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Video: Asante Kotoko new team bus unveiled ahead of final branding

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Video: Asante Kotoko new team bus unveiled ahead of final branding

The Porcupine Warriors new team bus has arrived and will now undergo branding before it is handed over

Asante Kotoko have finally taken custody of their new bus after the club’s management team met all the requirements needed.

The Porcupine Warriors have had issues with the bus they use for their away games and the club’s chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah promised that they will purchase a new bus before the end of the year.

Earlier this week, communications director of the club David Obeng Nyarko denied media reports that the club have secured a bank loan to purchase a new bus.

Reports were rife earlier this week that Kotoko had taken a Ghç1.3 million loan from an unnamed bank to purchase a new bus since the one the players currently use is not in a good shape.

Kotoko currently top the league log with 13 points despite losing the Kumasi derby against King Faisal last weekend.

Kotoko’s game against Hearts of Oak on matchday seven has been rescheduled due to the latter’s participation in Caf inter-club competitions. The Phobians faced Algerian side JS Saoura in the play off of Caf Confederation Cup.

Augustine Okrah upbeat ahead of first-ever game on Sefwi-land against Gold Stars in Bibiani

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Augustine Okrah upbeat ahead of first-ever game on Sefwi-land against Gold Stars in Bibiani

The Hunters superstar is hoping for a positive outcome against the Premier League debutants at the Dun’s Park on Sunday

Bechem United forward Augustine Okrah says they are set for the Ghana Premier League challenge against debutants Bibiani Gold Stars at the Dun’s Park in Bibiani on Sunday.

The Hunters have enjoyed a perfect start to the campaign as they are currently sitting third on the log after five games. Their last game ended in a goalless draw against another debutants Accra Lions at the Accra Sports Stadium last weekend.

Okrah, who has netted three times and provided one assist so far this season, believes the people of Sefwi land will enjoy the game. He has also urged his teammates to remain focused in order to ‘get something out’ of the upcoming game.


“We’re going to the Sefwi land to play Gold Stars with joy and hope to return with good results,” Okrah posted on Twitter.

“I’m excited that I’ll be having the opportunity to play in front of the good people of Sefwi for the first time in my career and I believe they will enjoy.
See you,” he added.

Okrah won the Premier League best player and goal king the last time he represented Bechem United in 2013/14 season.

Kotoko captain Ganiu, Richard Ofori and three others dropped by Ghana coach ahead of 2021 Afcon -Reports

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Kotoko captain Ganiu, Richard Ofori and three others dropped by Ghana coach ahead of 2021 Afcon -Reports

The Black Stars gaffer is reported to have dropped the Porcupine Warriors centre-back from his plans ahead of the Afcon

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has reportedly dropped Asante Kotoko captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail from his provisional squad ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon.

With the tournament barely 29 days away, Milovan is expected to officially submit his provisional 30-man squad to Ghana Football Association for scrutiny before an official announcement is made.

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori, who is currently recuperating from an injury he sustained against South Africa in the World Cup qualifiers, is expected to miss the list.

The technical team believes Swindon Town goalkeeper Jojo Wollacot, Richard Attah and Lawrence Ati-Zigi as well as Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Razak Abalora can do the work in his absence.

Also, Reading defender Andy Yiadom is expected to be dropped from the squad since Milovan believes he is an average player. The Serbian believes Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey can fill the void with assistance from Dreams FC youngster Philimon Baffour.

Former Asokwa Deportivo striker Joel Fameye who is currently plying his trade with FC Orenburg in Russia, will likely be snubbed as Milovan isn’t enthused about his style of play.

Meanwhile, Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu has been added to the squad as Milovan deems him a perfect player to pair Strasbourg defender Alexander Djiku.

Spezia Calcio midfielder Emmanuel Gyasi is expected to be given the opportunity to represent Ghana once again after missing out in all the games since Milovan took over from C.K Akonnor two months ago.

Due to COVID-19, Caf has given each participating country the opportunity to present 28 players for the tournament instead of 23.

The Black Stars, who have been paired with Morocco, Gabon and Comoros Island in Group C, are hoping to improve on their performance in the competition since they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Tunisia in the 2019 edition held in Egypt.

“The Black Stars of Ghana will open camp in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 ahead of the 33rd edition to the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations – Cameroon 2021,” a Ghana FA statement read.

“The team will be in Doha for a period of three weeks to prepare for the Tournament scheduled for Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022.

“The Black Stars will play three International friendly matches in Qatar to give Coach Milovan Rajevac the opportunity to assess his squad for the Tournament.

“Ghana are expected to play a yet to named club side on Tuesday, December 28, before taking on one of the Africa Cup of Nations qualified teams on Friday, January 1, 2022 in another friendly.

“The team will wrap up their test matches against African Champions Algeria on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

“The Black Stars will depart Doha for Yaoundé on Friday, January 7, 2022 to take on the rest of Africa at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

“Head Coach Milovan Rajevac has until Friday, December 30, 2021 to submit his final squad for the Tournament. Ghana are housed in Group in Group C with Morocco, Gabon and Comoros.

GHANA SCHEDULE IN DOHA – QATAR

Team open camp on December 22, 2021

First Friendly match against a club side – December 28, 2021

Second friendly match against AFCON bound country – January 1, 2022

Third friendly against Algeria – January 5, 2022

Departure to Cameroon – January 7, 2022

Submission of final squad – December 30, 2021,” the statement added.

Bono, Sunyani Deserves Better Protesters petition Bono Regional House of Chiefs

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Bono, Sunyani Deserves Better Protesters petition Bono Regional House of Chiefs

Friday, Sunyani, December 10, 2021

Protesters of the Sunyani Deserves Better Demo has petitioned the Bono Regional House of Chiefs (BRHCs) about things they feel are causing retrogression in Sunyani and the Bono Region for the Chiefs to look into it and send to the Presidency.

The demonstration was actively led by Mr. Ransford Antwi, the Chief Executive Officer for Suncity Radio, Mr. Atta Akoto Senior, President of Sunyani Youth Development Association and the entire leadership of the Association, Mr. Lord Ziko, CEO of Bechem United and former CEO of BA United, Nana Kwame Addai Kuntuma IV, Sunyani Nifahene.

According to the protestors, the
Chiefs are custodians of the land and also key players in the governance system, they are part of the Council of State, therefore, they – the Chiefs can well explain the issues to the President Nana Akuffo-Addo and the Sector Ministers.

Amongst the key issues captured in the Sunyani Deserves Better petition and displayed on placards were “Bono Needs it’s Share of the National Cake, Where is the €153.9 million money for our water expansion since 2014, Sunyani Deserves 65,000 capacity stadium, Bring back our Airport”.

Others include “Fix New Dormaa to Yawhima Road, Fix our Children’s Park, Reverse the Sold South Ridge Lands, Gentility is Not Stupidity, Stop Selling Government Lands In Sunyani”.

They further stated “Sunyani Deserves Ultra Modern Market, Complete Our Ring-Road, CNC Building Should Not Hit Pension Age, complete it now, Our Regional Library is Behind 19 years Schedule, complete it now”

They were with much worry that if the Sunyani Airport was working, the late Ebony, a rising Ghana highlife musician from Sunyani wouldn’t have died in her early 20s.

Both Abena Maaboah and Obaapanin Yaa Ampoma, aged 101 and 91 respectively who took active part in the demonstration said they felt the Sunyani and the region was one of the richest in the country but, lack many things they should have seen by now, hence, they are almost at the entrance of their ancestors, but would fight for the welfare of the next generation.

Okokyeredom Sakyi Ako II, Drobohene, Daasebre Dr. Amankona Diawuo II, Berekumhene and Baafi Nsiah, Registrar at the Bono Regional House of Chiefs recieved the petition on behalf of the House and commended the Sunyani Youth for Development Association for respectfully obeying the laws and presenting their petition without any chaos.

He assured the youth of conveying their request through the petition to the regional house and will update them when the house finish it’s deliberation on the petition.

“We know you want development and same as the Traditional Authority, therefore we will collaborate to ensure that the people of Bono get it’s share of development” he said .

Nana Akua Pomaa, Kronti Akwamuhemaa of Sunyani who also participated in the demonstration said she was hopeful when the petition is finally presented to the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, their grievances would be addressed.

She indicated, the youth of Sunyani have harboured these grievances for a very long time “I think what they are doing is in the right direction and it’s time the authorities listen to their issues and address them accordingly” , she added.

Ghana FA explains why Black Stars will pitch camp in Qatar ahead of Afcon

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Ghana FA explains why Black Stars will pitch camp in Qatar ahead of Afcon

The country’s football governing body has shed light on the training plan for the Black Stars as they fine tune ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations

Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Black Stars will pitch camp in Doha, Qatar ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon.

The Black Stars, who have been paired with Morocco, Gabon and Comoros Island in Group C, are hoping to improve on their performance since they were eliminated from the competition in the round of 16 by Tunisia in 2019.

“The Black Stars of Ghana will open camp in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 ahead of the 33rd edition to the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations – Cameroon 2021,” a Ghana FA statement read.

“The team will be in Doha for a period of three weeks to prepare for the Tournament scheduled for Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022.

“The Black Stars will play three International friendly matches in Qatar to give Coach Milovan Rajevac the opportunity to assess his squad for the Tournament.

“Ghana are expected to play a yet to named club side on Tuesday, December 28, before taking on one of the Africa Cup of Nations qualified teams on Friday, January 1, 2022 in another friendly.

“The team will wrap up their test matches against African Champions Algeria on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

“The Black Stars will depart Doha for Yaoundé on Friday, January 7, 2022 to take on the rest of Africa at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

“Head Coach Milovan Rajevac has until Friday, December 30, 2021 to submit his final squad for the Tournament. Ghana are housed in Group in Group C with Morocco, Gabon and Comoros.

GHANA SCHEDULE IN DOHA – QATAR

Team open camp on December 22, 2021

First Friendly match against a club side – December 28, 2021

Second friendly match against AFCON bound country – January 1, 2022

Third friendly against Algeria – January 5, 2022

Departure to Cameroon – January 7, 2022

Submission of final squad – December 30, 2021,” the statement added.

Ghana last won the Afcon in 1982 but have been in final in 1992, 2010 and 2015.

Ten-man Asante Kotoko defeat Asekem FC 3-1 in friendly game [Video + Pictures]

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Ten-man Asante Kotoko defeat Asekem FC 3-1 in friendly game [Video + Pictures]

The Porcupine Warriors continued with their preparations despite having no game this weekend in the Premier League

Ten-man Asante Kotoko defeated lower division side Asekem FC 3-1 in a friendly game at the Beposo Park on Friday.

The Porcupine Warriors have had their Ghana Premier League matchday seven fixture against Hearts of Oak postponed due to the latter’s participation in the Caf Confederation Cup.

https://youtube.com/channel/UCAbp0MR0VTTnEIF-uU3F_EA

Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh paraded a squad mixed by regular faces and fringe players against Asekem with young goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim starting ahead of Razak Abalora and Kwame Baah.

Skipper Abdul Ganiu partnered Maxwell Agyemang, while Sheriff Mohammed and Imoro Ibrahim took over the right and left back role respectively.

Richard Boadu Agadas, Joseph Amoako, Richmond Lamptey and Stephen Amankonah made up the midfield while Cameroonian strikers of Mfegue Mbella Frank Thierry and Mbella Etuoga led the attack.

Lamptey opened the scoring with a long range shot on the 18th minute before Ganiu doubled Kotoko’s advantage with a header Twi minutes later.

However, Kotoko were reduced to ten men before half time after Amankonah was shown a red card due to a bad tackle.

After the break, Asekem began to make their numerical advantage count and they were awarded a penalty in the process after a Kotoko defender brought down one of the hosts strikers. Surprisingly, the spot kick was missed.

Asekem finally found an opening in Kotoko’s defence and pulled one back against the run of play.

On 65th minute, Asekem were also reduced to ten men after their goalkeeper handled the ball outside the penalty area and they were forced to make a substitution as the reserve goalkeeper replaced one of their outfield players.

Substitute Solomon Sarfo Taylor capitalised on a poor defending by Asekem by the 71st minute and made it 3-1.

Kotoko will continue with their preparations at Adako Jachie before they host Real Tamale United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on December 19.

First Lady Cup: Hasaacas Ladies vs Ampem Darkoa Ladies

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First Lady Cup: Hasaacas Ladies vs Ampem Darkoa Ladies

The game is played in honor of the first lady of the republic of Ghana

Ghana’s Women Premier League champions Hasaacas Ladies take on Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the maiden edition of the First Lady Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday.

https://www.facebook.com/firstladyscup/videos/606441484010711/

After placing second in Caf Women’s Champions League, Hasaacas Ladies are hoping to secure another trophy.

Prostitutes in Cameroon release new prices ahead of 2021 Afcon

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Prostitutes in Cameroon release new prices ahead of 2021 Afcon

Ahead of the 2021 Afcon to staged in Cameroon, prostitutes in the country have increased their prices as they are ready to serve those who will patronize them in a different level

Prostitutes in Cameroon have revealed an updated price ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in January, 2022.

The tournament which was originally scheduled to take place between last June and July in five cities and six stadiums, will now be held in January of next year with kick off slated for January 9 and ends on February 6.

Although, supporters and stakeholders who travelled to the last Afcon staged in Egypt could not find enjoyment since prostitution is prohibited by Islamic religion, Cameroon is quite different.

The laws of the country prohibits prostitution but it is done in the underground world with huge market.

Ghana are set to face the Atlas Lions for the second time in six months after the two teams were pitted against each other in Group C which also contains Gabon and Comoros.

It will be their first encounter since Morocco registered a 1-0 victory in an international friendly in Rabat in June.

The draw for the final tournament, which runs between January 9 and February 6 next year, was conducted in the Cameroonian capital of Yaounde on Tuesday evening.

Ghana, who are on the search for their fifth tournament title and their first since 1982, will face Morocco in their opening game at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde.

The Black Stars will then switch attention to face a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang-led Gabon in their second game on January 14 before wrapping up their group stage assignment with a tie against the Comoros Island who are set to make their debut appearance at the tournament.

Milovan Rajevac’s outfit will hope to finish among the top two in their group or among the best four third-placed sides to make it to the knock-out stage of the competition.

At Afcon, Ghana and Morocco last faced each other at the 2008 tournament where the former, hosts of the tournament, registered a 2-0 victory in their last group game, courtesy of goals from Michael Essien and Sulley Muntari.

The Black Stars’ last fixture against Gabon at the continental showpiece ended in a 1-0 victory at the 1989 championship.

The West Africans and Comoros have never met at Afcon but their last encounter in any competition came in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers where Mubarak Wakaso and Jordan Ayew scored to ensure passage from the preliminary round to the group stage of the series.

At Cameroon next year, Ghana will hope to make amends for a disappointing outing in Egypt in 2019 where they exited the competition at the Round of 16. It was their first time since 2006 failing to reach the quarter-final of the tournament.

Price list below:

Round one: $30 and has been increased to $40

Round two: From $20 to $70

Round three: From $40 to $100

Half night: From $70 to $130

Full day: $250.

These prices were grabbed from a long-term prostitute ‘Ashawo’ in Cameroon whose name can not be mentioned.

You’ll REGRET it if you reject 1teacher-1laptop – Angel Carbonu to teachers

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You’ll REGRET it if you reject 1teacher-1laptop – Angel Carbonu to teachers

Amidst concerns raised by teachers across the country on how substandard laptops are being forced on them, the NAGRAT chief insists its members should accept the laptops and give them out to their family members even if they don’t personally need them

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has warned its members across the country that they stand disadvantaged if they reject the laptops being provided to them by government under the One Teacher-One Laptop programme.

According to NAGRAT, the laptops form part of the measures being rolled out by the Ministry of Education to better-motivate teachers to do a lot more for the education sector.

NAGRAT is of the view that teachers who refuse to take the laptops because of the issues surrounding their procurement will later regret their decision.

The president of NAGRAT, Mr Angel Carbonu, said the laptops are to unearth the professionalism in teachers across the country.

He was of the view that this is a good deal from the government to all teachers.

Mr Carbonu said teachers stand to lose a great deal if they refuse to take the laptops because the government is bearing a major portion of the price.

He said the laptops are a motivator rather than a burden on the teachers.

Mr Carbonu made this comment in an interview on Accra-based Neat FM on Wednesday, 8 December 2021.

In his view, having the laptops in this teacher licensure dispensation would do the teachers a lot of good.

“Teachers who feel they already have laptops should still take it and give it out to their family members because the product is one of the subsidised freebies from the government to teachers. Don’t reject it or you’ll badly regret the action in future,” he said

—Classfmonline.com

Asante Kotoko CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah and others meet StarTimes to settle differences

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Asante Kotoko CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah and others meet StarTimes to settle differences

The Porcupine Warriors top hierarchy held a meeting with the Ghana Premier League television right owners on Thursday to thrash out several issues

Management members of Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko held a successful meeting with the top hierarchy of Chinese television company StarTimes on Thursday in Accra.

The meeting became necessary after a section of Kotoko fans accused StarTimes of bias way of telecasting their games.
Some of the supporters believe that StarTimes deliberately prevent viewers from watching replays of events that favour their club but they are quick to repeat those that go against them.

Some supporters have even accused StarTimes of conniving with referee Nunoo who officiated the Kumasi derby against King Faisal as he overturned a penalty he awarded Kotoko.

Reports were initially rife that fourth referee Daniel Laryea was prompted by some crew members of StarTimes that he should advise the centre referee to rescind his decision to award Kotoko a penalty since it was a wrong call.

Moreover, Kotoko chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah has constantly argued that it is inappropriate for all clubs to equally share the television money since games involving Kotoko and Hearts are always televised live.

“Management today held a special dialogue meeting with the management of StarTimes, official broadcasters of the #GPL, to discuss matters of mutual concern,” a club statement read.

“Both parties laid bare their concerns and resolved to work harmoniously for the betterment of Ghana football.

“We entreat all our fans to remain calm and be rest assured that Management will always strive for the best interest of our dear club,” the statement added.

Kotoko’s matchday seven fixture against bitter rivals Hearts of Oak which would have been played over the weekend has been postponed since the latter is yet to arrive in the country after participating in the Caf Confederation Cup playoffs.

Hearts were thrashed 4-0 by Algerian side JS Saoura and got eliminated 4-2 on aggregate.

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