Category: Ghana Premier League

Asante Kotoko vs King Faisal [WATCH ALL THE GOALS LIVE]

The Porcupine Warriors take on their city rivals in the Kumasi derby as they hope to return to winning ways

King Faisal are leading city rivals Asante Kotoko 2-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium at half time thanks to a brace from youngster Zubeiru Ibrahim.

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The young striker shot the Inshallah Boys into the led by the third minute before adding another few minutes later when he was played through by Mawuli.

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Kotoko were handed a penalty but it was later overturned. The decision led to a little chaos in the stadium as Kotoko supporters began to protest at the decision.

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Kotoko Cameroonian striker George Mfegue Rodrigues pulled one back for Kotoko. The goal was Mfegue’s debut goal since joining Kotoko in a three-year deal

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Samuel Boadu makes three changes in Hearts of Oak squad to face JS Souara; Atta, Mensah & co. dropped

The Phobians boss has ringed changes in his squad as they face the Algerian side in the cliffhanger encounter on Sunday evening

Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu has made three changes in his squad that started the game against Algerian side JS Saoura in the first leg of the Caf Confederation Cup.

After boarding five different flights and passing two countries before they arrived at the match venue in Algeria, Hearts will take on Souara at 20 August 1955 Stadium in Béchar.

First choice goalkeeper Richard Attah has been dropped as the Phobians are hoping not to concede six goals again just like they did against Wydad Athletic Club in the Caf Champions League. Atta’s place has been taken by Richard Baidoo.

Also, Congolese defender Raddy Ovouka has returned to the starting line up after recovering from his leg injury. He takes over the place of Robert Addo Sowah who missed the trip due to injury.

In attack, Isaac Agyenim Boateng who scored the second goal in the first leg replaces Isaac Mensah. He will partner Kofi Kordzi upfront in search of goals.

Meanwhile, the midfield of Salim Adams, Frederick Ansah Botchway and Daniel Afriyie Barnieh have been maintained.

Hearts of Oak starting XI vs Souara

Richard Baidoo (GK), Fatawu Mohammed (C) James Sewornu, Alhassan Mohammed, William Ntori Dankyi, Raddy Ovouka Hokemba, Salim Adams, Frederick Ansah Botchway, Isaac Agyenim Boateng, Kofi Kordzi, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh

Substitutes:

Richmond Ayi (GK), Emmanuel Nettey, Nuru Sulley, Caleb Amankwah, Victor Aidoo, Suraj Seidu, Salifu Ibrahim, Enock Asubonteng, Isaac Mensah

Hearts of Oak deny juju allegations levelled against them by JS Souara ahead of Caf Confederation Cup playoffs in Algeria

The Phobians have vehemently denied the juju allegations levelled against them by their opponents few hours to kick off in Algeria

Ghana champions Hearts of Oak have denied all allegations levelled against them by Algerian side JS Saoura ahead of the second leg of Caf Confederation Cup play-offs in Bechar, Algeria on Sunday.

After the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium last weekend, JS Sauora President Mohamed Zerouati accused the Phobians of using diabolic tactics to defeat them.

The Phobians won the day 2-0 over a ten-man Souara thanks to goals in each half of the game from Ibrahim Salifu and Isaac Agyenim Boateng.

However, Zerouati believes his side were drastically troubled ahead of the game since their dressing room were intentionally sprayed with some terrible materials.

“When we arrived and during our first training session at the stadium that they hosted the game, we reported a weird strong smell, very unpleasant odour. We were promised that the problem will be fixed but on match day we ran into the same problem, it’s weird. ” Zerouati said in an interview with the Algerian Press.

“We do not know what it is but maybe is something [like Juju] that they did to defeat us in the game,” he added.

However, another allegations were made that the Phobians have repeated the same actions after touching down in Algeria for the second leg.

“It has come to our notice that the JS Saoura officials have decided to tarnish our hard-earned reputation. They are accusing us of dealing in magico- religious powers in Accra and in Algeria to cause their defeat,” a Hearts statement read.

“We will like to put on record that Hearts of Oak has never engaged in anything of that sort as alleged and will never do because we are a professional club and we will always hold on to our high sporting standards.

“Well, our opponent seems to be frightened by our potentials and the possibility of winning the game today so we guess they have deployed these barbaric tactics to prepare the minds of their supporters in most likely the event that they lose the match.

“We are motivated by our motto Never Say Die until the bones are rotten. We are Hearts of Oak and we are focused,” the statement added

Ghana wins 2021 Africa Cup of Nations [Amputee version]

The Black Challengers defied all the odds to emerge as the overall champions of the continental tournament

Ghana defeated Togo 3-2 in the final on Saturday to emerge champions of the 2021 Amputee Africa Cup of Nations held in Tanzania.

The Black Sticks, who struggled for funds prior to the game and had to enter the tournament without substitutes, overcame their opponents to lift the trophy in the end.

The Black Challengers began the tournament with a 3-0 thumping of North African giants Egypt, before they also thrashed Nigeria 4-0 in the quarterfinals.

Ghana defeated Angola 3-1 in the semifinals to set up a date with neighbouring country Togo in the final at the Benjamin Mkapa Sports Stadium.

After a slow start in the final day, Ghana doubled their efforts to narrowly pip Togo 3-2 to lift the trophy.

Ghana won the maiden edition of the tournament 14 years ago after defeating Liberia 4-3.

Video: Watch Emmanuel Gyamfi’s brace and assist which sent Aduana to second position

The former Porcupine Warriors winger scored twice as those goals sent the Ogya Boys to two points behind Asante Kotoko

Aduana Stars defeated WAFA 3-0 in matchday six of Ghana Premier League at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro on Saturday and all the thanks went to Emmanuel Gyamfi.

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After a pulsating opening exchanges in the game, Gyamfi went past three defenders before releasing Hafiz Adams to break the deadlock by the eight minute.

Ten minutes later, Sam Adams and Bright Adjei combined to create an opening in the visitors’ defence but the latter’s last ditch effort narrowly missed the target.

Emmanuel Gyamfi finally made it 2-0 for Aduana by the 31st minute after racing down the right flank. The former Asante Kotoko deputy captain latched onto a pass and calmly slotted in the ball beyond the reach of goalkeeper Osei Kwadwo Bonsu.

After the break, Aduana had several opportunities to extend their lead but their forwards were sluggish in the final third of WAFA’s area.

Gyamfi, however, found himself in a great position to score the third goal of the day by the 70th minute.

He even came close to score his first-ever hat-trick in the league but his effort was blocked six minutes later.

Aduana Stars after the win have moved four places up to third position with 11 points, two behind Asante Kotoko who have a game in hand against King Faisal.

Aduana Stars 3-0 WAFA: Emmanuel Gyamfi’s brace send Ogya Boys to second position

The winger scored twice as the Ogya Boys brushed aside WAFA in Dormaa Ahenkro to close the gap between them and Kotoko on Saturday

Aduana Stars defeated WAFA 3-0 in matchday six of Ghana Premier League at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro on Saturday.

Despite a poor start to the season, the former champions seem to have gotten their mojo back as they have now picked three wins in a row.

After a pulsating opening exchanges in the game, defender Hafiz Adams broke the deadlock for Aduana with a fine finish by the eight minute.

Ten minutes later, Sam Adams and Bright Adjei combined to create an opening in the visitors’ defence but the latter’s last ditch effort narrowly missed the target.

Emmanuel Gyamfi finally made it 2-0 for Aduana by the 31st minute. The former Asante Kotoko deputy captain latched onto a pass and calmly slotted in the ball beyond the reach of goalkeeper Osei Kwadwo Bonsu.

After the break, Aduana had several opportunities to extend their lead but their forwards were sluggish in the final third of WAFA’s area.

Gyamfi, however, found himself in a great position to score the third goal of the day by the 70th minute.

He even came close to score his first-ever hat-trick in the league but his effort was blocked six minutes later.

Aduana after the win have moved four places up to third position with 11 points, two behind Asante Kotoko who have a game in hand against King Faisal.

Aduana will host Great Olympics next weekend before they travel to Len Clay Sports Stadium in Obuasi to face Ashanti Gold a week later.

Video: Asante Kotoko goalkeepers exhibit readiness at training ahead of Kumasi derby

The shot-stoppers showed what they have to offer as they fine tune ahead of the Kumasi derby on Sunday

Asante Kotoko goalkeepers Razak Abalora, Kwame Baah and Danlad Ibrahim intensified their preparations towards the Kumasi derby against King Faisal at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

The trio put up a spirited performance at training while their teammates watched on admiration.

They were made to dive on the ground and then recover quickly to save an impending shot from the goalkeeping coach.

Although, Danlad is yet to make a single appearance in the club’s matchday squad after five games, he was one of the best performers and his reflexes drew a standing ovation from his teammates.

Kotoko lead Ghana Premier League log with 13 points after five games, three points above Faisal who sit in second place.

LIVE STREAMING: Zambia vs Ghana [Fifa U20 World Cup qualifiers ]

The Black Princesses are hoping to secure a favourable scoreline in the first leg and then kill the game in the return fixture next weekend

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Video: Watch Hearts of Oak training session in Algeria ahead of JS Souara clash on Sunday

The Phobians arrived in Bechar on time to fine tune ahead of the second leg of the Caf Confederation Cup

Hearts of Oak held their first training session far away in Bechar, Algeria on Saturday morning ahead of the Caf Confederation Cup second leg play off against JS Souara.

The Phobians, who left Ghana with a 22-man squad, had to trek through two different countries and board five different flights before arriving at the match venue.

As a result, they spent two days making series of transit in Abidjan, Istanbul, Algiers, Oran before they finally touched down in Bechar.

Hearts go into the tie with a 2-0 advantage after goals from Ibrahim Salifu and Agyenim Boateng won the first leg for them last weekend at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The return fixture has been slated for December 5 at Stade du 20 Août 1955 in Bechar and the kick off is 16h15 GMT (4:15 PM).

JS Souara vs Hearts of Oak; Referee Diouf’s last game involving Ghana ended in defeat

The Senegalese referee’s last game in charge involving a side from Ghana ended in a defeat for the Black Stars

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Senegalese referee Adalbert Diouf to handle the second leg of the play-offs of Caf Confederation Cup game between Algerian side JS Saoura and Ghana’s Hearts of Oak on Sunday.

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The Phobians left Ghana on Wednesday and arrived in Algeria on Friday after making transit in Cote D’Ivoire and Turkey. They are expected to travel from Algiers to Bechar through Oran on Friday morning.

They head into the game with a 2-0 advantage thanks to goals from Salifu Ibrahim and Agyenim Boateng in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium last weekend.

Diouf, who last handled Ghana’s defeat to Morocco in a friendly game at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Casablanca, will be assisted by his countrymen El Hadji Abdoul Aziz Gueye, Mamadou Ngom while Alioune Sow Sandigui act as the fourth official.

Meanwhile, Tunisian Yassine Harrouch will be the Match Commissioner of the game while Dorry Abd El Salam from Egypt plays the role as the referee’s assessor.

Referee Diouf was part of the officials that handled the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations held in Mauritania earlier this year.

The game has been scheduled to kick of at 16h45 GMT (4:45 PM Local Time) on Sunday, December 5, 2021.