Ghana’s swimming representative, Abeiku Jackson, captured his second medal of the African Games on Tuesday morning, taking home a bronze in the men’s 100-meter butterfly final, which took place at the Aquatic Center of the Borteyman Sports Complex. Abeiku, 24, finished the race in 53.80 seconds, trailing only Eaton Jarden of South Africa (53.45 seconds), who took home silver, and Nasr Abdalla of Egypt (53.29 seconds), who took home gold. It will be recalled that he won Ghana’s first medal in swimming at the African Games last Sunday in the men’s 50-metre butterfly race. After receiving his early career training…
Author: Kofi Dekye Acquaye
Nana Kweku Yensu I, life patron and president of the Cape Coast Venomous Vipers F.C. club, has resigned from his position. Nana Ayensu has been the life patron and president of the Cape Coast outfit for the past three years and has stood solidly behind Vipers true thick and thin. In a statement, the life patron said that while he has done everything within his power to ensure the team’s qualification for the Division 1 league, he finds the task intimidating because he has not seen any progress to date. Since the supporters union is the lifeblood of the Cape…
Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Razak Abalora was in superb and scintillating form as he lasted 90 minutes at FC Petrocub, whose president is Nana Yaw Amponsah, former CEO of Kumasi Asante Kotoko. The Ghanaian shot-stopper kept a clean sheet for his club in their 5-0 home win over FC Balti in the Moldova Super Liga Championship Group 1. FC Petrocub are first on the league table with 3 points after 1 match. Razak has so far had a good team performance of +3 clean sheets. He was rated 8.3. David Abagna Sandan, a former Real Tamale United FC, and RTU player,…
Ghanaian Premier League club Dreams FC has announced the signing of talented striker Joseph Esso from Algerian club MC Algiers. After previously playing for the Algerian club, the striker makes an incredible comeback for a second stint with the CAF Confederation Cup contenders. Esso expressed his readiness and desire to play for Dreams FC with all of his heart. Esso said, “I didn’t hesitate at all to decide to return to this club when the opportunity came up,” “This place proved to be a good home for me when I first arrived, and I hope to contribute to the aspirations…
Theophilus Kpakpo, also known as Theo Lopez, a Ghanaian boxer competing in the Olympics, has not made it to the Olympic 2024 Qualification Zone in Italy. After losing to his Korean opponent Inkyu Kim in a split decision of 2-3, Ghana’s lone ranger at the 2024 Olympic Games fell short of his dream. As a result, at the current WQT Boxing Road to Quarterfinals held in Busto Arsizio, Italy, he was eliminated from the competition. A statement from the Ghana Boxing Federation President, Mr. Ben Quartey, says Ghanaian boxers have been performing abysmally poorly recently, especially during the current qualifiers.…
In Group A of the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana is paired with host and holders Morocco, Angola, and Zambia, termed a group of death. This was made known on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the draw in Rabat. Ghana qualified ahead of Cote D’Ivoire and will be playing in her first Futsal Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Philip Boakye’s side will open their campaign against Zambia before taking on defending champions and host Morocco and semifinalist Angola in the last edition. Rabat is set to host the tournament from April 11–21, 2024. The entire list of groups…
After nearly 16 years, Apple maintained its tight control over iPhone software, but that ended on March 6. At that point, Apple was compelled to permit third-party app stores on the iPhone due to the implementation of Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple has now clarified how it will handle iPhones that leave Europe, and it’s not messing around. Spend more than 30 days abroad, and you can kiss third-party apps goodbye. Under the DMA, Apple has been designated by the European Union as one of several “gatekeepers.” That subjects the company to specific obligations to ensure fair competition in…
Coach Bismark Kobi Mensah of Bechem Unite has been relieved of his duties due to a series of inadequate outcomes. Mensah replaced Kasim Ocansey Mingle at Bechem United at the start of the 2023–24 season, as he previously worked as the tactician for Karela United. The choice to break up with Mensah was brought on by recent underwhelming performances, which included a close loss to Nsoatreman FC. Last year, there were rumors that Mensah had been fired, but the team quickly denied them as the team’s play improved. Currently positioned ninth in the league standings with 26 points from 18…
Three Ghanaian defenders all played the full 90 minutes for their clubs in the UEFA Conference League. The three Blackstars players that were featured were for Club Brugge K.V., POAK, and Fenerbahçe, respectively. Baba Abdul-Rahman played 90 minutes for his club PAOK Thessaloniki in their 2-0 away loss to GNK Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Conference league round of 16 first-leg tie The defender was involved in a dangerous incident in a domestic league the previous time out, but he recovered swiftly and with greater strength. He was rated 6.8. In the UEFA Conference League round of 16 first-leg match,…
Ghana Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey played 90 minutes and got a yellow card for his club Brighton & Hove Albion FC in their 4-0 away loss to AS Roma in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first-leg tie. The Ghanaian played a crucial role in the match, but De Zerbi’s side was unable to find a late goal to reduce the deficit. Lamptey has been dormant for both the club and the national team for some time now, and he is now picking up the rhythm or his best form. Due to the injury he sustained, he did…