Day: April 9, 2023

Mohammed Kudus is a role model for players in the Ajax academy following his outstanding performances in the 2022/23 Dutch Eredivisie.

The Ghana international has already netted 18 goals and provided five assists for the Dutch champions this season.

Despite his scoring form, his dribbling style and ability to turn in split seconds has been his strength.

In a question and answer session with one academy player, Kudus explained that his strong low center of gravity helps him maneuver his way in difficult situations.

“Naturally, I have a strong low centre of gravity on the ground so it’s more easier for me to turn and really hold the ball with pressure and I think that is what helps me because my lower body is one of my strengths,” he said.

“My legs and thighs, it helps me turn fast and create opportunities in a game.”

Source: Ghana Web

Nsoatreman FC have shocked Real Tamale United in the 2022/23 MTN FA Cup to book a place in the semifinal spot of the competition.

Nsoatreman were hosted at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in the second game of the quarterfinals on Saturday evening.

Philip Ofori scored the only goal as Nsoatreman shocked the home side to book a place in the semifinals of the competition for the first time in their history.

On Friday, Dreams defeated Legon Cities at the Theatre of Dreams at Dawu by a lone goal.

Emmanuel Adade scored the only goal of the game in extra time as the home side progressed to the next round of the competition.

Dreams FC will now face Nsoatreman FC in the semifinal clash.

Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton watched both games on Friday and Saturday at Dawu and in Tamale.

He is expected to watch the two remaining games.

On Sunday, Skyy FC will host Ebusua Dwarfs at the St. Martin’s Park in Daboase with kick-off scheduled at 15:00GMT.

The quarterfinal clash will be wrapped up with a game between King Faisal at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese with kick-off scheduled at 15:00GMT.

The winner of the quarterfinal game on Sunday will meet the winner of the quarterfinal game on Monday in the semifinal.

Source: Ghana Web

Samuel Asamoah grabbed an assist in FCU 1948 Craiova’s 3-1 win against Universita?ii Cluj in the third round of the Superliga playoff on Saturday afternoon.

FCU 1948 Craiova won the victory in the first half of the game when Aurelian Chi?u scored a hattrick. The formation prepared by Nicolo Napoli opened the scoring in the fifth minute of the game when Samuel Asamoah found Chi?u with a good pass, who then scored from inside the box with a superb shot.

Just two minutes later, Chi?u beat Gorcea again, after Miron lost the ball near the halfway point and Bahassa passed in front of the goal.

The response of the Red Caps came only in the 12th minute when Nistor shot powerfully from a distance, however, Chi?u also struck in the 27th minute, after a fulminant action by the team from Banie.

The Oltenians wasted a few more important chances to score, and in the end, the difference narrowed after an own goal by Duarte, who had a wrong deflection on Chipciu’s shot.

Samuel Asamoah played full throttle for FCU 1948 Craiova. The 29-year-old has made 23 appearances and assisted one goal this season.

Source: Ghana Web

The Shai Osudoku Hills have been discovered as a suitable skyline for paragliding sports.

This will bring to two the number of paragliding locations in Ghana. According to Captain Ed Stein, the brain behind the Kwahu Paragliding Festival, it is up to the Ghana Tourism Authority to further develop this resource into a domestic tourism hub.

The Kwahu Paragliding Festival is an annual event that has become part of the Kwahu Easter Festivities.

The first paragliding festival was launched in 2005 and renamed the Kwahu Easter Festival in 2010.

The breathtaking event brings together seasoned and experienced pilots from around the world to fly hundreds of people during the 3–4-day event at Kwahu Atibie, a small town in the Kwahu South District.

The Odweanoma Mountain is located along Atibie Road.

The Kwahu Easter Festival has over the years brought thousands of people together and given them memorable experiences. As part of this year’s event, a total of seven pilots are on board the project, made up of six foreigners and one Ghanaian.

On Friday, 37 people, according to the tourism authority, had the opportunity to fly a total of 200 people targeted for this year’s adventure.

As of 10 a.m. on Saturday, 12 people had the opportunity to fly.

GBC News got interactive with some of the passengers, the brain behind Ghana’s paragliding instructor, and an official of the Ghana Tourism Authority.

Source: Ghana Web

Ghanaian defender Nicholas Opoku put in a standout performance on Saturday as Amiens secured a 1-0 win over Nimes in the French Ligue 2.

The game was played at the Stade Credit Adricole de la Licorne.

Opoku played the full 90 minutes, registering 66 touches and completing an impressive 48 out of 56 passes attempted. The defender also made 9 ball recoveries, 3 clearances, and won 3 duels, while making 2 interceptions.

Opoku’s distribution was particularly noteworthy, as he made 5 passes into the final third and completed 3 accurate long balls. The only goal of the match was scored by Gael Kakuta in the 49th minute, assisted by Mamadou Fofana.

With the win, Amiens moved up to 10th place in the league table with 40 points from 30 games, while Nimes remains in 19th place with 29 points.

Opoku has been a key player for Amiens this season, having made 26 appearances and provided one assist.

The center-back was handed a late call-up to Ghana’s squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying doubleheader against Angola but did not feature.

Source: Ghana Web

Bournemouth striker, Antoine Semenyo has disclosed that it has not been easy playing in the Premier League.

Semenyo had a stellar period with Bristol City in the English Championship before moving to Bournemouth in the January transfer window.

Since joining the Premier League side, Semenyo is yet to find the back of the net.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb, the Black Stars player noted that his journey in the Premier League has been a learning process because he is always around top-quality players.

“It’s not been easy. You are around top-quality players every day so you have to learn. You have to be quick; you have to make sure your mind is switched on every time on the training pitch,” Semenyo told GhanaWeb.

He added, “In the game, you are playing the best in the world so you have to make sure you are switched on. I’m making sure that every day I’m ready, I am prepped to make sure I’m 100% ready.”

Semenyo’s fine form with the English Championship side, Bristol City earned him a transfer move to Bournemouth in the Premier League after he scored 3 goals at the start of 2023.

Source: Ghana Web

Mr. William Berekorang Asare of the Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) has received an appointment from the Africa Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) as the Deputy Competition Manager for the upcoming Western Africa Regional Championship.

Ghana is set to host the prestigious championship scheduled for the 24th to 27th of April 2023 at the Trust Sports Emporium, Accra.

In a statement signed by Mokhtar Toukabri of the ATTF and sighted by this reporter commended the astute Ghanaian administrator William Berekorang Asare for his leadership qualities as an ATTF competition manager.

“I would like to inform you that the Africa Table Tennis Federation executive committee decided your appointment as Deputy Competition Manager for the Africa Regional Championship in Ghana (West Africa) during the period 24th to 27th April 2023. I kindly ask you to go ahead with the necessary procedures to arrive before the event to ensure good organization in collaboration with the official matches and Local Organizing Committee,” the statement read.

The astute administrator who doubles as the treasurer of the GTTA had successfully managed several sanctioned competitions across the country with recognition from the International Table Tennis Federation ITTF.

These include the GTTA Chairman’s Cup, National Tamale Open, Greater Accra League, Sheroes Championship, Discovery Series, GTTA Power Series 1,2 and 3 among others.

Source: Ghana Web

Ghanaian striker, Jordan Ayew scored a brace in Crystal Palace’s 5-1 win over Leeds United in the Premier League to end his goal drought since December 31, 2022.

Jordan Ayew had gone four months without a goal until he scored his goal against Leeds United in their massive win.

The Black Stars striker scored his first goal in the match when he headed home a cross from Michael Olise to put Palace back in the lead in the 53rd minute.

Jordan Ayew scored his second goal in the match after he picked up a loose ball in the box and shot it into the roof to increase Palace’s tally in the game.

Leeds United drew the first blood in the game through Patrick Bamford in the 21st minute.

An assist from Jeffery Schlupp helped Marc Guéhi get the equalizer for The Eagles before halftime.

Jordan Ayew put Palace in the lead after recess before Eberechi Eze also scored the third goal for Crystal Palace who was playing away.

Odsonne Édouard later made it four before Jordan Ayew added his second goal to make it 5-1. Michael Olise also registered a hat-trick of assists in the game for Roy Hodgson’s men.

Jordan Ayew now has four goal contributions in 30 matches. He has two goals and two assists in the ongoing Premier League season.

Source: Ghana Web