GPL: Legon Cities 1-1 Berekum Chelsea: Attuquaye saves Royals’ blushes on opening day

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GPL: Legon Cities 1-1 Berekum Chelsea: Attuquaye saves Royals’ blushes on opening day

The Royals had to fight from behind to share the spoils at home against the Bibires on Saturday

Ghana Premier League finally kicked off this weekend when Legon Cities FC drew 1-1 with Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday.

After eight months without football due to Coronavirus disease, the top-flight returned but with a lot of restrictions as the game was played behind closed doors.

After a slow start in the game, Stephen Amankonah became the first player to score the season’s opener after he converted a spot kick for the visitors by the 22nd minute.

Chelsea came close to doubling their advantage three minutes later when Kofi Owusu connected a pass from a teammate but goalkeeper Fatau Dauda was quick to react and saved the situation.

Legon finally equalised on the 34th minute through their captain Jonah Attuquaye.

After the break, Legon pressured their visitors for the winning goal but were unbalanced upfront as Chelsea neutralised their attacks.

On the 80th minute, Amankonah was handed a chance to score his second and win the day for Chelsea but his shot from a free-kick was deflected to corner kick.

Chelsea will host Asante Kotoko next weekend at the Golden City Park in Berekum while Legon play Great Olympics in a local derby at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Kotoko-Hisense partnership details unveiled; GH₵1 million each season

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Kotoko-Hisense partnership details unveiled; GH₵1 million each season

Kotoko’s three-year deal come with a total earning of a whopping three million Ghana cedis in cash and products. This means that they are billed to get GH₵1 million cedis each season.

Hisense top hierarchy also revealed that they have already paid an initial amount of GH₵500,000 to Kotoko for the start of the 2020/21 season and the balance will be added to it in the new year.

Also, Kotoko’s training complex called Adako Jachie will see an uplift as GH₵200,000 of the total amount will be pumped into it each season

Interestingly, Kotoko players and supporters were not left out as one lucky player and fan would be selected on each matchday as the Player and Fan of the Match and the winners would be grouped together to select the overall winners at the end of the month.

The Player and Fan of the Month winner will walk home with GH₵5,000 worth of products respectively.

Also, Kotoko registered members would get a discount on all Hisense products whenever they purchase their goods from accredited agents and shops.

Pictures: Asante Kotoko touch down in Accra; ready for Wonders tomorrow

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Pictures: Asante Kotoko touch down in Accra; ready for Wonders tomorrow

The Porcupine Warriors have safely arrived in the capital city for the Ghana Premier League opening day showdown against the Bono East club

Asante Kotoko have safely arrived in Accra on Saturday afternoon ahead of their Ghana Premier League first game in 2020/21 season.

Maxwell Konadu took along with nineteen players including new midfielder Sulley Muniru who is reported to be the highest paid player currently on a $3,000 monthly salary.

With the 2019/20 game between Kotoko and Wonders nullified due to Coronavirus disease, this will be the first ever top-flight encounter between the two sides.

Konadu is under pressure to impress after signing ten players to augment his squad since they will soon participate in the Caf Champions League.

Maxwell Konadu names Muniru in Asante Kotoko’s 19-man squad for season’s opener vs. Eleven Wonders

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Maxwell Konadu names Muniru in Asante Kotoko’s 19-man squad for season’s opener vs. Eleven Wonders

The Porcupine Warriors will land in Accra on Saturday ahead of their first game of the new season

Asante Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu has named a formidable 19-man squad which will travel to Accra to play their first game of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season.

With goalkeeper Razak Abalora on national duties with Ghana for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan, captain Felix Annan and Kwame Baah are the two goalkeepers who made the trip.

Enterprising midfielder and 2014 goal king Augustine Okrah as well as Emmanuel Keyekeh, Gyamfi and new signing Sulley Muniru are among the eight midfielders.

Kwame Poku who scored six goals in five pre-season games as well as Evans Adomako and Osman Ibrahim are the three strikers to do the job as there was nk place for Naby Keita and William Opoku Mensah.

FULL SQUAD:

Goalkeepers
Felix Annan
Kwame Baah

Defenders
Samuel Frimpong
Imoro Ibrahim
Habib Mohamed
Patrick Ashmah
Yusuf Mubarik
Ismael Ganiu

Midfielder
Latif Anabila
Emmanuel Keyeke
Kwame Adom Frimpong
Augustine Okrah
Emmanuel Gyamfi
Godfred Asiamah
Muniru Sulley
Emmanuel Sarkodie

Strikers

Evans Adomako
Osman Ibrahim
Kwame Opoku

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Asante Kotoko present ‘beffiting’ Errea replica jersey to president Akufo-Addo

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Asante Kotoko present ‘beffiting’ Errea replica jersey to president Akufo-Addo

It was all fun when the first gentleman of the land got hold of the awesome jersey which the Porcupine Warriors will use for the new season

Ghana president Nana Akufo-Addo was presented with a replica jersey of Asante Kotoko’s new kits when the club’s top hierarchy paid a courtesy call to him at the Flagstaff house in Accra.

Nana Yaw Amponsah, CEO of Kotoko gave Akufo-Addo two jerseys including one home and away kits and the president was full of praise of the quality.

“Thank you for this nice jersey from your new providers,” he said.

“I hope you will make Otumfour and all Ghanaians proud with this when the season starts especially in the Caf Champions League, ” he added.

Akufo-Addo further promised to assist Kotoko financially after they made a humble appeal for financial aid.

“Kotoko a very special, cherished and enviable role in Ghanaian Sports development. Clearly it’s possible the Government should be able to assist the club,these will be temporary measures over a period of time, a year or two. Ultimately the club should be self sufficient, generating money for keeping the club going,” Akufo-Addo said.

“We will put our heads together to see what can be done to assist,through the minister of sports .

I think it’s in the interest of Ghana to have a strong participation to fly the flag of Ghana.”

Ghana president Akufo-Addo pledges financial support for Kotoko in CAF Champions League participation

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Ghana president Akufo-Addo pledges financial support for Kotoko in CAF Champions League participation

The Porcupine Warriors could get financial support from the government as they prepare to participate in the Caf Champions League next season

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko will be smiling to the bank after president Akufo-Addo promised to provide financial support to them ahead of their participation in the 2020/21 Caf Champions League.

Kotoko chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah paid a courtesy call on the president and made a humble appeal.

Amponsah promised that if Kotoko could get even $600,000 support from government, they can make the country proud.

“It is difficult for Ghana football to succeed unless Kotoko succeeds. That’s how it has been in the past and that’s how it should be in the future,” president Akufo-Addo is quoted as saying by Oyerepa FM.

“Kotoko are very special, cherished and play enviable roles in Ghanaian Sports development.

“Clearly it’s possible the Government should be able to assist the club,these will be temporary measures over a period of time, a year or two. Ultimately the club should be self sufficient, generating money for keeping the club going.

“We will put our heads together to see what can be done to assist, through the minister of sports. I think it’s in the interest of Ghana to have a strong participation to fly the flag of Ghana,” he added.

Kotoko will play a Mauritanian club in the preliminary round of the qualifiers and would meet either Vipers FC or Al Hilal should they progress.

Breaking News: Elmina Sharks hit by Coronavirus disease cases; GPL game vs Dwarfs in limbo

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Breaking News: Elmina Sharks hit by Coronavirus disease cases; GPL game vs Dwarfs in limbo

The Botwekumba are likely to see their opening day game against Mysterious Dwarfs called off after several first team members have been tested positive of COVID-19

Ghana Premier League game between Ebusua Dwarfs and Elmina Sharks scheduled for Sunday at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium is likely to be called, AshesGyamera.com understands.

This is as a results of Coronavirus disease cases recorded in the camp of Sharks on Saturday morning. The incident has brought uneasiness within the ranks and file of the club as series of different tests are to be done later on Saturday to ascertain the exact number of players affected.

It will recalled that Hearts of Oak played a pre-season friendly with Sharks few weeks ago and it was confirmed on Friday that Hearts’ game against Aduana Stars in Dormaa Ahenkro has been postponed since majority of their players including Abednego Tetteh have tested positive of the virus.

“COVID – 19 ALERT

We can confirm that some of our players have tested positive for COVID 19,” a club statement read.

“They have since been isolated & responding to treatment.

“We wish them well & look forward to them joining us stronger.

COVID19isStillAroundStaySafe,” the statement added.

Although, Ghana FA is yet to come out with an official release concerning the game involving Dwarfs and Sharks, it is 70 per cent clear that it may not come on together with other matches.

Breaking news: Aduana Stars vs. Hearts of Oak called off by Ghana FA; read why

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Breaking news: Aduana Stars vs. Hearts of Oak called off by Ghana FA; read why

The Phobians’ first game of the season will not come on as scheduled after several players were reported to have tested positive of COVID-19

Ghana Premier League opening day game between Aduana Stars and Hearts of Oak which was scheduled to take place at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park on Saturday has been called off, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

Reports earlier indicated that more than half of Hearts’ first team players have been tested positive of Coronavirus disease and although the club’s spokesman Kwame Opare Addo denied that suggestions, Ghana FA has confirmed the rumours with less than 24 hours to go.

“Aduana Stars’  Ghana Premier League Match-day 1 clash against Hearts of Oak has been called off,” a statement by Ghana FA read.

“This decision was taken after the GFA was informed that Players and Officials of Hearts of Oak will need further tests before playing a match.

“Further tests will be conducted by the Public Health services.


The GPL match which was scheduled to be played at the Agyeman Badu Park I on Saturday November 14,  is postponed till further notice. The GFA has taken steps to inform the both teams and all other stakeholders,” the statement added.

Albert Commey slams ‘hypocritical’ Sports ministry over GPL closed doors directives

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Albert Commey slams ‘hypocritical’ Sports ministry over GPL closed doors directives

The Bono East side’s chief has launched a scathing attack on the ministry following the new directives to play the top-flight’s games behind closed doors

Techiman Eleven Wonders chief executive officer Albert Yahaya Commey has hit back at Sports Ministry following the new directives from government ahead of the start of 2020/21 Ghana Premier League.

Following the outbreak of Coronavirus disease, government initially revealed that only one-fourth of the total capacity of each venue will be opened for spectators. However, a new directive on Friday from the Youth and Sports Ministry revealed that all games should be played behind closed doors since the number of cases have escalated in the few days.

“We were told about 25 per cent of spectators will be allowed to the various league centers across the country when the league starts and we have printed out tickets already only to be told at the last minute that the games should be played behind closed doors,” Commey told Happy FM.

“We are not happy about it and the Sports Minister should come again.

“He is taking as for a ride. Let’s be truthful if the COVID-19 cases is going up then the politicians should be blamed because of their campaigns. We are yet to play and if cases keep going up they should ask themselves questions.

“If they want to solve the problem then it is at their political rallies where they don’t adhere to any COVID-19 protocols, they are the problem and shouldn’t shift the blame. The GFA should not go in bed with them on this one,” he added.

Techiman Eleven Wonders will begin the season with an away trip to Accra Sports Stadium to face giants Asante Kotoko on Sunday.

WASSCE: WAEC releases first-ever Free SHS results; improvements in English & Math

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WASSCE: WAEC releases first-ever Free SHS results; improvements in English & Math

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of candidates who sat for the WASSCE for school candidates in 2020 in Ghana.

An analysis of the details by Graphic Online indicates that the results is the best in Ghana in recent times

A statement dated Friday, November 13, 2020, signed and issued by the Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, Mrs Agnes Teye-Cudjoe said the release of the results follows the completion of all post-examination processes.

The provisional results indicate that there were improvements in the performance of candidates at Grades A1 to C6 in English Language and Mathematics (Core) in 2020 as compared to 2019.

The results of the candidates will be dispatched to their schools and candidates have therefore been advised to contact their heads of school for their results.

Meanwhile, WAEC has hosted the results online and candidates who so desire, may access their results at the Council’s website – www.waecgh.org.

“The Council hereby cautions all stakeholders, especially candidates, to be ware of fake results websites and the activities of fraudsters who promise to upgrade results for a fee.”

”Candidates are to note that all WAEC results are secured and can be authenticated.

Institutions are therefore urged to always verify results presented to them to expose incidents of forgery,” it added.

more to follow soon….

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