Category: Sports

The two darling clubs of the North West were in action Thursday, May 25, for their matches counting for the 32nd finals of the Cup of Cameroon.

PWD Social Club of Bamenda whitewashed Dream Olympique, an amateur club from the East Region, 7-1 at the Yaoundé Omnisports Annex Stadium thanks to a brace from Heka and goals from Blaise, Dieudonné, Tangko, Awahmukala, Bello Karim. The Abakwa boys will in the 16th finals face the winner of the match between Fauve Azur and Épervier of Ebolowa.

Yong Sports Academy of Bamenda on their part could not resist the current holders of the Cameroon Cup, Coton Sports of Garoua as the Boys of Blaise Ndikum bowed 0-4 at the Bertoua stadium.

This result summarizes the team’s difficult season this year.

Another Club from the North West Region that was scheduled this Thursday was Rangers of Bafut whose match against Union of Douala could not take place. Closed sources say the Director of the Bandjoun Stadium where the match was programmed, did not give them access to the stadium for unknown reasons.

Other matches will be played this Friday, May 26th with the Vice Champions of Cameroon, Bamboutos FC of Mbouda to face Africa FA at Limbe the Limbe Centenary Stadium.

Foncha Street of Bamenda will face Atlantic of Kribi at the CAF excellence centre.

32nd final matches of the 2023 Cameroon Cup scheduled to be played at the Mbouda Arena Stadium might be relocated.

The Mbouda Arena Stadium has temporarily been suspended for a 30-day period by the National Sports Facilities and Equipment Board.

The suspension note is contained in correspondence from the Board’s Administrator, François Félix Ewane to FECAFOOT President, Samuel Eto’o on Wednesday, May 24.

The main reason for the suspension as mentioned in the letter is the degrading nature of the pitch due to its high utilization rate, thus needing particular attention.

During this period, the pitch will be upgraded to normal standards.

Futsal 2023:

Gazelle FA of Garoua has won both the 2023 Futsal League and the Cameroon Cup.

The Boys from Garoua won both titles in the National Futsal tournament that ended on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Gymnasium of Mfandena in Yaoundé.

They beat AS Ngoto of the South region 5-1 to win the national championship and equally defeated the representative of the East region to win the Cup of Cameroon.

In the female category, EEFA of the West Region defeated AJSAC in a penalty shootout 5-4 to win the Cameroon Cup title while AJSAC won the league title.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

Petit, spiteful little man Dana White has not yet gotten over Francis Nganou’s transition from UFC to PFL.

In an interview, Dana White said the Cameroonian was “afraid” to take risks, reasons why he fought only three fights in three years.

Dana continued, that the deal with PFL is senseless and will not yield any fruits.

“I know how the story ends…he is not even fighting their champions right now. He wants the box and from what I am hearing he is not going to fight for another year…based on what I know about the deal which is not much. It makes no sense when you pay a guy not to fight for a whole year. The day that we released him, I knew exactly what was going to happen”

He laughed over a close to 300 million deal between the PFL and some businessmen from the middle east, “Who is gonna give them 280 to 300 thousand dollars from the middle east,” he questioned.

The former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Nganou in a series of tweets, asked Dana White to leave him alone because he completed his contract and was never released as claimed.

Nganou whose new contract with PFL will see him as the PFL African Chairman, said he is happy that he is finally being recognised and respected and that is all that matters.

On May 19, Mr Nganou tweeted that Dana White should contact PFL if he wants his fighter, Jon Jones to face the former UFC heavyweight champion.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

The bodybuilder Aquiles Epolua won Sunday in Johannesburg (South Africa), the international bodybuilding tournament “Arnold Classic”, in the category Elite Pro Bodybuilding up to 95 kg.

Aquiles, vice-world champion in the amateur category, beat the competition in his debut in the professional category.

In individual women, Helena Gonçalves won the “wellness fitness” category, after the last stage of the competition called “Overall”, where the winners of all classes compete.

Maria Faria, in the amateur class, “Bodybuilding” category, won the trophy, performing the same feat as her colleague Aquiles Epolua.

Angola national teams, amateur and professional versions, were also champions in the continental competition.

In this international competition, disputed in honour of the world icon of the bodybuilding sport “Arnold Schwarzenegger”, Angola was represented with a delegation that included ten athletes.

Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)

Medeama SC delivered an impressive away performance as they thumped Hearts of Oak 5-1 in a matchday 31 encounter played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

A brace from Jonathan Sowah and a goal each from Derrick Fordjour, Akwasi Donsu, and Vincent Atinga ensured maximum points for Medeama, who leapfrogged Aduana Stars into first position on the league log with 53 points.

Salifu Ibrahim’s goal from the penalty spot could only serve as a consolation.

It was the first home defeat suffered by David Ocloo since he was appointed interim Hearts coach, as the Phobians stayed fifth on the league table with 45 points.

Hearts were very lacklustre at the start of the game, unable to string passes together with Medeama controlling affairs.

Medeama were absolutely brilliant on the ball, playing some expansive football from defence to midfield into the attack.

The ‘Mauve and Yellow’ deservedly took the lead in the 17th minute after Derrick Fordjour struck from outside the penalty box with some shocking goalkeeping from Richmond Ayi as the ball mysteriously went past him into the next.

The Hearts of Oak players were awakened by Medeama’s goal as they began to slowly get back in the game.

Referee Yao Bless awarded Hearts a penalty with half an hour gone after Caleb Amankwah was brought down in the penalty box.

Ibrahim stepped up from 12 yards and restored parity for the Phobians in the 32nd minute to cap off an exciting game.

Hearts, however, relinquished their lead two minutes later after Amankwah brought down Fordjour in the penalty box and Yao Bless whistled for a penalty.

Atinga made no mistake from 12 yards as he put Medeama back in the lead with a cool finish.

Matters got worse for the Phobians on the brink of halftime as Jonathan Sowah scored the third goal for Medeama SC.

The second half got much more intense, with Hearts on the front foot as they looked to get back in the game.

The three second-half substitutions made by Hearts coach David Ocloo made an impact on the game, as Hearts dominated affairs but lacked the cutting edge in front of goal.

Caleb Amankwah did put the ball in the back of the net for Hearts, but the goal was disallowed for offside with an hour played.

Hearts were creating all the chances in the second half and could have pulled one goal back through Albert Diedonne, but Medeama goalkeeper Felix Kyei was excellent in the post.

Medeama were brilliant in defence, with former Hearts player Vicent Atinga making some crucial blocks.

Two late goals from Sowah and Donsu capped off an emphatic win for Medeama, who are now in pole position to win the league.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Black Princesses of Ghana began their West Africa Football Union (WAFU) B Girls Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory over Benin at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday.

Goals from Maafia Nyame, Mary Amponsah and Skipper Stella Nyamekye gave the hosts a perfect start in the competition as they journey to win the sub-regional title.

The Princesses coming into the clash were confident of grabbing all three points, having had a pre-tournament preparation against Group B counterparts, the Menas of Niger last Wednesday.

Coach Basigi’s side was solid in their play as they enjoyed most possession in the early minutes of the game, comfortably sharing passes like it was nobody’s business.

Skipper Nyamekye was brilliant on the day, keeping the attack of the Ghanaian side busy whiles Maafia Nyame also kept hopes alive with her breathtaking skilful play and impressive runs.

Benin tried to pave the way into Ghana’s defence but was unsuccessful after several attempts.

Despite the dominance, it was still difficult for Yussif Basigi and his charges to find the net as they bottled some crucial chances in the visitors’ half.

It took the intervention of Faith Ladies attacker, Maafia Nyame to break the deadlock after she beautifully slotted in a perfect cross from Comfort Yeboah in the 35th minute to put the Princesses ahead of their opponents to end the first 45 minutes 1-0.

The second half was indeed a recovery session for Ghana who came all out to mount pressure on Benin.

Substitute, Mary Amponsah after a successful season with Ampem Darkoa, continued her goalscoring streak to once again register her name on the scoresheet 16 minutes into the second half with a brilliant shot.

Benin was more defensive as they packed themselves in the 18-yard box to escape humiliation.

Stella Nyamekye sealed the win for the Princesses with a well-calculated freekick 68 minutes on the clock to give her side a comfortable lead.

After several attempts, both teams could not make good use of some goalscoring chances as Ghana recorded their first victory in the WAFU B Girls Cup.

Stella Nyamekye was named the player of the match.

Ghana would face Ivory Coast in their next fixture.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) has set the tone for Team Ghana towards hosting and winning the 12th Africa Armwrestling Championship after successfully hosting this year’s K-Balm

National Championships on Saturday.

Wesley Grammar Senior High School was the venue of attraction with some exciting and interesting displays by the competitors.

The competition, which was a stepping stone towards the forthcoming African Armwrestling Championship saw lots of participants from all sectors of the country battle out in the various categories to gain a slot in the continental event.

The rollercoaster of emotions the pullers and supporters went through was indeed a sign of how far the Ghana Armwrestling Federation had come in helping to develop the sport nationwide.

In the Men’s 65kg category, Samuel Adjetey Sowah managed to give his opponents an arduous task to grab the top spot after going unbeaten in all his matches.

It was indeed an exciting time for the young champion who got the crowd gay, screaming his name out anytime he approached the table.

The likes of Abdul Rahman Issahak, Abdul Somad Suleman and Michael Mensah placed second and third places respectively in that category.

Rachael Lankai also emerged victorious in the female 65kg category while Blessed Naa Abeka Nunoo and Mary Quaye ended their campaign with second and third positions, respectively.

Wisdom Kofi Abromekyi emerged as the new champion in the men’s 80+kg division after overpowering Godwin Sackey and Aziz Wahab who were adjudged first and second runners-up.

Elsewhere in the Men’s 80kg, Thomas Bannor won the top honours with David Bantah and Desmond Mensah winning Silver and Bronze.

The female 90kg witnessed one of the most interesting and fierce battles as Rashida Abass, Mariam Yussif and Mary-Ann Abagale sailed through to occupy the top three positions.

History repeated itself in the men’s 90+kg where Derrick Adu Kwakye, popularly known as ‘Asoka GH retained his position, followed by Isaac Antwi Boasiako and Issah Kunyah, whiles Mariam Kadiri Moro also topped the female category ahead of Afia Kumah and Grace Mintah who finished second and third place, respectively.

Jonas Narh of Wesley Grammer Senior High School and Oliver Adam Atindani of KNUST Senior High School were presented with special awards for their excellent performance as first-timers.

Speaking in an interview with GNA Sports, Mr. Dickson Kyere-Dua, General Secretary for the Brong Ahafo and Bono East division of GAF said he was impressed with the performance of the pullers in the various categories.

‘The future’s so bright, and we have a lot of tournaments coming up, so I am urging all pullers to prepare very well and per what we saw today, I am very confident we will have a strong representation at the African and World Championships and we will win lots of medals,’ he noted.

He commended KofiKrom Pharmacy, producers of K-Balm ointment, Twillium Industries, Adamus Resources, Swaggers Restaurant, and Wadada Business Ventures for coming on board to support the event.

Ghana would host the 12th African Armwrestling Championship, which is scheduled for 21st June 2023 to 25th June 2023 at the GNAT Hall in Accra.

Source: Ghana News Agency