Author Archives: Benny Bonsu

MVP Chamberlain Oguchi on the Nigerian basketball team’s tough journey to the Rio Olympics

For many, 2012 was just another year in the calendar but for sports fans like myself, it was a very special year. The Olympic year in London was hyped because, not only was Team GB was allowed to play in the Olympic basketball but, it was the year an African team represented in London… well atContinue reading “MVP Chamberlain Oguchi on the Nigerian basketball team’s tough journey to the Rio Olympics”

Luc Mbah a Moute: the Cameroonian prince playing for the LA Clippers

After a summer of not knowing where he was going to end up, former NBA Milwaukee Bucks player Luc Mbah was happy to secure a deal with the Clippers for the 2015-2016 season. ‘It feels good. It kind of shows you that everything happens for a reason – whatever you’re going through, whether it’s good orContinue reading “Luc Mbah a Moute: the Cameroonian prince playing for the LA Clippers”

Serge Ibaka: more than just an NBA star

Serge Ibaka is one of the biggest superstars of the NBA. But away from basketball, and his team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Serge Ibaka is a real African man with a story This year, I was invited to join him in Oklahoma for the Ibaka Foundation Dinner Gala at the National Cowboy & Western HeritageContinue reading “Serge Ibaka: more than just an NBA star”

Toronto Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan talks London NBA game, Kyle Lowry and cool kicks

It’s been an exciting time in the Eastern conference and I’ve been paying particular attention to the Toronto Raptors this season. A large factor in the team’s achievements has been the successful pairing of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. The Raptors have become a formidable opponent against other Eastern Conference teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls andContinue reading “Toronto Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan talks London NBA game, Kyle Lowry and cool kicks”

Kobe Bryant’s retiring and, boy, this Boston Celtic fan is relieved

Given how many times he has said in recent weeks that he has considered making this season his last, Kobe Bryant’s retirement from the NBA on November 30, 2015 was unsurprising. And so finally, after two decades, two Olympic gold medals, five championship rings, 17 All-Star selections, an 81-point game that ranks as the second-bestContinue reading “Kobe Bryant’s retiring and, boy, this Boston Celtic fan is relieved”

Is Ziggy Ansah the best African player in the NFL of all time?

In 2014, my brother, who knows about these things, called me to tell me about this amazing athlete who had just been drafted to the National Football League in the US. ‘Yo, his name is Ziggy Ansah. He is a beast on and off the pitch. He is killing it in the NFL. Why don’tContinue reading “Is Ziggy Ansah the best African player in the NFL of all time?”

Back from injury and ready to ball: Serge Ibaka talks All-Stars, NBA and Africa

Congolese legend-in-making Serge Ibaka talks about his hopes for the season ahead with the Oklahoma City Thunders, his relationship with his daughter and why he thinks giving back to African youth is so important. Serge Ibaka was born in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo, on September 18, 1989 into a family of basketball players. HisContinue reading “Back from injury and ready to ball: Serge Ibaka talks All-Stars, NBA and Africa”

Dikembe Mutombo commemorated by Atlanta Hawks by having No. 55 jersey retired

The Atlanta Hawks honoured Hawks legend and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall-of-Famer, Dikembe Mutombo by retiring his jersey during a game against Boston Celtics yesterday. When your jersey goes up, nobody can take it down. Mutombo played for the Hawks from 1996 to 2001. He is an eight-time NBA All-Star and four-time Defensive Player of theContinue reading “Dikembe Mutombo commemorated by Atlanta Hawks by having No. 55 jersey retired”