Lante Vanderpuye (middle) in the company of the cricketers during their visit

Make cricket more attractive — Nii Lante

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has challenged cricket players in the country to make the discipline the premier sport in the country.

• Mazembe's Morgan Betorangal tries to stop Bejaia's Yacine Salhi (left) during iast Saturday’s match
• Mazembe's Morgan Betorangal tries to stop Bejaia's Yacine Salhi (left) during iast Saturday’s match

Confed Cup final: Mazembe grab advantage against Bejaia

 

TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo took a big step towards winning the African Confederation Cup after drawing 1-1 at Mouloudia Bejaia of Algeria in the first leg of the final last Saturday.

Kenichi Yatsuhashi
Kenichi Yatsuhashi

I will not return to Hearts - Kenichi Yatsuhashi

Former Accra Hearts of Oak coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi says he will not return to the club under the same conditions he worked under during his previous stint.

Kevin-Prince Boateng
Kevin-Prince Boateng

Ghanaian Players Abroad: Kevin-Prince Boateng, Rashid Sumaila and six others score

Kevin-Prince Boateng continued his sensational scoring form in the Spanish La Liga after netting for Las Palmas in their game on Sunday night.

• The horses racing to the finish line during the competition
• The horses racing to the finish line during the competition

General Salute dazzles at horse racing

Jockey Daniel Abekah won his second race in a row as he rode General Salute to clinch the Vanguard Assurance Challenge Cup at the Accra Turf Club last Saturday.

Mahmoud "Kahraba" Abdel-Moneim
Mahmoud "Kahraba" Abdel-Moneim

Egypt wing wizard ruled out of Ghana clash

The Pharoah's of Egypt will be without tricky winger Mahmoud "Kahraba" Abdel-Moneim when they take-on the Black Stars of Ghana next month in a crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier.

Jordan Ayew celebrates Villa's opener
Jordan Ayew celebrates Villa's opener

Jordan Ayew assists in Villa draw as Adomah gets injured

Ghanaian striker Jordan Ayew laid-on an assist for the opening goal as his Aston Villa side were held 1-1 by Birmingham City on Sunday.

Richmond Boakye Yiadom
Richmond Boakye Yiadom

Boakye Yiadom out of danger after collapsing in Serie B game

Ghanaian striker Richmond Boakye Yiadom is out of danger after he suffered a concussion and collapsed in a Serie B clash on Saturday.

parliament

Parliament passes Sports Bill

 

Parliament has passed the Sports Bill, which will help establish the National Sports Commission to provide for the development, promotion and management of amateur and professional sports.

 Forrester Osei with the weightlifting coach Dr Kyle Pierce and other members of the Ghanaian contingent at the championship
Forrester Osei with the weightlifting coach Dr Kyle Pierce and other members of the Ghanaian contingent at the championship

Ghana wins another gold in Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship

United Kingdom (UK)-based weightlifter, Forrester Osei, yesterday put up a spirited performance to give Ghana another gold medal at the ongoing IWF Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in Penang, Malaysia.

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