South Africa great Graeme Pollock has told AFP the Proteas will have to accept being a “middle of the road” Test side at best if they stick with racial transformation as a key component of selection. Transformation is designed to cope with the legacy of apartheid, when largely only white players such as Pollock, one … Read more
The former chief executive of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Herbert Mensah has expressed his condolence to the club for the tragedy that befell it on Wednesday night. In a short video to commiserate with the club, the former Kotoko boss said the news of the terrible accident which claimed a life and left many injured came … Read more
Latest: Wayne Rooney mania has gripped East Africa as England’s record goal-scorer makes his first appearance for Everton since his return to the side at a historic match shortly in Tanzania. Rooney has been the centre of attention since Everton flew into Tanzania on Wednesday for a friendly. “Rooney, Rooney, Rooney,” fans chanted as the … Read more
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has urged the Proteas to pass a “huge test of character” when they face England again at Trent Bridge. Du Plessis did not play in England’s crushing 211-run win in the first of a four-Test series at Lord’s last week following the birth of his first child. But he … Read more
India’s new coach Ravi Shastri will allow players to have fun as long as they put in the hard work, signalling a more relaxed approach to his taskmaster predecessor Anil Kumble. “As long as there’s a level of commitment, the hard yards are being put in and results are showing, why shouldn’t there be fun?” … Read more
Ghana Football giants Asante Kotoko were involved in a fatal motor accident on their return to Kumasi on Wednesday, July 12. See: Everything You Should Know About Late Ghanaian Sports Journalist Christopher Opoku The gruesome accident occurred when the bus of the Ghanaian giants was returning to their base on Wednesday night after their 1-0 … Read more
Players and officials of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Football Club suffered double agony Wednesday night when their properties were stolen by some heartless persons after their bus was involved in a gory accident at Nantia, about 300 meters to the main Nkawkaw bypass road. They were robbed off their belongings including laptops, mobile phones and undiclosed … Read more
Fearsome Elmina Sharks yesterday exhibited a stupendous performance to defeat Liberty Professionals 1-0 at the Carl Reindolf Park in Dansoman, Accra, to lift themselves out of the relegation zone in week 22 of the Ghana Premier League. Striker Farouk Mohammed, took advantage of an unpardonable defensive lapse in the 14 minute from the Liberty Professionals … Read more
Players and some back room staff of Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC are reported to be involved in a gory accident at Nantia, about 300 meters to the main Nkawkaw bypass road. The accident occurred around 21:45 GMT, according to eyewitnesses. The team was returning to Kumasi after suffering a 1:0 defeat from Inter Allies FC … Read more
Sri Lanka are looking to usher in Dinesh Chandimal’s era as skipper by bouncing back from a humiliating ODI series defeat to Zimbabwe with victory in the Test starting Friday. Chandimal will lead the islanders in a Test for the first time after Angelo Mathews resigned Wednesday following Sri Lanka’s shock 3-2 series loss to … Read more
Zimbabwe have rewarded COSAFA Cup-winning coach Sunday Chidzambwa by retaining him for the 2018 African Nations Championship qualifying campaign, which begins Sunday away to Namibia. The former national team captain and centre-back was due to step aside after Zimbabwe overcame Zambia 3-1 last Sunday to win the southern Africa championship a record fifth time. But … Read more
Pakistan’s star fast bowler Mohammad Amir was promoted into the country’s top category Wednesday following his brilliant Champions Trophy performance, just 19 months since returning to international cricket after a five-year spot-fixing ban. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shuffled several players while issuing new lists of contracts for national duty, given on the basis of … Read more
The striker says he has rescinded his decision to be excused from Black Stars penalties within normal time. It was pretty unusual, judging by events of the last five years, as Asamoah Gyan stepped up for Ghana’s penalty in the 2-1 friendly defeat to the USA earlier this month. Following a series of crucial misses in national … Read more
Captain of Berekum Chelsea, John Moosie, is hopeful his team will get a point in their game against Accra Hearts of Oak on Wednesday. Performance of Berekum Chelsea has not been consistent. The team has lost in its last 5 away games. It currently lies 9th on the Ghana Premier League table after match day … Read more
Bayern Munich have continued their summer strengthening by signing Colombia captain James Rodriguez from Real Madrid. James, 25, who moved to Madrid from Monaco in 2014 after winning the Golden Boot at that year’s FIFA World Cup, will arrive at the Allianz Arena on a two-year loan deal, although Bayern have an option to buy the … Read more
US aviation authorities are looking into an incident involving an Air Canada plane which nearly landed on a crowded taxiway instead of a runway at San Francisco airport, officials said Tuesday. The Air Canada Airbus A320 was cleared to land on Runway 28-Right at San Francisco International Airport shortly before midnight on Friday, the Federal … Read more
India’s new coach Ravi Shastri is expected to look for a good working relationship with captain Virat Kohli after a bitter feud saw his predecessor’s tenure in charge of the world’s top Test side cut short. Shastri, 55, on Tuesday succeeded fellow ex-captain Anil Kumble who resigned from the coach’s post last month, terming his … Read more
Former captain Ravi Shastri was on Tuesday named the new head coach of India for a two-year period, ending weeks of speculation over the high-profile job after Anil Kumble’s dramatic exit. The Board of Control for Cricket in India also appointed ex-paceman Zaheer Khan as the bowling consultant and Rahul Dravid as batting consultant for … Read more
Wayne Rooney will make his first appearance back in an Everton shirt in the club’s friendly against Kenyan opponents Gor Mahia in Tanzania on Thursday. Manager Ronald Koeman has confirmed all players making the trip to East Africa will feature for at least 45 minutes in the game. “I’m looking forward to it — it … Read more
Captain Dennis Mahama (Rtd), father of the late Major Maxwell Adams Mahama, has told his son’s killers to ask God for forgiveness because He is the Creator of his son. Major Mahama, who was heading a military detachment in the Upper Denkyira West District in the Central Region, met his untimely death Monday, May 29, … Read more