Martial Arts tournament end in Accra
The head coach of the Black Stars, Fred Osam Duodo, has reviewed his policy of limiting the number of foreign-based players he intended inviting for observation prior to the Mali 2002 Africa Nations Cup Tournament.
This move has been necessitated by excellent performances being exhibited by most of the Ghanaian professionals playing their trade in Europe. The seasoned trainer revealed in an interview that he has been compelled to cast his net wide wider to cover all foreign- based players currently playing well instead of narrowing the selection scope to just a few of them.
According to him, he initially planned inviting only ten foreign-based players in preparation for the biennial continental parade, only to revise his notes later considering the current turn of events.
Even though he did not want to “commit himself” by naming some of the players he hopes to invite since he is still holding talks with most of the preferred players, he hinted that at least, 15 of the foreign components of the Stars are likely to be invited to battle for positions with their local counterparts. However, Charles Amoah, Emmanuel Duah, Stephen Appiah, Baffour Gyan and two players of the Black Satellites, Derek Boateng and Michael Essien are likely to be invited.
Mr Osam Duodo is however determined to build a solid local team as the base, but complained bitterly about Kotoko, whom he noted are the only club to have restrained their players from responding to the national call even though he had earlier notified officials of the club in writing.
He disclosed that the deadline for players to report for training has now been pegged at Friday 19th October 2001. The local players have resumed camping at the National Sports College at Winneba in the central Region to prepare for a series of international friendly matches, which get underway on December 19 against Mexico, away. The stars will play Spain on December 25 before engaging Egypt in Cairo on January 4, 2002. The trials will be climaxed with a two-leg duel with neighbouring Togo before they finally leave for Mali. – Daily Graphic
GRi…/
Send your comments to viewpoint@ghanareview.com
Accra (Greater Accra Region) 17 October 2001 - The Player Status Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has invited some players and clubs to appear before it on Thursday at the GFA Secretariat at 1:00 pm prompt.
They are Jonas Akorli, Power F.C; Wisdom Avorgbedor, Maxbees FC; Ibrahim Massero, Zurak FC; Emmanuel Laryea, Maxbees FC; Abbey Jerry, Masai FC; Simon Agbeko, Bayern Munich; Anas Osuman, Bogoso National; Lamptey Emmanuel, Bayern Munich and Ben Adjei, Olympics.
The rest are Mobilaty Abeh, Kwaebibirem; Ferrand Okow Awah, Vita FC; Dada Dotse, Afienya FC; Wisdom Abbey, Goldfields/Olympics; Kwojo Abonko, Mighty Heroes; Billa Moaba, Real Tamale United FC; Akwasi Nsiah, Denkyira United; Otinkorang Ankrah, Dawu Youngsters and Daniel Annang.
-Daily Graphic
GRi…/
Send your comments to viewpoint@ghanareview.com
Accra (Greater Accra Region) 17 October 2001 - The Handball Association of Ghana in conjunction with the French Embassy would organise the fourth Franco-Ghanaian National Handball Championships at the Prisons Sports Complex from 2nd to 3rd November, 2001.
A statement signed by Mr Saka Acquaye, General Secretary of the Association, said this year's championship would afford coaches of competing teams the opportunity to undergo a course, which would be facilitated by an expert from France.
The statement named participating teams as Trotters from Tamale, Swedru Alpha Club, Kpando Young Hands, HOSTAC of Kaneshie and the male and female teams of the University of Ghana, Legon and the University College of Education, Winneba respectively.
Also competing are the Ghana Prisons Service, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service and the Navy, champions of the Ghana Armed Forces.
The statement said participating clubs from the regions are expected to arrive at the Accra Sports Stadium by 3:00 pm on Thursday November 1.
GRi…/
Send your comments to viewpoint@ghanareview.com
Accra (Greater Accra Region) 17 October 2001 – Ghana will host the first leg of the African Tennis Confederation (CAT) three legs professional tennis tournament from November 13 to 17 2001.
The competition with a total cash price of 4,000 dollars is scheduled for the Accra Sports Stadium Lord Courts. The 32- main draw for men and 16- main draw for ladies will then take off for the Togoleses capital of Lome for the second leg and Cotonou, Benin for the third and final legs subsequently.
It is a professional event initiative by the CAT in collaboration with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to encourage players of African decent who cannot afford the huge expenses of going on the ATP tour to participate in such events within their regions.
The ITF/CAT are supporting, but at least half of the expenses is expected to be raised by the local organisers through sponsorship deals. Meanwhile, registration for the event expected to attract players from the sub-region is open and closes on Friday, October 19 2001. – Ghanaian Times
GRi...
Send your comments to viewpoint@ghanareview.com
Accra (Greater Accra Region) 17 October 2001 - The first tournament of the United Martial Arts Association International, West Africa ended recently at the Kaneshie Sports Complex in Accra. The winning team was Nipon Karate of Dansoman while the individual Kumite was won by Jonathan Abo-tei of Accra Academy Shotokam Karate.
He was followed by Cephas Allottey of Nippon Karate of Dansoman and kofi kyei of Accra Academy shotokan Karate. Shihan-Dai D. K. Gyamfi and Shihan-Dai Kudzo Akpalu sponsored the tournament. – Ghanaian Times
GRi…/
Send your comments to viewpoint@ghanareview.com