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Inside Adako Jachie: Asante Kotoko hold last training with 30 players, 20 to travel to Bibiani

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Inside Adako Jachie: Asante Kotoko hold last training with 30 players, 20 to travel to Bibiani

The Porcupine Warriors had their last training at the Adako Jachie on Wednesday afternoon with a full house and Prosper Narteh Ogum is expected to announce his final squad

Ghana Premier League table toppers Asante Kotoko will travel to Bibiani on Thursday afternoon for the much-anticipated fixture against Gold Stars, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The top of the table fixture has been salted for Friday afternoon at the Dun’s Park in Bibiani before the other league games continue on Saturday and Sunday.

The Porcupine Warriors held their last training session on Wednesday with a total number of 30 players including all the 20 players that were named for the game against Bechem United with the exception of skipper Abdul Ganiu Ismail who is currently on international duties with Ghana in South Africa.

Ganiu is expected to help the Black Stars secure a win against Ethiopia on Thursday and South Africa on Sunday and that means he will not be available for Kotoko’s game.

In his absence, Maxwell Agyemang who joined Kotoko from lower division side Wamanafo Mighty Royals in a three deal in September, will partner Yussif Mubarik.

It is also likely that coach Prosper Ogum Narteh may drop one of his offensive midfielders -Fabio Gama, Richmond Lamptey or Mudasiru Salifu- to make way for defensive midfielder Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ in order to bring stability in midfield and cut the supplies from Gold Stars.

Both Solomon Sarfo Taylor and Stephen Amankonah were on target during the training session while defender Christopher Nettey who picked a knock against Bechem did some recovery works.

Kotoko are expected to go into the game with a 4-2-3-1 formation unlike the 4-3-3 formation with variations that they have been using in their last two games. However, the players who will not make the trip to Bibiani will continue with training at the Adako Jachie on Thursday afternoon.

Gold Stars, who are coached by former Kotoko player and coach Michael Osei, are currently sitting fifth on the Ghana Premier League log. They will be hosting Kotoko for the first time in their history after having an incredible start to their maiden participation in the top-flight as they are yet to taste defeat in two games.

The Western North giants scored full marks on opening day as they pipped Berekum Chelsea 1-0 at home thanks to a Kingsford Boafo’s long range shot.

They then held Medeama to 1-1 stalemate on Tuesday with a late equaliser and would hope to do the unthinkable by handing Kotoko their first defeat of the season.

Gladson Awako speaks on Hearts of Oak-Great Olympics saga for the first time

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Gladson Awako speaks on Hearts of Oak-Great Olympics saga for the first time

The midfielder has for the first time opened up on his issue with the Phobians as he is yet to play an official game for them

Ghana midfielder Gladson Awako has insisted that he doesn’t know where he belongs after being caught up in a dilemma.

The 30-year-old joined the Phobians in a three-year deal from Great Olympics in June but he is yet to play a single official game for them.

Initial reports suggested that Awako was facing spiritual problems and the former T.P Mazembe midfielder had suggested that he can’t play for the club any longer.

However, Great Olympics have issued a statement that they have cancelled the deal since Hearts failed to meet the payment plan given them.

Per the clause, Great Olympics insist the agreement signed has been automatically terminated as the Phobians failed to meet their financial obligation in the agreement.

“I’m ready to play but as it stands, I don’t know where I belong until the issue is resolved,” he told Asempa FM.

Hearts are yet to win a league game this season after sharing the spoils with Legon Cities and WAFA.

They will host Aduana Stars this weekend before facing J.S Souara in the playoffs of the Caf Confederation Cup on November 28.

“I’m ahead of Prosper Ogum Narteh,” Gold Stars coach Michael Osei insists ahead of Friday clash

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“I’m ahead of Prosper Ogum Narteh,” Gold Stars coach Michael Osei insists ahead of Friday clash

The debutants are making giant strides in the league as they are yet to taste a defeat after two games and will welcome table toppers Asante Kotoko on Friday

Bibiani Gold Stars head coach Michael Osei believes he was a better footballer than Asante Kotoko new coach Prosper Ogum Narteh during their heydays.

Osei, who in the past made his name as a footballer in Kumasi with Kotoko, a club currently coached by Ogum, will welcome his former side to Dun’s Park in Bibiani for the top of the table clash in Ghana Premier League matchday three fixture.

Gold Stars are yet to taste a defeat in their maiden participation in Ghana Premier League as they pipped Berekum Chelsea at home and held Medeama to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday at the Akoon Park in Tarkwa.

When Osei was quizzed who is the senior in coaching between himself and Ogum he replied that they are at level pegging but believes he was a better footballer.

“I think maybe Prosper Ogum Narteh and I are almost at the same level in coaching. He is a good coach just like myself. He has done well for Kotoko so far and you can see I’m also doing my bit with Gold Stars who are only playing in the league for the first time,” Osei told Zylofon FM.

“However, in terms of football, I think I was or I’m ahead of him. I was good footballer and everyone who watched me can attest to that fact,” He added.

Osei is also optimistic that his side will be a able to hand Kotoko their first defeat of the season on Friday.

“We’ve noticed that Kotoko have started very well this season. I had the opportunity to watch them last weekend alongside my technical team. We saw that they are very good side but we are also a strong side and our team is jelling very well,” he said.


“It will be an interesting game and very difficult game but I believe that [we will defeat them]. I don’t want to brag. Let’s wait for Friday and see what happens,” he concluded.

Video: Headmaster Nketiah arrested for allegedly sleeping with 15-year-old student in his office

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Video: Headmaster Nketiah arrested for allegedly sleeping with 15-year-old student in his office

The headmaster of one of the model schools in the Offinso Municipality is currently in police custody for allegedly bonking a 15-year-old girl in his office after school

The headmaster of Offinso State A Junior High School was arrested Monday evening for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old female student in his office.

According to reports from the town,the headmaster known as Mr. Nketiah has been accused of such acts but always go unpunished since accusers lack hardcore evidence to pin him down.

However, luck eluded him on Monday after some passerbys heard the female JHS student moaning inside the headmaster’s office and suspected that she was being bonked by someone.

Upon getting closer to the office, their suspicion proved that indeed some people were having sexual intercourse inside the office. After trying to force their way inside, the headmaster came out but refused them entry.

He insisted that nobody was inside with him as he was there alone to do administrative works.

The guys later called on the Offinso police, who are just a stone throw away from the scene to intervene and the headmaster was forced to open the door.

Lo and behold, there was a female student inside the office.

The headmaster is currently helping police to investigate the matter.

Medeama 1-1 Gold Stars: Akoto’s late equaliser leaves Medeama last on league table

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Medeama 1-1 Gold Stars: Akoto’s late equaliser leaves Medeama last on league table

The debutants left it late as they shocked Medeama with a wonderful equaliser deep in additional time

Medeama shared the spoils 1-1 with Bibiani Gold Stars in the outstanding matchday two fixture in Ghana Premier League at the Akoon Park on Tuesday.

A late effort from Burkina Faso international Amed ‘Simba’ Toure was all that the host needed to record their first victory of the campaign but Joshua Akoto broke there hearts with another late equaliser.

Following the 4-0 drubbing Medeama suffered on opening day against Bechem United, head coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu made changes in his squad.

The decision seemed to have worked as Medeama created some decent chances but they failed to find the back of the net.

Zakaria Mumuni combined beautifully with Prince Opoku Agyemang but the latter surprisingly squandered the chance by the 30th minute.

Opoku also failed to direct his header on target few minutes later after he met a decisive cross.

After the break, Amed was brought on and his presence added a bite to the Medeama’s attack.

However, they still failed to find an opening in Gold Stars defence.

Toure finally met a cross from his teammate and the Burkinabé sent in a wonderful bicycle kick to score the opening goal by the 81st minute.

The goal marked his 18th effort in his last 36 top-flight appearances.

Deep in additional time, Joshua Akoto scored the equaliser against the run of play to silence the vociferous home supporters and rather send the few travelling supporters into a wild jubilation.

Gold Stars have now moved to sixth sixth position with four points after two games while Medeama are languishing at the bottom with just a point.

Gold Stars will welcome table toppers Asante Kotoko to the Dun’s Park in Bibiani on Friday.

Breaking News: Akufo-Addo cancels meeting with Hearts of Oak players

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Breaking News: Akufo-Addo cancels meeting with Hearts of Oak players

The meeting between the Phobians and the first gentleman of the land has been called off at the eleventh hour

Premier League champions Hearts of Oak were scheduled to meet Ghana president His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo on Tuesday evening but the meeting has been officially cancelled, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The playing body and technical team as well as some management team members of Hearts of Oak were billed to meet Akufo-Addo at the Flagstaff House following their exploits last season.

Hearts won the league for the first time in almost nine seasons and are the country’s sole representatives in Caf inter-club competitions this season.

Although, they were bundled out of the Caf Champions League after a 6-1 heavy defeat against Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco, the Phobians have another opportunity to make amends.

They will face Algerian side JS Souara in the playoffs of the Caf Confederation Cup. As a result, the president wanted to meet and encourage them as well as support their travels financially.

However, according to AshesGyamera’s sources, the president had a last minute appointment which he couldn’t miss and therefore opted to reschedule his meeting with Hearts players and officials.

“The schedule meeting with the president at the Jubilee House has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. A new date will be confirmed from the Presidency,” a statement from Hearts of Oak read.

It is not unclear when the Phobians will be called again to the Flagstaff House.

Black Stars depart Ghana to South Africa with 24 players for World Cup qualifiers [Video+pictures]

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Black Stars depart Ghana to South Africa with 24 players for World Cup qualifiers [Video+pictures]

The Black Stars left the shores of the country Tuesday afternoon as they head to South Africa for the penultimate game

Ghana’s contingent left the Kotoka International airport on Tuesday afternoon enroute to South Africa for the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia on Thursday.

Head coach Milovan Rajevac named a 28-man squad last week for the encounter but the number has been trimmed down to 24 due to injury concerns.

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, A.S Roma youngster Felix Afena-Gyan, Benjamin Tetteh, Jonathan Mensah and Gideon Mensah were left out of the traveling party due to various injury concerns.

The Black Stars trained on Tuesday morning ahead of the trip to Johannesburg. Ghana is hoping to make a return to the World Cup after missing out in the 2018 edition in Russia. A win over Ethiopia and South Africa will guarantee Ghana a place in the play-offs.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Joseph Wollacott (Swindon Town), Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St.Gallen), Manaf Nurudeen (Eupen), Richard Attah (Hearts of Oak)

Defenders: Andy Yiadom (Reading FC), Philemon Baffour (Dreams FC), Baba Abdul Rahman (Reading FC), Montari Kamaheni (Ashdod), Daniel Amartey (Leicester City), Alexander Djiku (Strasbourg), Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo), Ismail Abdul Ganiyu (Asante Kotoko)

Midfielders: Baba Idrissu (Real Mallorca), Mubarak Wakaso (Shenzhen F.C), Edmund Addo (Sheriff Tiraspol), Mohammed Kudus (Ajax Amsterdam), Daniel Kofi Kyere (FC St. Pauli)

Wingers: Andre Ayew (Al Sadd), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Dreams FC), Kamal Deen Sulemana (Rennes), Samuel Owusu (Al Fayha)

Strikers: Richmond Boakye-Yiadom (Beitar Jerusalem), Caleb Ekuban (Genoa)

Milovan Rajevac announces final 24 players who will travel to South Africa on Tuesday

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Milovan Rajevac announces final 24 players who will travel to South Africa on Tuesday

The Serbian manager has pruned his squad to 24 players and they will travel to South Africa for the World Cup qualifiers

Twenty four players will travel to South Africa on Tuesday for the World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia.

Fifteen players trained in Accra on Monday as the team started preparations for the final two games of Group G in the World Cup qualifiers.

The Black Stars trained on Tuesday morning ahead of the trip to Johannesburg. Ghana is hoping to make a return to the World Cup after missing out in the 2018 edition in Russia. A win over Ethiopia and South Africa will guarantee Ghana a place in the play-offs.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Joseph Wollacott (Swindon Town), Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St.Gallen), Manaf Nurudeen (Eupen), Richard Attah (Hearts of Oak)

Defenders: Andy Yiadom (Reading FC), Philemon Baffour (Dreams FC), Baba Abdul Rahman (Reading FC), Montari Kamaheni (Ashdod), Daniel Amartey (Leicester City), Alexander Djiku (Strasbourg), Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo), Ismail Abdul Ganiyu (Asante Kotoko)

Midfielders: Baba Idrissu (Real Mallorca), Mubarak Wakaso (Shenzhen F.C), Edmund Addo (Sheriff Tiraspol), Mohammed Kudus (Ajax Amsterdam), Daniel Kofi Kyere (FC St. Pauli)

Wingers: Andre Ayew (Al Sadd), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Dreams FC), Kamal Deen Sulemana (Rennes), Samuel Owusu (Al Fayha)

Strikers: Richmond Boakye-Yiadom (Beitar Jerusalem), Caleb Ekuban (Genoa)

Meanwhile Jonathan Mensah (Injured), Thomas Partey (Injured) and Felix Afena Gyan (Unavailable) will not travel with the team to South Africa for the clash against Ethiopia.

The Group G encounter will take place at the Orlando stadium on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 15:00Hrs GMT.

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Video: Black Stars train at Accra Sports Stadium with 15 players

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Video: Black Stars train at Accra Sports Stadium with 15 players

The Black Stars opened their camping ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium

With only fifteen players out of the 28 players called by coach Milovan Rajevac, the Black Stars did some drills and shake ups before facing lower tier side Golden Kicks 5-1 in a training match.

Israel based striker Richmond Boakye Yiadom ‘Kwame Fish’ scored a brace on his return to the team while Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew also added another goal.

Caleb Ekuban and Abdul  Fatawu Issahaku added a goal each after the break to wrap up a fine performance in the afternoon.

The fifteen players who currently in camp include goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott (Swindon Town), Manaf Nurudeen (Eupen), Richard Attah (Hearts of Oak), Philemon Baffour (Dreams FC).

The rest are Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo), Ismail Abdul Ganiyu (Asante Kotoko), Mubarak Wakaso (Shenzhen F.C), Edmund Addo (Sheriff Tiraspol), Andre Ayew (Al Sadd), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Dreams FC).

Also, Samuel Owusu (Al Fayha) is around together with Richmond Boakye-Yiadom (Beitar Jerusalem), Benjamin Tetteh (Yeni Malatyaspor), Caleb Ekuban (Genoa).

The rest of the players are expected in Accra on Monday.

Meanwhile Head Coach Milovan Rajevac has invited Montari Kamaheni of Ashdod FC to replace Gideon Mensah of Bordeaux. The left back suffered bruises on his left ankle during Saturday’s French Ligue 1 clash against PSG.

The Black Stars will depart Accra on Tuesday afternoon for South Africa for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifier against Ethiopia at the Orlando stadium – Johannesburg on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 15:00Hrs GMT.

Black Stars game won’t affect Premier League matches; Gold Stars vs Kotoko on Friday, says Twum

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Black Stars game won’t affect Premier League matches; Gold Stars vs Kotoko on Friday, says Twum

The matchday fixtures of the Premier League will be honoured across all league centers over the weekend

Ghana Football Association’s director of communications, Henry Asante Twum, has rejected suggestions that Premier League games scheduled for the weekend could be postponed because of the international break.

Although, all major leagues across the world are on break to pave way for the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, Ghana Premier League continues unabated.

The Black Stars will travel to South Africa to face Ethiopia in the penultimate qualifying game in Johannesburg before they face South Africa in Cape Coast Sports Stadium four days later.

And according to Twum, all games will be honoured at the various league centers as Asante Kotoko travel to Bibiani on Friday to lock horns with debutants Gold Stars at the Dun’s Park.

“The league just started last week and I’m the just ended weekend we played matchday two. It’s been a while since Kotoko played at Baba Yara Sports Stadium but looking at the crowd here even under COVID-19 restrictions, it is very impressive,” Twum told Akoma FM.

“Therefore, the FA thinks that there is no need to break or postpone the games but rather, we have planned that on Friday, Gold Stars will play against Kotoko, then on Saturday, other games will continue.

“Also on Sunday, all matches are scheduled at 3PM and with the hope that by 5PM, all league games will be cleared.

“Moreover, the Black Stars game will be played at 7PM so people can still go back home from league centers and enjoy the game comfortably. So every premier league game is going on as scheduled,” he ended.

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