Handball fiesta opens on Friday 2 November 2001
Cyclist to raise funds for disabled
Accra (Greater Accra Region) 30 October 2001 - One of the two expatriate coaches targeted for the Ghanaian bench at Mali 2002 has almost been snatched by Zambia. This has come at a crucial stage of the Black Stars’ preparations when the Ghana Football Association is determined not to leave any stone unturned.
A crucial objective towards that goal is to supplement the efforts of caretaker Coach Osam-Duodu, probably with the services of an expatriate.
Mr Gomes, the Portuguese national who was in charge of the Angolan national team between 1996 and 1998, when he masterminded a Nations Cup berth and an abortive World Cup qualification campaign, is the man in the centre of the clash.
The fifty-year old former international footballer, whose coaching career is rich with some 20 appointments including both club and national sides, has his coaching career being enriched by clubs such as Victoria Setubal, S. L. Benfica and G. D. Aves.
While the FA struggled under its own indecision, the authorities in Zambia got wind of the manoeuvres and stepped in with a definite deal for Gomes who is almost certain about taking them to Mali.
Meanwhile Osam-Duodu remains in firm charge of the national team with 21 home-based players still camping at Winneba in the Central Region. – Graphic Sports
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Accra (Greater Accra Region) 30 October 2001 - Former Ghapoha Skipper, Richard Nii Noi has finally explained the reasons behind his lacklustre attitude towards training. He enumerated these as unfair treatment meted out to him by the club’s management and what he perceived to be a waste of his talent since his arrival at the phobian club early this season.
He indicated that he initially declined to join the Phobians for fears of being sidelined in view of the player glut in the team, and indicated that his irregular appearance in matches has affected him greatly. Although he agreed that Hearts was a bigger club than Ghapoha, he felt he could fit into the defensive set up of the club easily.
Ever since his arrival at the club, he has not been in the good books of fans and technical team due to his recalcitrant stand. He however agrees that his attitude, which some fans say is habitual and unfortunate, is having a negative impact on the entire playing body.
In another development, fans of the club have expressed misgivings about the attitude of certain key players like Awuley Quaye Jnr and Odartey Lawson for their consistent truancy, which led to their suspension. The management of the club has however asked the two key players, to resume training or be expelled from the club. - Hearts News
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Accra (Greater Accra Region) 30 October 2001 - Fierce battle for the coveted Franco- Ghana national handball championships title begins on Friday 2 November 2001 at the Prisons Sports Complex, Cantonments in Accra.
In all, eight male and female teams will vie for top honours in local handball in the two-day fiesta. The invited elite clubs for the competition are Handball clubs from the security services, members Ghana University Sports Association and HOSTAC H/C of Kaneshie Sports Complex, from Accra.
The competition, which is in its fourth year, is under the sponsorship of the French Embassy in Ghana and the Handball Association of Ghana. It is expected to set the tone for the penultimate of local handball tournaments scheduled for Kpando in the Volta Region in November 2001.
To make the competition more attractive, the organisers have decided to reverse upwards the cash prizes for deserving clubs and individuals. - Times Sports
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Accra (Greater Accra Region) 30 October 2001 - All is set for backward cyclist Alexander Akwafo, to embark on a nationwide tour from 15 November to 15 December 2001. The one-month trip has been programmed to raise funds for the disabled in the country while creating awareness about the deadly disease AIDS.
The innovative tour, which begins in Accra, will take him through all the ten regions of the country, before ending in Accra. In all he is expected to cover a distance of 2359 kilometres.
The 28-year old reverse cyclist disclosed in an interview that it has been his dream to undertake such an exercise, and said his dream is to popularise his new concept of riding the bicycle with the back throughout the country. He also noted that he would use the tour to promote the new innovation.
According to Akwafo, he has the ability to cover about 120 kilometres in 12 hours. Sponsors for the special event include the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), Ghana AIDS Commission and the John Hopkins University. – Graphic Sports.
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Accra (Greater Accra Region) 30 October 2001 - E. K. Henaku scored 147 gross to win the 51st Accra Open golf championships, which ended at the Achimota Golf Course in Accra on Sunday 28 October 2001.
Francis Agbemor took the second position with 148 gross while E. K. Osei was third with 150 gross, beating Victor Torgah on count back. E. M. Kwame was fifth with 151 gross beating T. K. Agama on count back.
In the Handicap event, Kuzi Charamba emerged champion with 135 net while S. Akakpo was second with 141 net beating Alfred Neequaye on count back.
Mona Captan won the Ladies event with 156 gross. Florence Etwi-Barimah placed second with 167 gross, Helen Swanepoel placed third with 170 gross beating Suzie Abaloo on count back while Adelaide Owusu-Adjapong was fifth with 171 gross.
The Handicap trophy went to Margaret Anderson with 143 net, beating Clara Price on count back to the second position while Jane Mokwenyei captured the third place with 149 gross.
S. K. Klah won the professionals event with 284 gross, E. K. Korblah and Victor Brave-Mensah tied at the second position with 287 gross while the fourth position went to John Dorman.
Distillers Corporation of South Africa and Enterprise Insurance Company Limited jointly sponsored the three-day 36-Scratch event opened to professional and amateur golfers throughout the country.
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Accra (Greater Accra Region) 30 October 2001- Takoradi Secondary School (TADISCO) of the Western Region opened the 4th VALCO Football Tournament for Secondary Schools with a resounding 4-2 victory over Asanteman Secondary School of Ashanti Region at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday 29 October 2001.
Ironically it was Asanteman that started as the aggressors and went ahead as early as the 4th minute through Eric Amponsah, who beat the defence of Tadisco to head home the first goal.
The Tadisco lads quickly regrouped themselves and took control of the game with Bartholomew Budu controlling the attack from the left wing. Yakubu Armah equalised for Tadisco in the 20th minute when he connected a low shot from Budu's cross to beat Cosmos Amoako in post for Asanteman.
Tadisco's domination continued and in the 23rd minute took the lead when goalkeeper Amoako could not make a first time save of a shot from Armah to allow James Jackson to finish off the rebound.
The second half was just five minutes old when Tadisco's Emmanuel Armah chipped the ball over onrushing goalkeeper Amoako from a 30-yard range to make victory certain for the Takoradi lads.
Dejection settled into the game of Asanteman and was again caught by the skilful strikers of Tadisco when in the 58th minute James Jackson dribbled past four Asanteman defenders to score the fourth goal.
In a match played earlier, Aggrey Memorial Secondary School from Central Region beat Bolgatanga Secondary School, Upper East Region 2-1. Yusif Armarboi and Joseph Amissah scored for Aggrey while Faisal Gimiyu scored Bolgatanga's only goal.
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