Category: Sports

Over 100 professional and amateur golfers set out to challenge for the ultimate seventh Captain One Invitational Charity Golf Championship trophy at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi. 

With former champions including Vincent Torgah, Prince Amponsah, James Akwaboah and defending champion Craig Tandoh on the greens, the battle line for the three-day event has been drawn as several other golfers were determined to clinch the ultimate trophy on day one. 

The Championship, which commenced on Friday, January 26 saw golfers test their strength and endurance with some impressive performances as they journey to clinch the coveted trophy. 

The event would honour distinguished players with trophies, cash vouchers, medals and other attractive prizes.

Speaking ahead of the official tee-off, Mr Pius Ayeh Appiah, President of the Captain One Golf Society expressed appreciation to the golfers for coming out in their numbers to participate in the event. 

He said, this year’s edition was beyond the regular competition for ho
nours but a contribution towards supporting the needy in society.

‘Your presence here today is commendable as you would not only be playing for personal honours but assist the society giving to the needy,’ he stated.

He reiterated that proceeds from the championship would also be used to support some orphanages within the region and beyond.

‘At Captain One, we are committed to supporting the needy by bringing golf to their doorsteps and happy to have everyone on board,’ he stated.

He urged golfers to go all out as they compete for glory, promising an exciting weekend of golf which started with the Captain One Kids Tournament on Friday.

He also thanked sponsors for their commitment towards the tournament over the past seven years, while calling on others to come on board to develop the sport in the country.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Walid Reragrui – Head Coach of the Morocco national team, has said they cannot afford any mistake at this level of the competition as they take on South Africa in the Round of 16 match on Tuesday.

Speaking to the media ahead of the match, the Moroccan said, ‘It’s a knockout match. It’s a change of competition. We can’t afford to make any mistakes.

‘We’ve done well so far, but we want to do better.  We have a lot of respect for South Africa. They were the last team to beat us on the continent.

‘We’re not in a favourable position, which is why I’m insisting on my group’s humility’ he noted.

Touching on the absence of Sofiane Boufal, the Coach he is out of the competition.

‘He has a muscular problem and, barring a surprise, we won’t be seeing him again.

‘Ziyech is also suffering from his ankle. The medical staff and I are doing everything we can to get him back on the pitch. If we have to take a risk with him, we’ll take it,’ he said.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Cape Verde have made a historic entry into the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a lone goal victory over Mauritania in the Round of 16 games at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.

The two sides were deadlocked at 0-0 as the game entered the closing stages.

Cape Verde had dominated possession and chances, with Jovane Cabral having a goal disallowed for offside in the opening minutes. But Mauritania’s defence held firm.

Cape Verde had more pressing, while Mauritania posed threats on the counterattack with the passionate fans roaring on their teams.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 87th minute when Mauritania keeper Babacar Niasse brought down Gilson Tavares in the box.

Captain Ryan Mendes stepped up to smash home the penalty to take the lead which eventually became the match-winner.

With the Mourabitounes now forced to chase the game, Cape Verde stood firm to see out a famous victory and advance to the quarter-finals for the second time, where they would face either
Morocco or South Africa on Saturday.

Source: Ghana News Agency

A five-day level one Technical Coaching Course organized by the Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Olympic Solidarity has ended at the University of Ghana Sports Directorate.

The training which began on Friday, January 19, ended on Wednesday January 24, 2024, attracted thirty coaches and players including three Nigerians.

Mr. Mohammed Ameen Mohammed Atoum, International Table Tennis Federation expert speaking at the closing ceremony said the training was also at equipping coaches with technical knowledge ahead of the upcoming African Games in March.

He expressed his gratitude to the media for promoting the sport and urged them to continue doing the good work.

He said that the course would help get more people playing the game in the country and beyond.

He said, ‘this is part of the Olympic solidarity programme that they are embarking on would help build coaches especially those working at the grassroots level’.

He added that, ‘I believe that these five days, we were able to pass the information and
hopefully that we would see what they have learned impacting the younger ones in future’.

He said Ghana needs to get its own Table Tennis Court, ‘the country needs to improve on the infrastructure because there is no permanent table tennis court and it is affecting the equipment’.

‘For instance, they adjust the tables every day which is affecting the tables and it is not really good.’

Mr. Charles Tachie-Mensah, the Technical Director said this course would help the coaches to improve on their knowledge.

He said, ‘we had a successful one even though is short but is very deep and we all learned a lot from the instructor both practical and theory.’

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Ghana Kickboxing Association (GKA) has elected elected Mr. Yakubu Abdul-Razak as their new President.

He defeated the incumbent President Mr. Rajab Owusu-Ansah in a smooth, transparent, free and fair election organised by the National Sports Authority (NSA) at the Media Center of the Accra Sports Stadium.

Mr. Abdul-Razak (Commando) polled fourteen votes over former President Raja Owusu-Ansah who got Twelve votes.

However, in the Vice Presidential contest, Mr. Steavano Kojo Tuekpe had 13 votes against Isaac Aikins with nine votes.

Mr. Samuel Mensah, the incumbent lost to Sakeyfio Winslow by six votes to sixteen votes to win the position of the Treasurer, whereas Stephen Akrong, Derrick Macaire, Isaac Kwadwo Frimpong Ansah, Wisdom Sallah and Seth Larkotey Mensah were elected Executive Members.

The newly elected President Mr. Abdul-Razak urged all stakeholders in Kickboxing to come together to develop and promote the sport.

Mr. Hussien Addy, Representative of the NSA who conducted the election commend
ed the delegates and contestants for comporting themselves well.

All the various constituents comprising clubs, gyms, referees and coaches of Ghana Kickboxing Association were present and the delegates voted in peace and harmony.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Nigeria put up a spirited fight to secure a 2-0 win over troubled Cameroon in the Round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.

It was a clinical victory, which saw Nigeria show they have the quality and experience to potentially end their long wait for a fourth continental title.

Cameroon started brightly with Zambo Anguissa finding Karl Toko Ekambi, but the striker’s shot was blocked by William Ekong.

Nigeria took the lead when Lookman’s 9th minute corner was turned in by Ajayi, but VAR disallowed it for offside, but the Super Eagles did break through in the 36th minute after Victor Osimhen pounced on a defensive mistake to set up Lookman, who finished coolly past Odoa

Cameroon were unable to deal with Nigeria’s intensity and conceded again just before full time when Lookman latched onto his own through ball before slotting home to make it 2-0.

The result sends Nigeria into a quarter-final clash with Angola, while Cameroon exit at the la
st 16 stage.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Ghanaian High Jumper, Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah has set a new national indoor record after clearing the bar at 1.88m.

Rose Yeboah broke her previous national indoor record, which stood at 1.85 m, while competing at the IIIini Challenge in the United States of America.

The 21-year-old placed first during the women’s high jump competition, followed by Taylor Beard, who cleared the bar at 1.70m.

The high-profile athlete would be very crucial for Ghana’s quest to bag more gold medals at the upcoming African Games, which will begin on March 8 -24, 2024.

Rose Yeboah has been sensational for Ghana over the past few years, winning gold at the 2019 African Games in Rabat and also bagging another gold at the 2022 African Senior Athletics Championship in Mauritius.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Angola have reached the quarter finals stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after beating Namibia 3-0 in the Round of 16 Stage.

A brace from striker Jacinto Dala was good enough to place them in a comfortable lead and ultimately secure their progress to this stage of the competition after 14 years.

Playing in front of a vociferous crowd in Bouake, Palancas Negras controlled the round of 16 tie from the onset against the tournament underdogs, who were handed a major advantage when Angola goalkeeper Neblu was sent off for handling outside his area in just the 14th minute.

The tone was set by Bethuel Muzeu, crafting the first clear-cut chance. Exploiting a loose pass near Angola’s 18-yard box, Muzeu executed a lob, initiating a one-on-one with goalkeeper Neblu.

Neblu’s attempt to save, extending beyond the 18-yard box, resulted in his expulsion from the game.

Despite being down to 10 men, Angola continued to dictate play and opened the scoring through Gelson Dala following good work from Gilber
to and Fredy.

Namibia’s task was made even more difficult shortly after when defender Lubeni Haukongo received a second booking for a foul on Mabululu.

Angola pounced on the resulting free-kick as Jacinto Dala powered home a header to double the lead before the break.

With Namibia chasing the game in the second half, gaps started to appear and Jacinto Dala turned provider to set up substitute Mabululu for Angola’s third.

Mabululu maintained his composure to slot home from the edge of the box and cap off an excellent attacking performance from the Palancas Negras.

The result means Angola have reached the last eight of the tournament for the first time since their run to the semi-finals in 2008.

They will face the winner of Nigeria vs Cameroon in the next round as they look to emulate the achievements of their golden generation 15 years ago.

Source: Ghana News Agency