Topic: Sports

Has Benin forgotten Jones Attuquayefio?

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By Peterking Quaye – One time Benin history making coach and Onetime Black Star coach, Sir Cecil Jones Attuquayefio in 2003 ,was no doubt like the popular Biblical saying, “a prophet is without honour in his own country”, when he sent Benin to probably their first African Cup of Nations games . ‘Sir’ Attuquayefio, as he is affectionately called, qualified the Benin national team for the first time in their history to the 2004 continental showpiece. They have never made the World Cup but have reached three recent African Nations Cups – 2004, 2008 and 2010. ‘Benin a country we... Continue Reading

Liberia: Benny Teekloh set to return on the pitch

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By Peterking Quaye – Liberia’s Romania based professional defensive midfield player Benny Teekloh is set to return to the pitch in some few days from now. The player has over the last months suffered from an injury which has seen him off the pitch missing major games. It can be recalled that Ben Teekloh was involved in a strong tackle during Liberia’s international friendly with Angola on August 10th, 2011 in Monrovia when he sustained an injury which saw him limping off the field.  Medical reports at that time revealed that the player was expected to be off the pitch... Continue Reading

Two Liberian LFA Officials to attend FIFA seminar for African Officials

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By Peterking Quaye – (Accra/Ghana) October 21, 2011-Liberian Football will receive an injection of new ideas with the participation of two top official of the nation’s football house in a FIFA Seminar in come Ghana next. The Ghana Football Association will play host to a regional seminar for General Secretaries and Technical Directors which aims at helping improve the game this was made know our reporter in the Ghanaian capital from a reliable source closed to the Ghana Football Association. Liberia is expected to be represented by two top official of the Liberia Football Association in the persons of Iddrisa... Continue Reading

Ghana: Right to Dream Boys and Asppuden Girls wins MTG United for Peace 2011 Cup

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By Peterking Quaye  – Asppuden (from Sweden) for the girls and Right to Dream (from Ghana) for the boys finally hold the trophy. Beating the other 11 participating teams. After Two days of competition in Oslo (Norway),  at stake was  the MTG United for Peace Cup 2011. Friday 7 October, the first day of MTG United for Peace Cup final, was a busy and exciting day for the 130 kids from 12 different countries gathered in Norway’s capital of Oslo. After the football tournaments held in the 12 MTG countries earlier this year, the winning teams from each country met... Continue Reading

Liberia: FA Cup & League title is our target

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….. Declares FC Fassell – Liberia President :Peterking Quaye/ FC Fassell-sports news desk – President of Newly Promoted 1st Division side FC Fassell, President & CEO Cassell Kuoh, has said his club is aiming at annexing the 2011/12 Premier League title, insisting that they have a formidable squad to achieve that target. “I have shown consistent progress from the lowest league to this far and we hope for nothing less but to take the ultimate titles in football in this country .” We are preparing and leaving no stone unturned in our quest to prepare the entire team he added... Continue Reading