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Breaking News: Ghana FA reschedule Premier League game between Medeama & Gold Stars

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Breaking News: Ghana FA reschedule Premier League game between Medeama & Gold Stars

The country’s football governing body has decided to postpone the game which was earlier scheduled to take place on Sunday

Ghana Football Association has postponed matchday two of Ghana Premier League game between Medeama and Bibiani Gold Stars, AshesGyamera.com understands.

The fixture which was initially billed to take place on Sunday, November 7 at the Akoon Park in Tarkwa has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 10.

According to AshesGyamera’s sources, Medeama petitioned the Football Association that they can’t use the Cape Coast Sports Stadium as home ground after their home venue was rejected by the Club Licensing Committee.

Medeama insists that they have worked on all the recommendations made by the committee and they must inspect it once again for approval before they play their home game.

Although, Medeama claimed initially that the COVID-19 vaccines which their players took played a major role in their 4-0 defeat against Bechem United on Sunday, this rescheduling of the game against Gold Stars is far from that.

Gold Stars who are playing in their season of Ghana Premier League picked a famous 1-0 win over Berekum Chelsea on opening day at home thanks to Kingsford Boafo’s long range goal.

The fixture against Medeama will be their first away game played in the top-flight and a lot of supporters are expected to travel from Bibiani to Tarkwa to throw their support behind them.

Kotoko 2-1 Future Stars: Porcupines pip the lower division side without Gama, Ganiu & other top Stars

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Kotoko 2-1 Future Stars: Porcupines pip the lower division side without Gama, Ganiu & other top Stars

The Porcupine Warriors came from behind once again to record a victory in their training match against the lower division side

Asante Kotoko once again rallied from behind to defeat third tier side Future Stars 2-1 in a training match at the Adako Jachie training ground on Wednesday.

With the Porcupine Warriors preparing to play their first home game of the season against Bechem United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, Kotoko chose the lower division side to practice some of the tactics they have rehearsed on Monday and Tuesday.

Prosper Narteh Ogum decided to rest all the players that played part of Kotoko’s 3-1 comeback win over Dreams FC on opening day of the season.

As a result, goalkeeper Kwame Baah started in post while the back four was made up of Samuel Appiah, Charles Owusu, Maxwell Agyemang and Andrew Appau.

In midfielder, Emmanuel Keyekeh partnered Ibrahim Imoro, Andy Kumi and Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry while Mfegue George Rodrigues and Clinton Opoku led the attack for Kotoko.

Future Stars took the lead after a defensive blunder from Kotoko’s back line by the 20th minute.

However Kotoko restored parity on 75th minute through youngster Clinton Opoku.

With five minutes remaining to end proceedings, Mfegue latched on the ball and scored the match-winner.

The goal was so superbly scored that it got the over two hundred supporters who were watching the game to applaud his brilliance.

Ogum is expected to parade a formidable side on Sunday as he plays in front of Kotoko faithfuls for the first time since taking over from Mariano Baretto.

Bechem United players hit with health issues ahead of Kotoko clash

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Bechem United players hit with health issues ahead of Kotoko clash

The Hunters players have failed to regain full strength after they took their COVID-19 vaccines on Monday

Bechem United players are struggling to train ahead of the Premier League game against Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

After thrashing Medeama 4-0 on opening day of the season at home, the players were given their jabs at the Bechem government hospital and a lot of them have since failed to fully recover.

On Tuesday, several players could not turn up for training and those who defied the odds to make it either complained of weakness and fatigue or general body pains.

Others also had to quit the training session midway in order to save themselves from other complications.

“I’ve been down since they gave us this vaccine. I don’t know if that is how everyone feel but I think it should’ve been given to us before the season started,” one of the players told AshesGyamera.com

“It has affected our training sessions because almost the entire group of players are complaining about one thing which is general body weakness. If your immune system is not strong, I think it may even affect you in the long run.

“We have a crucial game on Sunday and it is unfortunate these things are happening. I hope that we can regain our strength and catch up with the loss time in order to be ready for Kotoko. We have to silence them in front of their fans who will be watching them for the first time in several months,” the player added.

Bechem are sitting top of the league log and would be hoping to maintain their winning streak and clean sheet against Kotoko.

They are expected to land in Kumasi with several players who previously played for Kotoko including Augustine Okrah, Emmanuel Asante and Latif Anabila.

Asante Kotoko captain Ganiu & board member Nsiah-Asare nominated for 2021 SWAG Awards

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Asante Kotoko captain Ganiu & board member Nsiah-Asare nominated for 2021 SWAG Awards

The Porcupine Warriors duo will have to shrug off competitions to lift the gong in December

Asante Kotoko captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail has been nominated for the award of Best Footballer of the year in Ghana at the 2021 Sports Writers Association’s Awards.

The 28-year-old guided Kotoko finish second last season in the league and reached the round of 16 stage of the FA Cup. Also, he was called to the senior national team and helped Ghana to secure a place in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Cameroon.

However, he as to beat competitions from Diawisie Taylor who scored 17 goals to win Ghana Premier League goal king and Daniel Afriyie Barnieh who led Ghana U20 national team to win Africa U20 Nations Cup as well as playing a major role in Hearts of Oak winning their first league trophy in almost a decade.

Also, Hasaacas Ladies chief executive officer Evelyn Nsiah Asare who doubles as Kotoko board member has been nominated for the award of administrator of the year for her excellent works which saw Hasaacas clinch Ghana Women’s Premier League title and maiden WAFU Champions League trophy.

Meanwhile, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Amartey and Jonathan Mensah will square it of for the Best Ghanaian footballer plying his trade outside the country.

Young boxer Samuel Takyi, who won Ghana’s first medal at the 2020 Olympic Games will challenge Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Ghana’s 4×100 relay team for the topmost -Sports Personality of the Year- award of the night.

The awards night has been scheduled for December.

FULL LIST OF NOMINEES:

Sports Personality of the Year

4X100m Relay Team – Athletics

Samuel Takyi – Amateur Boxing

Daniel Afriyie Barnieh – Football, Hearts
                                       

 Footballer of the Year (Foreign)

Daniel Amartey [Leicester City]

Mohammed Kudus [Ajax]

Jonathan Mensah [Columbus Crew]

Footballer of the Year (Home Based)

Diawusie Taylor (Karela United)

Daniel Afriyie Barnieh (Hearts of Oak)

Ishmeal Ganiu (Asante Kotoko)

Female Footballer of the Year – Female

Constance Agyemang – Berry Ladies

Janet Agyiri – Hasaacas

Jafar Rahama – Northern Ladies/Hasaacas

Coach of the Year

Abdul Karim Zito (U20)

Christian Nsiah – Athletics

Samuel Boadu – Hearts

Coach Ofori Asare – Amateur Boxing

Yussif Basigi – Hasaacas Ladies

Athlete of the Year (Male)

Benjamin Azamati

Joseph Paul Amoah

Athlete of the Year (Female)

Deborah Acquah

Boxer of the Year (Professional)

Alfred Lamptey

Mohammed Aryeetey

John Abaja Laryea

Boxer of the Year (Amateur)

Samuel Takyi – Featherweight

SWAG Top 5 (Discipline Rank) Shortlist

Athletics

Amateur Boxing

Badminton

Chess

Rugby

Table Tennis

Tennis

Discovery of the Year

Constance Serwaa Agyemang [Football/Berry Ladies]

Fatawu Issahaku [Football/Steadfast]

Kamaldeen Sulemana

Unilez Takyi – Swimming

Administrator of Year

Evelyn Nsiah-Asare (Hasaacas Ladies)

George Okoe Lamptey (Ghana Boxing Federation)

Gifty Oware-Aboagye (Berry Ladies

SWAG President Award

Ken Bediako

Corporate Award

Betway Ghana

Life Time Achievement

Stephen Appiah

Decorative Award

Togbe Afede XIV

Nana Bayin Eyison

Dedication and Valour

Coach Ofori Asare (Amateur Boxing)

Lawyer Ntow Fianko

Oduro Nyarko

Chess Player of the Year

Philip Selikem Yao Amoako

Badminton Player of the Year

Kelvin Alphous – Male

Prospera Nantuo – Female

Tennis Player of the Year

Male Samuel Agbesi Antwi – Male

Naa Shika Mackorley – Female

Swimming Athlete of the Year

Unilez Takyi

The 46th edition of the unbroken SWAG Awards is scheduled for December 2021.

Adako Jachie report: Prosper Ogum returns to training as Kotoko intensify preparations for Bechem

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Adako Jachie report: Prosper Ogum returns to training as Kotoko intensify preparations for Bechem

The Porcupine Warriors continued with their preparations to host their first game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in almost two years

Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Ogum Narteh was present at training on Tuesday after missing Monday’s edition, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The gaffer was believed to have been given a day off to attend to some pressing issues and returned on time to spearhead the second training session of the week.

With Kotoko seriously preparing to play their first home game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday against Bechem United, 31 players were present just like on Monday.

Players like Fabio Gama, Razak Abalora, Kwame Baah and the trio of Mudasiru Salifu, Isaac Oppong and Richmond Lamptey who scored on Saturday to help Kotoko defeat Dreams FC were all actively involved in the training session.

Assistant coaches David Ocloo and John Eduafo began the training session with the players before Ogum took over to guide the players in practicing tactics and formations that can be deployed against Bechem on Sunday.

Andy Kumi, who scored a hat-trick during the Monday training session, was once again on target after he combined with another player.

Dickson ‘Yaw Dick’ Afoakwa who also scored a brace on Monday bagged a hat-trick this time around to the joy of the few supporters present.

Meanwhile, Stephen Amankonah also scored a brace whereas Patrick Asmah, Evans Adomako, Mbella, Agyapong, Amoako and Keyekeh scored a goal each to boost their confidence.

Kotoko have announced the gate fees for the game against Bechem and VVIP section is going out for 100 cedis while popular stand and centre line are 30 cedis and 40 cedis respectively.

The price of tickets for the Wing side of the stadium will be 50 cedis and there will be an advance ticket sale at several places to be announced later by the club.

Bechem top the log with three points, tied on the same points with Kotoko but they have a superior goal difference.

According to AshesGyamera’s sources, Bechem United players took their COVID-19 vaccines on Monday and will begin serious training on Wednesday morning.

Caf CC: Hearts of Oak’s opponents JS Souara thrash RC Relizane in Algerian Ligue 1

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Caf CC: Hearts of Oak’s opponents JS Souara thrash RC Relizane in Algerian Ligue 1

The Eagles recovered from their opening day defeat to hammer Relizane at home on Tuesday

Hearts of Oak opponents in Caf Confederation Cup, JS Souara, recovered from their defeat last week to defeat RC Relizane 6-0 in the second game of 2021/22 Algerian Ligue 1 on Tuesday.

Souara suffered a 2-1 away defeat last Friday against Biskra but showed a positive reaction this time around. They scored six unanswered goals against second string Relizane whose first team players refused to travel for the game due to unpaid bonuses.

As a result, Belaid Hamidi scored a hat-trick became the first player to achieve that milestone this season in Algeria.

Hamidi opened the scoring by the third minute for Souara after a quick break before M.A Ouis made it 2-0 on the 42nd minute.

After the break, Imadeddine Boubekeur added another fine finish on 61st minute to unsettle Relizane before Hamidi netted his second of the day six minutes later.

Hamidi completed his hat-trick on 74th minute through a penalty. The striker sent Relizane’s goalkeeper to the wrong direction after his teammate was brought down in the box.

Mohamed Hammia completed the riot on the 90th minute with a simple finish

Hearts, after they were eliminated from Caf Champions League by Wydad Athletic Club following a 6-1 thrashing, will host Souara at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first leg of the Caf Confederation playoffs on November 27 before the travel to Algeria for the return fixture a week later.

The winner after the tie will qualify to the group stage of the competition.

Hasaacas Ladies sign ‘incredible’ goalkeeper Patricia Mantey

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Hasaacas Ladies sign ‘incredible’ goalkeeper Patricia Mantey

The shot-stopper has sealed a deal with the Giants of the West ahead of their participation in the Caf Champions League

Ghana Women’s Premier League champions Hasaacas Ladies have announced the signing of experience goalkeeper Patricia Mantey in a one-year loan contract.

Mantey arrives from Ghana Women’s Premier League side Immigration Ladies as Hasaacas seek to strengthen their squad before they participate in the maiden Caf Women’s Champions League holding in Egypt.

The Black Queens goalkeeper has been handed jersey number 22 for the tournament and she is expected to being on board her vast experience.

She has become the second signing by Hasaacas Ladies following the arrival of Burkinabé International Fatoumata Tamboura.

Mantey has had stints outside Ghana after she once played for Nigerian giants Rivers Angels.

The Nigerian champions are also expected to participate in the maiden Champions League after placing second in the WAFU Champions League.

Ethiopia coach Abate names strong squad to face Ghana in World Cup qualifiers

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Ethiopia coach Abate names strong squad to face Ghana in World Cup qualifiers

The Walias Antelopes boss has named his squad that will face the Black Stars in the penultimate game of the qualifiers next week

Ethiopia coach Abate Abate has announced a 26-man squad to face Ghana in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers at Orlando Stadium on September 11 in South Africa.

Ethiopia, who are currently sitting third in Group G, are out of the race and are only playing the game for its pride after losing their last game to South Africa.

However, Ghana need three points badly to stay afloat in order to keep the chase on leaders South Africa for the only slot to make it out of the group.

The Black Stars after the game will head back to Ghana to host South Africa at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium three days later.

Ethiopia’s full 26-man squad:

Goalkeepers:

Tekelemariam Shanko, Fasil Gebremichael, Frew Getahun

Defenders:

Remedan Yesuf, Desta yohaness, Asrat Tunjo, Ahemed Reshid, Yared Bayeh, Aschalew Tamene, Menaf Awel, Megnot Debebe

Midfielders:

Amanuel Yohaness, Shimeles Bekele, Habetamu Tekestez, Surafel Dagnachew, Mesud Mohammad, Hayeder Sherefa, Frew Solomon, Bezabeh Meleyu

Forwards:

Abubakar Naser, Getaneh kebede, Abel Yalew, Amanuel G/Michael, Mesfin Tafesse, Dawa Hotessa, Shemeket Gugessa

Gory accident: 30 passengers burnt to death in car accident at Akomadan

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Gory accident: 30 passengers burnt to death in car accident at Akomadan

The bus was trekking from the Upper West to Ashanti regional capital only to be involved in the fatal accident at Akomadan following a fire outbreak


Reports reaching AshesGyamera.com indicate that close to thirty (30) people have been burnt to death following fatal a car accident at Akomadan in the Offinso North District in Ashanti Region on Tuesday morning.

According to accounts from eyewitnesses, the bus with about over fifty passengers was heading to Kumasi from Lawra in the Upper West Region when the vehicle caught fire upon reaching Akomadan.

As a result, the driver lost control of the bus and crashed it into a towing car resulting to about thirty death toll and several injuries to the remaining survivors.

The injured ones were rushed to Zion Hospital at Akomadan for  emergency treatment after Fire Service arrived at the scene to help save lives while the deceased were sent to a morgue at Nkenkaasu morgue.

According to our reports, the Police have opened investigations into what led to the sudden outbreak of fire in the car which contributed to the accident.

Families who had members traveling on Monday in Upper West region to Kumasi have been contacted to come for identification in order to take those they know for a proper burial service.

Video: How Asante Kotoko fans splashed money on Isaac ‘Neymar’ Oppong after debut goal against Dreams FC

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Video: How Asante Kotoko fans splashed money on Isaac ‘Neymar’ Oppong after debut goal against Dreams FC

The Porcupine Warriors rallied from a goal down to win against Dreams FC on opening day of the season and the supporters could not hold back their appreciation to the man behind it

Asante Kotoko whiz kid Isaac Oppong was given a preferential treatment on Sunday when they defeated Dreams FC 3-1 on opening day of 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season.

The 18-year-old marked his debut game with Kotoko as a second half substitute and spent only sixteen minutes on the field.

However, he instantly made his appearance felt and got the whole stadium talking about his talent. He first set up Samuel Boateng to find the back of the net only for referee Yao Bless to rule it out.

With Kotoko still trailing Dreams 1-0 thanks to Abdul Fatawu Issahaku’s goal, Oppong assisted Mudasiru Salifu to score the equaliser by the 86th minute.

The youngster then sent Kotoko in front with a powerful shot three minutes later to set the stadium buzzing.

Deep in additional time, Oppong went past his marker to set up Richmond Lamptey, who scored the third and final goal of the day to secure Kotoko all the points at stake.

After the game, a lot of the supporters waited to show appreciation to the young man and threw several hundreds of cedis over the inner perimeter to him.

Oppong, who is an ambidextrous forward and has been highly rated by many soccer pundits as one of the few youngsters to take Ghana Premier League by storm, scored 22 league goals for Bectaro Sasana last season after making 15 appearances in Brong Ahafo Division Two League.


He is expected to start when Kotoko host league leaders Bechem United in their first home game of the season at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

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