Archives for: December 2008
What is Good Sports News
December 21st, 2008My colleague Ebo Quansah, former President of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) is obviously worried that despite all the recent sports successes achieved by Ghana this year is not reflected in the media. I have a sneaky feeling that the current generation of sports journalists may be more interested in fault finding than lauding any achievements. more »
Leave Ronaldo Alone
December 21st, 2008In my capacity as an ardent supporter of Manchester United Football Club, I am going to consult a lawyer and find out whether I have the capacity to sue Real Madrid Football Club at the International Court of Justice for willfully and consistently harassing Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United. more »
Azumah Is A Shining Example
December 21st, 2008Ghana’s boxing legend Azumah Nelson is showing by the day that he is a true lover of boxing and he would like the name of Ghana to remain firmly on the boxing map of the world. Azumah has proved to be a selfless sportsman, who is prepared to share his vast knowledge and experience in the game for others to also reach the top. more »
Good Show By Black Stars
December 17th, 2008The brilliant show by the home based Black Stars of Ghana that has earned them qualification for the maiden African Nations Championships, has given the nation some hope that the much talked about rebuilding exercise for World Cup 2010 is on course. more »
A Little Bit Of Politics
December 14th, 2008The purists say politics and sports don’t mix, even though they are unable to explain why national anthems are played for both sporting success and for political heads of state. more »
Asante Kotoko Win Bragging Rights
December 7th, 2008When the history of the 50 year old national football league of Ghana is written,two names that would feature prominently would be the late John Ackah Blay Miezah of Sekondi Eleven Wise fame and Herbert Mensah formerly of Kumasi Asante Kotoko and currently chief executive of Obuasi Ashgold . These two gentlemen with their flamboyant style in football administration put a lot of life into the league and were always the toast of the media. more »
Another Ghana - Nigeria Football Rivalry
December 2nd, 2008Football rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria is an age-old phenomenon and no matter the level of the competition, both nations attach a lot of seriousness and passion to it. It is with this background that this weekend’s match involving home based players in the novelty African Nations Championships has attracted so much attention in both countries. more »