by Silas Boahene | Sep 20, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Eddie Nketiah made an immediate impact for Crystal Palace, scoring on his debut to help secure a 2-1 victory against Queens Park Rangers in the Carabao Cup, propelling the Eagles into the fourth round.
Nketiah, a ÂŁ30 million summer signing from Arsenal, found the net in the 16th minute with a powerful strike from a tight angle. The 25-year-old striker, now under a five-year contract with Palace, became the club’s fifth signing under manager Oliver Glasner.
Despite dominating the first half, Palace conceded an equalizer in the 53rd minute when QPR’s Sam Field capitalized on a failed clearance by Dean Henderson. However, Eberechi Eze restored Palace’s lead just 10 minutes later, scoring against his former club with a dynamic solo effort.
Crystal Palace weathered late pressure from QPR to secure their second win of the season, with manager Glasner optimistic about a deep run in the Carabao Cup.
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by Silas Boahene | Sep 20, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Other Sports, Soccer
SOCALOCA has officially unveiled its innovative digital platform, designed to transform how players, coaches, clubs, academies, referees, and fans connect within Ghana’s sports community. The launch event took place at Wembley Plus AstroTurf Park in East Legon, attracting a large crowd of supporters who enjoyed a day of exciting matches and celebrations.
The SOCALOCA platform aims to bridge gaps in the sports landscape by providing a hub for all stakeholders, offering access to training opportunities, coaching clinics, team connections, and fan engagement. The launch included a spirited football tournament, where Dessert FC triumphed in the men’s category and Halifax FC took home the women’s title, showcasing the platform’s commitment to supporting both male and female athletes.
SOCALOCA CEO Lionel Foy expressed pride in the platform’s impact, emphasizing that it’s set to empower the next generation of athletes and sports professionals in Ghana, creating more opportunities and connections in the sporting world.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 20, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Ghana, International, Other Sports, Soccer
Former Director of the University of Ghana’s Sports Directorate, Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu, has urged a paradigm shift in society’s approach to sports, emphasizing that sports offer much more than just a competitive edge. Speaking during the University of Ghana Africa-Uninet Summer Workshop on September 17, Dr. Bitugu stressed the need to focus on the broader potential of sports as a tool for development, rather than solely on winning competitions. The four-day event, themed “Exploring an Integrated Approach to Disasters and Conflict Response through Medical, Sports, and Social Perspectives,” attracted educationists from universities in Austria, Burkina Faso, and Ghana.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 20, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Other Sports, Soccer
Former Sports Minister Elvis Afriyie Ankrah has expressed deep concern over the recent challenges within Ghana’s sports sector, calling it a national embarrassment. His remarks follow the dismissal of the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) ban on the use of Baba Yara Sports Stadium due to poor facilities. Ankrah emphasized that the Ghana Football Association, NSA, and the Ministry of Youth & Sports must take responsibility for the failure to maintain sports infrastructure, particularly in the wake of significant investments in the All Africa Games.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 20, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
Vision Football Club head coach, Nana Kwaku Agyemang, has emphasized the club’s focus on developing young players into national assets. After securing their first Ghana Premier League win with a 2-0 victory over Accra Lions, Agyemang highlighted the club’s commitment to nurturing talent for the national U-17, U-20, and senior teams. Appointed with the task of youth development, Agyemang also expressed his ambition to guide the club into a top-four finish. Vision FC, currently with four points from two games, is set to face Legon Cities on September 21.
