Mbella Etouga ‘rushed’ to hospital – Kotoko supporters chief Dankwah confirms

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Mbella Etouga ‘rushed’ to hospital – Kotoko supporters chief Dankwah confirms

The Cameroonian striker has not played a part in the club’s pre-season friendly due to ill health

Asante Kotoko striker Mbella Etouga was rushed to hospital on Friday when Kotoko thrashed lower division side Army FC 4-0 in a pre-season friendly.

The Cameroonian, who was on form last season after scoring 21 goals, is yet to play a single minute in Kotoko’s pre-season games which has raised concerns among the supporters over his future at the club since he was linked with Udinese.

However, the first vice chairman of Kotoko’s National Circles Council, Nana Kwame Dankwah, has refuted reports that Etouga may leave and further explained the situation.

“Mbella Etouga and Mfegue are still at the club and part of the team for the new season. They did not dress in the game against Panthers FC but Mfegue dressed just that the coach opted to rest him,” Dankwah said during a Twitter Space on Saturday morning.

“In the game against Army FC, I arrived at the venue late and when I asked of Mbella, I was told he has been sent to the hospital in a car. He was not feeling well that is why he did not play in that game,” he added.

Kotoko have announced an international friendly against Sudanese giants Al Hilal on August 23 in Omdurman.

The Porcupine Warriors will face Rail Club de Kadiogo from Burkina Faso in the preliminary round of Caf Champions League following a draw held last week.

The winner after the two legs will lock horns with the winner between Gaborone United and AS Vita Club of Congo in the next round for a place in the group stage

The first leg has been slated to take place between September 9-11, 2022 while the return fixture takes place between September 16-18, 2022.

Kotoko, who are currently without a head coach, have signed seven new players including goalkeeper Frederick Asare from Accra Lions, Osei Poku, Moise Pouaty, Steven Mukwala, Thomas Pele, Enoch Morrison and Zeze from Ivory Coast .

Turkey tour over? Kotoko set to play Al Hilal in international friendly

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Turkey tour over? Kotoko set to play Al Hilal in international friendly

The Porcupine Warriors will lock horns with Sudanese giants ahead of the start of the new season

Asante Kotoko will face Sudanese giants Al Hilal in an international friendly ahead of the start of 2022/23 Ghana Premier League season.

The Porcupine Warriors were initially scheduled to travel to Turkey for their pre-season tour but issues concerning visa processing halted their plans.

As a result, they have since camped in Accra and played two friendly matches so far against Panthers FC and Army FC.

With barely three weeks to the start of the new Premier League season, it looks quite possible that Kotoko may completely abandon their journey to Turkey as they have lined up an international friendly against Hilal.

The game is expected to be played on August 23 but the venue is yet to be confirmed.

Kotoko will face Rail Club de Kadiogo from Burkina Faso in the preliminary round of Caf Champions League following a draw held last week.

The winner after the two legs will lock horns with the winner between Gaborone United and AS Vita Club of Congo in the next round for a place in the group stage

The first leg has been slated to take place between September 9-11, 2022 while the return fixture takes place between September 16-18, 2022.

Kotoko, who are currently without a head coach, have signed seven new players including goalkeeper Frederick Asare from Accra Lions, Osei Poku, Moise Pouaty, Steven Mukwala, Thomas Pele, Enoch Morrison and Zeze from Ivory Coast .

Exclusive: King Faisal sign highly-rated defender Adu Dwomoh until 2024

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Exclusive: King Faisal sign highly-rated defender Adu Dwomoh until 2024

The Inshallah Boys have added to their squad one of the most promising defenders in the top-flight ahead of the new season

King Faisal have signed former Techiman Eleven Wonders defender Joseph Adu Dwomoh in a two-year deal ahead of 2022/23 season, AshesGyamera.com can exclusively reveal.

The centre-back, who can also play as a right-back, left-back and defensive midfielder, was on the radar of Hearts of Oak and Bechem United but opted to sign for Faisal after the club’s coach promised him of playing time.

“It is true that Dwomoh has signed a two-year contract with King Faisal,” a source close to the player told AshesGyamera.com.

“He was to sign for another club but I think he joined Faisal because of he feels Kumasi is a city which can propel him to greater heights.

“There will be an official announcement very soon since he is done with the paperwork and photoshoot,” the source added.

Dwomoh won two Man of the Match awards last season against Berekum Chelsea Kotoko.

Ghana to face Brazil in friendly ahead of World Cup

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Ghana to face Brazil in friendly ahead of World Cup

The Selecao will test their might against Black Stars in September as both teams prepare ahead of the World Cup

Ghana has been billed to play Brazil in a friendly game ahead of 2022 Fifa World Cup in an unnamed stadium, AshesGyamera.com understands.

The Black Stars have been paired with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay in Group H and coach Otto Addo wants to use the opportunity to know how Uruguay, who play similar style like Brazil will pull up.

According to reports in the local media, the game has been slated for September 23 as that marks Fifa international friendly day and the game will likely take place in Europe since majority of Ghana and Brazil players ply their trade there.

The likes of Neymar, Casmeiro and Allison Becker are expected to play part in the game.

Video: Kotoko to sack defender Thomas Pele after just one week – Former PRO explains why

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Video: Kotoko to sack defender Thomas Pele after just one week – Former PRO explains why

The Porcupine Warriors are on the verge of terminating their contract the Cameroonian defender following a new discovery

Asante Kotoko are contemplating on terminating the contract of Cameroonian defender Koualao Dane Djomian Thomas Pele after just five days at the club, according to former Communications director Obed Acheampong.

Rumours have been flying that the former Dragon de Youande star who penned a three-year deal on Saturday after perfectly passing the clubโ€™s medical processes is not fully fit.

Although, the club’s doctors initially cleared him of all injuries, it has been revealed that the player hid a chronic injury he sustained in the past and that has raised a lot of doubts about his fitness and the quality of job done by the medical team.

โ€œAsante Kotoko complete the signing of Cameroonian defender Thomas Pele. The player joins the club on a three-year deal, โ€ the club wrote on social media last weekend.

However, according to former communication director Acheampong, Kotoko have already lined up Pele’s replacement as they believe he may have to leave.

Koualao Dane Djomian Thomas Pele is among the six players Kotoko have signed including goalkeeper Pouaty Moise D’assise from Cameroon and Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala, Zeze from Ivory Coast.

The club is also expected to announce the signing of Enoch Morrison from city rivals King Faisal this week after the player has been training with the first team.

Kotoko, who will begin their title defence on September 9 against debutants Nsoatreman FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium before they play King Faisal and Hearts of Oak in Kumasi derby and Super Clash respectively.

‘I’m sorry but my departure will help Kotoko’ – Prosper Ogum sends emotional message after resignation

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‘I’m sorry but my departure will help Kotoko’ – Prosper Ogum sends emotional message after resignation

The Porcupine Warriors former coach finally penned an emotional farewell message to the club after tendering in his resignation

Former Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has sent a ‘teary’ farewell message to the club after officially resigning from his position in Monday.

The gaffer, who spent only eight months at Baba Yara Sports Stadium, led Kotoko to lift Ghana Premier League title last season. However, he surprisingly opted to leave the club despite the opportunity to lead them ahead of this season’s Caf Champions League.

Reports were rife that Ogum had clashed with Kotoko’s chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah due to disagreement on player recruitment and the direction of the club ahead of the new season.

As a result, Ogum decided to leave the stage in order to avoid any further disagreement and he has insisted that his departure will be a omen for the club

Kotoko have signed five new players ahead of the new season after goalkeeper Frederick Asare from Accra Lions, Moise Pouaty, Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala, midfielder Osei Poku and defender Thomas Pele from Cameroon.

Augustine Okrah scores debut goal as Simba go top in Tanzania Premier League [Watch video]

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Augustine Okrah scores debut goal as Simba go top in Tanzania Premier League [Watch video]

The midfielder rose from the bench to break the deadlock and also win a penalty

Ghana midfielder Augustine Okrah scored on his Premier League debut when Simba SC brushed aside Geita Gold 3-0 on opening day of 2022/23 Tanzanian Premier League season.

The 28-year-old was named on the substitute bench but he made the difference when Simba were forced to make a change.

Okrah opened the scoring with a nice free-kick from outside the box by the 36th minute before Moses Phiri added another goal on 61st minute to put Simba in the driving seat.

Okrah then pulled another magic with nine minutes remaining as he raced through the Geita penalty area before he was brought down.

Chama Jnr stepped up to perfectly convert the resulting kick as Simba went on to win the day and go top of the Premier League log.

OFFICIAL: Konadu Yiadom breaks Asante Kotoko fans’ hearts to join rivals Hearts of Oak

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OFFICIAL: Konadu Yiadom breaks Asante Kotoko fans’ hearts to join rivals Hearts of Oak

The talented centre-back has putting pen to paper in a move to the Phobians despite interest from rivals Kotoko and Aduana

Hearts of Oak have signed Konadu Yiadom in a three-year deal on Monday night, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The 22-year-old was highly linked with a move to Asante Kotoko few days ago as the Porcupine Warriors jumped into the market to find a partner for skipper Abdul Ganiyu Ismail as they prepare for the title defence and Caf Champions League participation.

However, the youngster favoured Hearts ahead of Kotoko and Aduana who even placed a late bid with impressive figures and conditions than Hearts.

Yiadom has been registered for the upcoming Caf Confederation Cup which starts next month. They will face the winner of AS Doune and ASR Bamako in Round 2 of the play-offs.

He joins Eric Ofori Antwi, Junior Kaaba and Central Africa Republic striker Hassan Ouatching.

Hearts will begin their Ghana Premier League season with a trip to Dormaa Ahenkro to face Aduana Stars before they host city rivals Great Olympics in Ga Mantse derby.

They will then travel to Kumasi to lock horns with bitter rivals Asante Kotoko in the Super Clash at Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Asante Kotoko unveils midfielder Ernest Osei Poku until 2025

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Asante Kotoko unveils midfielder Ernest Osei Poku until 2025

The youngster has been given a three-year deal by the Porcupine Warriors after he impressed the club’s technical team during his trial period

Asante Kotoko have officially announced the signing of midfielder Ernest Osei Poku in a three-year deal on Monday.

The youngster, who joined Kotoko a fortnight ago for trial, has now been drafted into the first team after impressing the club’s technical team.

Owusu was on target when Kotoko rallied from behind to defeat lower division side Panthers FC 4-2 in a pre-season friendly at the Legon Park on Monday.

โ€œNew in the city of Kumasi is Ernest Osei Poku. The midfielder joins us on a free transfer in a three-year deal having completed routine medical checks,โ€ a club statement read.

Osei Poku has now become the fifth player signed by Kotoko ahead of the new season after goalkeeper Frederick Asare from Accra Lions, Moise Pouaty, Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala and defender Thomas Pele from Cameroon.

Asante Kotoko 4-2 Panther FC: Ugandan striker Mukwala hits ground running with debut goal [Watch the goals]

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Asante Kotoko 4-2 Panther FC: Ugandan striker Mukwala hits ground running with debut goal [Watch the goals]

The Porcupine Warriors rallied from behind to brush aside the lower division side in their first pre-season game in Accra

Asante Kotoko came from two goals down to defeat Panthers FC 4-2 in a pre-season friendly at the Legon Park in Accra on Monday.

The Porcupine Warriors, who are expected to depart the country in the coming days to Turkey for a tour, were pegged back in the game after Panthers punished them twice due to defensive blunders.

However, Stephen Amankona pulled one back by the half-hour mark from the spot after a Kotoko player was brought down in the box.

Few minutes later, Ernest Osei Poku who has been handed a two-week trial at the club, levelled the score against the run of play for Kotoko before Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala sent the Premier League champions into the lead for the first time in the game.

After the break, Kotoko showed class and dictated the play, especially in midfield, and began to cause troubles for Panthers’ back four.

Their pressure eventually paid off as substitute Afoakwa added another goal from close range to make the game a none contest.

Kotoko, who have temporarily suspended their tour to Turkey due to visa processing issues, will begin their title defence on September 9 against debutants Nsoatreman FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

They have already unveiled Koualao Dane Djomian Thomas Pele in a three-year deal as a free agent, goalkeeper Pouaty Moise D’assise from Cameroon and Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala.

The club is also expected to announce the signing of Enoch Morrison from city rivals King Faisal this week after the player has been training with the first team.

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