By Peterking Quaye, Monrovia,Liberia – History will serve us right, as this year’s African Football (CAF) 2011 Football of the Year has no Liberian nominated. Despite the efforts of local sports journalist to project and present the brilliant performance of Liberian footballers in Europe and cross the globe, CAF has still not recognized them yet. One of Liberia’s hopeful for nomination was Sekou Jabeth, from Russian side CSKM, the ultimate award winner, who will be unveiled on Friday, December 23, at the Banquet Hall, State House, Accra, will see Ayew contesting with four time winner, Samuel Eto’o Fills of Cameroon,... Continue Reading
Calls and messages of support following my supposed “loss” to Robert Helenius, have compelled me to break my silence. On Saturday, the whole world saw yet another travesty in our beloved sport of boxing when the judges dubiously awarded the vacant ECB belt to my opponent, Robert Helenius. So bad was the call that I felt I could have just stayed away in north London and watched Helenius’ “coronation” as European Boxing’s Lord and Emperor in the comfort of home on the telly! I am not one to moan and bleat about a bad result. The heavyweight I am is... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye, Accra, Ghana – The Lone Star amputee football team of Liberia was the first team to arrive today to a heroic welcome in Monrovia this morning as they landed with the giant trophy donated by Ghana’s President Professor Evans Atta Mills. The Defending Champion Liberia have repeated their dominance in the game and therefore will represent Africa at the 2014 edition in the USA. Liberia defeated Ghana on penalties 4-2 goals after the official 60 minutes of play at the Accra Sports Stadium. The 2011 Cup of African Nations for Amputee Football (CANAF), Liberia today qualified to... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye, Accra-Ghana – In the second match of the ongoing 3rd Cup of African Nations for Amputee Football (CAN 2011), Angola beat Liberia 1-0 at the Accra Technical Training Centre (ATTC) Park in Accra. The goal was scored in the 20th minute of the first half. The defending Champion Liberia suffered this defeat at the time more is expected of them back in Liberia. Speaking to coach Morrison after he had a view of a Liberia title win again despite the defeat in the first game, he urged all Liberian based in Ghana to come in their numbers... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye, Accra- Ghana( Lead Sports Reporter ) – The Cup of African Nations for Amputee Football (CANAF) – Ghana will kick off this weekend with an expectant colorful opening ceremony at the EL-Wak stadium in the Ghanaian capital this weekend. Eight African teams have been confirmed to participated in this 3rd edition of the tournament, tournament host Ghana and the Local Organizing Committee during the week has received numerous donations from corperate institutions to support the organization of the tournament as well the Ghana Amputee team. They included donation from T T Brothers with GHC 22,972.000, as well... Continue Reading
