The Porcupine Warriors chief has refused to shed light on whether he will accept another mandate or not when his tenure of office is over
Asante Kotoko chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah has opted not to talk about his future with a little over one year left
Nana Yaw Amponsah was appointed as the CEO in 2020 with a three-year mandate which expires in 2023 but he says he is not ready to talk about another term when his tenure expires.
It took an army of soldiers to guide to make way for Asante Kotoko players before they could easily board their bus and leave since supporters were too excited and wanted to have a feel of their stars
Asante Kotoko defeated Dreams FC 2-0 on matchday eighteen of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday and it was all joyful moment after the game.
There was no hue or cry but rather unending jubilation from the supporters and one would have to understand them at a point.
Their club has now opened up a ten-point gap between them and Bechem United who sit second place while they are fourteen points ahead of their bitterest rivals Hearts of Oak.
The dream of winning the Premier League title this season seems to gradually becoming a reality and the supporters wanted to have enough time to celebrate the win with their players.
It was Cameroonian striker Etouga Mbella who scored the first goal after 72 minutes of an end to end action where Kotoko could’ve gone down by two goals or more if Dreams FC were more purposeful upfront.
Etouga added another goal by 82nd minute after a through pass from Richmond Lamptey. Although, his initial shot was denied by the goal post, he was at the right place at the right time to tap in the rebound.
The Porcupine Tertiary Group, who were vociferous throughout the game, continued with their JAMA session even after full time until the players joined them in celebration.
Kotoko now have 40 points after 18 games, ten points above Bechem United and Aduana Stars who are in second and third position respectively.
The top-flight’s second round kicked off over the weekend across nine centres and there were some interesting results and behind the scenes
The second round of Ghana Premier League began on Friday as King Faisal pipped struggling WAFA 2-1 in Sogakope while Hearts of Oak shared the spoils 1-1 with Legon Cities at the El Wak Sports Stadium.
On Sunday, Asante Kotoko left it late but defeated Dreams FC 2-0 to complete a double over them thanks to Cameroonian striker Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry.
The win means Kotoko are now ten points clear at the top as second placed Bechem United narrowly lost to Medeama in Tarkwa thanks to a Vincent Atingah late penalty.
Meanwhile, Aduana Stars returned to winning ways as they ended Karela United’s winning streak with a 2-0 scoreline thanks to a brace from Bright Agyei.
Elsewhere in Obuasi, Ashanti Gold had the shock of their lives as relegation-
threatened Eleven Wonders hammered the 4-1 in front of their home fans. Berekum Chelsea also pipped debutants Gold Stars 1-0 at the Golden City Park in Berekum.
On Monday, Great Olympics will lock horns with Real Tamale United at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Scores at a glance:
WAFA 1-2 King Faisal
Scorers: Konadu Yiadom | | Osman Ibrahim, Mawuli Wayo
Man of the Match: Richard Akrofi (King Faisal)
ACCRA: Legon Cities 1-1 Hearts of Oak
Scorers: Isaac Mensah | | Osman Amadu
KUMASI: Asante Kotoko 2-0 Dreams
Scorers: Franck Mbella Etouga (2x)
Man of the Match: Franck Mbella Etouga (Kotoko)
ELMINA: Elmina Sharks 1-1 Accra Lions FC
Scorers: Ishmael Antwi | | Kassim Osuman
Man of the Match: Samuel Arthur (Elmina Sharks)
OBUASI: Ashantigold 1-4 Eleven Wonders
Scorers: Ali Mohammed | | Tetteh Nortey, Osman Zackaria, Andrews Kuma, Laar Ibrahim
Man of the Match: Ali Mohammed (Ashgold)
TARKWA: Medeama 1-0 Bechem United
Scorer: Vincent Addae Atinga
Man of the Match: Kwasi Donsu (Medeama Sc)
DORMAA: Aduana Stars 2-0 Karela United
Scorer: Bright Adjei (2×)
Man of the Match: Bright Adjei (Aduana Stars)
BEREKUM: Berekum Chelsea 1-0 Bibiani Goldstars
Scorer: Owusu Osei
Man of the Match: Lord Amoah(Chelsea)
Man of the Match: Dennis Nkrumah-Korsah (Hearts)
MONDAY
Great Olympics vs RTU
TOP SCORERS’ CHART
PLAYER (TEAM) – GOALS SCORED
Frank Mbella Etouga (Asante Kotoko) – 13
Bright Adjei (Accra Stars) – 11
Augustine Okrah (Bechem United) – 8
David Abagna (RTU) – 8
Kofi Kordzi (Hearts Of Oak) – 7
Maxwell Quaye (Great Olympics) – 7
Umar Basiru (Karela United ) – 7
Zubairu Ibrahim (King Faisal) – 7
Agyenim Boateng (Dreams FC) – 6
Ali Huzaf (Dreams FC) – 6
Fatawu Issahaku (Dreams FC) – 6
Osman Ibrahim (King Faisal) – 6
Emmanuel Gyamfi (Aduana Stars) – 5
Justice Torsutey (WAFA) – 5
Yaw Annor (AshantiGol) – 5
Tetteh Nortey (Eleven Wonders) – 5
Abass Ganiu (Eleven Wonders) – 4
Georges Mfegue (Asante Kotoko) – 4
Jonah Attuquaye (Legon Cities) – 4
Prince Owusu (Goldstars) – 4
Ibrahim Laar (Eleven Wonders) – 4
It was all joy for the Porcupine Warriors as their Cameroonian striker hit brace against Dreams to start the second round of the Ghana Premier League
Asante Kotoko defeated Dreams FC 2-0 on matchday eighteen of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday and it was a joyful moment after the game.
The Porcupine Tertiary Group, who were vociferous throughout the game, continued with their JAMA session even after full time until the players joined them in celebration.
A late brace from Etouga Mbella was all what Kotoko needed after struggling to break down the resilience defence of the visitors early in the game.
Kotoko struggled to break the bulwark defence of Dreams in the first half and they could’ve even gone behind if the visitors were prolific upfront.
After the break, Kotoko doubled their performance and started causing troubles to Dreams backline.
Kotoko were handed a penalty on 71st minute after Mbella was brought down by onrushing goalkeeper Augustine Koomsom. The Cameroonian striker was played through by Richmond Lamptey and he intelligent drew a foul from the goalkeeper.
Etouga stepped up for the resulting kick and perfectly slotted it in for the opener.
Etouga added another goal by 82nd minute after a through pass from his teammate. Although, his initial shot was denied by the goal post, he was at the right place at the right time to tap in the rebound.
Kotoko now have 40 points after 18 games, ten points above Bechem United who also lost to Medeama in Tarkwa.
The Cameroonian striker hit brace against Dreams to start the second round of the Ghana Premier League
Asante Kotoko defeated Dreams FC 2-0 on matchday eighteen of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
A late brace from Etouga Mbella was all what Kotoko needed after struggling to break down the resilience defence of the visitors early in the game.
Dreams were the first to get a chance in the game by the tenth minute but Huzaf Ali shot wide with only goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim to beat.
Few minutes later, Kotoko came close to poke their noses in front but Mfegue’s shot was blocked.
After the break, Kotoko doubled their performance and started causing troubles to Dreams backline.
Kotoko were handed a penalty on 71st minute after Mbella was brought down by onrushing goalkeeper Augustine Koomsom. The Cameroonian striker was played through by Richmond Lamptey and he intelligent drew a foul from the goalkeeper.
Etouga stepped up for the resulting kick and perfectly slotted it in for the opener.
Etouga added another goal by 82nd minute after a through pass from his teammate. Although, his initial shot was denied by the goal post, he was at the right place at the right time to tap in the rebound.
Kotoko now have 40 points after 18 games, ten points above Bechem United who also lost to Medeama in Tarkwa.
The Cameroonian striker hit brace against Dreams to start the second round of the Ghana Premier League
Asante Kotoko defeated Dreams FC 2-0 on matchday eighteen of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
A late brace from Etouga Mbella was all what Kotoko needed after struggling to break down the resilience defence of the visitors early in the game.
Dreams were the first to get a chance in the game by the tenth minute but Huzaf Ali shot wide with only goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim to beat.
Few minutes later, Kotoko came close to poke their noses in front but Mfegue’s shot was blocked.
After the break, Kotoko doubled their performance and started causing troubles to Dreams backline.
Kotoko were handed a penalty on 71st minute after Mbella was brought down by onrushing goalkeeper Augustine Koomsom. The Cameroonian striker was played through by Richmond Lamptey and he intelligent drew a foul from the goalkeeper.
Etouga stepped up for the resulting kick and perfectly slotted it in for the opener.
Etouga added another goal by 82nd minute after a through pass from his teammate. Although, his initial shot was denied by the goal post, he was at the right place at the right time to tap in the rebound.
Kotoko now have 40 points after 18 games, ten points above Bechem United who also lost to Medeama in Tarkwa.
The Porcupine Warriors are hoping to return to winning ways against Dreams after sharing the spoils goalless against Hearts of Oak last weekend
Asante Kotoko host Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday in the first game of the second round of the 2021/22 season.
After drawing goalless with Hearts of Oak last weekend, Prosper Ogum Narteh is expecting his charges to double their efforts and win this game.
Kotoko are leading the league table with 37 points, seven points better than Bechem United who sit second place, while they are eleven points ahead of Hearts of Oak.
A win today will mean that they have opened a 14 point gap between them and Hearts
The former Porcupine Warriors midfielder has opened up on how the club’s board chairman made sure he was paid even after vacating his post for a year
Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Stephen ‘Tico Tico’ Oduro has showered praise on the club and its board chairman after he was given a preferential treatment.
Although, Oduro left the country in 2018 to visit his family in United States of America, the diminutive midfielder has revealed that the club continued to pay him his salaries as a result of his long service.
“Somewhere at the start of the 2017/18 season when registration was about starting, that was the time Kwame Kyei had just come to take over the club [as Board Chairman], at that time I was still part of the team. Kwame Kyei suggested he wanted me to be a Player Welfare Officer alongside playing till I decide otherwise, which I accepted”, Oduro said in an interview with speaking ghanasportspage.com.
“I accepted, even the plan to play a testimonial match for me came up but due to my own schedules, it couldn’t come on. I personally pleaded with them that I had played for long and my wife and the children had been living abroad for long and at times it even takes two years without seeing them, so I wanted to seize the opportunity to go and visit them. I didn’t even plan on not returning but upon my arrival [here in America] then they [the family] said they won’t allow me to go back [to Ghana]”, he revealed.
“I will thank the officials of Kotoko because when I came to stay abroad and at that time Kwame Kyei was still paying me. He kept asking when I was coming back to help him and the club, so I went back [to Ghana] to spend about three months then later told them I had to return to USA to do something, and that was the time I couldn’t go back again.
“So it lasted for about after one year before they stopped paying me; even with that it took me to tell them that looking at things I’m not sure I can return and that they should replace me.
“Even at that time they kept in touch with me, calling me to come so they give me a job within the club but I rather told them I want to spend some time with the family, then do my coaching course then I later return to probably start from the [technical] bench so I can also help them team with what is left in me”, Oduro added.
Kotoko are in the hands of new management led by young and enterprising Nana Yaw Amponsah and the club seems to be on the verge of winning 2021/22 Ghana Premier League title. They lead the log after the first round with 37 points, seven points better than Bechem United who are in second position.
The Brazilian midfielder has been out of action for the past two months but he could make a return on Sunday
Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has named a strong matchday squad ahead of Asante Kotoko’s game against Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
After sharing the spoils goalless with Hearts of Oak last weekend, Ogum is hoping to return to winning ways as his charges return to Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Midfielder Fabio Gama is reported to have been named in the matchday squad and could start from the bench but Stephen Amankonah who joined Kotoko from Berekum Chelsea is conspicuously dropped.
Although, Amankonah has fallen down in the pecking order at the club despite the huge expectations which surrounded his arrival, reports suggest Kotoko are not ready to allow the player leave. Amankonah is believed to have made it known to Kotoko’s top hierarchy his readiness to mutually terminate his contract with the club.
Also, Isaac Oppong is likely to be missed I’m the game together with Patrick Asmah despite the former coming on in the game against Hearts. Reports suggest the duo have picked up an injury at training over the week.
Goalkeepers:
Danlad Ibrahim
Kwame Baah
Defenders:
Christopher Nettey
Augustine Agyapong
Charles Owusu
Yussif Mubarik
Abdul Ganiyu Ismail
Maxwell Agyemang
Imoro Ibrahim
Andrews Appau
Midfielders:
Richard Boadu
Richmond Lamptey
Justice Blay
Sheriff Mohammed
Mudasiru Salifu
Fabio Gama Dos Santos
Forwards:
Dickson Afoakwa
Solomon Sarfo Taylor
Mbella Etouga Thiery
Samuel Boateng
Georges Mfegue
The pressure keeps mounting on the man who just five months ago was hailed as the best coach in the country having guided the Phobians to their maiden league trophy in a little over decade
Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu has blamed his players’ lack of concentration for the 1-1 draw against Legon Cities at the El Wak Sports Stadium on Saturday.
After going ahead in the game thanks to a tailor-measured corner kick by Sulley Muntari which was met by Isaac Mensah, the Phobians failed to add another goal and Legon pulled even deep in additional time.
A mis-kick by defender Korsah gave Osman Amadu an opportunity to bring his side level and he made no mistake.
The defeat means that Hearts are without a win in four games and although they are eleven points behind Asante Kotoko, the gap could be widen should their rivals defeat Dreams FC on Sunday.
“It is a painful draw against Legon Cities because we thought we were done with it just few minutes from full time. Always, [my players] need to be composed and have mental toughness because that cost us a lot,” Boadu said in an interview with StarTimes as quoted by AshesGyamera.com
“It is very bad [we picked two points from six against Legon]. Obviously, this was not what we wanted. This is football,we always stay focus and concentrate till the end of the game. Of you lose a little concentration you’ll be punished. That was what happened to us,” he added.
Hearts are now on 26 points and will host relegation threatened WAFA next weekend before they travel to Dormaa Ahenkro to face Aduana Stars
