Unfortunately for the Wonder Club - two-time GPL champions in 1970 and 1974, the three points and three goals they won as a result of RTU not presenting a team for the game was not enough, with results elsewhere conspiring against them.
Bystanders on the day after amassing 44 points, Oly watched their city rivals, Hearts of Oak, stage a dramatic comeback to win 2-3 at Bechem United, securing their top-flight status. In other crucial matches in the relegation battle, Heart of Lions held Berekum Chelsea to a 2-2 draw, Legon Cities shared the spoils 1-1 with Gold Stars, and Karela United emerged victorious 1-0 against Medeama. This means Accra Great Olympics join Bofoakwa Tano and Real Tamale United in dropping down to the Division One League next season. They will be replaced by Young Apostles FC, Basake Holy Stars and Vision FC who were promoted to the GPL from the Division One League.
It's a bitter pill to swallow for Oly fans, who will be hoping for a swift return from the Division One League to the top tier.
Meanwhile, at Samreboi, a celebration is planned as league champions Samartex will be crowned after their 2-0 win against Accra Lions at the Nsenkyire Park. It will be recalled that Samartex won their first Ghana Premier League title with two games to spare.
National Super Lightweight champion Samuel 'No Chance' Quaye retained his title in a thrilling bout against Daniel 'High Tension' Quaye at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra last Saturday.
Samuel Quaye retains National Super Lightweight Title, One Bullet stopped in round two
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Samuel Quaye retains National Super Lightweight Title, One Bullet stopped in round two
Kwame Larweh
Sports News
Jun - 16 - 2024 , 14:11
National Super Lightweight champion Samuel 'No Chance' Quaye retained his title in a thrilling bout against Daniel 'High Tension' Quaye at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra last Saturday.
The event, dubbed "Fists of Carnage," featured some of the most exciting fights of the night.
Quaye, 22, who has now improved to nine wins with one loss, secured a unanimous decision victory on all three judges' scorecards (116-110, 116-110, and 116-112). The bout was a high-energy contest with both fighters trading blows from start to finish. However, it was Samuel who delivered the decisive punishment as the bell sounded for the end of the 12th round.
The fast-rising Bukom-based boxer effectively used his jabs and combinations to outlast his opponent, who tired in the championship rounds. The crowd hailed both fighters afterwards, and Samuel Quaye vowed to set his sights on the African title.
“I have never doubted myself and I know what I am capable of. Now everyone has seen me and what I can do,” he stated after being decorated with the title.
The highlight of the night also included the headline bout featuring Michael Ansah and Derrick Quaye. The bout ended in an anti-climax as Derrick Quaye stopped the veteran Michael Ansah, popularly known as One Bullet, in the second round.
Promising pugilist Derrick Quaye, 23, remains undefeated with a professional fight record of six wins and a draw. He dominated Ansah, who has fought 38 times professionally, securing 23 wins, 12 losses, and a draw. Using his jab and right hook effectively in the first round, Derrick Quaye stopped Ansah in the second round with a combination.
The event, organized by Box Office Promotions and Ace Power Promotions, saw a mammoth crowd at the Arena.
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