Due to medical reasons, Coach of the Black Stars C. K Akonnor has made seven additions to his squad ahead of Ghana’s doubleheader against Sudan.

The players include Andrew Kyere Yiadom (Reading FC), Majeed Ashimeru (Red Bull Salzburg), Joseph Attamah Larweh (Keyserispor), Afriyie Acquah (Yeni Malatyaspor) and Clifford Aboagye (Tijuana FC).

The rest are; Kwadwo Amoako (AshantiGold SC) and Christopher Nettey (Asante Kotoko SC)

The Black Stars will begin camping in Accra on Monday, November 09, ahead of the game on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

Ghana will face Sudan at the Cape Coast stadium on Thursday, November 12, before travelling to Khartoum three days later for the reverse tie.

GFA

Mensah has announced that he is taking a temporary break from international football

Turkey-based midfielder Bernard Mensah has announced that he is taking a temporary break from international football after a chequered stint.

This comes days after the Besiktas star was excluded from a 24-man squad to face Sudan in a double-header of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

Mensah, 26, claims he wants to concentrate on club football.

A statement on his Twitter account read: ''I have decided to take a break from the national team until further notice .. I want to concentrate on my career for now .. thanks to all Ghanaians for their support.''

From Elizabeth Alhassan

Mr. Kudjoe Fianoo, Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) has commended organizer of the Ghana League Walk for her bold initiative to promote Ghana Football.

Speaking to the media after the programme, he praised the laudable idea of Miss Elizabeth Alhassan and appealed to other stakeholders to support the concept.

He said starting a good thing is often not easy, but prayed that as the years go by, the Walk will receive bigger attention and patronage.

“Like every new event, it came with teething challenges, but it wasn’t that bad” he stated.

He expressed that since the Ghana Premier League was doing quite well until the coronavirus pandemic broke, everything should be made to sustain the enthusiasm and passion.

Mr. Fianoo who started the Walk at the Accra Shopping Mall and completed at the Madina Zongo Astro Turf hailed the media, spearheaded by the Sports Writers Association (SWAG) for promoting the league.

The Walk attracted the MP for Madina, Hon Abubakar Boniface, Madam Gloria Commodore, Executive Director of WISA and Mrs. Joyce Mahama, President of WOSPAG.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Executives of the Ghana Mini Football Association last Friday paid a courtesy call on the president of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah at his office in Accra.

The three man delegation comprised Mr. Ako Nai, President, Mr. Emmanuel Anyetei Adjei, Secretary and Mr, Evans Amewugah, Communications Director.

They briefed the GOC President on their history, preparedness to support the grooming, training of young players especially with the Mini Football and plans for the future.

They also enquired about processes to be affiliated to the GOC and the possibilities of adding Mini Football to the sports disciplines for the 2023 African Games to be hosted in Ghana.

The GOC President welcomed them and advised them to be active with their programmes, activities and contacts with their parent international body in Switzerland as well as the continental body in Tunisia.

According to Mr. Ako Nai, their game is different from the normal football and futsal, as they use a smaller field and ball and the game is handled by four referees.

He disclosed that Ghana has once participated in an international tournament and they are ranked 9^th.

He said they have applied and are in the process of joining the National Sports Authority (NSA).

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ghana League Walk 2020 which took place last Saturday from the Accra Shopping Mall to the Madina Zongo Astro Turf has been hailed as a good initiative and should be supported by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

The Ghana League Walk which is a concept to draw awareness and patronage for the local football competition is the brainchild of Miss Elizabeth Alhassan, a young sports journalist.

She said that is her portion of support for Ghana Football and appealed to sponsors to come on board in the next edition.

She also thanked Hon. Abubakar Boniface for his wonderful support and influence.

Madam Elizabeth King, Chairperson of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) Women’s Commission congratulated all who joined in the Walk and the Fun Match.

Mrs. Joyce Mahama, President of WOSPAG said the laudable idea should be organized by the clubs and GHALCA should support the concept.

Madam Gloria Commodore, Executive Director of Women In Sports Association (WISA) said women must support women’s initiatives, and commended the young lady who is also PRO of WISA.

She promised to honor female footballers and other personalities who excel during the year.

She appealed to corporate Ghana and partners of the GFA to support the Ghana League Walk.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Gina Fiagbenu’s book The Wish List was launched at the Accra City Hotel. The Wish List is officially out for sale.

She expressed gratitude to God for the gift of life, strength, perseverance and for connecting me to the right people.

She thanked all who supported her.

Grab a copy to find out what The Wish List is all about.

You can get copies from the under listed sources. More will be added later.

Yaa Boafoa Asare 0244672145

- Buabeng Books 0557744362, 0246882632,

www.buabengbooks.com/bookstore

-Northern Ghana Distributor Martha Anabila 0549578512

A copy is 50 cedis only.

From Sammy Heywiid Okine

44 participants have taken part in the recent 3 -day National referees and match delegate course.

It was organised by the Handball Association of Ghana at the Cape Coast Sports stadium from Wednesday 4th to Friday 6th November, 2020 where all the delegates were presented with certificates of participation by the association.

In attendance at the closing ceremony was the Central Regional sports Director at the NSA, Mr. Alexander Tieku and Central Regional PE Director, Mr. Seth Ayensu Bortsie including other top sports dignitaries.

A minute silence was also observed in respect of the late Saka Acquaye, who played an instrumental role in the development of sports in the country.

Picture of the official closing ceremony.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

The first Sydney Katz Tennis Open lived up to expectations leaving the organisers, Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF) and sponsors content and hopeful of a bright future for the sport.

Mrs. Cathy Morton of Activly Sports, one of the partners in organizing the competition described the programme as very successful.

"I am delighted of the standard of tennis exhibited by the junior tennis players" she said,

The tournament is to make the young players active and ready, as they prepare to take over Ghanaian tennis.

Raphael Nii Ankrah won the Boys Under 14 when he beat Nathaniel Allotey 6-1, 6-0 in an interesting game at the finals of the 2020 Sydney Katz Open for junior players at the Accra Sports Stadium last Saturday.

Doris Adjokatse outclassed Jessica Adjetey 6-3, 6-2 to win the Girls Under 14.

In the exciting Under 12 match finals, Lisel Ampah beat Hephzibaah Appiah 6-2, 6-1, while Matthew Nyarko defeated Donayus Nyaaba 6-1, 6-2 in the Boys Under12 finals. Special Prizes were given to the winners and runners up.

The 2020 Sydney Katz Juniors Tennis Open is sponsored by Twellium Industrial Company, IPMC, New York Tennis and Learning Programme, Puma Drinks, Active H.A.B.E.S.H.A and the Michael Nortey Foundation.

Over 100 children from all over the country participated in the first edition of the Sydney Katz Junior Open.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Accra Great Olympics oldies defeated Accra Hearts of oak oldies today at the La McDan Park by 2-0, goals scored by ex internationals Godwin Attram and Awuley Quaye jnr.

Lawyer Amarkai Amartefio was joined by Dr Daniel McKorley to presented a cheque of $10,000 to the winning team which was collected by Godwin Attram on behalf of the newly formed Accra Great Olympics Old Players Association (AGOOPA).

The purpose of the match was to raise funds for the Association and make people aware of the peace they are enjoying as the nation prepares for elections.

Some of the special guests for the match were TT Brothers, Perry Doku, Takyi, Director of Immigration, Fred Moore, MD of Accra Hearts of Oak, and Osei Kwaku Palmer, President of Iema Youth Football Club.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana forward, Solomon Asante has been named ‘Most Valuable Player’ (MVP) for the 2020 United Soccer League (USL) season following his outstanding displays for Phoenix Rising FC.

The attacker has this season been exceptional for his team, helping the side to emerge as Champions of the Western Conference.

Assessing the performance of players in the USL division at the end of the campaign, Solomon Asante who is captain for his Phoenix Rising FC side has been picked as the best players.

With the award, the former Black Stars forward becomes the first back-to-back MVP in the history of the USL.

For the 2020 USL Season, Solomon Asante scored 6 goals and provided 9 assists after featuring in 7 matches for Phoenix Rising FC.

From Sammy Heywood Okine