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Carlos Queiroz is experienced, but his glory days are over – Sports Journalist, Dan Kwaku Yeboah
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Sports journalist Dan Kwaku Yeboah says the new head coach of the Ghana Blackstars, Carlos Queiroz is an experienced coach however his glory days are over.
He explained that from a positive point of view, Queiroz brings a wealth of experience to the role.
He noted that the coach has handled top teams, including the Portuguese national side, and has featured in several World Cup tournaments.
According to him, Queiroz’s track record over the years cannot be doubted, having also worked with top clubs like Real Madrid and served as an assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
He further indicated that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) made a reasonable decision by offering the coach a short term contract.
He explained that such an arrangement reduces the risk of paying compensation if the team performs poorly at the World Cup.
He added that the FA engaged key stakeholders, including the Sports Ministry, before making the appointment, which he believes was a step in the right direction.
However, he raised concerns about Queiroz’s recent performance, arguing that his achievements in the past two decades have not been impressive, especially at the World Cup.
He pointed out that the coach has managed 16 matches at the tournament and won only four, describing the record as unimpressive.
Drawing comparisons, he noted that Queiroz’s most recent World Cup performance was similar to that of former coach Otto Addo in Qatar, where both recorded one win and two losses.
He questioned why the GFA overlooked other potential candidates, including French coach Hervé Renard, who he claimed had shown interest in the job.
He described Renard as more energetic and experienced in African football, having previously worked on the continent and won the Africa Cup of Nations.
Dan Kwaku Yeboah stressed that although Queiroz has enjoyed success in the past, his best years are behind him.
He urged Ghanaians to be realistic and avoid overhyping the coach based on past achievements, adding that recent results should be the true measure of his capability.
According to him, while the FA has the mandate to manage Ghana’s football, supporters can only hope for positive results from the team.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The four-day international tennis championship between the Accra Lawn Tennis Club of Ghana and Ikoyi Sports Club of Nigeria is set to reach its climax tomorrow at the Accra Lawn Tennis Courts (ALTC) in Accra.
According to the organisers, tomorrow would witness high profile matches with a lot at stake as both clubs aim to unsettle each other to enhance the rivalry between the two nations.
The event is an annual arrangement between the two clubs that sees the championship rotated among them.
The team representing Ghana includes Thomas Amoako Boafo, Issek Antwi-Agyei, Dr Abraham Oppong Adjei and Palm Nii Okine for the 40+ years’ division.
The trio of Dr Bankah, Abeiku Bentsi and Ekow Arthur will be in contention for the 50 years plus group while the pairs of Dr Maxwell Adjei and Edmund Nii Botchway, Frederick Van De Vyer and David Carreras and Nicholas Kumadey and Palm Nii Okine feature against the Nigerians in the Doubles championship.
In the Men’s division, the onus would be on Chris Hammond, Kweku Amakye, Nana Dr Kofi Boakye, Chris Tagoe, Dr Henry Holdbrook-Smith, Nick Akpebu, Brian Benneh and Michele Nemesi to make the ALTC proud.
The women for the Ladies competition are Kate Coleman, Fatiha Menzel, Naa Ofoli, Wendy Quartey, Wanda Quartey and Kuukua Bartels-Kodwo.
Veteran player, Peter Annan, will be the Acting Captain of Team Ghana and would be ably assisted by Lawrence Lartey.
Expected to lead the ALTC is Dr Maxwell Adjei, who is the newly elected Chairman of the club. He is also the Head of Dental at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital).
Mr Peter Annan, the Acting Captain of ALTC, told The Spectator that as part of the arrangement for the international friendly, a special tour was organised for members of Team Ikoyi.
He was confident that as the host club, ALTC will prevail as winners of this year’s edition which ends tomorrow.
BY ANDREW NORTEY
The Street Academy’s annual health walk has been postponed.
The event, the 26th edition, was initially slated for today but was postponed due to the two-day cleaning exercise instituted by President John Dramani Mahama.
This year’s edition is on the theme: ‘Feet on the Street, Hope in Motion.’
According to the organisers, the event would be held on August 1 with all protocols intact.
Dr Ataa Lartey, the Founder and Executive Director of the Academy, told The Spectator that the walk which was expected to be joined by a few dignitaries will start at the Accra Art Centre.
From there, it would proceed through the principal streets of Accra to James Town and return to the starting point.
The event aims to raise awareness about the plight of needy and underprivileged children, promote healthy living, and advocate the importance of basic education.
According to Dr Lartey, the walk will feature a range of activities, including a brisk group walk, mass aerobics, free health screening, and entertainment for children.
By Spectator Sports Reporter
