Ghanian Basketball (M)

[capecoasthoops2]

Jun 8, 2008
Ghanaiana Male First Division 2008 started yesterday with the game between newcomer team Cape Coast Hoops and strong team Reformers. Despite the help of some import players like Ajibola Taiwo (198-F-89) and Mbah Ifeanyi (206-F-90), the Hoops felt 74-76. Two other games were played yesterday, and the Round 1 will be completed today. The full list of the male teams at the start is as follows:
1. REFORMERS
2. POLICE
3. FIRE
4. BRAVES OF CEPS
5. YOTIVE
6. WIZARDS
7. WARRIORS
8. FLAMES
9. PREMIER PANTHERS
10. CAPE COAST HOOPS

Jun 12, 2008
On June 7, the team 'Fire' and the team 'Panthers' tied the score 68-68 at the end of the regulation. Given that the game was played in an open space, the overtime was scheduled the next morning due to poor visibility and... Fire did not show up, leaving to Panthers the win, and the points in the standing table. Three days after, 'Braves of CEPS' destroyed 'Flames' 83-39 with Dodzi Baniba (G-83) leading the way as the game top performer.

June 18
Flames vs Fire : Flames abandoned the game during the third quarter as they were down by 4 points claiming bad officiating.


June 21 = Wizards - Yotive (postponed due to rain)

June 21
Police vs Panthers : the Police team won 42-37

June 25 = Reformers 45 - Panthers 62

June 27 = Police 38 - Flames 35

June 28 = Braves of CEPS 80 - Wizards 43

July 3 = Reformers 74 - Flames 73

July 5 = Wizard 40 - Fire 53
July 5 = Premier Panthers 43 - Cape Coast HOOPS 45 MVP of the game: Saykam Bestman (191-G/F-91).
Cape Coast Hoops won despite the absence of the Nigerian imports, who traveled to Nigeria for a break





July 9 = CEPS vs. Yotive Yotive forfeit match due to late arrival

July 12 = Fire 30 - Yotive 39 MVP of the game: Fred Yeboah of Yotive


July 12 = Police 32 - Wizards 43



June 13
Yotive vs Warriors: Yotive did not show giving Warriors the maximum points

June 14
Warriors vs Braves of CEPS : game postponed due to rain

July 16 = Reformers vs. Warriors Warriors forfeit match due to late arrival


Aug 21
Panthers forfeit match to Warriors

Aug 22
CEPS 83
Warriors 75

Aug 29
Yotive 70
Hoops 67

 

[stuart2]

Hey cool, keep us updated on any news...

Stuart

 

[mvblair2]

Capecoast, are you from Ghana? Do you think you could give us some of your opinions of Ghanian hoops? How about some "amateur" pictures, man?

I'm always interested in basketball leagues all over the world. I think there is some real serious talent out there in places that most of us fans wouldn´t dream of. Please keep us informed about the state of Ghanian basketball!! We want to know, man.

 

[capecoasthoops2]

Capecoast, are you from Ghana? Do you think you could give us some of your opinions of Ghanian hoops? How about some "amateur" pictures, man?

I'm always interested in basketball leagues all over the world. I think there is some real serious talent out there in places that most of us fans wouldn´t dream of. Please keep us informed about the state of Ghanian basketball!! We want to know, man.

Yes, we are from Ghana and we are in the league here. Our website is capecoasthoops.net

We will do our best to update you on games and tournament here in Ghana.

 

[capecoasthoops2]

18th Edition of Cabalan Thome Memorial Basketball Tournament

18th Edition of Cabalan Thome Memorial Basketball Tournament

Coaches and Officials at the draw


Followers of basketball in Ghana knows all about this tournament. It is here all rivalries are out to the test as teams from the Division I league face each other in a 7 - 14 days basketball explosion. This year will not be left out as the 18th Edition kick off Saturday, 26th of July at 3PM at the Lebanon House and the final will be play Aug 13 at 3PM same venue. The draw for the tournament took place on the 22nd of this month with two group of male teams and one group for the females. Group B seems to be the Group of Death with CEPS, Yotive, Wizards, Police and Hoops. Two teams will qualify from each group for the semifinal stage. Keep coming back for more info on the fixture, results, photos and videos of the tournament. The league is expected to resume on August 15. All matches which were to be played between Aug. 2 - Aug 14 are set as outstanding

Men (Group A)
Fire
Flames
Panthers
Warriors
Reformers

Men(Group B)
CEPS
Wizard
Yotive
Police
Hoops

Women
Reformers
CYO
CEPS
Police
Flames
Holy Family

 

[capecoasthoops2]

Greater Accra Amateur Basketball League Standing Table

Greater Accra Amateur Basketball League Standing Table

Standing as of July 16 2008 click here

 

[capecoasthoops2]

Latest results from Cabalan Tournament

Latest results from Cabalan Tournament

Jul. 26, 2008 Fire 62 vs. Panthers 55 (view highlights)
Flames 45 vs. Warriors 52 (view highlights)

Jul. 27 ♀Police 37 vs. Flames
♀Holy Family 25 vs. CYO 32
♀Reformers 32 vs. CEPS 63

Jul 28 Police 48 vs. Wizards 41
Yotive 58 vs CEPS 68

Jul 30 ♀Reformers 20 vs. CYO 0
♀Flames 34 vs. Holy Family 43

Aug. 1 Yotive 66 vs. Police 45
CEPS 93 vs. Hoops 61

Aug. 1
Warriors 68 vs. Reformers 55
Panthers 49 vs. Flames 40

Aug. 2
♀CEPS 20 vs. Holy Family 0
♀Police 60 vs. Reformers 30
♀CYO 20 vs. Flames 0

Aug. 3
Police 53 vs. Hoops 40
Yotive 65 vs. Wizards 46

Aug. 4
Reformers vs. Flames (awaiting results)
Warriors vs. Fire(awaiting results)

Aug. 5
♀Flames 0 vs. Reformers 20
♀CYO 42 vs. CEPS 66
♀Holy Family 37 vs. Police 67

Aug. 6
Hoops 59 vs. Wizards 56 (view highlights)
Police 51 vs. CEPS 84

Aug. 7
Flames 88 vs. Fire 84
Reformers 48 vs. Panthers 68



♀ = Female Match

* the tournament was won by the Braves of CEPS


Courtesy: Cape Coast Hoops

 

[mvblair2]

Great videos!! Thanks so much for the reports.

Guys, check out the monster dunk about 25 seconds into this video:

If this guy were in the US, he'd have a full scholarship!!

 

[JGX2]

Does Ghana have any plans to put together a national team and qualify for Afrobasket?

 

[capecoasthoops2]

Hoops defeat Wizards in Cabalan Tournament

Hoops defeat Wizards in Cabalan Tournament

Cape Coast Hoops yesterday defeated Tudu Wizards 59-56 in the ongoing Cabalan Thome Memorial Basketball Tournament at Lebanon House, Accra. Hoops who earlier lost to CEPS in their first game and than to Police in a second game had to prove to the skeptics that they are a team still in contention for the league title. The game was highlighted by three spectacular dunks. An alley-oop dunk by Chris and a fast break reverse dunk by SB. Hoops seems to be winning a lot of support from fans in Accra as many came to the bench of the team to congratulate the boys on their victory. The victory also bring confidence in some of the new players like Ricki Ansong of AUGUSCO who just signup with the team. He was also a great help in the victory. Hoops is expected to play their last game with Yotive on Saturday and will need a big win in order to qualify for the last four. Presently the team is looking forward to the resumption of the league on Aug 15 and a league match against the same Wizards on the 16th. The team is expected to start intensive training at the sports grounds of Prisons Barracks in Cantonment, Accra. In the same group, CEPA won against Police, giving them a third victory in a row in the Cabalan Tournament.
View Video highlights

 

[capecoasthoops2]

Does Ghana have any plans to put together a national team and qualify for Afrobasket?

Plans are underway to form the NT but it seems they missed the qualifier held in Ivory Coast.

 

[mvblair2]

Cape Coast Hoops yesterday defeated Tudu Wizards 59-56 in the ongoing Cabalan Thome Memorial Basketball Tournament at Lebanon House, Accra. Hoops who earlier lost to CEPS in their first game and than to Police in a second game had to prove to the skeptics that they are a team still in contention for the league title. The game was highlighted by three spectacular dunks. An alley-oop dunk by Chris and a fast break reverse dunk by SB. Hoops seems to be winning a lot of support from fans in Accra as many came to the bench of the team to congratulate the boys on their victory. The victory also bring confidence in some of the new players like Ricki Ansong of AUGUSCO who just signup with the team. He was also a great help in the victory. Hoops is expected to play their last game with Yotive on Saturday and will need a big win in order to qualify for the last four. Presently the team is looking forward to the resumption of the league on Aug 15 and a league match against the same Wizards on the 16th. The team is expected to start intensive training at the sports grounds of Prisons Barracks in Cantonment, Accra. In the same group, CEPA won against Police, giving them a third victory in a row in the Cabalan Tournament.

Thanks for the report, man.

View Video highlights

These guys can really play. They are extremely athletic with great hops. There are also a couple of very talented shooters in some of your videos.

 

[capecoasthoops2]

These guys can really play. They are extremely athletic with great hops. There are also a couple of very talented shooters in some of your videos.

Yes there are good prospects here in Ghana. The sport is beginning to gather momentum. Once these guys are given the opportunities they can march up with peers anywhere.

 

[C2Hamm2]

In the Philippines, there is one player from Ghana named Chris Aqualafull. just wanted to share, you might want to talk to the guy or something. sadly, i dont have any video of him.

 

[capecoasthoops2]

In the Philippines, there is one player from Ghana named Chris Aqualafull. just wanted to share, you might want to talk to the guy or something. sadly, i dont have any video of him.

how do we get in contact with him?

 

[capecoasthoops2]

Cape Coast Hoops' Chris Angsomwine arrives at Harcum College

Cape Coast Hoops' Chris Angsomwine arrives at Harcum College

6'9" Chris Angsomwine has arrived at Harcum College. Chris has promised to have a very productive year for Harcum and wants his countrymen back in Ghana to follow along online. He stated that one of his goals is to make Hoops proud of his achievements both on and off the court.

Chris spent the weekend with his new teammates and coach and has adjusted well to life in the USA. He is especially fond of the food at the school and said he can’t wait to try an authentic Philadelphia cheese steak.

Cape Coast Hoops Site

 

[capecoasthoops2]

Hoops thrashed Ghana Fire Service 69 - 53

Hoops thrashed Ghana Fire Service 69 - 53

Cape Coast Hoops on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 won against the Ghana Fire Service team 69-53. The game is in continuation of the Greater Accra Armature Basketball League which was played at Lebanon House, Tudu Accra. Highlights of the day saw two dunks from Saykan Bestman and a monster dunk from Michael DadsonThe game was a must win for Hoops who had earlier lost to the braves of CEPS and Yotive the week before. Hoops lost to Yotive 70-67 and on Sept. 10 lost to Braves of Ceps 101-63. The match against Ceps was a very physical one which saw two Hoops players sustaining cuts they receive from the CEPS players. With the victory against Fire, the team now has two wins and three defeats. Players in the team are confident of wining their remaining matches against Police, Wizards, Flames, and Warrior to make it for the playoffs. Presently some of the players on on camp in Cape Coast training for the match against Police this coming Saturday. Fans should expect nothing less than massive victories in the remaining matches.

Video Hoops vs. Fire
Video Hoops vs CEPS

 

[mvblair2]

Very nice videos! Keep them coming. I'm really impressed at the athleticism of the Ghanian players. It's hard to tell if they are well-coached from the highlight videos, but they certainly don't lack the ability to jump!!

 

[capecoasthoops2]

Cape Coast Hoops conquers Tema Basketball

Cape Coast Hoops conquers Tema Basketball

http://www.capecoasthoops.net
Ask any basketball player and those with knowledge of basketball in Ghana and they will tell you the best players are from Tema. It's no lie as the likes of Daniel Armah, Emmanuel Quaye aka. Rubberman and a host of others hail from that end. They have a good basketball program going there as well boasting of a few teams and the most dreaded of all, the Tema Youth Basketball Team. So hearing of a team coming from outside, not mentioning as far as from Cape Coast, to rule is unheard of. But its history in the making and the so needed change Ghanaians wanted is also moving in the basketball world as well. Yes, Hoops went and conquer. Beating the top three teams, namely, Vikers, Rakers and Tema Youth. It was a one day basketball gala, all play all. Hoops won their three matches against stiff opponents and spectators. Each match was a hard fought one as we were threading on hostile ground. But at the end of each game the lads, who run the coast, always came out victorious. The last game between Hoops and Rakers went into overtime. Upon the team return to Cape Coast with the trophy, the place was on fire as fans congratulated the boys for their achievement. many were pride that Cape Coast still is on top in basketball. Players representing Hoops in the tournament were, Henry Mensah(G-6'1"), Dominic Mensah(G-6'0"), Kojo Bafoe(G-6'4"), John Amoo(F-6'5"), Patrick Ashong(F-6'6"), Mensah Jones(F-6'5"), Alvin Owusu(G-6'1"), Winfred Kauam(F-6'7"), Anas Ben Anas(F-6'5"), Christopher Okpe(F-6'8"), Emeric Malouta(G-6'1") and John Corneh(F-6'5")

 

[capecoasthoops2]

Two Hoops Players in the Philippines

Two Hoops Players in the Philippines

Previously posted in Philippines PBA Basketball Forum

yes, we are finally reppin in PH as well. Chris Okpe(6'8") and John Corneh(6'5") are presently playing in a college. All thanks to this forum for bringin in the much needed attention. We still have more great players and the well won't run dry. Contact us if you need that impact African player. Thanks a million guys.

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