Hearts of Oak 3-2 Dreams FC: Phobians advance to final to defend FA Cup title

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Hearts of Oak 3-2 Dreams FC: Phobians advance to final to defend FA Cup title

The Phobians laboured to pip Dreams FC in the first semifinals of the FA Cup as they edge closer to defend the title

Hearts of Oak defeated Dreams FC 3-2 to reach the final of 2021/22 season at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday.

After a very difficult season where the Premier League title look over for them, Hearts have made it to the final of the FA Cup and could end the campaign with a trophy.

Simba shot Dreams into the lead after only four minutes in the game with a powerful effort but Hearts levelled the score six minutes later through Benjamin Yorke.

Daniel Afriyie Barnieh added another goal for Hearts after the break to send the Phobians into tie lead for the first time in the game.

Dreams were reduced to ten men on 58th minute after Issah Ibrahim’s bad tackle on Mohammed Alhassan was deemed reckless.

Hearts capitalised on the numerical advantage as Suraj Seidu added another goal to make it 3-1 by the 66th minute.

Dreams pulled one back on the 78th minute and staged a late attempt to find the equaliser but it was too little too late as Hearts held on to pick a win.

Hearts will now face the winner in the second semifinals between Bechem United and Aduana Stars in the final slated for Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi next month.

Mbella Etouga on target as Kotoko pip Future Stars in friendly game ahead of Ashanti derby

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Mbella Etouga on target as Kotoko pip Future Stars in friendly game ahead of Ashanti derby

The Porcupine Warriors narrowly defeated the lower division side in a preparation match ahead of the last derby game this season

Asante Kotoko defeated lower division side Future Stars 1-0 at the Adako Jachie training ground on Saturday.

With Premier League matches on hold for FA Cup semis which Kotoko are not part, Prosper Ogum Narteh opted to use the opportunity to prepare his side ahead of the Ashanti derby against Ashanti Gold at the Len Clay Sports Stadium on Wednesday.

After an early exchanges with chances in the game at the premium, Kotoko took the lead through Cameroonian striker Mbella Etouga.

Stephen Amankona latched on to a ball in Future Stars’ penalty area and then sent in a pass to Etouga who calmly slotted in from close range.

Etouga could’ve doubled the lead few minutes later but his effort went wide despite being played through.

After the break, Prosper Ogum made seven changes to Kotoko’s squad with Kwame Baah, Maxwell Appiah, Sheriff Mohammed and others coming in.

Although, Future Stars staged a late attempt to draw level in the game, Kotoko were resolute at the back and held on to carry the day.

Augustine Okrah battles Yaw Annor and others for GPL Player of the Month of April

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Augustine Okrah battles Yaw Annor and others for GPL Player of the Month of April

The Hunters forward had a wonderful campaign in the month of April but he must shrug off competitions from other suitors

Bechem United forward Augustine Okrah has been nominated for Ghana Premier League Player of the Month of April after a run of consistent performances.

The 28-year-old was in thick of affairs when Bechem climbed up the ladder to seize second position in the top-flight. He scored three goals and won two Man of the Match awards in the process.

However, he has to battle it out with Ashanti Gold forward Yaw Annor who also scored two times and won two Man of the Match awards.

Others include Techiman Eleven Wonders star Laar Ibrahim who also boasts of five(5) goals in four matches and won one Man of the Match, as well as Hans Kwoffie of Legon Cities fame.

Koffie played three (3) games within the period and scored four (4) goals as well as winning two Man of the Match awards.

The winner, after careful analysis by experts, will take home a 41’ inch NASCO Television set and a plaque from NASCO Electronics.

Kelvin Andoh beats Kotoko’s Mbella Etouga to win GPL Player of the Month of March

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Kelvin Andoh beats Kotoko’s Mbella Etouga to win GPL Player of the Month of March

The Ainyinase-based striker has emerged as the overall top performer in the month under review

Karela United forward Kelvin Andoh has been adjudged as Ghana Premier League Best Player of the month of March.

The forward was selected ahead of Asante Kotoko striker Mbella Etouga and Bechem United youngster Emmanuel Annor following a wonderful run of performances.

In the month of March, Kelvin Andoh scored a brace to help Karela United defeat Ashanti Gold 2-1 at the CAM Park in Ainyinase.

His two goals on that day won three points for Karela and he went on to win Man of the Match.

Although, Kelvin couldn’t score against Berekum Chelsea and Medeama in the subsequent games, he snatched a vital away goal in the last game of the month against Kotoko to win Karela one point.

Although, Etouga who has been given a call up to Cameroon national team, scored two goals in the month under review, his performance could not match up to Andoh.

Breaking News: Rigobert Song names Mbella Etouga in Cameroon squad for Afcon qualifiers

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Breaking News: Rigobert Song names Mbella Etouga in Cameroon squad for Afcon qualifiers

The Porcupine Warriors striker has been named in the Indomitable Lions squad that will play two qualification matches for the 2023 Afcon next month

Asante Kotoko striker Mbella Etouga Frank Thierry has been named in Cameroon national team squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month by head coach Rigerbort Song, AshesGyamera.com can report.

Cameroon will face Kenya and Burundi next month for a place in the Afcon to be staged in Ivory Coast in 2023.

The 20-year-old has been in a fine form since his move from Cameroonian side AS Fortuna to join Kotoko at the start of the Ghana Premier League season.

He has bagged 19 goals for Kotoko as the club currently sit top of the log with nine points advantage.

Watch some of the goals by Etouga for Asante Kotoko
Watch Etouga’s 19th goal of the season for Kotoko

The 2023 Afcon draw ceremony was organised in the evening of Tuesday, April 19, 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa coordinated by two football legends South African defender Lucas Radebe and Côte d’Ivoire’s forward Solomon Kalou.

Cameroon; The favourite in Group C

The indomitable Lions of Cameroon, favourite to progress from the group, keeps fresh memories of the 2021 AFCON, where she hosted and exited at the quarter final stage after felling off the hands of the Pharaohs of Egypt on a score 3-1 on penalties after the two footballing giants registered a 0-0 tie in regular time.

Cameroon is the second best football nation in the African continent with five trophies just two down from Egypt that tops the chart with seven AFCON cup title at the AFCON.

The Central African state of Cameroon will mark her eighth participation at the world cup in Qatar come 2023 November, this counts for the highest number from any African participating team at the AFCON

Football annals keep a record of the five AFCON trophies for Cameroon won in the years ; 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002 and 2017 in Gabon against ace rival Egypt.

The Indomitable Lions will be hustling for a qualification ticket with a squad list made up of well experienced and celebrated players like Vincent Aboubakar who ended the 2021 AFCON as the top scorer and best player of the tournament with a total of eight goals and featured on the CAF best XI alongside other teammates like Andre Onana, Nouhou Tolo, Karl Toko Ekambi as substitutes.

Her opponent, the Brave Warriors of Namibia counts three participations of AFCON though have been knocked out just at the group stages in all her three outings.

The Swallows of Burundi made their AFCON debut in 2019, but lost all its matches and left from the group stage without scoring a single goal.

The Harambee Stars of Kenya on her part counts six participation at the AFCON though exited at the group stages. The East African team recorded her first outing at the AFCON in 1972 and till date is still to mark an appearance at the World Cup.

The top two teams in group C will join the rest from 11 other groups at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire to run from June 23 to July 23 2023.

Kotoko’s ‘container’ structure at Adako Jachie catches fire [VIDEO]

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Kotoko’s ‘container’ structure at Adako Jachie catches fire [VIDEO]

The Porcupine Warriors new facility could’ve been burnt to ashes if not the intervention of a good Samaritan

Asante Kotoko new facility which is under construction at the Adako Jachie training ground caught fire but it was timely put under control by people around.

The project, which is mainly made up of containers for a short term of period, will provide the club’s players and coaches changing rooms and lavatories which they currently lack.

It is believed that one of the electrical outlets in the facility caught fire and started to spread but the situation was put under control.

Watch the full clip here:

Watch the full clip of Adako Jachie fire case

Asante Kotoko are currently leading the Premier League log with 56 points, nine points better than Bechem United who sit second place.

GHANA AMPUTEE LEAGUE CLUBS CONFER WITH THE NATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE PRESIDENT

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
GHANA AMPUTEE LEAGUE CLUBS CONFER WITH THE NATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE PRESIDENT

The Board of the Ghana Amputee League Clubs Association met and conferred with the President of the Ghana National Paralympic Committee, Mr. Sampson Deen.

The purpose of the meeting was to officially introduce the GALCA members to the president of the NPC and also congratulate Mr. Sampson Deen on his election as the president of the African Paralympic Committee.

Mr. Sampson thanked the GALCA Board and urged them to continue working together in the best interest of the amputee players and athletes.

The Africa Paralympic Committee (APC) and National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC Ghana) President Samson Deen also vowed to help find lasting solution to the brouhaha surrounding amputee football in Ghana and make sure that the league kick-starts by the close of the year.

Mr. Sampson Deen donated Five Thousand Cedi (5,000.00) to the Ghana Amputee League Clubs Association (GALCA) to defray some of the operational costs related to the preparation towards the National Disability Day Gala the two organisations are partnering to commemorate.

By Akakpo Agodji

Iker Casillas and Kaká to arrive in Ghana with original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Iker Casillas and Kaká to arrive in Ghana with original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy

The duo, who have previously won the prestigious trophy, will be in Ghana soon as part of the World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola which has kicked off in Dubai this week

FIFA World Cup winners Iker Casillas and Kaká will send the original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy on global journey that will include Ghana and all the 31 remaining qualifying countries for the first time ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup to be staged in Qatar in November.

The original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy was unveiled at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena today May 12, before it embarked on its fifth journey, travelling to 51 countries and territories.

The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola kicked off today with a first-stop event in Dubai, where former FIFA World Cup™ winners Iker Casillas and Kaká came together to send the original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy on its journey around the world ahead of the tournament later this year.

The Black Stars qualified to the World Cup at the expense of Nigeria and they have been paired with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay in Group H. They will be basing in the capital of Qatar Doha for all the group games.

According to Fifa sources, the World Cup trophy will be in Africa in June and it is likely only fans in Accra will have the opportunity to feel the trophy when it arrives in Ghana.

“As football fans around the world gear up to support their teams, Coca-Cola is thrilled to offer fans the opportunity to experience the trophy ahead of the tournament,” said Brad Ross, Vice‑President of Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Partnerships at The Coca-Cola Company.

“The real magic of the FIFA World Cup exists with fans believing in their teams and showcasing their passion for the game.”

Starting today, Coca-Cola is inviting fans to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the most recognised symbol in football and experience the real magic of the world’s largest and most anticipated single-sport event – the FIFA World Cup™.

The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will stop in 51 countries and territories, bringing Coca-Cola and FIFA one step closer to the goal of visiting each of FIFA’s 211 member associations by 2030. For the first time ever, the tour will visit all 32 countries that qualified for the FIFA World Cup™, inspiring fans across the world through exclusive consumer experiences.

“The FIFA World Cup Trophy is one of the greatest symbols in sport,” said Romy Gai, FIFA’s Chief Business Officer.

“Bringing it on tour gives us a unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on the fantastic communities around the world who love the beautiful game. The trophy tour – which will end back in Qatar, our amazing hosts – highlights our commitment to making football truly global as we realise the dreams of our fans and bring the joy and excitement of the FIFA World Cup to their doorsteps, together with our long-standing partner Coca-Cola.”

FIFA World Cup™ winners Iker Casillas and Kaká shared their passion for the game at the first‑stop event in Dubai.

Kaká said: “It is an incredible honour to be part of the first stop of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. My first FIFA World Cup as a player was when I was just 20 years old, and it is still fresh in my mind – for me, it was a dream come true.”

Added Iker Casillas: “It was the highlight of my career when I lifted this very trophy as captain of Spain in 2010. And it is exciting that someone will have that feeling in Qatar later this year. It fills me with great pride to join all of you today, as we kick off the journey of the FIFA World Cup Trophy, bringing it to the fans across the globe.”

The FIFA World Cup™ is an iconic competition followed by billions around the world. FIFA is committed to providing additional opportunities to have a wider positive social and environmental impact, as well as to setting new benchmarks in the delivery of worldwide sporting and exciting fan-centric programmes, such as the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, as an inspiration for all.

The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola has a mission to support the development of sustainability efforts at each location visited by the tour. For the first time, consumer activations will be digitally led by Coca-Cola, reducing waste at each stop on the tour and minimising the consumption of water, energy, materials and other resources.

The Coca-Cola Company has had a long-standing relationship with FIFA since 1976 and has been an official FIFA World Cup™ Sponsor since 1978. Coca-Cola has had stadium advertising at every FIFA World Cup™ since 1950 and is a long-time supporter of football at all levels.

About the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy

The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup™ while remaining in FIFA’s possession. Made of solid gold and weighing 6.142kg, the trophy depicts two human figures holding the globe aloft. Its current design dates back to 1974. As one of the most recognised sports symbols in the world and a priceless icon, the original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy can only be touched and held by a very select group of people, which includes former winners of the FIFA World Cup™ and heads of state.

Because regulations state that the original trophy must remain in FIFA’s possession and cannot be won outright, the team winning the FIFA World Cup™ retains the authentic trophy temporarily and is then permanently awarded the tournament edition trophy, the FIFA World Cup™ Winner’s Trophy (which is gold-plated, rather than solid gold, and engraved with the year, host country and winners of the respective event).

The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola is an extraordinary opportunity for people to take in a piece of football history and share their passion for the sport with each other. The emotions of seeing the original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy will stay in football fans’ memories forever

Ghana FA announce when verdict on alleged match-fixing between AshantiGold and Inter Allies will be revealed

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Ghana FA announce when verdict on alleged match-fixing between AshantiGold and Inter Allies will be revealed

The country’s football governing body’s chief has admitted that the verdict on the alleged match fixing between two Premier League clubs have delayed but insists it will be out in no time

Ghana FA general secretary Prosper Harrison Addo has revealed that the verdict on the alleged match fixing scandal between Premier League side Ashanti Gold and now Division One League side Inter Allies will be out very soon.

Despite Ghanaians showing their displeasure on the delay of the final verdict, Addo has insisted that match fixing cases are quite different from other cases and they require tactfulness in their handling.

“The wheels of justice grind slowly. Match-fixing cases are not like other cases. For match manipulation, match-fixing, and those things you have to take your time,” Addo said in an interview with Angel FM.

“First of all, looking at our process the first part of what we did when the issue came was investigation so it took a very long time because not only the two clubs. They always mention only Ashantigold and Inter Allies but all the players and the officials involved in that match were all charged.

“They were all given opportunities to speak out or write their statements during the investigation time before the charging.

“It took time before they were charged after the prosecutors felt the investigation was alright. After they were charged they were taken to the Disciplinary Committee. The prosecutors took time to make their cases.

“The teams, players, and their lawyers were questioned and passed through cross-examination and then the teams opened their defense. It went on for a long time.

“Right now we are done. The adjudicating body which is the Disciplinary Committee will have a meeting and review what both sides said. All these plyers, twenty from each side, officials, and the club itself.

“Don’t forget that the president of AshantiGold and the CEO were charged. They have reviewed their statements before the decision. We are at the decision stage.

“They are done but it is left with the final decision. The decision can come out any moment from now,” Addo added.

AshaGyamera.com can report that Berekum Chelsea defender Stephen Anokye Badu has been caught also exchanging vital information with an alleged match fixing agent prior to a Premier League game.

The 26-year-old, who was one-time banned by CAF for failing a doping test while playing for Aduana Stars in the Caf Confederation Cup, has gotten himself in another problem.

Badu, together with Berekum Chelsea young goalkeeper D. Malike who made his Premier League debut against Great Olympics last week, were invited by the Integrity officials after the game for investigations.

The duo’s phones were seized in the presence of the club’s management member Oduro Sarfo and upon further scrutinization, it was revealed that they had information that can be linked with betting and match fixing.

Malike, in particular, had a betting application on his mobile phone and upon interrogations he insisted that he doesn’t bet but rather uses the app to check scorelines across the world. There were no evidence of match fixing or betting on his phone.

However, Badu had some conversations on his mobile phone’s WhatsApp which suggested that he allegedly held conversations with people believed to be betting agents.

Meanwhile, Premier League referee Isaac Osei has also been caught allegedly having betting slips indicating bets staked on football matches prior to Ghana Premier League games.

Upon further interrogations, Osei is reported to have revealed that he is not the only Ghanaian referee who is involved in football betting and further added that even Ghanaian football administrators are also part.

It will be recalled that referee Osei was suspended for the rest of the season three weeks ago after he was found guilty of failing to award Legon Cities an obvious penalty against Berekum Chelsea.

AshesGyamera understands that Anokye could face a one-year ban while referee Osei could face at least five-year ban if found guilty of the offences they have been charged with.

Exclusive: Berekum Chelsea defender caught exchanging ‘VITAL’ information with betting agents ahead of games

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Exclusive: Berekum Chelsea defender caught exchanging ‘VITAL’ information with betting agents ahead of games

The centre-back had his phone seized and investigations revealed he had held conversations with people alleged to be betting syndicates

Berekum Chelsea defender Stephen Anokye Badu could face a one-year ban if found guilty of his involvement in betting and manipulation of football results, according to AshesGyamera.com’s sources.

The 26-year-old, who was one-time banned by CAF for failing a doping test while playing for Aduana Stars in the Caf Confederation Cup, has gotten himself in another problem.

Badu, together with Berekum Chelsea young goalkeeper D. Malike who made his Premier League debut against Great Olympics last week, were invited by the Integrity officials after the game for investigations.

The duo’s phones were seized in the presence of the club’s management member Oduro Sarfo and upon further scrutinization it was revealed that they had information than can be linked with betting and match fixing.

Malike, in particular, had a betting application on his mobile phone and upon interrogations he insisted that he doesn’t bet but rather uses the app to check scorelines across the world. There were no evidence of match fixing or betting on his phone.

However, Badu had some conversations on his mobile phone’s WhatsApp which suggested that he allegedly held conversations with people believed to be betting agents.

Meanwhile, Premier League referee Isaac Osei has also been caught allegedly having betting slips indicating bets staked on football matches prior to Ghana Premier League games.

Upon further interrogations, Osei is reported to have revealed that he is not the only Ghanaian referee who is involved in football betting and further added that even Ghanaian football administrators are also part.

It will be recalled that referee Osei was suspended for the rest of the season three weeks ago after he was found guilty of failing to award Legon Cities an obvious penalty against Berekum Chelsea.

“The GFA Match Review Panel has been suspended Referee Isaac Osei for erring in the decision not to award a penalty in favour of Legon Cities FC in their Ghana Premier League Matchweek 24 Berekum Chelsea FC,” a GFA statement read.

Below are decision announced by the Match review panel:

BEREKUM CHELSEA VS. LEGON CITIES (MATCH DAY 24)

SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT

In the 37th minute of play, the Referee awarded a penalty to Berekum Chelsea and an alleged foul by Legon Cities player number 5 on Berekum Chelsea player number 53.

The Referee denied Legon Cities a penalty for a foul committed by Berekum Chelsea’s goalkeeper in the 42nd minute.

The goalkeeper was seen dragging the Legon Cities player down by grabbing him with both hands around the neck.

OBSERVATIONS, FINDINGS AND GROUNDS OF THE DECISION

In the 37th minute of the match, a defender of Legon Cities fouled an attacker of Berekum Chelsea. The referee awarded a penalty to Berekum Chelsea.

Per the video watched the angle of foul was not clear. For the benefit of doubt the referee was in a better position to have seen the foul.

In the 42nd minute incident, the goalkeeper of Berekum Chelsea was clearly seen pulling down Legon Cities player number 21 in the penalty area. This was a clear incident of foul which the referee ignored. Thus, an obvious penalty was ignored.

The referee was invited to explain his decisions. He explained why he gave the first penalty but was quick to accept that he erred completely for not awarding penalty to Legon Cities in the second incident.

Referee Isaac Osei’s decision changed the outcome of the match. He is therefore suspended for the rest of the season. This includes all matches organized by GFA.

1...484950...272Page 49 of 272