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EXCLUSIVE: Habib Mohammed joins South African side Sekhukhune United until 2025

The versatile player arrives in South Africa on a deal that will take him through to 2025 with Babina Noko, three months after he left Asante Kotoko

Former Asante Kotoko defender Habib Mohammed has sealed a three-year deal with South African Premier Soccer League side Sekhukhune United from Dreams FC, AshesGyamera.com can exclusively reveal.

The 24-year-old joined Dreams in October last year after the expiration of his contract with Kotoko and has been very instrumental in the club’s fight for a top four finish this season.

Habib arrived in South Africa last week together with his agent Yussif Chibsah and finally put pen to paper after he passed Sekhukhune United’s medical check up.

He has become the fourth player to be signed by Sekhukhune United in the second half of the season after they unveiled former Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City striker Justin Shonga alongside Luckyboy Mokoena and former Supersport United striker Evans Rusike.

Habib, who was born and raised in Sunyani, began his career with lower-tier side Allah Koso FC before he moved to rivals Aston Villa FC and later joined a Division One League side Bofoakwa Tano.

In 2017, he was signed by Premier League giants Ashanti Gold in a two-year deal before he joined regional rivals Asante Kotoko where he impressed hugely and even gained a call up to the senior national team Black Stars against Sudan in the Afcon qualifiers in 2020.

As a strong Shatta Movement member, who adores Ghana’s dancehall king Shatta Wale so much, he is a fearless player and hard on opponents.

SHOCKING: Milovan Rajevac requests for clips of Nigeria to study ahead of World Cup qualifiers in March

The Serbian coach has alerted the football association to furnish him with video clips of the Black Stars opponents ahead of the last round of the qualifiers

Beleaguered Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has written to Ghana Football Association to provide him with video clips of games involving Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations for tactical analysis, according to a report filed by journalist Kwame Mekke on Kessben FM.

The 68-year-old was widely speculated to have been sacked by Ghana last weekend following the Black Stars’ poor performance at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ghana were surprisingly knocked out of the competition in the group stage after losing to Morocco and Comoros as well as sharing the spoils with Gabon.

This elimination sparked a lot of public outcry as many Ghanaians believe the coach is tactically bankrupt and should be sacked in order to save the Black Stars from further humiliation.

As a result, Ghana government through the ministry of Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif held a crunch meeting with Ghana Football Association’s top hierarchy led by president Kurt Okraku on Friday in Accra to deliberate on the way forward of the national team.

It was later revealed that government wants Milovan Rajevac sacked but the football association is adamant to that stance since they believe it will jeopardize the country’s chances of making it to the 2022 Fifa World Cup holding in Qatar.

Milovan is currently in Ghana and still holds himself as the Black Stars coach since his camp believes Ghana FA are yet to hand over a sacking letter to him. He is at his hotel working on tactics and formations as well as deliberating on players who will fit into his plans.

Ghana have been paired with Nigeria, who were also knocked out of the Afcon in the round of 16 by Tunisia, in the final round of the qualifiers to be played in March. The winner after the two legs will automatically qualify to play in the World Cup.

“Medeama goalkeeper Mandjui was offered to Kotoko freely but we didn’t sign him,” Damenya reveals why

The Porcupine Warriors supporters chief has open the lid on how the goalkeeper nearly joined them and insists there are plans to still sign him

Asante Kotoko failed to sign Medeama’s goalkeeper Boris Junior Mandjui despite being offered to freely due to several behind the scenes issues, supporters chief Christopher Damenya.

According to Damenya, Mandjui arrived in Kumasi through the recommendation of former player Amed ‘Simba’ Toure but Kotoko failed to sign him and the goalkeeper ended up signing a three-year deal with Medeama last year.

Mandjui was a thorn in the fresh of Kotoko on Sunday and made several saves which ended him up winning the Man of the Match and Damenya insists that they will sign him if Kotoko qualify to play in Caf Champions League next season.

“We know Mandjui is a good goalkeeper. We know him because he was introduced to us by our former player Amed Toure but because of one or two issues, we could not qualify,” Damenya said.

“I can say that we will sign him if we qualify to play in Caf Champions League next season. We will need his experience to help us in the Caf inter-club competition,” he added.

Mandjui, who is a former player of Salitas and Asec Mimosas, joined Medeama from Association Sportive de L’Indénié.

Watch all the behind the scenes: Kotoko players joined supporters to celebrate victory over Medeama

It was a joyful mood for both players and supporters as the Porcupine Warriors pipped Medeama on the first Akwasidae festival of the year

Asante Kotoko players joined their supporters to celebrate the 1-0 victory over Medeama in Ghana Premier League matchday 14 fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

A late goal from Cameroonian striker Georges Mfegue Rodrigues was all what Kotoko needed to narrowly defeat Medeama as they stretched the lead at the top in the process.

Although, Medeama goalkeeper Mandjui Junior was a thorn in the flesh of Kotoko, saving a dozen of chances, Kotoko managed to grind the results and it was a joyful moment.

The players ran on the tracks to celebrate with the supporters after the game while other supporters shared their joy.

They believe Kotoko will not lose grips of their lead to any club like they threw away a seven-point advantage last season for Hearts of Oak to win the trophy ahead of them in the process.

Watch all the saves & why Medeama goalkeeper Mandjui won Man of the Match vs Kotoko despite defeat

The shot-stopper was literally the only stumbling block between Kotoko’s push for a win against Medeama on Sunday

Medeama’s Ivorian goalkeeper Boris Junior Mandjui had a wonderful game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium despite losing 1-0 against Asante Kotoko as he made several incredible saves.

https://youtu.be/iCcN2eh3YUk

The former Salitas and Asec Mimosas shot-stopper, who joined Medeama in October 2021 in a three-year deal from Association Sportive de L’Indénié, was all what Medeama needed to stay in the game.

He made several point-blank saves and even saved a late penalty from Georges Mfegue Rodrigues when Kotoko wanted to finish of the game.

Although, Mfegue benefited from a Samuel Frimpong’s mistake to score the only goal of the game, Mandjui was adjudged the Man of the Match.

Kotoko supporters will obviously remember his name for the good show he put up against their club.

Kotoko currently top the Premier League table with 30 points, six points better than Aduana Stars who sit second place.

They also lead rivals Hearts of Oak by 10 points and the two sides will meet in the outstanding game on February 20 at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Watch how Kotoko supporters chanted Mfegue’s name & danced with ‘No Abodeɛ song’ after scoring winner against Medeama

The striker, who is gradually carving a niche for himself, scored one and missed a penalty as the Porcupine Warriors returned to winning ways against Medeama on Sunday

Cameroonian striker Georges Mfegue scored the only goal as Asante Kotoko defeated Medeama 1-0 on matchday fourteen of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

After failing to defeat Berekum Chelsea last week away, Kotoko came into this game with a winning mentality as coach Prosper Ogum Narteh set up an attacking line up.

Afoakwa almost snatched the lead for Kotoko by the 23rd minute with a powerful shot from the edge of the box but it was saved by goalkeeper Mandjui, who joined Medeama last year in a three-year deal.

Mandjui saved another effort from Imoro Ibrahim by the 37th minute to the surprise of the Kotoko defender who was about to set off for a celebration.

After the break, Kotoko continued to press Medeama for the opener but Mandjui was always present to frustrate them.

However, Mfegue benefited from a mistake by Adom Frimpong and perfectly sent in his effort beyond the reach of goalkeeper Mandjui.

The Cameroonian striker could’ve bagged a brace five minutes later after Kotoko were awarded a penalty but he couldn’t beat Mandjui this time around as his kick was saved.

Kotoko have widen the gap at the top of the log with 30 points, six points better than Aduana Stars and ten points above rivals Hearts of Oak.

Watch how Justice Blay was surprised by Asante Kotoko fans during his unveiling before Medeama clash

The midfielder was introduced to the teeming supporters on Sunday after rejoining the club from Medeama

Asante Kotoko new midfielder Justice Blay was unveiled to the supporters on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium ahead of the clash with Medeama.

The 28-year-old rejoined Kotoko in a two-year deal as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Medeama

Although, he could not play a part of the game against his former side, he was cheered up and received a standing ovation from the supporters during his unveiling.

Also, sports journalist Patrick Osei Agyemang also known as Countryman Songo was unveiled as a new member of the club’s communication department.

Kotoko went on to defeat Medeama 1-0 thanks to Georges Mfegue Rodrigues’ late goal

Kotoko lead the Premier League pack with 30 points after 13 games, ten points better than arch rivals Hearts of Oak.

The club’s will meet on February 20 at the Accra Sports Stadium in the outstanding game since Hearts were participating in Caf Confederation Cup last year.

Watch Georges Mfegue’s winning goal for Kotoko & penalty miss against Medeama

The striker, who gradually carving a niche for himself, scored one and missed a penalty as the Porcupine Warriors returned to winning ways against Medeama on Sunday

Cameroonian striker Georges Mfegue scored the only goal as Asante Kotoko defeated Medeama 1-0 on matchday fourteen of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

https://youtu.be/UfufG2UEmQk

After failing to defeat Berekum Chelsea last week away, Kotoko came into this game with a winning mentality as coach Prosper Ogum Narteh set up an attacking line up.

Afoakwa almost snatched the lead for Kotoko by the 23rd minute with a powerful shot from the edge of the box but it was saved by goalkeeper Mandjui, who joined Medeama last year in a three-year deal.

Mandjui dispatched another effort from Imoro Ibrahim by the 37th minute to the surprise of the Kotoko defender who was about to set off for a celebration.

After the break, Kotoko continued to press Medeama for the opener but Mandjui was always present to frustrate them.

However, Mfegue benefited from a mistake by Adom Frimpong and perfectly sent in his effort beyond the reach of goalkeeper Mandjui.

The Cameroonian striker could’ve bagged a brace five minutes later after Kotoko were awarded a penalty but he couldn’t beat Mandjui this time around as his kick was saved.

Kotoko now have 30 points after 13 games, ten points above Hearts of Oak whom they will meet in an outstanding match at the Accra Sports Stadium on February 20.

Asante Kotoko 1-0 Medeama: Mfegue scores late to open ten-point gap between Kotoko & Hearts

The Cameroonian scored one and missed a penalty as the Porcupine Warriors returned to winning ways against Medeama on Sunday

Asante Kotoko defeated Medeama 1-0 on matchday fourteen of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

The Porcupine Warriors headed into the game on the back of a stalemate against Berekum Chelsea last week and coach Prosper Ogum Narteh made some few changes in the squad with Dickson Afoakwa coming in for injured Stephen Amankonah while Kwame Baah made the matchday squad for the first time in two months since Razak Abalora has now joined Moldovan giants Sherif Tiraspol in a three-year deal.

Kotoko unveiled midfielder Justice Blay who has rejoined the club from Medeama in a two-year deal to the supporters before kick off.

Amed Toure tormented Kotoko defence in the early minutes of the game but failed to make the half chances count.

Afoakwa almost snatched the lead for Kotoko by the 23rd minute with a powerful shot from the edge of the box but it was saved by goalkeeper Mandjui, who joined Medeama last year in a three-year deal.

Mandjui dispatched another effort from Imoro Ibrahim by the 37th minute to the surprise of the Kotoko defender who was about to set off for a celebration.

After the break, Kotoko continued to press Medeama for the opener but Mandjui was always present to frustrate them.

However, Mfegue benefited from a mistake by Adom Frimpong and perfectly sent in his effort beyond the reach of goalkeeper Mandjui.

The Cameroonian striker could’ve bagged a brace five minutes later after Kotoko were awarded a penalty but he couldn’t beat Mandjui this time around as his kick was saved.

Kotoko have currently widen the gap on the log with 30 points, six points above Aduana Stars who sit in second place, while they are ten points better than rivals Hearts of Oak.

Prosper Ogum rings changes in Kotoko’s line up against Medeama; Yaw ‘Dick’ starts in midfield

The Porcupine Warriors boss has made some few changes in his squad to face Medeama at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has named a strong starting line up that will face Medeama in matchday fourteen of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

With Razak Abalora now joining Moldovan giants Sherif Tiraspol in a three-year deal, youngster Danlad Ibrahim maintains his place in post while Kwame Baah has been named on the bench as a substitute goalkeeper.

Cameroonian strikers Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry and Georges Mfegue Rodrigues will lead the attack while Dickson Afoakwa and Sheriff Mohammed take up the role of the wings.

Kotoko will unveil box-to-box midfielder Justice Blay who has rejoined the club from Medeama in a two-year deal before kick off to the supporters.

Kotoko currently lead the log with 27 points, three points above Aduana Stars who sit in second place, while they are seven points better than rivals Hearts of Oak.

KOTOKO XI vs Medeama:

Ibrahim Danlad
Abdul Ganiu
Augustine Agyapong
Salifu Mudasiru
Imoro Ibrahim
Muharik Yussif
Georges Mfegue
Franck Etouga
Richmond Lamptey
Dickson Afoakwa
Sherrif Mohammed

SUBS;

Kwame Baah
Evans Adomako
Samuel Boateng
Patrick Asmah
Christopher Nettey
Maxwell Agyemang
Solomon Sarfo Taylor
Richard Boadu