Kurt Okraku can’t be GFA president, I’m better than him – Yakubu

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Kurt Okraku can’t be GFA president, I’m better than him – Yakubu

 

New Edubiase United bankroller Abdul Salam Yakubu has argued that he is far ahead in terms of ranking to ascend the Ghana Football Association’s presidency throne ahead of Dreams FC director Kurt E.S Okraku.

Yakubu who has openly declared his support behind George Afriyie to succeed Kwesi Nyantakyi in 2019 believes Okraku can’t be a match to his candidate since he is even better than him.

“Kurt Okraku has not reached the level of becoming the president of Ghana Football Association,” Yakubu told Light FM.

“I am even ahead of him [in succeeding Kwesi Nyantakyi as the president] so he should stop bragging on various radio stations and television stations that it is his time to be the president.

“How can he become the football president when some people around are far knowledgeable than him in terms of football issues. He came to meet me around,” he added.

AshesGyamera revealed this week that Afriyie went to Brong Ahafo region to meet some delegates ahead of the elections in 2019 since Nyantakyi revealed that he won’t seek another term in office.

Okraku’s Dreams FC was entangled in criminalities and fraud last season, after Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) ruled that they forged the name of Cudjoe Mensah and registered him as Daniel Gozar. The decision saw Dreams demoted to the second-tier with Tema Youth replacing them and the player banned one year.

Edwin Gyasi completes move to CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria

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Edwin Gyasi completes move to CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria

 

The winger has become the latest addition to the Army Men after signing a two-and-half-year deal

Ghana international Edwin Gyasi has joined Bulgarian giants CSKA Sofia from Norwegian club FK Aalesund after completing all the mandatory paperwork on Thursday.

The 26-year-old was on his way to English side Sunderland during the January transfer window but the deal fell through after they failed to match the asking price of FK Aalesund.

“CSKA have signed with the Ghanaian national player Edwin Gyasi. The management has agreed on his rights with his former club Aalesunds FK club from Norway, and today the player initiated his personal contract,” club statement read.

“Gyasi is a Dutchman at birth, and grows up in the country where he builds himself as a footballer. Because of his Ghanaian parents, he received an invitation to play for the African country for which he recorded two matches and one goal against Egypt in the last World Cup qualifiers. We wish Edwin Gyasi a lot of health, luck and success with the red team,” the statement added.

 

Gyasi signing his contract

Gyasi believes this opportunity will provide him the chance to win trophies in Bulgaria.

“I can not wait to start training with the team. I am glad to be part of the greatest Bulgarian club, in which world known players such as Stoichkov and Berbatov have played,” Gyasi told the club’s website.

“The ambition for trophies and big games in Europe has brought me to CSKA. Roland Alberg told me about the fantastic fans and the good atmosphere in the club, ” he added.

Gyasi scored 13 goals in 53 caps for Aalesund during his stay in Norway.

CARA Brazzaville will frustrate Asante Kotoko in Congo, says George Afriyie

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CARA Brazzaville will frustrate Asante Kotoko in Congo, says George Afriyie

 

Ghana Football Association vice president George Afriyie has revealed that Asante Kotoko will have a torrid time in Congo when they face CARA Brazzaville in the second leg of the Caf Confederation Cup preliminary round on Wednesday.

The Porcupine Warriors had four penalties in the first leg but take into the game with a slim advantage after picking a 1-0 victory since three of the spot kicks were squandered.

Rumours have it that CARA have sworn heaven and earth to retaliate and Afriyie believes they will definitely frustrate Kotoko even at the airport when they arrive.

“Nobody should deceive Asante Kotoko that the Congolese club won’t intimidate them when they go to Brazzaville for the return leg because they will surely do,” Afriyie told Asempa FM.

“From what I saw in Kumasi, CARA Brazzaville will definitely do whatever within their means to frustrate Kotoko in pick qualification. They did same thing to the Black Stars when we met them in Brazzaville ahead of the Fifa World Cup qualifiers last year,” he added.

Martin Lebalnd Mokete has been appointed by Caf to officiate the game. Countrymen Souru Phatsoane and Amadou Ngom will assist him while Osiase William Koto plays the role as fourth referee.

#SCANDAL- Fifa referee Laryea under government of Ghana’s investigation

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#SCANDAL- Fifa referee Laryea under government of Ghana’s investigation

 

The Knight of the whistle has been accused of embezzlement of funds by Ghana government

Ghanaian Fifa referee David Laryea has been listed among a group of government’s employees who have allegedly embezzled state’s funds in recent years and will have to face the Chief Justice Gloria Akuffo’s scrutiny, according to Graphic Sports.

Laryea on frontpage of Daily Graphic

Laryea, who is a Registrar of the Adjabeng Court in Accra, according to reports have been diverting funds raised from fines from people found guilty at the court to different accounts at the blind side of authorities.

The referee who has been in several controversies during football games, allegedly did this illegal act with an associate at his office.

Laryea was the assistant referee when Joseph Lamptey awarded a dubious penalty to South Africa in the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Senegal which was later replayed.

Although, Laryea was spared on the grounds that he didn’t award the infringement, Lamptey has since been banned for life.

AshesGyamera understands that Laryea can be sentenced up to ten years in prison if found guilty by the Chief Justice.

Wahab Ackwei joins MLS side New York Red Bulls until 2021

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Wahab Ackwei joins MLS side New York Red Bulls until 2021

 

Former Ghana Premier League star Wahab Ackwei has joined Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls until 2021 as a free agent.

The 21-year-old arrived in the United States from local side Inter Allies after refusing contract extension and has been sent to the club’s junior team for a speedy development in his techniques and adoption to life outside his native country.

Ackwei, a native of Accra, Ghana, joins NYRB II on a free transfer from Inter Allies FC in the Ghanaian Premier League.

“I’m very happy to join the New York Red Bulls,” Ackwei told the club’s website.

“They are one of the biggest clubs in the USA and I’m filled with excitement.”

The youth side of New York Red Bulls’ coach John Wolyniec believes Ackwei will be a great asset in the future after observing him.

“Wahab brings a unique skillset that we feel can adapt to how we play,” Wolyniec said.

“We look forward to helping him integrate within the team as he continues his development here with us.”

Aside Ackwei who scored three goals for Inter Allies last season to help them avoid relegation, Dominic Oduro and Gershon Koffle came through the system at Inter Allies FC before signing for their respective clubs within MLS.

Jacob Zuma finally resigns as South Africa president

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Jacob Zuma finally resigns as South Africa president

South Africa president Jacob Zuma has officially stepped down from office on Wednesday.

The 75-year-old who had being in office since 2009, came under intense pressure to hand over to ANC’s new leader Cyril Ramaphosa, who also happened to be the deputy president or face vote of no confidence from parliament.

And he finally gave in to the demands on Wednesday evening in a live address on national television.

“I have resigned today. I have served the people of South Africa to the best of my ability,” he said.

“I fear no motion of no confidence or impeachment … I will continue to serve the people of South Africa and the ANC. I will dedicate my life to continuing to work for the execution of the policies of our organisation.”

“No life should be lost in my name. The ANC should never been divided in my name. I have therefore come to the decision to resign as president of the republic with immediate effect,” he added.

Zuma visited Ghana once as a president of South Africa in 2013 when John Dramani was also in office.

George Afriyie storms Brong Ahafo to campaign for GFA presidency

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George Afriyie storms Brong Ahafo to campaign for GFA presidency

 

Ghana Football Association’s vice president George Afriyie is currently in the Brong Ahafo region in a bid to meet top hierarchy of clubs and share with them his vision ahead of the 2019 GFA elections, AshesGyamera can confirm.

With Kwesi Nyantakyi confirming that he will not seek another term in office, Afriyie is considered as one of the candidates to vie for the position which will be vacant.

AshesGyamera‘s sources have revealed that Afriyie after watching Asante Kotoko’s games against CARA Brazzaville in Kumasi on Sunday left for Sunyani on Monday before arriving in Berekum. He spent some time with Berekum Arsenal owner Alhaji Yakubu Moro who was admitted at one of the hospitals in the municipality.

According to our sources, a sunyani-based football administrator called Alhaji Two Weeks, who is with Techiman Eleven Wonders, is the one coordinating all the meetings for George Afriyie.

It is rumoured that Afriyie has promised to pay the affiliation fees for all the division one league clubs in the region if they support him to ascend the throne

Nyantakyi named Afriyie as the new Ghana FA vice president in November 2015 to replace Fred Crenstil, after the former was voted on to the executive committee.

#Video: How vice president Bawumia surprised wife Samira on Vals day

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#Video: How vice president Bawumia surprised wife Samira on Vals day

Ghana’s vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia took love to the next level by showing couples and lovers how to treat their partners on Valentine’s day.

Bawumia, who recently returned from London after receiving treatment for an unknown sickness, surprised his wife after showering her with red roses (flowers) while at work and even hired a band to play several favourite music the his better half likes, to cap a wonderful moment enviable by almost all ladies.

From AshesGyamera, we say happy Valentine’s day to all our readers, enjoy with care.

I shouldn’t have said I can end Ebony’s career, Bullet admits

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I shouldn’t have said I can end Ebony’s career, Bullet admits

 

The CEO of Ruff Town records, Bullet, has admitted that he made a terrible blunder after revealing weeks ago that it will be suicidal for the late Ebony Reigns to part ways with his record label since he can end the dancehall diva’s career with the slightest of an effort.

This came up when rumours started spreading that young and talented musician was looking for means yo free herself since she wasn’t too comfortable with the contract she signed two years ago.

However, Ebony, 20, met her untimely death together with her friend and a bodyguard last week, after returning from a visit to her mother in Sunyani.

A section of Ghanaians began to point accusing fingers on Bullet, insisting that he had a hand in the unfortunate incident.

“I have regretted saying ‘I can destroy Ebony’… I’m just human and I’ve no power to do that,” Bullet told Kasapa FM.

“The talent was given to her by so I have no authority to say I will destroy her talent.

“I didn’t just lose my money invested in Ebony but an asset as well as a result of the accident,” he added.

Ebony who had a successful music season in 2017 was ranked as one of the top artist to clinch several awards during the 2018 Ghana Music Awards after releasing several hit songs including Date your Father, Kupe, Hustle, Maame Hwe and Sponsor.

According the CEO of Zylophon Music, Nana Yaw Mensah, his outfit met Bullet two days before her untimely death to negotiate her buying out clause of $100,000 since the musician was bent on leaving Bullet’s camp due to several reasons she gave them.

The family of Ebony will meet on Sunday to observe her one week celebration after her demise and set a date for the final funeral rites. It is unclear whether she will be paid to rest in Sunyani Abesim or Accra.

Referee Mokete from Lesotho to officiate CARA vs Kotoko in Brazzaville

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Referee Mokete from Lesotho to officiate CARA vs Kotoko in Brazzaville

 

The Knight of the whistle from the Southern African country has been selected by CAF to officiate the second leg

Lesotho’s highly-rated referee Martin Lebalnd Mokete has been appointed by Caf to officiate the Confederations Cup preliminary round involving CARA Brazzaville and Asante Kotoko in Congo on February 21, AshesGyamera can confirm.

Mokete who is very young and active is expected to be helped on the flanks by countrymen Souru Phatsoane and Amadou Ngom respectively, while Osiase William Koto plays the role as fourth referee.

The fear of elimination has already gripped several Kotoko supporters following their side’s 1-0 victory over CARA in the first leg despite having four penalties awarded them by Senegalese referee Issah Sy.

According to reports in the local media, CARA have sworn to retaliate the alleged unfair treatment they went through in Ghana but Kotoko have already made arrangements to resist such actions.

Kotoko are expected to depart Ghana for Brazzaville on February 19 with a chartered flight ahead of the second leg after realising tickets for each player ranges between $1000 and $1,200 since they will have to make a transit in Ethiopia.

The winner after the two legs will meet the winner between Tunisian side Ben Guerdane and Al Hilal Juba of Sudan.

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