Sports
Swedru All Blacks hold firm, Rospak SC closes gap with thrashing of Ebusua Dwarfs

Swedru All Blacks maintained their advantage on top of the Zone Two league table with a crucial 2-1 win at Bekwai Heroes.
Rudolf Mensah scored the first goal for Swedru All Blacks in the 27th minute, (his 19th goal of the season), but Michael Owusu responded with a lovely goal in the 47th minute for Bekwai Heroes, while Ernest Ofori netted a stunner in the 68th minute to help Swedru All Blacks grab all the spoils.
The Ozii Ozaa lads are on top of the table in Zone Two with 51 points – one point ahead of second place Sekondi Rospak FC.
Sekondi Rospak SC’s league title hopes received a huge boost with a 3-1 win against former Premier League side Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs at Akoon Park on Sunday.
John Amoah gave Sekondi Rospak SC an early lead just three minutes after kickoff, while Osman Assan made it 2-0 in the 42nd minute, followed by Kwabena Boakye’s long-range strike before halftime.
After the break, Hafiz Alhassan scored a consolation goal for the visitors, Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs, in the 59th minute. Sekondi Rospak SC is currently second in the table with 50 points, just one point behind leaders Swedru All Blacks.
Soccer Intellectuals ended PAC Academy’s six-game unbeaten streak with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at the Senya Astro Turf. Robert Duncan scored the first goal for Soccer Intellectuals in the 20th minute, while Akwesi Mensah made it 1-1 for PAC Academy in the 45th minute, before Nana Abakah netted the match-winner for Soccer Intellectuals. Soccer Intellectuals are currently 5th in the league table with 32 points.
Sports
A walk to honour memory of late Nana Kwesi Gyan-Apenteng

A rare occasion to stay away from the air-conditioned offices, screens and other work demands was presented to journalists and staff of MTN on Saturday when they hit the streets of the capital for its annual health walk.
The participants who form the MTN Media Republic walked and worked out, climaxing it with an intense aerobic session. The entire exercise lasted for close to three hours.
The exercise is held bi-yearly for members of the Republic to make time out of their hectic schedules.
Saturday’s edition had the numbers in hundreds and was dedicated to the memory of a late member of the Republic, Nana Kwesi Gyan-Apenteng, a former Editor, National Media Commission chairman and a Communication Consultant.
He was the Apagyahene of Tafo Eti in the Eastern Region.
Under a decent weather, the members walked from the MTN Ghana office near Ridge and passed through areas such as the National Theatre, Ministries Police Station, Accra Sports Stadium, State House, and Police Headquarters and back to the starting point.
In separate interviews, members welcomed the initiative and called for its sustenance while paying tribute to the late member who showed loyalty and commitment to the group’s activities.
By Spectator Reporter
Sports
A final determined by Adaari?

Analysing an Asante Kotoko goal or penalty with a Phobian lense. It would surely be an exercise in futility. This is because no explanation would sound convincing to a Phobian.
That is an apt description of the scene witnessed after a controversial penalty was awarded Asante Kotoko late in their MTN FA Cup win over Division One League (DOL) side, Golden Kick last Sunday.
That is not to say that fans of the Oak tree are not reasonable, no, far from that; but followers of the game in Ghana would appreciate this analogy, owing to the huge rivalry that exists between them.
Let it also be on record that a few Red fans also expressed reservations over the decision.
Surrounded by numerous Golden Kick fans most of whom were genuine supporters of Hearts of Oak, bitter rivals of Asante Kotoko, referee Latif Abdul Adaari’s decision generated so much debates between them and the Reds faithful.
Interestingly, supporters put up sound arguments with different angles of the action that led to the penalty. Some shared the same videos but saw them differently.
But without a Video Assistant Referee (VAR), Adaari’s decision stood and Kotoko smiled home with a 10th FA Cup victory.
Had there been a VAR intervention, leading to a review and subsequent overturn of the decision, Kotoko fans would have definitely been up in arms, protesting vehemently like the Golden Kick disguised fans did.
But that is the beauty of football; momentarily dividing and the next moment uniting.
But for the controversy which is ongoing, Sunday’s game was by far the finest in the FA Cup finals witnessed in the last decade.
Kotoko were overwhelming favourites and Golden Kick massive underdogs.
However, the winners would be the first to admit that they were involved in a game of their lives.
Coach Karim Zito did not hide this fact. In a post-match interview, he stated “I am not surprised at all. I actually predicted it because it would have been better and more comfortable with a top division side. This is a DOL side with nothing to lose. Getting to the finals of the FA Cup is already an achievement. Playing Kotoko is another motivation. They have nothing to lose but have all to gain if they win.”
But in celebrating Kotoko, it is equally important to commend the effort of the Golden Kick side for their gallantry.
They proved that the class between the GPL and DOL is only vast on paper but slender on the pitch.
The likes of Kelvin Kofi Saaba, Roland Gripman, Owusu Dacosta, Paul Yeboah, Abdulai Zakari and Bless Ege clearly outshone their more experienced Kotoko stars.
Their pace, athleticism, control, dexterity and composure were superb, forcing the Porcupine Warriors to be unnecessarily physical to contain them.
While brooding over a lost opportunity to lay hand on a major silverware, Coach Fiifi Parker Hanson should feel worthy about the good work he is doing with this young generation of talents.
\He may have been undone by a contentious decision but what was seen from his charges will remain in the memory of football fans for a long time.
But the debate as to whether Adaari’s call was precise or erroneous would continue for a long time without answer
By Andrew Nortey