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Ghana FA hands referee Eso Doh Morrison eight-match ban for awarding ‘FAKE’ penalty to Aduana against Hearts of Oak

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Ghana FA hands referee Eso Doh Morrison eight-match ban for awarding ‘FAKE’ penalty to Aduana against Hearts of Oak

The referee who awarded a late penalty against the Phobians in their matchday three fixture has been slapped with eight-match ban and will return in February of 2022

Ghana Football Association’s match review panel has punished referee Eso Doh Morrison with eight-match ban following his poor decision in the game between Hearts of Oak and Aduana Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium a fortnight ago.

With Hearts leading 1-0, the referee insisted that Hearts defender Mohammed Alhassan was guilty of bringing down Aduana Stars forward Bright Agyei by the 78th minute and therefore awarded Aduana a penalty and subsequently sent of Mohammed.

Agyei stepped up and scored the resulting penalty which left Hearts players and officials fuming after the game. The club officially lodged a complaint with Ghana Football Association.

SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT

  1. In the 23rd minute of the 1st half, Adam Farouk of Aduana FC brought down Daniel Afriyie Barnieh in the eighteen-yard box which referee Morrison failed to award a penalty to
    Hearts of Oak.
  2. Again Adam Farouk broke down a goal scoring attack by bringing down Kofi Kordzi in the 73rd minute of the 2nd half.
  3. Mohammed Alhassan was sent off by referee Morrison without committing foul. Bright Adjei of Aduana FC missed his step and fell in the 78th minute.
  4. The Match Commissioner (Charles Darkwah) sat in the presidential box at the stadium disfranchising Hearts of Oak from channeling their concerns to him.

OBSERVATIONS, FINDINGS AND GROUNDS OF THE DECISION
Per the video watched, the 23rd minute complaint did not show any clear contact of the two players
involved in the tackle.
In the 63rd minute, there was a clear contact in the tackle between player of Heart No. 9 and Aduana player No. 24, but the referee rather judged it as a fair tackle instead of a foul. The referee
erred.

In the 78th minute incident, player No. 15 of Hearts of Oak and player number 10 of Aduana were involved in contesting for the ball in the penalty area of Hearts of Oak. The referee awarded a penalty and a red card against the Hearts player number 15. This in our view was a wrong decision taken by the referee.

REFEREE’S OFFICIAL RESPONSE/DEFENCE

In talking to the referee, he tried to defend every action and decision he took during the match even when all the actions were replayed to him in the video clips.

DECISION(S)
The referee (Eso Doh Morrison) is hereby suspended for eight (8) matchdays effective from the date of communication for the multiple errors committed during the match.

Ghana FA commends referee Maxwell Hanson for good performance in Gold Stars vs Asante Kotoko

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Ghana FA commends referee Maxwell Hanson for good performance in Gold Stars vs Asante Kotoko

The controversial referee has been commended for his good understanding of th laws of the game despite a protest by Gold Stars

Ghana Premier League referee Maxwell Hanson has been praised by Ghana Football Association’s match review panel following his good performance in the game between debutants Gold Stars and Asante Kotoko on matchday three at the Dun’s Park in Bibiani.

In the first half, Gold Stars players vehemently protested for a penalty after the ball hit one of Kotoko defender’s hand. However, Hanson was adamant to their claims and it insisted that ball came off the player’s body before finally landing on his hand.

A goal from youngster Isaac Oppong later won the day for Kotoko as they extended their winning streak to three while Gold Stars suffered their first home defeat in the top-flight and first in all competitions after two years.

Although, Gold Stars’ top hierarchy felt cheated and lodged a complain to the match review panel, Hanson has rather been commended for perfectly applying the laws of the game.

“Per the video watched by the Panel, the game was well managed in all aspects.
In the first half the referee made a great decision when the ball hit the leg of the player and bounce off the player’s hand. The referee took the right decision in awarding a
corner kick. Per the Laws of the Game, it was not a penalty,” a GFA state read.

“The referee again exhibited a high level of football understanding which resulted in a good goal scored when everybody watching the match would have thought he should
have immediately call for a penalty.

“Referee Maxwell Hanson is commended for his football understanding to allow various
phase of the game to unfold which provided the opportunity to the attacking team to make use of the options opened to them,” the statement added.

Ghana FA slaps referee Gabriel Opoku Arhin with six-game ban after failing to show Kotoko captain Ganiu RED CARD

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Ghana FA slaps referee Gabriel Opoku Arhin with six-game ban after failing to show Kotoko captain Ganiu RED CARD

The Knight of the whistle will not officiate any of the Premier League games until 2022 after he was handed a ban

Ghana Premier League referee Gabriel Opoku Arhin has been handed a six-game ban following his poor performance in the game between Asante Kotoko and Bechem United on matchday two at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Arhin was found guilty of failing to show Kotoko captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail a red card after a reckless tackle on Bechem United striker Emmanuel Avornyo while the game was still goalless.

Kotoko went on to win the game 2-0 thanks to two late goals from Ganiu and Samuel Boateng.

Although, Bechem opted not officially complain to the match review panel, a post by midfielder Augustine Okrah drew the attention of the body and has promptly reacted.

SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT

In the 59th minute, the referee failed to give a red card to Ismail Abdul-Ganiyu (player of Asante Kotoko) for a seriously bad tackle on Emmanuel Avornyo (player of Bechem
United).

OBSERVATIONS, FINDINGS AND GROUNDS OF THE DECISION

Per the video watched, we saw the player No. 30 of Asante Kotoko engaged in a serious foul play against player number 7 of Bechem. Per Law 12 (Fouls and Misconduct), the
player used excessive force which endangers the safety of an opponent and therefore should be expelled.

MATCH OFFICIAL RESPONSES/DEFENCE

Gabriel Opoku Arhin, the center referee for that game admitted that during the game, he
could not see the offence clearly but after consultation with the fourth referee (Andrew Awurisa) they decided to give the minimal sanction of a yellow card.

However, after watching the video of the match they both admitted that they erred. The Assistant two (Alex Osam-Nyarko) also claimed that he could not see clearly due to the
distance between him and location of the incident.

DECISION(S)
The referee (Gabriel Opoku Arhin) erred in a major decision which was a carrier threatening tackle.

  1. He is suspended for six (6) matchdays effective from the date of
    communication.
  2. The fourth referee (Andrew Awurisa) is suspended for four (4) matchdays for his role played in the match effective from the date of communication.

Asante Kotoko are yet to play any tough game in Ghana Premier League,” Awako insists Hearts can win league title

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Asante Kotoko are yet to play any tough game in Ghana Premier League,” Awako insists Hearts can win league title

The midfielder claims the Phobians are still in pole position to successfully defend the league trophy despite a poor start to the season

Hearts of Oak midfielder Gladson Awako has rejected suggestions that Asante Kotoko will obviously win this season’s Ghana Premier League title.

The Porcupine Warriors have picked four wins out of four and currently sit top of the league log with 12 points while their arch rivals Hearts of Oak have amassed only three points.

However, Awako who recently rejoined the club after two months away due to personal problems, insists Kotoko’s performance will decline after matchday seven since they will play Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium.

“Kotoko are yet to play Hearts and other big clubs in the current league,” Awako told Hot FM.

“They will play hearts on matchday seven and I am hoping to play at least a match before that game. I expect to feature if permitted against Kotoko and I know Hearts will hit top gear so you can’t write us off just like that since the season is still young,” he added.


Hearts began the season with a local derby against Legon Cities before they travelled to Sogakope to face WAFA and later hosted Aduana Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium.

All the first three games ended in a stalemate but they tasted their first defeat of the season last weekend when they were stunned by Ashanti Gold 2-0 at the Len Clay Sports Stadium in Obuasi. Hearts will now switch their attention to Caf Confederation Cup this weekend as they host Algerian club JS Souara in the playoffs for a place in the group stage of the competition.

Kotoko, on the other hand, defeated Dreams FC on opening day at the Accra Sports Stadium before they beat  Bechem United, Gold Stars and Techiman Eleven Wonders. The Porcupine Warriors will travel to Ainyinase this weekend to battle Karela United at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park.

Transfer Gossips around the world: Manchester United close in on Ernesto Valverde, Barcelona to sign Andre Ayew’s Al Sadd teammate Bounedjah

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Transfer Gossips around the world: Manchester United close in on Ernesto Valverde, Barcelona to sign Andre Ayew’s Al Sadd teammate Bounedjah

Welcome to Sports Wednesday’s Edition of Football Transfer Gossips and latest team news of your favorite European football leagues and clubs

24/11/2021

Take a seat and read all the transfer rumours and gossips coming from all angles of the world within two minutes

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka would be open to returning to Borussia Monchengladbach.(Daily Mail)

Manchester United have opened talks with former Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde as they look to appoint an interim manager until next summer.(The Guardian)

Real Madrid’s hopes of signing Kylian Mbappe in the summer could come to an end if Mauricio Pochettino leaves PSG and is replaced by Zinedine Zidane.(The Sun)

Real Madrid are keen on signing Manchester City left-back Pedro Porro, who has been sent out on loan ever since he joined the club in 2019 and is yet to make a first-team appearance.(The Sun)

Jesse Lingard is one of few Manchester United fringe players who still want to leave Old Trafford in the wake of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s departure as manager.(Daily Mail)

Leeds United expect to complete the signing of Espanyol’s teenage forward Mateo Joseph in the early stages of the January window and remain keen on Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley.(Daily Express)

Barcelona’s new boss Xavi wants to bring striker Baghdad Bounedjah to the Nou Camp from his former club Al-Sadd.(Daily Star)

Manchester United are ready to abandon their search for an interim manager if they can get Mauricio Pochettino from Paris St-Germain now.(Guardian)

Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, another possible United target, wants to take over at PSG if Pochettino leaves for Old Trafford.(Telegraph – subscription required)

Former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who is a director on the club’s football board, will have no role in their search for a new manager.(ESPN)

Liverpool, Leicester and Newcastle are monitoring 20-year-old Guinea striker Aguibou Camara, who plays for Olympiakos.(Sun)

Barcelona are looking at Chelsea’s Morocco international Hakim Ziyech, 28, and Germany striker Timo Werner, 25, are alternative options to Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling, 26.(ESPN)

Borussia Dortmund are preparing a new deal for striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, in a bid to convince the Norway international to stay.(Sky Deutschland, in German)

Newcastle are interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel, 32, and the Belgium international, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is open to a move.(Sport1, in German)

The Magpies also want to sign England full-back Kieran Trippier, 31, from Atletico Madrid.(Mirror)

Belgium’s 26-year-old forward Divock Origi, who is a target for Newcastle, will not be allowed to leave Liverpool in January.(Northern Echo)

New Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has sanctioned the January sale of Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore, 26.(Football Insider)

Gerrard wants to sign Spain centre-back Pau Torres, 24, from Villarreal.(Fichajes – in Spanish)

But Torres, who turned down a 60m euro (£50.4m) move to Tottenham in the summer, is happy to stay at his hometown club for now.(Guardian)

Liverpool and Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara, 30, has dismissed speculation linking him with a move back to first club Barcelona.(Liverpool Echo)

Arsenal and Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 29, would be interested in returning to Borussia Monchengladbach when his contract ends in 2024.(Mit Geredet, via Mail)

Burnley, Brighton, Norwich, West Brom, Sheffield United and Blackburn have all watched English striker Rhys Healey, 26, who plays for Ligue 2 club Toulouse.(Team Talk)

Asamoah Gyan insists the penalty awarded to Ghana against South Africa was ‘TOO EASY’

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Asamoah Gyan insists the penalty awarded to Ghana against South Africa was ‘TOO EASY’

The country’s all-time top scorer has insisted that Daniel Amartey went down too easily in the World Cup qualifiers against Bafana Bafana

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan says the penalty awarded Black Stars to qualify over South Africa to the playoffs of 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers was quite an easy type.

According to the 36-year-old, Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey went down too easily after the challenge by the South African defender and because there was a high tempo in the game, it forced Senegalese referee Maguette Ndiaye to award Ghana a penalty.

Andre Ayew who was making his 100th cap for Ghana finished off the penalty beautifully as he sent the goalkeeper to the wrong side.

“I think the incident was a bit casual,” Gyan told Asempa FM in an interview.

“There weren’t many cameras on the day to give us different angles unlike what we see in other league matches elsewhere but from where I sat and how I saw it, the infringement was debatable. I think Daniel Amartey went down too easily.

“This is my thought based on where I sat and how I saw things. However, the referee was closer to the spot and probably had he a better view of the situation.

“Remember also that the tempo of the game was also high and that could have influenced the referee’s decision to award the spot-kick to Ghana

“We all Ghanaians and support the Black Stars to win games so I always follow them even though I’m not part of the squad. I’m always supporting them to qualify to the World Cup. If I compare the game against Ethiopia and South Africa, I would say the Black Stars were better against South

“In the game against Ethiopia, Black Stars were dominated throughout but they improved their performance against South Africa,”

Gyan further revealed that he is working tediously to lose weight since he wants to return to club football in January.

“Currently, I’m training and working so hard in order to lose some weight. Just like I’ve been saying all the time, I want to be back in January to play club football so I’m working hard on my fitness.

“I have to lose weight so that I can play competitive football next year because I believe there are a lot of things that I can do on the field before I hang my boots,” he added.

Gyan has scored 51 goals for Ghana since making his debut in 2003. He is the first ever player to score in nine consecutive tournaments including Africa Cup of Nations and Fifa World Cup.

Inside Adako Jachie: Mubarik returns as Kotoko train with 29 players ahead of Karela United clash [pictures+video]

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Inside Adako Jachie: Mubarik returns as Kotoko train with 29 players ahead of Karela United clash [pictures+video]

The Porcupine Warriors held a successful training session at the Adako Jachie complex on Tuesday with a full house ahead of their trip to Ainyinase

Ghana Premier League leaders Asante Kotoko continued their preparations at the Adako Jachie training ground on Tuesday ahead of matchday five fixture against Karela United at Ainyinase on Sunday

Defender Mubarik Yussif was present at training after missing the game against Techiman Eleven Wonders last weekend. However, the centre-back did not join the first team during the training session as he was seen having personal training on the sidelines.

Mubarik was diagnosed with malaria and failed to pass late fitness test last weekend and coach Prosper Ogum Narteh believes he must fully recover before he rejoins his teammates hopefully on Thursday.

Meanwhile, with Kotoko likely to miss midfielders Richmond Lamptey and Mudasiru Salifu due to injury and accumulated cards respectively, the technical team opted to alter their usual game plan which has seen them winning four games on a row.

Per the training session, midfielder Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ will obviously be deployed as the defensive shield to the back four while Fabio Gama drops to back to take over the role of suspended Lamptey if he fails to pass late fitness test.

It is likely that either Stephen Amankonah, Dickson Afoakwa or Sherrif Mohammed will come in the starting line up against Karela as Kotoko are expected to change their set up in midfield.

During the training session, defender Imoro Ibrahim scored twice just like Dickson Afoakwa, Mfegue Rodrigues and Joseph Amoako.

Meanwhile, Mbella Frank Thierry Henry and Solomon Sarfo Taylor bagged a goal each.

There will be no morning or afternoon training session for the players on Wednesday. However, they are billed to face third-tier side Kenpong Academy in a friendly game at the Atonsu Astro Turf in order to be conversant with the tactics and formations that will be deployed against Karela since the game at Cosby Awuah Memorial Park in Ainyinase will be on a similar pitch.

Asante Kotoko to miss Mudasiru and one other player against Karela United

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Asante Kotoko to miss Mudasiru and one other player against Karela United

The Porcupine Warriors will be without two decisive players ahead of their trip to Crosby Awuah Memorial Park in Ainyinase this weekend

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh will have to switch his attention to other fringe players ahead of their game against Karela United in matchday five of Ghana Premier League.

The Porcupine Warriors, despite having a flying start to the season after picking four wins on a row and currently top the log, will miss the services of midfielders Mudasiru Salifu and Richmond Lamptey.

Salifu has been suspended ahead of the game due to accumulated yellow cards. The box-to-box midfielder has picked up three yellow cards after four games with the latest one against Techiman Eleven Wonders last weekend.

Also, Lamptey is expected to miss the game due to injury concerns. The offensive midfielder picked up a hamstring injury against Eleven Wonders and was replaced by George Mfegue Rodrigues.

As a result, Prosper Ogum will have to alter his tactical formation and per reports from the club’s training session on Tuesday, Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ will take the role of Mudasiru while one of Stephen Amankonah or Mfegue replaces Lamptey against Karela.

Cameroonian striker Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry is in line to make his debut against Karela after consistently been named in the club’s matchday squad.

Last season, Kotoko picked up their first ever win away at Karela under the tutelage of former coach Johnson Smith and they would hope to repeat such feat this term.

Karela were defeated 2-0 by Medeama on Monday and they are under pressure to return to winning ways against Kotoko.

“Fatawu Issahaku is new Abedi Pele and needs referees’ protection,” says Karim Zito

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“Fatawu Issahaku is new Abedi Pele and needs referees’ protection,” says Karim Zito

The youngster has taken the league by storm and his coach insists he needs protection from referees

Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito has called on Ghana Premier League referees to do more to protect Abdul Fatawu Issahaku after the young star appeared to be targeted by opponents.

The 18-year-old has been in fine form since joining Dreams from Steadfast FC in a one-year deal.

After four games, Fatawu has bagged four goals including a brace against Great Olympics last weekend and his coach believes referees must protect him from dangerous tackles and provocations.

“Fatawu is the next Abedi Pele and the referees have to guide him and this is what they do in Europe especially when a player comes out.

“Definitely clubs would come with a plan against him just to injure him and at the end of the day Ghana loses and I pray God to protect him from injuries,” he said.

Issahaku has been drafted into Ghana’s senior national team and he is expected to play in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in January 2022 in Cameroon.

“Bechem United is built around Augustine Okrah; Mingle blames Okrah for defeat to Accra Lions

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“Bechem United is built around Augustine Okrah; Mingle blames Okrah for defeat to Accra Lions

The Hunters boss believe his star player was not at his best despite scoring a consolation goal in their second away defeat

Bechem United coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey believes they failed to defeat debutants Accra Lions last weekend in matchday four of Ghana Premier League because of their star player Augustine Okrah.

Although, Okrah scored a consolation goal after Christopher Acheampong and Rauf Salifu scored two goals, the coach believes the team failed to come to the party since their star man hugely failed to impress as the team evolves around him.

Okrah rejoined Bechem from Kotoko in a one-year deal after a botched move to Algerian giants Raja Casablanca.

“Okrah has been helping us in all the three matches that we played this season but in the game against Accra Lions he did not play at all,” Mingle said.

Okrah scored his second goal of the season through a header

“He is part of our downfall; he did not play and when he is not playing, the team is not moving.

“We built the team around him so once he was not playing at all, obviously things were not going to work for us,” he added.

Okrah has scored two goals and provided one assist after four games this season. He is expected to improve his performance next weekend when Bechem welcome Dreams FC to Fosu Gyeabour Park on matchday five.

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