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McPhylls Protocol Consult donates to NSA, 4 para sports association
The National Sports Authority (NSA) and four Paralympic sports associations yesterday received assorted food and other items from business entity, McPhylls Protocol Consult to support them as they deal with the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The associations that benefitted from the gesture included the Ghana Deaf Football Association (GDFA), Ghana Blind Football Association (GBFA), Ghana Amputee Football Association (GAFA) and Cerebral Palsy Football Association (CPFA).
In all, 60 Veronica buckets, 10 cartons of Sardine, 10 boxes of liquid soup, 10 boxes of cooking oil, 10 boxes of hand sanitizers, 300 pieces of nose masks and 60 bags of rice was shared amongst the associations and the NSA.
Making the presentation, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of McPhylls, Mr Festus Annan said the gesture was part of the 60th birthday celebrations of his father, Mr Winfred Chartey Annan, the Head Coach of the national deaf football team for the past 20 years.
He said his outfit was planning another donation that would capture other para sports that were left out.
Coach Chartey expressed gratitude to the honour done him, stating that his goal was to see a united front presented by the various disabled associations to grow the sports.
President of the Association of Sports for the Disabled, Shaaban Mohammed thanked Mr Annan for the support.
Deputy Head of Technical Services at the NSA, Mr Abedu Wilson praised them for their selfless contribution to sports and their concern to the plight of disabled sports in the country.
BY NANA BENTSI ODURO
Boxer Ernest Akushey, popularly known in the ring as “Bahubali,” has died.
His management, Team Dickson, announced his passing in a statement on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
According to the team, the boxer died in the early hours of the day. Details about the cause of death were not immediately provided.
“Bahubali was a true warrior and a credit to the sport of boxing,” Team Dickson said.
The statement added that his courage and spirit inspired many, especially during his most recent fight on September 12, 2025.
“I am heartbroken by this news. He will be remembered not only for his incredible talent but also for the dignity and class he showed both inside and outside the ring. My thoughts are with his family as they navigate this profound loss,” the statement read.
Team Dickson extended its condolences to Akushey’s family, friends and fans.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Hearts of Oak secured their first victory of the Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 away win over Dreams FC on Monday, ending a six-game winless run against the side.
Midfielder Hussein Mohammed struck the decisive goal in the 13th minute at the Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex in Tema New Town, calmly finishing to give the Phobians an early lead.
The visitors showed renewed determination after last weekend’s frustrating goalless draw with newly promoted Hohoe United.
Dreams, seeking a response following their opening-day defeat to Heart of Lions, grew into the contest after conceding and dominated possession for long spells. However, Hearts’ disciplined back line, marshalled superbly throughout the afternoon, kept the home side at bay.
Head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani will take encouragement from his team’s defensive organisation and resilience as they absorbed sustained pressure to preserve their narrow advantage. The victory not only snapped Hearts’ six-match winless streak against Dreams but also handed the hosts their first home defeat since December 2024, when they lost to Asante Kotoko.
With the result, Hearts of Oak climb to four points from their opening two matches, while Dreams remain without a point after back-to-back defeats.
Midfield anchor Raphael Amponsah, instrumental in shielding the defence and dictating play, was deservedly named Man of the Match.
