The Ghanaian Times | Sports

Yet Another Promise!

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Probably, the easiest thing for a politician to do is to just open his mouth and make a promise. Whether that undertaking is fulfilled or not, he does not really care - so far as he is able to say something to convince the expectant crowd. That, sadly, is the lot of Ghana boxing as sports ministers without end have swaggered in with huge promises of building the nation?s first ever boxing gymnasium. At the end of their tenure, or even before they are reshuffled or shown the exit, they fail to ... Read More

Hearts Striker Otoo Jumps To Summit Of Scorers Chart

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Hearts of Oak captain Mahatma Otoo has overtaken Yahaya Mohamed at the summit of the scorers chart of 2012/2013 Premier League after 21 matches. Otoo, netted his 11th goal of the season during his side?s 1-2 loss to AshantiGold at the weekend, leapfrogging Amidaus Professionals' midfielder, Mohamed who is on 10 goals and has gone blank in front of goal during the last five matches. The Hearts of Oak skipper has been in great form scoring in almost every game since the second halve of the ... Read More

Let Muntari Have It

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Did the Ghana Football Association (GFA) slip up by appointing the full-of-beans goal-poacher Asamoah Gyan, as the substantive skipper of the Black Stars? Some responded in the affirmative. Others said it was a move in the right direction. Somehow, those who backed the FA move, are beginning to assert that Gyan?s own lack of self-belief and self-assurance has let him down, with the weight of the nation?s arm?s band also pushing the dagger ? even deeper. The performance of the Al Ain top ... Read More

Pedro: Messi Was The Catalyst To Victory

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Barcelona forward Pedro has pointed to Lionel Messi as the reason for the Catalan side?s 1-1 Champions League draw against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, which sends them through to the semi-finals on away goals. Messi was restricted to the bench for over an hour after concerns over his fitness, and in his absence Barca struggled, falling behind to a Javier Pastore strike five minutes into the second half. But the Argentine left his fingerprints all over the game shortly after his ... Read More

I Am Ready And Fit To Play For Ghana - Brimah Razak

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Ghanaian goalkeeper, Brimah Razak has advertised himself to Black Stars coach, Kwesi Appiah saying he is good enough to be part of his team. The 25-year-old former Nania Fc player has been a consistent performer for Spanish second tier side, Guadalaraja after joining them late last year. Razak is now thinking of a Ghana call-up despite an existing massive competition in the goalkeeping department. ?I believe in myself and I think I have the qualities to beat the standards. ?All I ... Read More

Kotoko Pick Up Pieces Against Rainbow FC

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Asante Kotoko begin to pick up the pieces after Champions League exit with an MTN FA Cup fixture against Rainbow FC on Wednesday in Kumasi. The Porcupine Warriors head into another Cup competition three days after African Champions League exit aware of the seething anger with their ranks. The club's CEO, Dr. K.K. Sarpong has said he understands the frustration among supporters following their tame exit from the continental club competition. But with qualification to the quarter-final of ... Read More

John Boye's Performance Hailed By French Media

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Rennes defender John Boye is being hailed by the French newspapers for his outstanding display on Saturday by stopping PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic from scoring more goals. The Ghana international, who was named man-of-the-match for Rennes, was hailed for completely dominating the highly rated Swedish striker in the game. Ibrahimovic is the tallest player in the French top-flight but Boye dominated the PSG striker in the aerial challenges which resulted in the newspapers taking notice of ... Read More

Awal Mohamed To Handle Medeama/Chelsea Clash

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Referee Awal Mohamed has been appointed as the middle man for the crucial FA Cup Competition match between Medeama SC and Berekum Chelsea at the Takwa T and A Park on Sunday, April 7. He would be assisted by Mumuni Issaka and Samuel Asiedu on lines one and two respectively with Patrick Kyeremateng as the fourth official. Referee Reginald Lathbridge would be in charge of the game between Accra Hearts of Oak and Starke FC at the Accra Sports Stadium with assistance from Richard Appiah and ... Read More

Kotoko Humbles Agbozume Weavers

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Asante Kotoko on Wednesday defeated Agbozume Weavers 4-1 in their MTN/FA Cup round of 32 outstanding match played at the Ho Sports Stadium. Agbozume Weavers started the game well, but lacked the experience to make their dominance count. The homers almost drew first blood when Sablah Ampah penetrated the Kotoko back line in the 16th minute but failed to beat Isaac Amoako in post. In the 21st minute, Kotoko?s Aziz Ussif headed home a corner kick from teammate Ben Adama for the opener. The ... Read More

Continental Call Ups For Eight Ghanaian Match Officials

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Eight Ghanaian referees have answered call-ups for this weekend?s CAF continental matches. Information gathered by GNA Sports indicates the octet will be in action in both the premier continental club championship, CAF Champions League and the second-tier CAF Confederation Cup. The information will serve some good news for Ghanaian match officials after being snubbed by the continental body for the recent African Youth Championship in Algeria. The matches involved are the CAF Champions ... Read More

Gambian Officials Named For Kotoko-JSM Bejaia Clash

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Gambian referee Bakary Papa Gassama has been named for Sunday?s CAF champions league clash between Asante Kotoko and Algerian side, JSM Bejaia. The 36-year old Gambian, will lead a team of compatriots for the 1/16th round second leg billed for the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi. Gassama, one of the renowned referees on the continent is also on the shortlist of 25 prospective referees for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Information gathered by GNA Sports indicates he will be assisted by ... Read More

Beach Soccer To Lead Sports Tourism In Ghana

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The Ghana Beach Soccer Association (GBSA) and the La Pleasure beach resort have joined forces to elevate beach soccer as a major sports tourism lure in the capital. This was disclosed by executives and management of the two outfits after fruitful talks that lasted over two hours at the La beach arena. It is understood that Zoomlion through their beach and coastal management wing Zoil would be key partners of the project. Speaking after the meeting, the manager of La Pleasure beach resort ... Read More

Satellites Lose To Egypt In AYC Final

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Ghana?s Black Satellites failed in their bid to win the 2013 African Youth Championship, losing to Egypt 5-4 on penalties in Saturday?s final in Oran. After a one-all draw after 120 minutes, Asante Kotoko midfielder Michael Anaba hit the crossbar and Hossam Mohamed scored the decisive kick to hand the Young Pharaohs their fourth title in the history of the competition. Egypt, who had earlier beaten the Satellites 2-1 in the tournament's opener, confirmed their superiority over the latter, ... Read More

Norwegian-Born Ihle Amankwah WantsTo Play For Ghana

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Norway-based defender Yaw Ihle Amankwah is the latest player of Ghanaian parentage looking to play for the Black Stars. The 24-year-old plays his club football at Sandefjord in the Norwegian second tier. Amankwah who was born in Bergen to a Ghanaian father and a Norwegian mother is said to be the cousin of Ghana debutant Emmanuel Frimpong. The ex Brann defender witnessed Ghana?s comprehensive 4-0 win over Sudan in the 2014 World Cup qualifier in Kumasi. Amankwah hopes to be the fifth ... Read More

Clottey Fined US$ 25,000 For Reporting Late After AFCON

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Ghana striker Emmanuel Clottey has been fined US$ 25,000 by Esperance for reporting late after the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Clottey joined his teammates in Tunis four weeks after the tournament had ended in South Africa. He was dragged before the club?s disciplinary committee early this month but he could not convince the panel why he should not be punished. It will be recalled that another Ghana international Mubarak Wakaso was fined 10,000 Euros by his Spanish club Espanyol for ... Read More

Medeama, Aduana In Tarkwa Battle

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The Tarkwa

Ghanaian Referees Snubbed By FIFA