The Ghanaian boxer was hoping to get back to winning ways and then challenge for a world title but things didn’t work as planned
In a bout fought at a catch-weight of 139-pounds, top lightweight contender Ryan Garcia (22-0, 18 KOs) was dominant in a twelve round unanimous decision win over an awkward Emmanuel Tagoe (32-2, 15 KOs).
The scores were 119-108, 119-108 and 118-109.
Garcia was fighting for the first time since January 2021 – and it was his first fight with new trainer Joe Goossen.
In the fight, Garcia came out firing and applying pressure on Tagoe. Tagoe was trying to stay at a distance, moving away and jabbing. Garcia seemed to have knockout intentions in the very first round.
During the second, a combination of punches rocked Tagoe and eventually sent him down. Tagoe beat the count and Garcia went right after him.
Tagoe weathered the storm. In the third, Garcia continued to stalk and throw on the defensive minded Tagoe. The fourth saw Tagoe take some chances, but Garcia continued to press and throw quick punches.
Tagoe was able to avoid getting hit clean and made Garcia miss numerous incoming shots.
More of the same in the next few rounds, with Garcia targeting the body more often. In the tenth, Tagoe was running out of steam and getting worn down as Garcia rocked him and was trying to take him out. Tagoe was game and did his best to hold and survive until the final bell.
Garcia is being managed by former World Champion Oscar Dela Hoya.
Veteran Ghanaian actor Psalm Adjeteyfio AKA T.T has been confirmed dead according to sources close to his family.
The popular actor revealed a couple of weeks ago that he has been diagnosed with end-stage heart failure which had indirectly placed a limit to his lifespan.
Unfortunately, Adjeteyfio passed away on Friday morning at his Ayikuma home.
The Inshallah Boys failed to end their series of poor results as they were once again pipped at home by the Bibires
King Faisal lost 1-0 to Berekum Chelsea in Ghana Premier League matchday 21 outstanding game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday.
The two clubs came into the game on the back of defeats last weekend as Faisal lost 1-0 in the Kumasi derby to Kotoko while Chelsea were pipped 3-2 by Real Tamale United on Monday.
Therefore, a win was imminent for both sides but it was Chelsea who drew the first blood after six minutes into the game.
Osei Wusu capitalised on a poor defending by Faisal and perfectly slotted in his effort for the opening goal.
Faisal regrouped and began to exert pressure on their visitors but all their efforts towards goal were thwarted by Chelsea’s defence.
With defeat staring at Faisal’s faces, the club’s bankroller and owner Alhaji Grusah joined the technical team from the VIP section to become the new technical director.
Despite his presence, King Faisal could not find a breach in Chelsea’s defence as they were resolute at the back and held on to record a win.
The defeat means that King Faisal have lost their last five Premier League games and interestingly, three of them were at home – Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
They now sit 11th on the log with 29 points, four points above the relegation zone and will travel to Elmina next weekend to battle Elmina Sharks, who sit bottom of the log with 15 points.
FAISAL’S LAST FIVE MATCHES
King Faisal 0-1 Aduana Stars Ashanti Gold 2-0 King Faisal Medeama 1-0 King Faisal King Faisal 0-1 Asante Kotoko King Faisal 0-1 Berekum Chelsea
The Porcupine Warriors boss has shed light on why the forward is not getting playing time amid injuries to other players
Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has insisted that forward Stephen Amankona will not play for the club until he improves his performance.
The 23-year-old joined Kotoko from Berekum Chelsea at the start of the season with a lot of expectations but he has surprisingly falling down in the pecking order.
Despite injuries to Dickson Afoakwa, Clinton Opoku and Isaac Oppong, Amankona is still struggling with game time as Ogum rather prefers to use makeshift players.
Kotoko pipped King Faisal 1-0 in the Kumasi derby thanks to Imoro Ibrahim’s free-kick to help them return to winning ways.
Asante Kotoko coach explains why Stephen Amankonah isn’t playing
Kotoko lead the log with 49 points, ten points above Aduana Stars who sit in second place. They will face bitter rivals Hearts of Oak next weekend at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The Porcupine Warriors boss has opted to change one-third of his side squad that played in mid-week as they prepare for the Kumasi derby this afternoon
Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has made five changes in his squad to face King Faisal in the Kumasi derby of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, your number source of credible news AshesGyamera.com can confirm.
Following the red card to captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail in the 1-1 stalemate against Karela United, Kotoko have opted to change the face of their central defence.
Mubarak Yussif has been drafted in to fill the void left behind by Ganiu while Maxwell Agyemang has been dropped. As a result, Sherrif Mohammed and Yussif are expected to make up the central defence pair since the latter has a lot of pace and good reading of the ball. Christopher Nettey and Imoro Ibrahim have been maintained as the two full backs.
Also, goalkeeper Kwame Baah has been dropped to the bench after his terrible mistake added to Ganiu’s red card and allowed Karela to snatch a point.
Coach Prosper Ogum Narteh and goalkeeping coach Najau were not impressed with the shot-stopper’s performance and have decided to bring back Danlad Ibrahim who missed their last two games.
Moreover, AshesGyamera can confirm that midfielder Richmond Lamptey will not start the game as Justice Blay has been given the nod to partner with Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ to provide more cover to Kotoko’s defence.
Meanwhile, Samuel Boateng’s place has been given to Cameroonian striker George Mfegue Rodrigues and he will partner his countryman Etouga Mbella in search of goals. Mudasiru Salifu will be the captain for the day.
On the part of King Faisal, goalkeeper Frank Boateng will start Adams Abdul Jabal but there will be no Osman Ibrahim since he is cap tied.
Mawuli Wayo will also miss the game due to some reasons but Kwadwo Frimpong has returned to the matchday squad and will be on the bench.
Nimble-footed Baba Yahaya who scored the winning goal against Kotoko in the FA Cup will start once again while Zubairu Ibrahim lead the attack with Joseph Gordon pulling strings in midfield.
King Faisal XI vs Kotoko:
Frank Boateng, Richard Akrofi, Abdul Latif, Richard Wiafe, Joseph Gordon, Samuel Ortis, Evans Sarfo, Enock Morrison, Yahaya Baba, Zubairu Ibrahim, David Oppong Afranie
Asante Kotoko XI vs King Faisal:
Danlad Ibrahim, Christopher Nettey, Imoro Ibrahim, Yussif Mubarik, Sherrif Mohammed, Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’, Justice Blay, Mudasiru Salifu, Fabio Gama, Mbella Etouga, George Mfegue
The forward came from the bench to hit a brace to issue a warning to Ghana as Atletico Madrid left it late to hammer their visitors
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez scored a brace when Atletico Madrid hammered Deportivo Alavez 4-1 in La Liga on Saturday to send a strong warning to Ghana ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup.
Joao Felix shot Atletico in front by the 11th minute but Escalante Edgar Mendez pulled even for Alavez.
However, Suarez came from the bench the shot Atletico in front through a penalty before Felix added another goal.
Suarez wrapped up the game with a nice finish after he was played through by Matheus Cunha.
With Uruguay paired with Ghana in Group H, Suarez is expected to make another appearance against the West African giants after he infamously denied the Black Stars a place in the semifinals of the 2010 World Cup.
Suarez, together with his teammates, will square it off with Ghana on the last day fixture of Group H on December 2.
Ghana defenders Daniel Amartey, Alexander Djiku, Andy Yiadom, Baba Rahman, Andy Yiadom will have to be at their best to mark out Suarez despite the El Pistolilo hitting 35 years this year.
Hayya Hayya (Better Together) is the first of a selection of singles to be released from the multi-song FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack.
The uplifting track, featuring Trinidad Cardona, Davido and Aisha, draws on R&B and reggae influences and will play a central role in tonight’s final draw for the tournament.
FIFA continues to build on the FIFA Sound strategy announced in early 2021 and to connect with audiences worldwide through the shared passions of football and music. The single is available on multiple platforms and the song’s official video has premiered on FIFA’s YouTube channel.
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack kicks off today with the release of the single Hayya Hayya (Better Together), featuring Trinidad Cardona, Davido and Aisha, ahead of tonight’s final draw for the tournament.
With the announcement of the single and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack, FIFA continues to build on the FIFA Sound strategy announced in early 2021 and to connect with audiences worldwide through the shared passions of football and music.
The entertainment strategy was conceived to create innovative and meaningful connections between football fans, music enthusiasts, players, artists, and the game and songs they all love.
The combination of breakthrough US star Trinidad Cardona, Afrobeats icon Davido and Qatari sensation Aisha captures the spirit of the FIFA World Cup™ and the FIFA Sound strategy by bringing together inspiration from across the globe.
“By bringing together voices from the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, this song symbolises how music – and football – can unite the world,” said FIFA Chief Commercial Officer Kay Madati. “As part of FIFA’s revamped music strategy, the multi-song soundtrack will bring passionate fans closer to the spirit of the FIFA World Cup like never before.”
Drawing on R&B and reggae influences, the song epitomises the excitement of a football festival that will light up the world later this year.
The track’s debut public performance will take place tonight in front of a worldwide audience of football fans, who will tune in from around the globe to follow the highly anticipated draw starting at 19:00 local time.
The song is the first in a selection of soundtrack singles that will hit the airwaves over the coming months, as anticipation grows in the lead-up to the start of the FIFA World Cup on 21 November 2022.
It is the first time that the tournament’s soundtrack will feature a multi-song collection, with international artists showcasing diverse musical genres that span the world, setting the tone for a truly global celebration.
FIFA’s newly launched TikTok channel @FIFAWorldCup will show special glimpses of the final draw, with the new single taking centre stage. The track’s official video will also be premiered on FIFA’s YouTube channel.
Trinidad Cardona, the Arizona-bred pop singer who burst onto the scene in 2017 with the viral hit Jennifer before enjoying global success with the follow-up single Dinero, shared his passion for the message of the song.
“When I first heard the song, I was instantly put in a good mood,” he commented. “It’s a celebration, it embodies everything the FIFA World Cup stands for. People from all around the world coming together, and I just love that message.”
Davido, the first solo African artist to sell out a major concert venue in Europe in 2019, shared Trinidad’s enthusiasm for the global message of the song, remarking: “I’ve grown up all over the world. And the more I travelled, the more I realised that we are all one, one people, one world.
So, when this came to me, I jumped on it. To be a part of this event that brings together the whole world, and to be a part of this song? ‘We are better together’ went right to my heart. Beautiful, man, beautiful. How could I say no?” Davido, who grew up in Nigeria, has spearheaded a worldwide Afrobeats revolution with smash hits like Fall and If, as well as with his latest album, A Better Time.
The local artist joining the track, Aisha, highlighted her personal connection: “I am blessed and honoured to exist in these exciting times, where I get to witness and be part of this huge milestone for my country, Qatar. The song’s message of togetherness and joy resonated with me as joy was present with us throughout the journey of making this song. It is a dream come true to perform for the FIFA World Cup final draw and be part of such an important song.” Aisha is one of Qatar’s most popular singers, with her talent, drive and passion having led to headlining performances around the world, including at the United Nations General Assembly in New York and at the grand opening of Doha Festival City.
Hayya Hayya (Better Together), released by Def Jam Recordings and produced by RedOne, is streaming everywhere now and you can tune in to see tonight’s draw, which will feature the first public performance of the song with some special guests.
The world’s football governing body president has insisted that they are not wrong to have punished Russia for their invasion in Ukraine amid suggestions that they’ve been practicing selective justice
Fifa president Giann Infantino has rejected suggestions that they have been selective in ensuring justice and political interference after Russia were suspended and banned from participating in 2022 Fifa World Cup following their political attack on Ukraine.
Russia president Vladimir Putin led an army of soldiers to politically attack Ukraine which has led many people including children and women homeless.
Although, the world has condemned the action of Russia, many people believe many countries like Israel has also attacked other countries but were left untouched which breeds mistrust in Fifa.
WATCH INFANTINO’S FULL ANSWER TO GARY’S QUESTION
Fifa is acting everywhere in the world. We analyse every situation you’re saying. Today I was told we are slowly, of course, you can’t do it right under the same situation and any decision you take may be the wrong one,” Infantino said when asked by Ghanaian journalist Gary Al-Smith during the Fifa Congress in Doha on Thursday.
“What we do is we analyse every single situation, every single case on its own merit and then based on our conscience, we try to take the decision that we feel is the right one and in this particular circumstances. Of course, there are situation of conflicts…..” he added.
The draw for the 2022 Fifa World Cup will be held on Friday at 12h00 BTS (16h00 GMT) and Ghanaians are hoping to have a good group after been put in Pot 4.
The Black Stars can be paired with hosts Qatar, Belgium, France and others.
The Super Eagles fans were infuriated by their inability to qualify to the World Cup and pounced on one of the officials from Caf who was later confirmed dead
Nigerian fans destroyed a lot of properties at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja and later beat one Caf official to death after the 1-1 stalemate with Ghana in the second leg of 2022 Fifa World Cup playoffs.
A Thomas Teye Partey’s goal meant that Ghana have qualified with an away goal advantage and that infuriated a large section of the supporters after the game who destroyed a lot of properties and endangered many lives
As a result, Zambian medical doctor Joseph Kabungo who was on duty as Doping officer from Caf for the game was beat to death.
According to Ghanaian sports journalist Atta Poku of Wontumi TV, “They beat him, he fell and they throded on him,” he wrote on Twitter.
” He lost consciousness was rushed to an ambulance closer to the Ghana dressing for CPR. The entire Ghanaian contingent watched on as resuscitation attempts were made with oxygen mask. He was taken to hospital later and now this. Sad,” he added.
Nigeria Football Federation is yet to release an official communique about the unfortunate incident as the official results also from postmortem is yet to be made public.
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