by Silas Boahene | May 27, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
German-born Ghanaian defender Derrick Kohn has won the Turkish Super Lig with Galatasaray following a decisive victory against Konyaspor on the final day.
Kohn, who joined Galatasaray during the winter transfer window, provided an assist in the 3-1 away win. The former Bayern Munich youth star set up Mauro Icardi for the opener after 29 minutes, with the Argentine doubling the lead six minutes into the second half. Dries Mertens then assisted Berkan Kutlu for the third goal two minutes later, while Louka Prip scored a late consolation for the hosts, Konyaspor.
The win secured Galatasaray’s championship for the second consecutive year, ending the season with 102 points in a closely contested race with rivals Fenerbahce, who finished with 99 points after a 6-0 thrashing of Istanbulspor on the final day.
Kohn made 13 appearances for Galatasaray, scoring one goal and providing two assists. He joined the Turkish side from German second-tier club Hannover 96.
by Silas Boahene | May 27, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari has expressed his joy after securing another domestic treble with Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade. The 25-year-old was instrumental in his second season as Red Star Belgrade claimed all three major trophies, including the league title and the FA Cup.
Bukari, who has been linked to MLS side Austin FC, played 75 minutes in the Serbian Cup final against Vojvodina on Tuesday. However, he missed the 4-1 victory over Cukaricki on Saturday, where the champions were presented with their title.
“Champions once again. Back to back treble winners. Alhamdulilah for everything,” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Despite his success, Bukari’s future in Serbia is uncertain due to interest from Major League Soccer. He has two years remaining on his current contract with Red Star, but the club is reportedly willing to accept a $7 million offer from Austin FC.
This season, Bukari scored ten goals and provided ten assists in 33 matches across all competitions.
by Silas Boahene | May 27, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer, World Cup
Otto Addo, the coach of the Black Stars, is set to return to Ghana on Monday to commence his second stint as the head coach of the national team.
Having recently concluded his duties with Borussia Dortmund, the former player and talent development trainer agreed to lead Ghana in February. He led the team in friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda before bidding farewell to Dortmund.
Addo’s arrival signals the beginning of preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic. Expected to announce his squad this week, the selected players will convene for training camp starting May 30.
The team is scheduled to travel to Bamako on June 6 for the match against Mali, followed by a home fixture against the Central African Republic in Kumasi four days later.
With one win and one loss in their initial qualifiers, the Black Stars are eager to bounce back and secure vital points in their quest for World Cup qualification.
by Silas Boahene | May 27, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Nigeria, World Cup
The Black Stars are gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic, with preparations set to kick off in Accra.
Coach Otto Addo is slated to announce the squad upon his arrival in Ghana on Monday, leading the team’s training at the University of Ghana Stadium for six days starting Thursday, May 30, 2024. They will then depart for Bamako on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
With one win and one loss in Group I, the Black Stars are determined to reclaim their winning momentum. They began with a 1-0 victory over Madagascar in Kumasi but faced a setback with a 1-0 defeat to Comoros in Moroni.
The crucial qualifier against Mali is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 19:00 at Stade 26 Mars in Bamako. Following that, Ghana will host the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday, June 10, 2024.
by Silas Boahene | May 27, 2024 | Africa, Boxing, International
In a thrilling night of boxing at the Accra Sports Stadium hosted by Swavy Blu and Bronx Promotions, Sheriff Quaye and Jacob Laryea showcased their dominance by successfully defending their WBO Africa titles.
The Ultimate Boxing Show lived up to its name as every fighter delivered exceptional performances in the ring.
Sheriff Quaye, also known as ‘One Time’, fulfilled his promise of retaining his WBO Africa Lightweight title by defeating Michael Ofei Dodoo in the eighth round with a commanding performance, solidifying his position as the 8th-ranked boxer globally and eyeing further success in the future.
Meanwhile, Jacob Tetteh Laryea, with an unblemished record of 12 wins, successfully defended his WBO Africa Super Welterweight title by knocking out Daniel Lartey in just three rounds, reaffirming his moniker ‘Chorkor Fire’ and asserting his dominance in the division.
After the fights, WBO Africa Representative Samir Captan presented the championship belts to the victorious boxers, encouraging them to continue their hard work and strive for even greater achievements.
Other notable victories included Awumey Nelson securing his second professional win in the heavyweight division, former National Cruiserweight Champion Jacob Dickson delivering a knockout blow to his opponent, and former WBO Africa Bantamweight Champion Isaac Sackey claiming victory via knockout.
Coach Carl Lokko commended his winning boxers and urged them to set their sights on bigger challenges ahead.
The event, organized by Swavy Blu, a rising star in boxing promotions owned by Mr. M. Tagoe, showcased the immense talent and excitement that the sport of boxing brings to fans worldwide.
