Ghana sports news Archives - Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always https://citifmonline.com/tag/ghana-sports-news/ Ghana News | Ghana Politics | Ghana Soccer | Ghana Showbiz Mon, 13 Feb 2017 09:38:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.8 https://citifmonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-CITI-973-FM-32x32.jpg Ghana sports news Archives - Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always https://citifmonline.com/tag/ghana-sports-news/ 32 32 GPL Week 1: Kotoko, Tema Youth grab opening day wins https://citifmonline.com/2017/02/gpl-week-1-kotoko-tema-youth-grab-opening-day-wins/ Mon, 13 Feb 2017 09:38:17 +0000 http://citifmonline.com/?p=293930 Asante Kotoko and Tema Youth started the 2017 Ghana Premier League with solid home wins. The Porcupine Warriors had to fight for the points as they came back from a goal down to beat Liberty Professionals 2-1 at the Baba Yara Stadium. Benjamin Eshun put the visitors ahead but former AshGold forward Yakubu Mohammed responded […]

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]]> Asante Kotoko and Tema Youth started the 2017 Ghana Premier League with solid home wins.

The Porcupine Warriors had to fight for the points as they came back from a goal down to beat Liberty Professionals 2-1 at the Baba Yara Stadium. Benjamin Eshun put the visitors ahead but former AshGold forward Yakubu Mohammed responded with two goals in the second half.

Mohammed scored from the penalty spot in the 57th minute and found the net once again in the 61st minute.

Tema Youth got a 2-1 win over Berekum Chelsea in Tema on their return to the Ghanaian top flight.

Tema Youth went ahead in the first half through Theophilus Okoe and Joseph Bentil but their deficit was halved by a goal from Evans Obeng.

The biggest winners of the league’s opening day was Ebusua Dwarfs.

They beat new comers Bolga All Stars 3-1 in Cape Coast. Joseph Esso and Albert Hammond got the goals for Dwarfs while Issahaku got the consolation for Bolga All Stars.

In Tarkwa, Medeama beat WAFA 1-0 thanks to a goal from Bernard Ofori while Aduana Stars beat AshantiGold by the same score. The winning goal was scored by substitute Derrick Sasraku.

Inter Allies welcome to their new home ground of the El-Wak Stadium on Monday. Bechem United and Wa All Stars will play their respective league matches at a later date due to their commitments in the CAF Confederations Cup and CAF Champions League respectively.

GPL Week 1 results:
Asante Kotoko 2-1 Liberty
Medeama 1-0 WAFA
Dwarfs 3-1 Bolga AllStars
Aduana Stars 1-0 AshGold
Tema Youth 2-1 Berekum Chelsea

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]]> Mospacka puts up Medeama for sale https://citifmonline.com/2016/10/mospacka-puts-up-medeama-for-sale/ Mon, 17 Oct 2016 17:47:32 +0000 http://citifmonline.com/?p=259228 The bankroller of Medeama Sporting Club, Moses Armah, has thrown in the towel with a surprise call to interestedinvestors to take over the club after eight years of impact. The soft-spoken Armah told the Graphic Sports in unequivocal terms last Saturday that he had decided to sell the club of his passion simply because he […]

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]]> The bankroller of Medeama Sporting Club, Moses Armah, has thrown in the towel with a surprise call to interestedinvestors to take over the club after eight years of impact.

The soft-spoken Armah told the Graphic Sports in unequivocal terms last Saturday that he had decided to sell the club of his passion simply because he is tired.

He stated that since the inception of the club in 2008 he had spent a fortune to keep it going but thought the time had come to fold it up and concentrate on his business.

“I’m tired of running Medeama. In addition to that there is no motivation to continue investing in football,” the visibly distraught Mospacka lamented.

According to him managing the club makes it difficult for him to concentrate on his business, apart from him not getting the necessary returns from his huge investment in football.

Explaining what he meant by lack of motivation, Mospacka referred to a recent incident where Medeama’s midfield gem, Kwasi Donsu, was ignored by Black Stars coach, Avram Grant, during the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Uganda at Tamale on October 7.

Following his outstanding performances in the Ghana Premier League and the CAF Confederation Cup, Donsu’s absence from Grant’s list became a major subject of discussion, especially after the Stars failed to convert any of the numerous set–pieces that came their way during the crucial game.

That indiscretion by the Stars coach was perhaps the straw that broke the camel’s back.

For now, Mospacka’s mind is made up as he insists on an outright sale of the club of his heart.

“I want to sell Medeama to any interested investor. I’m not interested in partners who want to buy percentage shares, ” he stressed.

He, however, emphasised that he had given his sponsors, Gold Ghana Darmang and Ghana Manganese Company (GMC), the first option to ensure Medeama’scontinued stay in the community.

Medeama joined Ghana Football in 2008 from Division Two and fought their way to the way to the top flight, following the eventual takeover of Kumasi-based Kessben FC a few seasons back.

The Tarkwa-based club finished fourth in the last Premier League and ended up as one of the most impressive clubs following their sterling display at the Group stage of this year’s CAF Confederation Cup.

Though they are yet to win the league, they have been to Africa twice after their MTN FA Cup successes in 2013 and 2015.

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Source: Graphic Online

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]]> Black Stars, Uganda play out goalless draw in Tamale https://citifmonline.com/2016/10/black-stars-uganda-play-out-goalless-draw-in-tamale/ Fri, 07 Oct 2016 18:21:29 +0000 http://citifmonline.com/?p=255956 The Black Stars were held to a goalless draw at the Tamale Sports Stadium on Friday by the Cranes of Uganda in the first match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ghana went into the game needing a win to start the campaign on a good note but they could not get into a […]

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]]> The Black Stars were held to a goalless draw at the Tamale Sports Stadium on Friday by the Cranes of Uganda in the first match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Ghana went into the game needing a win to start the campaign on a good note but they could not get into a good rhythm as the Ugandans held the ball and looked more comfortable.

It took Ghana about half-an-hour to get into the game and create some opportunities.

The best one in the first half fell to Christian Atsu who went on a run but his shot went off target.

In the second half, Ghana played more on the offensive but chances from Asamoah Gyan, Jordan Ayew, Mubarak Wakaso and Daniel Amartey could not hit the net as Uganda goalie Dennis Onyango was superb in post for the visitors.

The Ugandans relied on the counter attack as their way of going forward in the second half but they also failed to score. Both teams will await the result of the tie between Congo Brazzaville and Egypt on Sunday.

Ghana starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Braimah; Afful, Boye, Mensah, Rahman; Wakaso, Acquah; Atsu, Jordan Ayew, Acheampong; Gyan.

Uganda XI vs Ghana: Onyango, Wadada, Ochaya, Jjuko, Isinde, Aucho, Iguma, Mawejje, Oloya, Luwagga, Miya

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]]> Great Olympics return to Ghana Premier League https://citifmonline.com/2016/09/great-olympics-return-to-ghana-premier-league/ Mon, 26 Sep 2016 06:00:09 +0000 http://citifmonline.com/?p=251961 Accra Great Olympics have secured a return to the Ghana Premier League after just a season in Division One. The Wonder Club beat Mighty Jets 2-1 on Sunday in Teshie in a Zone 3 match to win the top spot with one match left. However, the story could have been different for them. James Asare […]

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]]> Accra Great Olympics have secured a return to the Ghana Premier League after just a season in Division One.

The Wonder Club beat Mighty Jets 2-1 on Sunday in Teshie in a Zone 3 match to win the top spot with one match left.

However, the story could have been different for them. James Asare put Mighty Jets ahead in the first half but two goals from Maxwell Quaye gave Olympics the victory and a place in the elite division.

Great Olympics had to fight off competition in the zone from former Premier League campaigners, Heart of Lions and Okyeman Planners, which is owned by GFA Vice President, George Afriyie.

Zone 3 winners, Olympics, and Zone 2 winners, Elmina Sharks, owned by PPP Presidential candidate, Paa Kwesi Ndoum, will both play in next season’s Ghana Premier League.

A third winner from Division One will be required from Zone 1 to complete the Premier League slots next season. Bolga Stars lead with 51 points after 27 matches and Real Tamale United (RTU) are second on 47 points but have a game in hand.

Mighty Royals are third on 46 points with 26 matches played. Mighty Royals play Berekum Arenals on Wednesday September 28 and RTU face Berlin FC in Techiman on the same day.

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]]> Andre Ayew returns to Marseille for treatment on thigh injury https://citifmonline.com/2016/09/andre-ayew-returns-to-marseille-for-treatment-on-thigh-injury/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 08:51:53 +0000 http://citifmonline.com/?p=250889 West Ham record signing Andre Ayew has returned to former club Marseille – but only for treatment on his injured thigh. The Hammers’ £20million man sustained the injury in August and was ruled out for up to four months. And now L’Equipe has revealed that Ayew has been allowed by his employers to return to […]

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]]> West Ham record signing Andre Ayew has returned to former club Marseille – but only for treatment on his injured thigh.

The Hammers’ £20million man sustained the injury in August and was ruled out for up to four months.

And now L’Equipe has revealed that Ayew has been allowed by his employers to return to Marseille to undergo more rehab on the problem.

It has been reported that Ayew asked West Ham to allow him to head back to France so he could work in facilities he knows best and with medical staff who have treated him before.

Ayew did not require surgery on the injury, which occurred on his club debut, but he is still not expected back before December.

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]]> I’ll build 5 stadia in 2nd term – Mahama https://citifmonline.com/2016/09/ill-build-5-stadia-in-2nd-term-mahama/ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 10:32:13 +0000 http://citifmonline.com/?p=248163 President John Mahama has promised to build five new stadia in the country if he wins the upcoming general elections. The President is seeking a second term in office and he his facing stiff opposition from the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Nana Akufo Addo. Presenting the highlights of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 2016 manifesto […]

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]]> President John Mahama has promised to build five new stadia in the country if he wins the upcoming general elections.

The President is seeking a second term in office and he his facing stiff opposition from the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Nana Akufo Addo.

Presenting the highlights of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 2016 manifesto in Accra on Tuesday, the president revealed that the new stadiums will help boost sports in the country.

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He noted that the facilities will be constructed in the Upper East, Upper West, Brong Ahofo, Volta and the Eastern regions.

“We will refurbish the Azuma Nelson Sports complex, formerly Kaneshi Sports Complex. In addition, we will build five new stadia at the Upper East, Upper West, Brong Ahafo, Volta and the Eastern Regions,” the President hinted.

Though Ghana is regarded as one of the shining stars in Africa with regards to sports, the aforementioned regions cannot boast of a State-of-the-Art Stadium.

As it stands, the country has five National stadia in Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi and Cape Coast with the Accra, Takoradi and Tamale Stadiums in a very poor state.

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]]> We’ll renovate Azumah Nelson Sports Complex – Mahama https://citifmonline.com/2016/09/well-renovate-azumah-nelson-sports-complex-mahama/ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 08:23:32 +0000 http://citifmonline.com/?p=248144 President John Mahama has revealed that the Azumah Nelson Sports Complex will be renovated in the second term of his presidency if he is re-elected. The president made the promise when he presented highlights of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 2016 manifesto on Tuesday in Accra. The Azumah Nelson Sports Complex, formerly known as the […]

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]]> President John Mahama has revealed that the Azumah Nelson Sports Complex will be renovated in the second term of his presidency if he is re-elected.

The president made the promise when he presented highlights of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 2016 manifesto on Tuesday in Accra.

The Azumah Nelson Sports Complex, formerly known as the Kaneshie Sports Complex, was built in the 1970s but over the years, it has not seen any major upgrades and it is currently in a very a deplorable state.

The facility has a football pitch and courts for basketball, handball and tennis. It also has offices for the administrators of the facility.

But President Mahama says things will be different if he is given a second term after the 2016 elections.

“We will refurbish the Azumah Nelson in Accra to serve as a sports and recreational centre for young people. We will turn it into a new, modern sports complex.”

The President also stated that the NDC would build new stadia in the Upper West, Upper East, Volta, Eastern and Brong-Ahafo Regions. He added that all other regions would also get such infrastructure in due time.

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