Category: Ghana Premier League

Watch all the goals and major highlights of Asante Kotoko’s victory over Legon Cities

The Porcupine Warriors returned to winning ways thanks to two goals from Cameroonian striker Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry

Asante Kotoko pipped Legon Cities 2-1 on matchday nine of Ghana Premier League at the Theater of Dreams in Dawu on Sunday.

https://youtu.be/YaH6kFgHlX8

After a slow start to the game due to the poor state of the pitch at Dawu, Kotoko took charge of the possession and began to ask questions in the hosts’ goal area.

Cameroonian striker Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry shot Kotoko ahead by the 28th minute after latching onto a flick by his countryman George Mfegue Rodrigues.

However, the lead last only four minutes as Legon pulled even following a poor goalkeeping by Razak Abalora.

Augustine Okrah scores fifth goal of the season in Bechem United’s stalemate against Karela

The forward was on the score sheet once again as the Hunters picked their second away point of the season

Former Ghana Premier League topscorer Augustine Okrah was on target when Bechem United shared the spoils 1-1 with Karela United on matchday nine at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park in Ainyinase on Sunday.

After defeating Techiman Eleven Wonders in midweek, Bechem were hoping to make it two wins in a row I the aim to gatecrash into the top four.

After a goalless draw in the first half, Okrah began to cause troubles to the Karela United defenders.

On the 51st minute, Okrah connected a pass from his teammate and sent in a wonderful strike to break the deadlock.

Although, Okrah thought he had scored his second of the day after sending in a long range volley, goalkeeper Felix Kyei dived on time to saved the situation.

Karela finally scored the equaliser through Darlington Gyanfosu by the 86th minute.

Okrah has now scored five goals and provided one assist as well winning two man of the match awards.

Aduana Stars 3-2 Berekum Chelsea: Emmanuel Gyamfi’s brace secures first position for Ogya Boys

The midfielder put up a splendid performance against Bibires in the Bono derby as he sent his goal tally to five

Aduana Stars defeated Berekum Chelsea 3-2 on matchday nine of Ghana Premier League at Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro on Sunday.

Aduana went into the game on the back of five games winning streak and were sharing the top spot with King Faisal.

After a cagey first half, where chances were at a premium, both sides improved after the break and tested the goalkeepers.

Emmanuel Gyamfi connected a pass from Bright Agyei by the 48th minute but his last ditch effort was saved by goalkeeper Sekyere Gregory Obeng.

However, Gyamfi was fortunate the second time asking. The midfielder connected a pass from his teammate and fired past the onrushing goalkeeper by the 67th minute.

Gyamfi doubled Aduana’s lead five minutes later with another wonderful strike to send the home fans into an awesome jubilation.

Aduana made it 3-0 by the 86th minute through Sam Adams.

However, Berekum Chelsea launched a late comeback as Stephen Anokye Badu and Isaac Kwakye scored two late goals in additional time.

Although, the visitors pushed men forward in an attempt to pull even, Aduana’s defence were resolute and held on to secure a priceless win.

Aduana now top the log with 20 points, three points ahead of Asante Kotoko who have a game in hand against Hearts of Oak.

Legon Cities 1-2 Asante Kotoko: Etuoga Mbella’s brace ends Porcupine Warriors winless streak

The Porcupine Warriors stepped up their game in Dawu as they pipped the Royals to end their three-game winless streak

Asante Kotoko defeated Legon Cities 2-1 on matchday nine of Ghana Premier League at the Theater of Dreams in Dawu on Sunday.

After coming under pressure following three winless games, Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh made several changes in his squad that faced Legon with Fabiola Gama dropping to the bench.

Also, midfielder Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ was left out of the squad due to suspension and his place was taken up by Mudasiru Salifu whoa was also retuning from suspension.

After a slow start to the game due to the poor state of the pitch at Dawu, Kotoko took charge of the possession and began to ask questions in the hosts’ goal area.

Cameroonian striker Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry shot Kotoko ahead by the 28th minute after latching onto a flick by his countryman George Mfegue Rodrigues.

However, the lead last only four minutes as Legon pulled even following a poor goalkeeping by Razak Abalora. Ahmed Rahman headed in a cross to shut the vociferous away fans.

However, after the break, Etuoga Mbella scored another goal by the 77th minute after he connected a tailor-measured cross from Stephen Amankonah to send the travelling supporters into a wild jubilation.

The goal means that Etuoga has now scored three goals in three games for Kotoko.

Asante Kotoko suffer major blow as they will face WAFA on Boxing Day without Ganiu; Check why?

The Porcupine Warriors will take on the Academy Boys during the Christmas festivities without their skipper after he was suspended due to accumulated yellow cards

Asante Kotoko will host WAFA on matchday ten of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium without captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail.

The 25-year-old picked up a yellow card in the game against Legon Cities at Dawu and that has ruled him out of the fixture in Kumasi since he now has three yellow cards to his name.

This means that Prosper Ogum Narteh will now have to rely on Andrew Appau, Yussif Mubarik and Maxwell Agyemang for the game against WAFA.

Meanwhile, midfielder Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ will be welcomed back after missing the game against Legon Cities through suspension. The box-to-box midfielder will likely pair with Mudasiru Salifu and Richmond Lamptey in midfield.

However, Ganiu will be eligible for the FA Cup Round of 64 fixture against King Faisal on December 28 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Kotoko make changes in squad to face Legon Cities after losing INFLUENTIAL player; Fabio Gama also dropped

The Porcupine Warriors will be without their most trusted box-to-box midfielder due to accumulated yellow cards

Asante Kotoko will be without midfielder Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ ahead of Ghana Premier League game against Legon Cities at the Theater of Dreams in Dawu.

The former Medeama star is out of the game due to accumulated yellow cards after picking up a booking against RTU in midweek.

Meanwhile, midfielder Fabio Gama has also been dropped to the substitute bench for the first time this season after failing to exert himself in games.

The midfielder is yet to score a goal this season and has only provided one assist after seven games.

However, Mudasiru Salifu has been welcomed back into the team after missing the game against RTU due to suspension.

Coach Prosper Ogum Narteh is under intense pressure to win the game this afternoon as Kotoko have gone three matches without a win and picking only two points as a result.

They currently sit third on the log with 14 points, three points behind Aduana Stars and King Faisal. However, they have one game in hand against arch rivals Hearts of Oak.

Asante Kotoko XI vs Legon Cities

Razak Abalora (G), Imoro Ibrahim, Sheriff Mohammed, Maxwell Agyemang, Abdul Ganiu, Emmanuel Keyekeh, Mudasiru Salifu, Stephen Amankona, Mfegue Georges, Mbella Etouga

Sunday’s HOT Betting odds; make quick money from Ghana Premier League

Ahead of matchday nine of Ghana Premier League, AshesGyamera has put together some interesting odds which could make you smile

Table toppers Aduana Stars will be hosting Berekum Chelsea in the Bono derby at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro.

Aduana, who have won their last games are expected to add Chelsea to their casualties. A win is 70 per cent assured.

Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko after an incredible start to the season, seem to have removed their leg from the accelerator. They are yet to win a game in their last three outings, sharing the spoils in two and surprisingly losing at home to city rivals King Faisal in the Kumasi derby a fortnight ago.

This weekend, they head to Dawu to lock horns with Legon Cities how are coached by underfire Maxwell Konadu. Legon have won only one of their seven games played this season and any results apart from victory could see Konadu out of the club. From us here, we believe it is a double chance for Kotoko at worse.

Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak who picked their first win of the season during midweek against Elmina Sharks, are expected to make it two wins in a row as they host debutants Accra Lions at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

Although, Augustine Okrah has been in fine form since rejoining Bechem United, he is yet to exert himself in all away games played. Bechem trek to Ainyinase to face Karela on Sunday and we are anticipating more than a goal in the game and a double chance for Karela. A Bechem win will be a big surprise and that would mean that Okrah would’ve to be at his topmost best.

Aduana (win) vs Berekum Chelsea
Eleven Wonders (win) vs Bibiani Gold Stars
Karela United (win) vs Bechem United
Legon Cities vs Kotoko (DC)
Hearts of Oak (win) vs Accra Lions
AshGold (DC) vs Great Olympics

Bet code: BC4BGZKR

We’ve also arranged some games which we believe that the goals will not be even but rather odd.

Find the code below:

BC4BGJ23

BC4BPJ77

BC4BPHVC

Note: Betting codes are from Sporty

Afriyie Barnieh, Kudus & co. win big at 46th SWAG Awards ahead of Kotoko’s Ganiu & Nsiah Asare

The 2021 edition of the SWAG Awards night took place in Accra and there were winners as well as losers

Hearts of Oak youngster Daniel Afriyie Barnieh was crowned the Best Player playing in Ghana at the 46th Sports Writers Association Awards night which was held at the Accra International Conference Center on Friday.

Barnieh shrugged off competitions from Asante Kotoko captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail and former Karela United striker Diawisie Taylor who scored 17 goals last season to end as the topscorer of Ghana Premier League.

2021, obviously, was a year in which Barnieh wrote his name in a gold plated style as he led Ghana’s U20 national team to win WAFU and Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Also, he was an integral part of the Hearts of Oak squad that won treble – Ghana Premier League, FA Cup and Super Cup.

Young boxer Samuel Takyi was also adjudged the Best Amateur boxer and Personality of the Year after his heroic performance at the 2020 Olympics Games which was held in Japan. The teenager won a broze medal which became Ghana’s first ever medal in almost 40 years.

Meanwhile, despite leading Hasaacas Ladies to win five trophies in the year under review, chief executive officer of the club who also doubles as a board member of Asante Kotoko was beaten by Ghana Boxing Association’s president George Okoe Lamptey to win the Best Administrator of the Year.

Angel FM’s Saddick Adams was adjudged the Best Journalist of the year as he pipped Photojournalist Boakye Buckman and John Vigah of Ghanaian Times.

The Full Winners Of The 46th SWAG Awards:

Sports Personality of the Year – Samuel Takyi

Amateur Boxer of the Year – Samuel Takyi

Footballer of the Year (Local) – Daniel Afriyie Barnieh

Footballer of the Year (Foreign) – Kudus Mohammed

Female Footballer of the Year – Janet Egyiri

Team of the Year – Hasaacas Ladies

Discovery of the Year – Fatawu Issahaku

Professional Boxer of the Year – Alfred Lamptey

Badminton Players of the Year – Kelvin Alphous (Male), Prospera Nantuo (Female)

Chess Player of the Year – Philip Selikem Yao Amoako

Table Tennis Player of the Year – Emmanuel Commey

Tennis Player of the Year (female) – Naa Shika McCorley

Tennis player of the year (male) – Samuel Agbesi Antwi

Swimming Athlete of the Year – Unilez Takyi

Administrator of the Year – George Okoe Lamptey (Ghana Boxing Federation)

National Team Coach of the Year – Ofori Asare

Club Coach of the Year – Yussif Basigi

Athlete of the Year (Male) – Benjamin Azamati

Athlete Of The Year (Female) – Deborah Acquah

Sports Journalist of the Year – Saddick Adam

‘I deserve better’ – David Abagna fed up with being underrated by journalists & coaches

The midfielder lived up to the expectations last weekend as he netted the equaliser against Asante Kotoko and he has called on journalists and coaches to start rating him higher

Real Tamale United captain David Abagna Sangna says he is “fed up” with how journalists and national team coaches have treated him over the years, insisting he “deserves better” for his performances.

The midfielder has been one of the most exciting talents this season in Ghana Premier League after joining RTU from Ashanti Gold. He scored a late equaliser for RTU against Asante Kotoko last weekend and his goal silenced the vociferous home supporters at Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

However, Abagna feels he does not receive the needed recognition amid his consistent performances and has always been overlooked by coaches during call ups to the national team.

“I think that, may be I don’t have influential friends in the media space, that’s why I don’t get a lot said about me but I think I deserve more. My statistics from WA All Stars (Legon Cities) to Ashanti Gold and now at RTU are there for all to see,” Abagna told Angel FM Accra.

“When I was at AshGold, I had better statistics but when the local Black Stars was announced, Yaw Annorl was the one invited.

“Even Yaw and my own teammates were surprised with the decision. I’ve scored double figures in all the full seasons I had as a midfielder,” he added.

Abagna has scored seven goals and provided one assist after eight league games this season for RTU.

Ahead of the announcement of Ghana’s provisional squad for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, a lot of Ghanaians have argued that his fine performance should not go unnoticed.

However, reports in the local media have suggested that Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has selected only four players from the league as part of his provisional squad and Abagna was not an option.

Asante Kotoko captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail made the squad after Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu turned down the opportunity to represent Ghana.

Other local players reportedly named in Ghana’s squad include Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richard Attah and Dreams FC duo of Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Philimon Baffour.

According to Ghana FA, the Black Stars who have been paired with Morocco, Gabon and Comoros in Group C at the Afcon, will open camp in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 ahead of the tournament holding in Cameroon.

The team will be in Doha for a period of three weeks to prepare for the Tournament scheduled for Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022.

The Black Stars will play three International friendly matches in Qatar to give Coach Milovan Rajevac the opportunity to assess his squad for the Tournament.

Ghana are expected to play a yet to named club side on Tuesday, December 28, before taking on one of the Africa Cup of Nations qualified teams on Friday, January 1, 2022 in another friendly.

The team will wrap up their test matches against African Champions Algeria on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

The Black Stars will depart Doha for Yaoundé on Friday, January 7, 2022 to take on the rest of Africa at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

GHANA SCHEDULE IN DOHA – QATAR

Team open camp on December 22, 2021

First Friendly match against a club side – December 28, 2021

Second friendly match against AFCON bound country – January 1, 2022

Third friendly against Algeria – January 5, 2022

Departure to Cameroon – January 7, 2022

Submission of final squad – December 30, 2021,” the statement added.

Ghana last won the Afcon in 1982 but have been in final in 1992, 2010 and 2015.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II gives strong warning to Kurt Okraku and Ghana FA on bad officiating

The paramount chief of the Asante kingdom has warned the leadership of the country’s football governing body to improve on officiating in league games

Asante Kingdom’s paramount chief, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has warned Ghana Football Association top hierarchy to help the standard of officiating in Ghana Premier League before things get out of hands.

The FA president Kurt Okraku and some members of the association’s executive council paid a courtesy call on Otumfuo at his Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Wednesday.

 There have been concerns raised about officiating especially from Asante Kotoko fans following their side’s painful defeat against city rivals King Faisal in the Kumasi derby.

“If you don’t make sure to protect the game from bad officiating, it will spoil the game,” Otumfuo warned the FA top hierarchy present at Manhyia.

“We also have to be trustful because if we don’t get a worthy winner for our league, they will easily fall off when it matters most [in Caf inter-club competitions].

 
“Thus, it is because the rules work perfectly at this highest level. The referees should be firm in their calls if it’s a penalty, they should take it and should hesitate to do same when it’s offside,” he added.

Ahead of the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon, only one Ghanaian referee (Daniel Laryea) was selected among 64 others referees to officiate the games.