Sports
One-day training workshop for Match Commissioners concluded
A one-day workshop for Premier League Match Commissioners was held on Monday September 2, 2024, ahead of the start of the 2024-25 season.
President of the Ghana Football Association(GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, welcomed the Commissioners to the GFA Headquarters at Ridge, Accra, and expressed his gratitude for their sacrifices and commitment to the growth of football in the country.
He underlined the crucial role played by the officers tasked to supervise the organisation of Premier League matches and for ensuring that GFA Rules and Regulations are comprehensively observed.
“I want all of you to remember that our collective vision should be driven through hard work. Whatever it takes, whatever you have to do to deliver football to the best of your ability, you must not depart from it. We sit at home and we watch football on TV being delivered by some people and we enjoy it. We are excited tuning into the TV to watch what they are doing on the screens. We can also do same. I say that some of my classmates in the university are responsible for the things that you see in the La Liga, in the Bundesliga, in Serie A so why can we not do it. It is all about mindset, attitude and our determination to do what is right.” he charged the Match Commissioners.
The one-day workshop touched on a number of areas such as amendments to the Laws of the game, Integrity, the Competition Management System (CMS), Report Writing, the Role of the modern Match Commissioner and how to conduct successful Technical Meetings.
Head of the Information Technology department, Francis Essah Adu, took participants through the effective use of the Competition Management System in filing reports on matches.
Deputy General Secretary in charge of National Teams and CAF Match Commissioner, Alex Asante, also lectured participants on accepted standards of overseeing Matches and the core duties of match commissioning, including countdown on match days.
Retired referee Julian Nunoo took participants through a number of rules, regulations, clarifications and amendments to the current Laws of the game.
Other pertinent aspects of the game, including misconduct, compliance and protection of the game’s integrity were discussed.
Sports
Karate-Do Federation prez elected onto GOC Board
President of the Ghana Karate-Do Federation, Mr. Nathaniel Johnson, has been elected as a board member of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) for the next four years.
This marks a new chapter in Johnson’s sports administration career, and he is eager to make a lasting impact.
Mr. Johnson polled 38 votes, to secured one of the three co-opted member slots on the board, demonstrating the confidence and trust that his peers have in his leadership abilities.
In a chat with Spectator Sports, the head of the Karate-Do Federation stated that he brings a wealth of experience in business administration, management, and digitalization which will come in handy for the GOC board.
He said, “I plans to leverage these expertises to drive innovation and progress in Ghanaian sports. One of my primary objectives is to promote grassroots sports development, providing opportunities for young athletes to excel, while aiming to enhance the GOC’s digital presence, engaging fans and stakeholders more effectively.”
As one who is committed to supporting athletes and coaches, Mr. Johnson expressed his desire to collaborate with other board members to introduce initiatives that provide resources and training opportunities to help athletes improve their performance across the various sporting sector.
According to him, “I intend to work closely with other board members, sports federations, and stakeholders to advance the GOC’s vision and goals, by building strong relationships and partnerships, to secure more funding and resources for sports development programmes, ultimately benefiting Ghanaian athletes and the sports community.”
He added that he is passionate about the development and promotion of sports excellence in Ghana, and sees His election to the GOC board as a testament to his dedication and commitment to Ghanaian sports.
“With my leadership skills and experience, I believe I am well-positioned to make a positive impact on the board and inspire others to strive for excellence,” he concluded
BY RAYMOND ACKUMEY
Sports
Swedru All Blacks extend lead, Rospak slip up in Zone Two
Swedru All Blacks opened up a four-point gap at the summit of Zone Two after defeating former Premier League side King Faisal 2-1 on Sunday. Clement Tutu gave Swedru All Blacks an early lead in the 8th minute, while Zayat Bubakari made it 2-0 in the 71st minute.
Hayford Gyimah pulled one back for King Faisal in stoppage time. Swedru All Blacks now lead the table with 57 points from 25 matches.
In a setback, title contenders Sekondi Rospak SC threw away vital points, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Pac Academy at Offinso.
Justice Asamoah scored the only goal in the 28th minute for Pac Academy to keep them in third place. Sekondi Rospak SC remains second in the table with 53 points.
Meanwhile, Sekondi Eleven Wise moved four points clear of the drop zone after beating New Edubiase United 1-0 at the Gyandu Park. Albert Forson scored the winning goal for Sekondi Eleven Wise in the 20th minute, securing 30 points from 25 matches this season.
Here are the results in Zone Two:
