by Silas Boahene | Jun 10, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
Real Tamale United (RTU) Football Club head coach, Iddi Manzah Alhassan, expressed confidence that his team will make a swift return to the Ghana Premier League following their relegation. This statement came after a 2-0 loss to Kumasi Asante Kotoko officially confirmed RTU’s drop to the Access Bank Division One Zone A.
RTU conceded goals from Paul Acquah in the 60th minute and Bernard Somuah in the 85th minute, placing Kotoko in eighth place in the standings. The defeat condemned RTU to the bottom of the league table, but Manzah Alhassan remains optimistic about the future.
“I want to assure our supporters that while we are going down now, we will return to the Premier League next year. They should keep supporting the team, and we will give our best.”
RTU is set to face Dreams FC and Accra Great Olympics on June 12 and June 15 to close out the season.
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by Silas Boahene | Jun 10, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
Army Ladies secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Police Ladies at the University of Ghana Stadium, clinching the coveted 2023/24 Ghana Women’s FA Cup title.
From the whistle, both teams launched into action, applying intense pressure in pursuit of an early breakthrough while maintaining defensive solidity. Despite numerous goal attempts from both sides, the first half ended in a deadlock.
After the break, Army Ladies seized the initiative, breaking the deadlock just four minutes into the second half through Deborah Opoku, who capitalized on a goalkeeping error by the Police goalkeeper.
Undeterred by the goal, Police Ladies intensified their offensive efforts, launching attacks from all angles yet failing to convert any of their chances. Army Ladies faced a setback when lone goal heroine Deborah Opoku received a red card from referee Rejoice Addokwei, reducing them to ten players in the last 20 minutes of the match.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Army Ladies held on to their lead, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory at full time and claiming their inaugural Women’s FA Cup title.
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by Silas Boahene | Jun 10, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
In a dramatic showdown, Hasaacas Ladies triumphed over Ampem Darkoa Ladies, ending their two-year dominance in the 2023/24 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League.
The ‘Hasmal Ladies’ demonstrated their skill early on, with Veronica Baah Kumah’s powerful strike opening the scoring just eleven minutes into the match. The momentum continued as Black Queens striker Abdulai Mukarama connected with Firdaus Yakubu’s precise cross, extending their lead with a brave header.
Despite a strong second-half comeback by Ampem Darkoa, Ophelia Serwaa Amponsah’s late goal provided only a glimmer of hope. Hasaacas Ladies secured a 2-1 victory at full time.
With this triumph, Hasaacas Ladies now aim for success in the WAFU Zone B qualifiers, seeking a coveted spot in the Champions League. They look to build on their historic participation in the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League in 2021, where they reached the final, narrowly missing out on the title to Sundowns Ladies.
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by Silas Boahene | Jun 10, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, Soccer
Brandon Thomas-Asante is set to embark on a promising international career with the Black Stars, following a surprise call-up from Coach Otto Addo for Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic.
The 25-year-old forward had an impressive season with West Bromwich Albion, finishing as one of the top scorers for the English Championship side, netting 12 goals in 43 appearances across all competitions.
Born in Milton Keynes, England, to a Ghanaian father and a Jamaican mother, Thomas-Asante began his career at MK Dons’ Academy at the age of 12. His early professional years included loan spells with Sutton United, Oxford City, and Ebbsfleet United, before he started making a significant impact at Salford City.
Though not a traditional centre-forward, Thomas-Asante excels with his high pressing and dribbling skills, creating opportunities for teammates like Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Kudus.
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Solomon Brandon Michael Clarke Thomas-Asante
- Date of Birth: December 29, 1998 (Age 25)
- Place of Birth: Milton Keynes, England
- Height: 1.82 m
- Position: Centre-Forward
- Current Team: West Bromwich Albion
Club Career:
- 2016–2019: Milton Keynes Dons
- 2018–2019: Sutton United
- 2019: Oxford City (loan)
- 2019: Ebbsfleet United
- 2019–2022: Salford City
- 2022–Present: West Bromwich Albion
Honours:
- Salford City:
- 2019–20: Winner, EFL Trophy
by Silas Boahene | Jun 10, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Ghana, International
Rose Yeboah set a new women’s high jump national record with a leap of 1.97m, securing her place at the 2024 Olympic Games and clinching the 2024 NCAA D1 national title in high jump. She is the first female Ghanaian athlete to achieve an NCAA D1 national title.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Abdul-Rasheed Saminu met the Olympic qualifying standard in the 200m dash with a record time of 20.12 seconds, setting a new program record. He also finished fifth in the 100m dash with a personal best non-wind-aided time of 10.02 seconds.
At the University of South Florida, Saminu earned two First Team All-American awards within 45 minutes, marking a historic achievement as the first Bull to earn this recognition in two events at the same NCAA Championship Meet. His performance capped off a stellar year for the program, which saw record-breaking achievements and numerous accolades.
Director of Cross Country and Track & Field, Erik Jenkins, expressed pride in the team’s accomplishments, highlighting the program’s first-ever indoor and outdoor men’s conference championships, record participation in NCAA rounds, and top-30 finishes at the NCAA Outdoor Championship.
Saminu’s success contributed significantly to the team’s 26th place finish at the NCAA Championship Meet, with the men’s team earning 12 points overall. His achievements, alongside those of his teammate Goodness Iredia, underscore a remarkable season for South Florida’s track and field program.
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