tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15760648650296162002023-11-16T02:51:13.655-08:00Keta Sandlanders FCThe Keta Sandlanders are Africa's most exciting emerging football club. Supporters from all over the world can follow the development of the club and the community in Keta, Ghana through our unique website. This blog is an informal way for us to communicate with our fans. We will be posting news and reports on the club itself, on African football in general and on other aspects of Ghanaian culture and life. Follow the blog, visit our website and see what all the fuss is about.Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-57068414459628427312010-07-11T15:39:00.001-07:002010-07-11T15:43:18.538-07:00Viva EspanaWell done to Spain, worthy winners of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Thanks for following the Sandlanders blog this past month, we will be back to reporting on African football from now until 2014 when Brazil are the next to host what may well be the greatest show on earth!Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-23111053208908165852010-07-10T15:07:00.000-07:002010-07-10T15:11:54.937-07:00FIFA World Cup 2010 Final Spain v HollandGood look to both finalists tomorrow as an amazing month of football comes to a close. Ghana have broken new ground and helped bring the tournament to life for Africa but tomorrow is all about the two teams who have gone all the way. Spain have probably been the best team in the world for a few years now and will hope to prevail but this has been an interesting tournament and anything can happen!Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-2234415572772957852010-07-05T15:08:00.001-07:002010-07-05T15:08:55.340-07:00Black Stars visit the MandelasKeta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-41783843815623747872010-07-04T15:01:00.000-07:002010-07-04T15:16:03.916-07:00Uruguay 1-1 Ghana (Uruguay win 4-2 on pens)A mighty effort from the Black Stars, well done on a great performance. Dominic Adiyiah was unjustly denied the goal that would have given Africa its first semi-finalists but as Coach Milo repeatedly said after the game "that's football".Picture: Ivan Sekretarev / APKeta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-61795168782586878292010-07-01T12:25:00.000-07:002010-07-01T14:13:59.475-07:00Ghana vs Uruguay: Moment of history for Ghana and Africa South African fans will be blowing their vuvuzelas for the Black Stars of Africa Picture credit: mtnfootball.comIt's less than 22 hours to Ghana's first ever quarter-final match in the FIFA world cup competition. Over here in Ghana, local football fans are waiting, with anxious optimism, for the historic duel between their beloved black stars and two-time champions, Uruguay. The wishes, prayersgamelmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09063684348143970322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-3756521286646009272010-06-26T15:45:00.000-07:002010-06-26T15:54:13.275-07:00Ghana 2-1 USAHistory was made tonight as Ghana became only the third African nation to qualify for the last 8 at a World Cup. It was another resilient performance from the Black Stars who scored first through Kevin Prince-Boateng and an extra-time goal by Asamoah Gyan (his third of the tournament) gave Ghana the win. They now face the challenge of keeping prolific Uruguayans Forlan and Suarez quiet next Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-22784239640089016412010-06-26T00:48:00.001-07:002010-06-26T00:58:51.841-07:00Ghana v USAGood luck to Ghana tonight in one of the biggest games in their footballing history. For the second successive World Cup the Black Stars have made it through to the last 16. Last time around they lost valiantly against Brazil but on this occasion the challenge of the USA is undeniably weaker. There are no easy games at this level of course but Ghana will feel like genuine contenders going into Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-40331432474880369072010-06-21T12:10:00.000-07:002010-06-21T13:36:46.966-07:00World Cup 2010: Images From GhanaThe world cup may be taking place in far away South Africa but it's presence can be felt everywhere one goes in Ghana. The colours of the national flag, red, gold, green and black star adorn shops, vehicles and human bodies when the black stars play. Thanks to budding Ghana photographer, Kafuiday, we have some amazing shots of the sights, allowing us to feel the world cup tempo in Ghana. Follow @gamelmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09063684348143970322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-51705898018860573792010-06-20T13:22:00.000-07:002010-06-20T13:35:22.421-07:00South American ClassIt is rather crass to group very different countries together when describing World Cup performance but we've all been doing it. So far Europe has been in disarray, Africa has been disappointing, South America (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay etc) has been superb and the rest of the world has been mediocre as expected. We look forward to seeing more fluid movement, tactical savvy, great Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-20196805677065060682010-06-20T13:04:00.001-07:002010-06-20T13:09:58.051-07:00Ghana 1-1 AustraliaIt's easy to forget that Ghana top their group after what feels like a wasted opportunity. 1-1 against Australia is no disgrace but given that the Aussies were down to 10 men and Ghana have a tough game against Germany on Wednesday, the Black Stars have been given a tough time by the local press. Still, qualification is in Ghana's hands. Win or draw against Germany on Wednesday and they will Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-58106542323644154082010-06-17T14:54:00.001-07:002010-06-17T14:56:01.516-07:00Drogba to start v Brazil?This is a huge game for Ivory Coast and we wish them well. Sven interview claiming Drogba could start below.Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-39125159526498833072010-06-17T13:53:00.000-07:002010-06-17T14:08:06.960-07:00Argentina turn up the heatWith first game nerves out of the way the World Cup is starting to warm up nicely and today Argentina really turned up the heat with a Messi/Higuain/Tevez/Aguero inspired 4-1 over South Korea. Elsewhere Mexico earned themselves a lot of credit with a deserved win over France and Nigeria suffered disappointment against Greece. Picture credit: Associated PressKeta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-83763963004900992592010-06-15T13:34:00.001-07:002010-06-15T14:09:05.063-07:00Africa Rising?The first round of matches at Africa's first World Cup has perhaps been a little disappointing for its representatives. Defeats for Algeria, Cameroon and Nigeria and draws for South Africa and Ivory Coast have left African fans wanting more and only Ghana have fully delivered with Sunday's victory over Serbia.In fairness, few sides have lit up the tournament to date but we are already starting toKeta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-19048176683522990812010-06-13T12:51:00.000-07:002010-06-13T12:57:56.853-07:00Ghana 1-0 SerbiaAsamoah Gyan's penalty made Ghana the first African winners in the first tournament held on the continent. Crazy as the handball that led to the penalty was, Ghana were solid throughout and put themselves in the position to win. With Australia 4-0 down to Germany at the time of writing, victory over the Aussies next Saturday could well put the Black Stars into the second round. Go Ghana!Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-51204116346498060142010-06-12T14:34:00.000-07:002010-06-12T15:29:37.571-07:00The Dilemma of MiloGhana's coach Milovan Rajevac, quite predictably, is excited at the prospect of coaching a world cup team for the first time. However, there must be a lot going on in the shrewd tactician's mind as the Black Stars get ready to face Serbia in their first game in South Africa 2010.Unusual situation as Ghana faces his native SerbiaIn an article published on fifa.com, Rajevac acknowledged the fact gamelmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09063684348143970322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-10641931991667854832010-06-11T15:23:00.000-07:002010-06-11T16:20:49.076-07:00Sandlanders World Cup FavouritesContinuing our theme of selecting the best moments from each day in South Africa here is our top three from the opening day of World Cup 2010. A great start to the tournament, well done South Africa. Number 1 has to be Siphiwe Tshabalala's stunning strike in South Africa's historic opening game. What a goal and what a celebration. Football for the rest of the day fizzed a bit but Tshabalala sent Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-18064902567440395162010-06-10T14:40:00.000-07:002010-06-11T16:19:54.457-07:00Sandlanders World Cup FavouritesThe three best things we've seen at the World Cup today. As the tournament goes on please lend your comments and suggestions.Number One - Desmond Tutu. A great man and servant of his country sporting a patriotic outfit at the World Cup Kick-Off Celebration. Number 2 - Cape Town's remarkable Green Point Stadium. South Africa's stadiums will be a huge asset to the tournament. As well as offering Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-368373102667870192010-06-08T15:01:00.000-07:002010-06-08T15:54:44.683-07:00Continuity Ghana's Secret WeaponGhana's second successive World Cup campaign begins in just 5 days time against Serbia and they will be hoping to equal their last 16 performance of 2006. This is of course only Ghana's second appearance of all time and comes hot on the heels of an U-20 World Cup victory over Brazil and Nations Cup final appearance.All of this recent success has left us asking why now and why Ghana? There are of Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-33150410230809193712010-06-07T12:59:00.000-07:002010-06-07T15:11:35.585-07:00Ghana Getting Ready for World Cup 2010Disturbing stadium construction strikes, elegant musical compositions and dramatic squad announcements were some of the events that preoccupied many a football fan across the world in the run-up to this year's FIFA World Cup. With the clock finally ticking down to Africa's very first tournament, dubbed WOZA by the South African locals, followers of the world's most popular game are bracing gamelmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09063684348143970322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-34218087905650532462010-06-06T10:44:00.000-07:002010-06-06T11:44:31.913-07:00World Cup 2010: 5 Ghanaians to WatchSandlanders Blog is back for the World Cup. Between now and the end of the tournament we will be blogging and tweeting together with Gamelmag to bring you a unique perspective on the tournament from Ghana. In the first of our new blog series we profile 5 Ghanaian players to watch during the tournament. With Essien out, Muntari (at the time of writing) stuggling to make the first game and Mensah,Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-14429138268435201582009-09-24T16:28:00.000-07:002009-10-25T01:41:34.626-07:00Video of the WeekGreat campaign for a new Fantasy Football League based just on African players. We'll be playing this obsessively in the coming weeks. Click here to sign up and play against us!Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-30148336056409917472009-09-20T08:03:00.000-07:002009-09-20T08:08:15.712-07:00Video of the WeekGreat video produced by chocolate company Cadbury to promote their fair trade business in Ghana. Shows how good Ghana can look with a big video budget!Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-9232113410612680162009-09-06T12:33:00.000-07:002009-09-06T12:35:16.928-07:00Democracy in DakarLooks well worth a watch. The fusion of hip-hop and politics in Senegal.Democracy in Dakar Trailer from Nomadic Wax on Vimeo.Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-59735733490354320572009-09-06T00:05:00.000-07:002009-09-06T00:12:06.143-07:00Ghana v Sudan Soundclash Part IILast time we had the very talanted Emmanuel Jal for Sudan, this time we have some more traditional music. Good luck to the Black Stars in securing World Cup qualification today!Keta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576064865029616200.post-48483274854061142732009-08-17T13:48:00.001-07:002009-08-17T13:48:54.798-07:00Video of the WeekKeta Sandlandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02293428665085881837noreply@blogger.com0