by Silas Boahene | Sep 23, 2024 | Africa, Europe, International, Soccer
Chelsea secured a dominant 3-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium, marking their third consecutive Premier League away win. Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring in just four minutes and added a second before halftime. The Blues sealed their win early in the second half with Cole Palmer finishing a brilliant counter-attack, assisted by Jackson. The result saw Chelsea continue their impressive away form under Enzo Maresca.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 23, 2024 | Africa, Boxing, International, Nigeria
Daniel Dubois delivered a stunning performance, knocking out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round to retain his IBF heavyweight title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. The 27-year-old dropped Joshua multiple times before landing a decisive right hook, securing the biggest victory of his career. Dubois celebrated his win, declaring himself a “gladiator” and aiming for the sport’s top level. Joshua, now with a fourth career loss, hinted at a rematch, while Dubois reveled in his breakthrough moment on the global stage.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 23, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Other Sports
The second edition of the Beach Rugby League concluded in grand style at Laboma Beach Resort on September 21, 2024, with Beaufort Properties emerging as champions for the second consecutive year. The event, which featured 16 teams from diverse sectors, kicked off with a beach cleanup in support of the Seventh World Beach Cleanup Day before shifting focus to the competitive matches. After 31 thrilling games, Beaufort Properties triumphed, with Ghana Wildlife Society securing second place. The tournament highlighted a unique blend of sports and environmental advocacy, reflecting its growing influence in Ghana’s sporting landscape.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 23, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer
FC Samartex 1996 President, Dr. Richard Nsenkyire, has encouraged his team to regroup and improve following their elimination from the CAF Champions League. After a 2-0 loss to Raja Casablanca in the second leg, resulting in a 4-2 aggregate defeat, Dr. Nsenkyire urged his players to learn from their mistakes and elevate their performance for future competitions. He emphasized the importance of focusing on weaknesses and staying competitive in the continental tournament, acknowledging that while the team performed well, it wasn’t enough to advance.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 23, 2024 | Africa, Boxing, Europe, International, Nigeria
Eddie Hearn, CEO of Matchroom Boxing, has confirmed that Anthony Joshua is likely to seek a rematch against Daniel Dubois following his knockout defeat at Wembley Stadium. Dubois floored Joshua multiple times before securing a fifth-round stoppage with a powerful right hand. The victory earned Dubois the IBF world heavyweight title and cemented his status in front of a 96,000-strong crowd. Hearn believes Joshua will activate the rematch clause and return stronger in 2025, with potential future bouts against Dubois, Tyson Fury, or other heavyweights on the horizon.
