by Kelly Eric Ehor | Oct 24, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Other Sports
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has confirmed that Ghana will host the 2024 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Tournament from November 9-10, 2024, at the new Rugby Stadium at the University of Ghana, Accra. This marks the first time the prestigious continental competition will be held in West Africa.
The tournament, a qualifier for the 2025 Challenger Series, will feature twelve national teams, including defending champions South Africa, Kenya, and the host nation Ghana. The top three teams will secure spots in the 2025 Challenger Series.
With free entry, the event aims to attract a significant local and international audience, promoting women’s rugby and sports development in Ghana.
by Kelly Eric Ehor | Oct 23, 2024 | Africa, Basketball, International, Other Sports
Spintex Knights Basketball Club co-founder, Dr. Eric Opoku-Antwi, emphasized the need for the team to boost its size and scoring ability before their upcoming participation in the Elite 16 stage of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). In an interview with Citi Sports, following the club’s historic achievement as the first Ghanaian team to advance to this stage, Opoku-Antwi noted that the team is working to recruit players with more size and scoring prowess.
The Knights finished second in Group B of the West Division during the preliminary round held in Libya. As they prepare for the Elite 16 from November 5 to 10 in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, Opoku-Antwi also highlighted the need for financial support to cover travel and recruitment expenses. The club has already signed 6’8″ Power Forward/Center Larry Johnson and American Shooting Guard/Small Forward Deshang Weaver from Oral Roberts University.
by Kelly Eric Ehor | Oct 23, 2024 | Africa, Boxing, Ghana, International, Other Sports
Ghana’s National Junior Boxing Team, the Black Rockets, along with their coach Charles Quartey, have secured their accreditations for the 2024 IBA World Youth Championships in Montenegro. With eight months of rigorous training in Accra, Coach Quartey is optimistic that his team will bring home medals. The trip was made possible thanks to the dedicated efforts of Alhaji Dauda Fuseni, Vice President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), and other executives. BOXUP, a UK-based boxing equipment company, also lent crucial support to the team.
by Kelly Eric Ehor | Oct 23, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, Ghana, Other Sports
Ghana’s Black Sharks have been knocked out of the 2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, despite a resounding 10-3 victory over Tanzania in their final Group A match on October 22. Earlier losses to Egypt (6-3) and Morocco (5-2) meant that Ghana could not secure a place in the semi-finals, with both Egypt and Morocco advancing instead.
While Ghana struggled against Morocco, conceding to defensive mistakes, they put on a dominant performance against Tanzania. However, their efforts were not enough to progress in the tournament, marking another group-stage exit for Ghana, who last failed to advance in 2016.
The defeat also means Ghana missed out on a spot in the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, which is granted to the two AFCON finalists.
Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Chairman of the Black Sharks management committee, admitted the team’s lack of preparation, citing only nine days of training before heading to Egypt and limited practice before their first match against the host nation. He acknowledged the gap between Ghana and the top teams in the tournament and accepted responsibility for the lack of pre-AFCON friendlies
by Kelly Eric Ehor | Oct 22, 2024 | Africa, Boxing, Ghana, International, Other Sports
Jonathan Mbanugu, also known as Jon Power, is gearing up for his USA debut against Kevin Johnson on November 30, 2024. This event, organized by Swift and DSG Promotions, marks a critical moment for Mbanugu following his recent loss in Albania for the WBO Global light heavyweight title. His manager, Mr. Gordon Frimpong of Osibor Promotions, is confident that Mbanugu has learned from his defeat and will deliver a stronger performance on this larger stage.
Joining Mbanugu in the USA are John Zile, who will also compete, and Stanley Nyantekyi, known as the Ashanti Warrior. Nyantekyi will fight for the UBO World Featherweight title against Martin Sergio ‘El Canalla’ Sosa in Wisconsin on December 9, 2024. With a record of 10 wins and only 1 loss, the 23-year-old Nyantekyi is determined to bring the world title back to Ghana, vowing to never lose again.
“This is my opportunity. By the Grace of God, this world title will be in Ghana, and I promise the Asantehene and Ghanaians victory,” said Nyantekyi.
