by Silas Boahene | Sep 17, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams made history in La Liga after his remarkable performance for Athletic Bilbao in their 3-2 victory over Las Palmas. The 30-year-old registered a hat-trick of assists, becoming the first player since 2005 to achieve the feat in a single La Liga match.
Williams assisted goals from Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams, and Aitor Paredes, despite Bilbao playing with 10 men following Mikel Jauregizar’s red card in the 56th minute.
Reacting to the milestone, Inaki Williams took to social media, stating, “Luck sometimes helps, work always.”
This standout performance follows his appearances for Ghana in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, where the Black Stars secured draws against Angola and Niger. Despite his impressive assists, Williams has yet to score in the 2024-2025 La Liga season. Bilbao is set to face Leganes on September 19.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 17, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer
Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, emphasized the importance of passion in his players’ performances, stating it is his responsibility to ensure they show more determination than they did in their recent matches. Speaking after watching Medeama SC’s 1-0 victory over Legon Cities at the Legon Sports Stadium, Addo acknowledged fan criticism following Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Niger and 1-0 loss to Angola in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
“My message to the fans is that we need to show a different attitude from the last game. There was a lack of passion on the pitch, and it’s up to me to fix that. If we play with passion, we can beat any team,” Addo remarked.
Ghana is set to face Sudan in their next AFCON qualifier in October.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 17, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
Medeama SC Board Chairman, Dr. Tony Aubynn, has refuted claims that a change in the club’s technical staff was the primary reason for their underwhelming title defence in the 2023-2024 Ghana Premier League season. After winning the league in 2022-2023, Medeama finished eighth the following season, with many attributing the drop in performance to moving head coach Evans Augustine Adotey to a Technical Advisor role and appointing Nebojsa Kapor as his replacement.
In an exclusive interview with ChannelOne Sports, Dr. Aubynn clarified, “I don’t think the coaching change was the main cause. Several factors affected our performance, and the intention behind the change was positive.” He emphasized that the decision was carefully considered by the board.
Medeama has started the 2024-2025 season strong, with back-to-back victories over Accra Lions and Legon Cities, and will face Basake Holy Stars on Friday, September 27.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 17, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer for the 2024 Ghana Presidential Elections, has harshly criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s performance in the sports sector. During a rally in the Greater Accra Region, Mahama expressed his disappointment after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) withdrew its approval for the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi to host Category 3 games, citing Ghana’s lack of a suitable 30,000-seat venue for international matches.
This ruling means Ghana’s 2025 AFCON qualifier against Sudan will be held in Togo or CĂ´te d’Ivoire. Mahama labeled the situation “embarrassing,” especially considering the government’s significant expenditure on stadium renovations ahead of the 2023 African Games. He further questioned the $85 million spent on rehabilitating stadiums and the alleged $15 million spent on feeding athletes during the Games, calling the expenses shocking.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 17, 2024 | Africa, Boxing, Ghana
Rising boxing talent George Faho Mensah delivered an impressive performance at the Idrowhyt Events Centre in Dansoman, securing another stoppage victory over seasoned fighter Gabriel Aduko, who has over 50 bouts to his name.
Nicknamed “Stopper,” Faho Mensah dominated his opponent with powerful, precise punches, forcing Aduko to retire before the end of the fight. With this victory, Faho Mensah now boasts a record of 8-1-0 and continues to rise steadily in the welterweight division.
The promising fighter is focused on gaining more experience in Ghana before setting his sights on Europe or the USA, where he hopes to face top international contenders. “Boxing brings me joy because I love training. I’m grateful to my managers for giving me exposure. I’m not rushing, but I will achieve my dream of becoming a champion. Thank you to all my fans and the media for their support,” he said.
Samuel Adjei Darkwa of SP Management praised Faho Mensah’s performance, expressing confidence in his potential to grow into a bigger and better fighter. Faho Mensah currently trains at the Panix Gym under Coach Eee.
