The Federation of International Hockey (FIH) World League Round 1, commenced at the national hockey Stadium in Accra. Egypt, Nigeria and Ghana are competing for the sole ticket, to qualify for the second round of the world league next year.
In the ladies division or match, host nation Ghana defeated Nigeria 2-0 to stay confident ahead of today's clash. It was an impressive performance from the Ghanaian ladies as Sasu Linda and Tenkorang Nkansah both scored in each half, to grab the necessary points for Ghana. An FIH umpire, Mr Richmond, expressed his joy after the game. He said that,"he was very impressed by the ladies" and went ahead to thank the fans who came in their numbers to support the team.
The National Hockey team, the Black Sticks, also defeated the Niger flickers of Nigeria 3-0 in a mouth watering clash. David Gab Blah put team Ghana in front, with just seven minutes played in the first half. The physical fitness of the players, as reiterated by coach Winfred Sackey, played a huge role as the Black Sticks came into the second half to score two additional goals. This time around, captain of the side, Ebenezar Frimpong scored in the 23rd minute mark, before Baah Shadrack also scored in the dying minutes of the game.
The match is won and preparations are already underway to prepare the team ahead of their clash against the Egyptian power house on Sunday.
SAMUEL ANSAH BARNOR.
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