Ashanti Gold 5-1 Berekum Chelsea: Yaw Annor scores four to close in on Etouga in goal king race

The Miners made it two wins in a row as they hammered the Bibires at home on Sunday

Ashanti Gold hammered Berekum Chelsea 5-1 on matchday 27 of Ghana Premier League at the Len Clay Sports Stadium on Sunday.

After winning last weekend against Great Olympics, the Miners made it two wins in a row and seven points from their last three games.

Annor opened the scores on the 12th minute with a fine finish but Owusu Osei pulled even on 24th minute.

However, Eric Esso made it 2-1 for the hosts on the brink of half time after he was played through by a teammate.

After the break, Chelsea had a clear chance to go level in the game once again but the striker’s effort was blocked by Frank Akoto.

Ashanti Gold began the riot on when Annor scored on 73rd minute following a defensive mixup up.

The winger completed his hat-trick on 86th minute to the surprise of Chelsea defenders.

Annor completed the riot on 88th minute as he added another goal to make it four goals on the day.

Annor, who began the day on 12 goals, now have 16 goals and only two goals behind Asante Kotoko striker Etouga Mbella.

Full list of winners of 2022 Foklex Media Awards

The 11th edition of Foklex Media Awards took place over the weekend in Accra as a lot of media personalities were rewarded for their their role in the development of the country in diverse ways.

The nationwide award show saw top musicians also gracing the show, whiles some media personalities also made records.

Ahafo’s finest DJ, Kiki da Essien, won the best DJ of the Year in Bono, Ahafo and Bono East for the third time running.

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Richard Attah & York start as Samuel Boadu makes two changes in Hearts XI vs Dreams FC

The Phobians boss has altered his starting line up that thrashed Accra Lions last weekend as they prepare to face Dreams FC this afternoon

Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu has made two changes in his side ahead of matchday 27 fixture against Dreams FC in Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

After hammering Accra Lions 3-0 in the Accra derby last weekend, the Phobians are hoping to make it two wins in a row in order to breath life back into their Top Four aspirations.

As a result, goalkeeper Richard Attah has been handed his first start and will replace Richmond Ayi. He has been out four almost almost two months after he sustained an injury against Aduana Stars.

The bulky goalie has been out of action since March 13 and has missed eight matches in all competitions as a result.

Also, youngster Benjamin York will take over the position of Kwadwo Obeng Junior, according to your authoritative news outfit AshesGyamera.com. He will partner Afriyie Barnieh and Ibrahim Salifu in a front-three attack.

In midfield, Frederick Ansah Botchwey will combine with Gladson Awako and Suraj Seidu in a triangle shape.

Caleb Amankwah will partner skipper Mohammed Alhassan in central defence while Samuel Inkoom and Dennis Nkrumah Korsah take over the right and left back positions respectively.

Dreams come into this game on the back of a draw at home against King Faisal and new coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu will be eyeing his first win since taking over a fortnight ago.

Hearts XI vs Dreams FC:

Richard Attah, Samuel Inkoom, Dennis Korsah, Mohammed Alhassan, Caleb Amankwa, Frederick Ansah Botchwey, Suraj Seidu, Gladson Awako, Ibrahim Salifu, Benjamin York, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh

Dreams FC XI vs Hearts:

Augustine Koomson, Abdul Jalilu, Kingsley Owusu, Suleman Fahadu, Agyenim Boateng Mensah, Abdulai Ibrahim, Simba Silvester, Maxwell Arthur, Issah Yakubu, Kofi Boakye, Clement Boahene

“The feeling isn’t complete,” Prosper Ogum sad after sinking WAFA in relegation battle [VIDEO]

The Porcupine Warriors boss defeated his former side and has admitted that he is a little worried since they shot him to game in his career

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh says it was a mixed feelings after defeating WAFA 1-0 in Ghana Premier League at the RedBull Arena in Sogakope on Saturday.

The victory sends Kotoko ten-point clear at the top in their bid to annex the Premier League trophy this season. However, it also condemned WAFA deep into the relegation battle since they now sit three points below safety while other clubs have a game in hand.

Ogum was the head coach of WAFA last season and guided them to a third place finish before taking up the Kotoko job.

“I’m happy we’ve won and again if you look at the defeat, it is gradually sending the team who made who I am in Ghana and in coaching down the relegation zone so the feeling is mixed,” Ogum said as quoted by AshesGyamera.com.

“I’m happy because we’re coming from the backdrop of two losses- RTU and Legon Cities – but then if you look at them too, they are in relegation zone so playing in such matches sometimes the feeling is not all that complete because you helping them down and normally it is not the best.

“But as a professional and people who know me well know that when it is business, it is business. After that we can go into the personal relationship,” he added.

WAFA must at least win five out of their seven remaining games to beat the drop at the end of the season.

“Kotoko players were discipline against Wafa than RTU & Legon Cities,” Ogum chides Asmah & talk tactics

The Porcupine Warriors boss has opened up on the tactics and general performance of his side following the victory over WAFA

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has shed light on players’ indiscipline and tactical awareness after the victory over WAFA on matchday 27 of Ghana Premier League at the RedBull Arena in Sogakope on Saturday.

A brilliant second half goal from Cameroonian striker Mbella Etouga was all that Kotoko needed to end their poor run of results recently and also pick their first-ever win against WAFA away at Sogakope.

Prior to the game, two players – Imoro Ibrahim and Richard Boadu – of Kotoko’s starting XI were suspended due to accumulated yellow cards but defender Patrick Asmah was also suspended by the club until the end of the season after a training ground bust up with the coach.

Asmah committed a schoolboy penalty against RTU which contributed to the defeat as well as having a terrible performance when he came on as a substitute against Legon Cities.

“If you look at the RTU and Legon Cities game, this more better, more compact, more teamwork, more disciplined and more determine to win comparatively to the RTU and Cities game,” Ogum said as quoted by AshesGyamera.com

“I think they looked very disciplined on the touchline. They played with my voice. Tactically, what we did throughout the week and especially what we did yesterday with respect to how WAFA was going to play; let’s allow them to play the ball and make sure that when we get the ball we transition quickly.

“The game itself we created more chances against WAFA which is unusual when you play at Sogakope but then we allowed them to play. It was one of those transitions that Appau gave that penetrating pass [to Etouga] because they were all shutting the lines and coming deep.

“We got the ball, one to recieve, two to pass and he broke the defensive line and we got it so tactically they were discipline today,” he added.

Watch & Listen to Prosper Ogum’s full interview

Kotoko now lead the Premier League title race with a ten-point advantage as they currently have 55 points. Bechem United who sit second on the log and will play King Faisal on Sunday have 45 points.

Boadu, Pogba, Haaland, de Ligt; check all the players Mino Raiola managed

The former world class football agent was confirmed dead on Saturday

Football’s super agent Mino Raiola was confirmed dead by his family on Saturday. Earlier this week, reports were rife that he had died but the family denied the news only for him to finally doe on Saturday.

Following his demise, here’s a complete list of every Raiola client currently playing.

  1. Erling Haaland – Borussia Dortmund,
  2. Matthijs de Ligt – Juventus,
  3. Gianluigi Donnarumma – Paris Saint-Germain,
  4. Paul Pogba – Manchester United,
  5. Marco Verratti – Paris Saint-Germain
  6. Stefan de Vrij – Inter Milan
  7. Hirving Lozano – Napoli
  8. Marcus Thuram – Borussia Monchengladbach
  9. Moise Kean – Juventus
  10. Ryan Gravenberch – Ajax
  11. Donyell Malen – Borussia Dortmund
  12. Alessio Romagnoli – AC Milan
  13. Konstantinos Manolas – Napoli
  14. Owen Wijndal – AZ Alkmaar
  15. Alphonse Areola – West Ham United
  16. Denzel Dumfries – Inter Milan
  17. Henrikh Mkhitaryan – AS Roma
  18. Calvin Stengs – Nice
  19. Myron Boadu – AS Monaco
  20. Justin Kluivert – OGC Nice
  21. Mohamed Ihattaren – Sampdoria
  22. Andrea Pinamonti – FC Empoli
  23. Walter Benitez – OGC Nice
  24. Mitchel Bakker – Bayer Leverkusen
  25. Luca Pellegrini – Juventus
  26. Brian Brobbey – RB Leipzig
  27. Pablo Rosario – OGC Nice
  28. Mohamed Fares – Genoa
  29. Kenny Tete – Fulham
  30. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – AC Milan
  31. Giacomo Bonaventura – Fiorentina
  32. Pantelis Chatzidiakos – AZ Alkmaar
  33. Blaise Matuidi – Inter Miami
  34. Riccardo Calafiori – AS Roma
  35. Vangelis Pavlidis – AZ Alkmaar
  36. Philippe Sandler – ESTAC Troyes
  37. Rodrigo Ely – Nottingham Forest
  38. Joao Paulo – Seattle Sounders
  39. Roberto Insigne – Benevento Calcio
  40. Derrick Luckassen – Fatih Garagumruk
  41. Mario Balotelli – Adana Demirspor
  42. Federico Macheda – Panathinaikos Athens
  43. Micky van de Ven – Wolfsburg
  44. Alessandro Deiola – Cagliari Calcio
  45. Wesley – FC Sion
  46. Marco Tumminello – Reggina 1914
  47. Luciano Narsingh – Free agent
  48. Cedric Gondo – US Salernitana
  49. Vladimir Weiss – Slovan Bratislava
  50. Liam van Gelderon – Ajax
  51. Immanuel Pherai – Borussia Dortmund
  52. Emre Mor – Fatih Karagumruk
  53. Camillo Ciano – Frosinone Calcio
  54. Thomas Lam – CSKA Sofia
  55. Raul Assencio – AD Alcorcon
  56. Fabio Pisacane – US Lecce
  57. Xavi Simmons – Paris Saint-Germain
  58. Ricardo Kishna – ADO Den Haag
  59. Nicolo Armini – Piacenza Calcio 1919
  60. Davide Merola – Calcio Foggia 1920
  61. Ouasim Bouy – Al Kharaitiyat SC
  62. Mattia Vitale – FC Pro Vercelli 1892
  63. Eron – Atletico Mineiro
  64. Lucas Roggia – Juventude
  65. Gustavo Hebling – XV De Piracicaba
  66. Hicham Kanis – Panserraikos
  67. Ahmed Camara – Opountios Martino
  68. Vincenzo Tommasone – FC Rieti
  69. Lorenzo Andriuoli – Union Villa Cassano
  70. Burak Kardes – Eendracht Termien

Highlights: Watch Etouga’s brilliant goal as Kotoko defeat WAFA to ease the ‘pressure’ on Prosper Ogum

The Cameroonian striker has helped the Porcupine Warriors to return to winning ways with a slim victory in Sogakope

Cameroonian striker Mbella Etouga was on target once again when Asante Kotoko defeated WAFA Academy 1-0 on matchday 27 of Ghana Premier League at the RedBull Arena in Sogakope on Saturday.

Ahead of the game, Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh made three changes in the squad that lost 3-1 at home to Legon Cities. Stephen Amankona, Charles Owusu and Mudasiru Salifu came in for Dickson Afoakwa, Imoro Ibrahim and Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ respectively.

Skipper Abdul Ganiu Ismail, Richmond Lamptey, Isaac Oppong and Patrick Asmah were all absent due to various reasons.

After a barren first half, where chances were at the premium for both sides, the game’s tempo changed in the second half.

Etouga had a shot on target by the 59th minute after Fabio Gama’s pass was poorly cleared by WAFA’s defence.

Four minutes later, Etouga was fortunate this time around as he scored the opening goal in a wonderful manner. The Cameroonian striker was played through by his countryman George Mfegue and he calmy rounded the onrushing goalkeeper.

Watch Etouga’s brilliant goal for Kotoko

Stephen Amankona could’ve made it 2-0 few minutes later but his last ditch effort hit the side net.

Emmanuel Keyekeh was fortunate to have completed the game as his tackle was too dangerous and reckless but referee Kwame Nkuah showed him only yesterday.

Kotoko have stretched the lead after this win as they now have 55 points, ten points above Bechem United who sit second on the log.

WAFA 0-1 Asante Kotoko: Etouga’s 18th goal stretches Kotoko’s lead to ten points

The Porcupine Warriors have returned to winning ways with a slim victory in Sogakope thanks to Etouga’s brilliance

Asante Kotoko defeated WAFA Academy 1-0 on matchday 27 of Ghana Premier League at the RedBull Arena in Sogakope on Saturday.

Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh made three changes in the squad that lost 3-1 at home to Legon Cities. Stephen Amankona, Charles Owusu and Mudasiru Salifu came in for Dickson Afoakwa, Imoro Ibrahim and Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ respectively.

After a barren first half, where chances were at the premium for both sides, the game’s tempo changed in the second half.

Etouga had a shot on target by the 59th minute after Fabio Gama’s pass was poorly cleared by WAFA’s defence.

Four minutes later, Etouga was fortunate this time around as he scored the opening goal in a wonderful manner. The Cameroonian striker was played through by his countryman George Mfegue and he calmy rounded the onrushing goalkeeper.

Stephen Amankona could’ve made it 2-0 few minutes later but his last ditch effort hit the side netting.

Emmanuel Keyekeh was fortunate to have completed the game as his tackle was too dangerous and reckless but referee Kwame Nkuah showed him only yesterday.

Kotoko have stretched the lead after this win as they now have 55 points, ten points above Bechem United who sit second on the log.

EXCLUSIVE: Amankona & Owusu start as Ogum makes three changes in Kotoko’s XI to face WAFA

The Porcupines gaffer has ringed changes in the starting line up that lost at home last weekend as they prepare to face WAFA this afternoon

Asante Kotoko will have some new faces in their starting line up as they face West African Football Academy on matchday 27 of Ghana Premier League at the RedBull Arena in Sogakope on Saturday.

Having lost their last two games, pressure is mounting on Prosper Ogum Narteh to salvage the situation before things turn from bad to worse.

As a result, he has made some changes in defence and midfield with the hope of at least avoiding a defeat this time around.

Following the suspension of left-back Imoro Ibrahim through accumulated yellow cards and the club’s decision to suspend Patrick Asmah until the end of the season, Charles Owusu has been given the nod to start.

The youngster struggled in the Kumasi derby against Dreams FC and was even substituted at a point, however, Ogum believes he is in good condition to fill the void for Kotoko today.

Goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim will maintain his place in the post while Christopher Nettey, Yussif Mubarik and Andrews Appau complete the defensive setup.

In midfield, Stephen Amankona has been handed his first start in almost two months. The former Berekum Chelsea star will replace Dickson Afoakwa who some supporters describe as a mess in recent time.

Since box-to-box midfielder Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ has also been suspended through accumulated yellow cards, Mudasiru Salifu has been selected to start as a result. Salifu will also be the captain of the day in the absence of Abdul Ganiu Ismail and Imoro.

Meanwhile, red hot Cameroonian strikers Etuoga Mbella and George Mfegue will lead the attack for Kotoko. The duo shot blank against Legon but they will hope to return to the score sheet this time around.

Kotoko lead the Premier League log with 52 points, seven points better than Bechem United who travel to Baba Yara Sports Stadium to battle relegation-threatened King Faisal on Sunday.

Kotoko XI vs WAFA

Ibrahim Danlad, Christopher Nettey, Charles Owusu, Yussif Mubarik, Andrews Appau, Mudasiru Salifu, Sherrif Mohammed, Fabio Gama, Georges Mfegue, Frank Etouga, Stephen Amankona

‘Underfire’ Prosper Ogum makes many changes in Kotoko’s matchday squad to face WAFA [Check full list]

The Porcupine Warriors boss has revealed the players he would use to face his former side in the make or break encounter on Saturday

Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has named a 21-man squad which he will use to face his former club West African Football Academy on matchday 27 of Ghana Premier League at the Academy Park in Sogakope on Saturday.

After two defeats in a row, Kotoko are in a dire need of victory as other clubs gradually close in on them in the title chase. Despite Bechem United’s inability to win any of their last two games, they have been able to reduce the gap between them and Kotoko to seven and another slip by Ogum’s side will means that Bechem could further reduce the difference.

Kotoko will be be without their influential captain captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail after failing to fully recover from the injury he sustained several weeks ago.

Also, midfielder Richmond Lamptey could not make the matchday squad since he is yet to recover from the knee injury he picked up more than a fortnight ago.

Moreover, Imoro Ibrahim has been suspended ahead of the game due to accumulated yellow cards and his back up Patrick Asmah has also been ruled out of the fixture due to the club’s decision to suspend him.

Asmah reportedly had a bust up with head coach Prosper Ogum Narteh during training earlier this week.

Asmah then left the pitch fuming and allegedly accused the coach of being bias in his selections as he picks players based on favouritism and not on merit.

In the absence of the duo, Charles Owusu is expected to start the game. Although, the youngster struggled against King Faisal in the Kumasi derby a couple of weeks ago, he is the only player left to fill the void.

Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ will also miss the game due to accumulated yellow cards. The midfielder’s yellow card recieved in the 3-1 loss to Legon Cities last weekend means that he now has three cards.

Lastly, midfielder Justice Blay will be missed as he has been ruled out of action for the rest of the season. The 28-year-old rejoined Kotoko from Medeama in the second half of the season but his involvement has been cut short due to a knee injury he picked up against King Faisal.

Kotoko’s full squad to Sogakope.

Goalkeepers:
Danlad Ibrahim, Kwame Baah

Defenders:
Christopher Nettey, Charles Owusu, Yussif Mubarik, Maxwell Agyemang, Andrew Appau, Samuel Appiah

Midfielders:
Mudasiru Salifu, Fabio Gama, Clinton ‘Messi’ Opoku, Emmanuel Keyekeh, Sherrif Mohammed, Stephen Amankona, Dickson Afoakwa

Strikers:
Solomon Sarfo Taylor, Mbella Etouga, George Mfegue Rodrigues, Evans Adomako, Samuel Boateng