Bastie Samir -The media has indeed gotten a huge share of the mixed reactions which engulfed the whole of Ghana regarding the unprecedented defeat of the ‘unbeatable’ Ghanaian boxer Brimah Kamoko, known commonly as Bukom Banku. The vibrant boxer known for his controversial ways was woefully defeated by former amateur boxing team captain Bastie Samir … Read more
Many tongues have been wagging over the issue of Gyan’s customized armband which he wore during Ghana’s Sunday clash with Ethiopia… Various social media platforms have been abuzz with fans’ reactions to Asamaoh Gyan’s spotting of a personalized captain armband during Ghana’s AFCON qualifier against Ethiopia on Sunday, 11th June, 2017, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. … Read more
Tension over the future of India’s head coach Anil Kumble grew Friday after a top cricket administrator resigned slamming the Indian board for its handling of the controversy. Amid a reported battle between team captain Virat Kohli and Kumble, a deadline for applications to become head coach passed this week without any announcement by the … Read more
Bangladesh on Tuesday imposed a 10-year ban on a bowler who deliberately lost a match by conceding 92 runs off just four legal deliveries in protest at umpiring decisions. Sujon Mahmud from Lalmatia Club was found guilty by the Bangladesh Cricket Board of bringing the game into disrepute. Lalmatia Club were barred indefinitely from competition, … Read more
Togo’s National team captain Emmanuel Adebayor has tipped Egypt to qualify to the 2018 FIFA World Cup ahead of the Black Stars. Ghana are currently five points behind Egypt in Group E of their World Cup qualifying group and face an uphill task in their quest to make their fourth consecutive appearance at the world … Read more
When the North and South Korean women’s hockey teams clash in a rare match this week, defector-turned-star-player Hwangbo Young will cheer for the country that has labelled her a traitor. The two Koreas are due to face off during the women’s world ice hockey championships division II group A game being held in the South’s … Read more
Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil is doubtful for Sunday’s World Cup 2018 qualifier at Azerbaijan after receiving treatment for a back injury, coach Joachim Loew said on Saturday. Ozil, who missed their 1-0 friendly win over England on Wednesday, skipped Friday’s training session before the team headed for Baku and will have to wait until later … Read more
As he strolled past the assembled media, Essam El-Hadary allowed himself a smile before taking a bite from the apple grasped in his left hand. It was a gesture of complete satisfaction, from a man who knew his work for the night was done – and done perfectly. El-Hadary knows that feeling well – he … Read more
It was indeed a disappointing night for Ghana at the 2016 Caf Awards held in Abuja, Nigeria on Thursday. With three nominees vying for two awards, Ghanaian representatives came away with nothing, reiterating what has been described as a “bad football year” by their own standards. Even before the event could get off the ground, … Read more
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads the cast for Gabon as the hosts became the first team to name their final 2017 Africa Cup of Nations squad. The team captain and Borussia Dortmund star will lead the home players out for the opening game of the tournament against debutants Guinea-Bissau on 14 January in Libreville. Gabon have also … Read more
Ghana’s senior female football team, the Black Queens Thursday marched on the streets of Accra to Parliament and the Sports Ministry over match and camp bonuses owed the team. According to the ladies who only returned from a bronze medal feat at the 2016 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Cameroon, each player is owed … Read more
Ghana coach Augustine Adotey has named a strong line up for their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals Group D opener against defending champions Japan on Saturday afternoon. Canada-based goalkeeper Kayza Massey will start in post for the Black Maidens. She will get cover from Blessing Shine Agbomadzi and Philicity Asuako as centre backs with … Read more