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Baffour Soccer Academy coach Mohammed fighting for his life after accident

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Baffour Soccer Academy coach Mohammed fighting for his life after accident

The former Bofoakwa Tano tactician is in critical condition following the accident on Monday evening

Baffour Soccer Academy head coach Ibrahim Mohammed is in critical condition and currently fighting for his life, AshesGyamera.com’s sources can confirm.

The experience gaffer, who joined the club barely two months ago, was part of the traveling contingent that suffered a serious car accident at Kyebi Junction, off the Accra-Kumasi road on Monday evening and was rushed to the Kyebi government hospital.

The club was travelling from Sunyani to Accra for their pre-season tour to fine tune for the upcoming season.

Although, a lot of players and officials of the club suffered various degrees of injuries, head coach Mohammed’s condition has been described as critical and needs extra medical care.

The former Bofoakwa Tano coach was trapped in the car for almost an hour and it took the intervention of the Fire Service before he was able to be moved out of the car after it collided with another bus.

Also, former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Isaac Amoako, who is currently the goalkeeping coach of Baffour Soccer Academy, was part of the unfortunate accident suffered minor injuries.

According to AshesGyamera’s sources, Amoako picked up several cuts on his body but he is currently in good condition and was even spotted walking in the hospital’s lobby on Tuesday morning.

Also, the club’s communication director Kwaku Adjei Richard has suffered a closed or simple bone fracture and would need further attention to cure him.

Ibrahim Mohammed guided Baffour Soccer Academy to qualify to the Ghana Division One League earlier in October.

Baffour Soccer Academy were recently crowned Champions of Brong Ahafo Division Two League. The club is owned by Member of Parliament for the people of Sunyani West Constituency Hon. Ignatius Baffour Awuah. He also doubles as the Minister of Employment.

The club boasts of two pitches, one for training and one for matches, modern dressing rooms,  two storey buildings used as hostels, a swimming pool an entertainment room, a restaurant, and six-unit classroom block for teaching and learning.

BREAKING NEWS: Ghana Division One League side Baffour Soccer Academy involved in accident

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BREAKING NEWS: Ghana Division One League side Baffour Soccer Academy involved in accident

The lower division side who qualified to the second tier last month has been involved in a serious accident on Monday evening

Ghana Division One League side Baffour Soccer Academy from Sunyani has been involved in a serious car accident on the Accra-Kumasi road on Monday evening, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The club which is based in Nsoatre, a suburb of Sunyani, were heading to Accra for their pre-season tour ahead of the start of their maiden participation in the Division One League.

However, the unfortunate incident happened at the after their bus veered from its lane to collide with another bus coming from Accra to Kumasi.

“The driver of the Baffour Soccer Academy veered from his way and collided with another bus. I’m sure he was new on the road,” an eyewitness told AshesGyamera.com.

“We were able to save the lives of the players with the exception of coach of the club, one player and another man whom we were later told that he is the communication director.

“The coach was trapped in the car and it took the intervention of the police and Fire service to come and save him. so far, nobody has been confirmed dead and we are praying that nobody will die,” the eyewitness added.

Baffour Soccer Academy is owned by owned by Hon. Ignatius Baffour Awuah – Minister of Employment – boasts of over 65 players in the U15 and U17 division with several others in the U10 and U13 divisions.

The club boasts of two pitches, one for training and one for matches, modern dressing rooms,  two storey buildings used as hostels, a swimming pool an entertainment room, a restaurant, and 6 unit classroom.

Why Hearts of Oak could face another North African club in Confederation Cup?

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Why Hearts of Oak could face another North African club in Confederation Cup?

The Phobians could be handed another tough opponents from North Africa in the Caf Confederation Cup as they hope to make it to group stage

Ghana Premier League champions Hearts of Oak could head to North Africa once again for the playoff of the Caf Confederation Cup ahead of the draw to held in Cairo on Tuesday.

The Phobians, after suffering a humiliating 6-1 defeat in the Caf Champions League against Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club, could like face another North African club.

According to Caf’s rules, clubs who were eliminated front the Champions League will not meet each other in the Confederation Cup as they will be placed in one group.

The Phobians have been placed in pot 3 which has the nine lowest ranked clubs from the Caf Champions League and they will face clubs from pot 4 which is also made up of the highest ranked clubs from Caf Confederation Cup.

Therefore, they will square it off with clubs that started the competition and have reached the playoff stage.

As a result, They could face RS Berkane (Morocco), Pyramids FC (Egypt), JS Kabylie (Morocco), CS Sfaxien (Tunisia), Al Masry (Egypt).

Also, the Phobians may be paired with Nigerian giants Enyimba FC, South giants Kaizer Chiefs or CotonSport from Cameroon.

However, since the clubs in pot three are none while those in pot four are eight, should Hearts become the odd one who ends up without getting an opponent, they will be paired with one of the clubs in pot two.

Hearts are expected to play home first in the playoffs next month before they travel to the home of their opponents a week later for the reverse fixture.

Caf to allow Ghana & other countries to send 28 players to 2021 Afcon

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Caf to allow Ghana & other countries to send 28 players to 2021 Afcon

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased the number of additional players to 5 for the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations final in Cameroon.

This was contained a letter signed by Samson Adamu, Director of Competitions and sent to Member Associations on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

‘’In the occasion of the upcoming final tournament of the TOTALENERGIES Africa Cup of Nations – Cameroon 2021, we would like to provide you with the following decision:

  • Number of additional players – The Organizing Committee of the Africa Cup of Nations has decided to increase the number of players to 5 additional players. Consequently, the list of players could be increased to a maximum of 28 players. This decision was taken to allow the participating teams have a larger squad list for the competition in case some players test positive for COVID 19.

  • On the other hand, please note that your federation will bear the cost of the international travel as well as the accommodation of these additional players on the final list. In view of the above, we would like to inform you that the registration of the 5 additional players is only an option and not an obligation.

  • Number of substitute players: Concerning the number of substitutions, CAF will apply the law of three substitutions per match (+ 1 additional substitution in case of extra time) during the final tournament of the Africa Cup of Nations’’ the statement read.

The 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon- 2021 will be staged from Sunday, January 9 to Sunday, February 6, 2022.

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Chirano Mines donates ultramodern 64-seater bus to Premier League debutants Bibiani Gold Stars

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Chirano Mines donates ultramodern 64-seater bus to Premier League debutants Bibiani Gold Stars

The Gye Nyame boss have been handed a new bus to be used for their maiden participation in the Premier League

Ghana Premier League new entrants Bibiani Gold Stars have been gifted a new bus by owners Chirano Gold Mines Limited, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The Western North club qualified to the Premier League for the first time in July after topping Zone Two of the National Division One League.

Gold Stars wanted to sign former Hearts of Oak striker Abednego Tetteh but negotiations fell through at the eleventh hour. However, they have been able to secure the services of defender Samuel Amofa, Abubakar Aziz and Evans Owusu from Liberty Professionals.

Also, midfielder Lateef Abubakar, Frank Agyei Jnr, Michael Ainoo, Mohammed Polo and Kamara have been signed by the cub.

Gold Stars will begin their maiden appearance in the league with a home game against Berekum Chelsea at the Dun’s Park on October 31 before they travel to Tarkwa to face Medeama a week later.

On match day three, Gold Stars will host Asante Kotoko at home.

Video: How Hearts of Oak suffered their worse defeat against Wydad AC

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Video: How Hearts of Oak suffered their worse defeat against Wydad AC

The Phobians suffered their worse humiliation in any football game in Morocco on Sunday

Hearts of Oak suffered 6-1 defeat in the hands of Wydad Athletic Club in the second leg of Caf Champions League played at the Mohammed V Sports Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday.

The Phobians, who went into the game with a lot of confidence following the 1-0 win in the first leg, were completely outclassed, outplayed and outfought as they succumbed to a 5-1 drubbing even though the game was played behind closed doors.

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Hearts eliminated Guinean side CI Kamsar in the preliminary round while Wydad AC were drawn bye.

‘We are sorry’; ,Hearts of Oak apologise to fans after Wydad AC humiliation

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‘We are sorry’; ,Hearts of Oak apologise to fans after Wydad AC humiliation

The Phobians top hierarchy have released a statement to apologise to their teeming supporters following the humiliation they suffered in Morocco on Sunday

Hearts of Oak have apologised for their heavy 6-1 defeat to Wydad Athletic Club in the second leg of Caf Champions League played at the Mohammed V Sports Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday.

The Phobians, who went into the game with a lot of confidence following the 1-0 win in the first leg, were completely outclassed, outplayed and outfought as they succumbed to a 6-1 drubbing even though the game was played behind closed doors.

The Phobians were already shipping in goals by half time as they were down by four goals.

They returned from the break and further conceded two goals while substitute Patrick Razak got the consolation very late in the game after he connected a pass from Emmanuel Nettey.

The club’s top hierarchy admits their performance was an “embarrassment” but believes they can make amends since they have been offered another opportunity to play in the Caf Confederation Cup.

“We succumbed to a painful defeat in Morocco because we were nowhere close to our best on the night,” the club’s statement read.

“We know that we are capable of a much better performance than what we showed in Morocco.

Hearts eliminated Guinean side CI Kamsar in the preliminary round while Wydad AC were drawn bye.

Hearts of Oak blame ‘agenda’ referee Castane for heavy defeat against Wydad AC

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Hearts of Oak blame ‘agenda’ referee Castane for heavy defeat against Wydad AC

The Phobians claim the centre referee had an agenda against them as they suffered a humiliating scoreline against the North African club on Sunday

Ghana Premier League champions Hearts of Oak suffered an annihilating 6-1 defeat against Wydad Athletic Club which confirmed their elimination from the Caf Champions League as the two legs ended 6-2 on aggregate on Sunday.

However, the Phobians partly believe the centre referee from Gabon had an agenda against them as majority of his calls were questionable.

After goals from Simon Msuva, El Hassouni and Achraf Dari by the half hour mark, Yahya Jabrane added another before the break after Referee Eric Arnaud Otogo Castane from Gabon pointed to the spot for a penalty.

Hearts began to throw shades at the Fifa referee and insisted that he had an agenda against them.

“The referee seems to be implementing an agenda. We need to concentrate and do our best,” Hearts posted on Twitter.

Wydad AC added two goals after the break before substitute Patrick Razak snatched a late consolation goal for Hearts.

Hearts have now dropped to the Caf Confederation Cup and will participate in the play-offs for spot in the group stage of the competition.

The travelling contingent are expected in Ghana by Tuesday as they will travel to Dubai to make a transit before they continue their journey back home.

Wydad AC 6-1 (6-2 agg) Hearts; Phobians eliminated from Caf Champions League in a humiliating manner in Morocco

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Wydad AC 6-1 (6-2 agg) Hearts; Phobians eliminated from Caf Champions League in a humiliating manner in Morocco

The Phobians were hoping to cause a major upset in Morocco but it turned out to be a total massacre against them

Hearts of Oak suffered an embarrassing 6-1 defeat against Wydad Athletic Club in the second leg of the Caf Champions League at the Mohammed V Sports Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday.

The Moroccan giants have now progressed with an aggregate scoreline of 6-2 after the two legs.

The Phobians head coach Samuel Boadu made two changes in his starting line up that defeated Wydad Athletic Club in the first leg of the Caf Champions League in Ghana last weekend.

He recalled midfielder Caleb Amankwah who missed the first leg due to injury to replace Frederick Ansah Botchway while Congolese defender Raddy Ovouka could not recover from the knock he picked up in the first leg and William Denkyi took over.

After poor start to the game, Hearts conceded to the first goal by the fifth minute through Simon Msuva. El Hassouni added the second goal for Wydad AC four minutes later after a defensive mixup by the Hearts defenders.

Achraf Dari made it three 3-0 by the half hour mark before and Yahya Jabrane added another three minutes to half time from the penalty spot.

Referee Eric Arnaud Otogo Castane from Gabon pointed to the spot for a penalty after he insisted that Hearts goalkeeper Richard Attah had brought down a Wydad AC player.

After the break, Wydad pushed men forward to continue from where they left. The attacking style of game resulted into two quick goals as they

However, substitute Patrick Razak scored a consolation goal for Hearts by the 84th minuteafter connecting a pass from Emmanuel Nettey.

Although, the Phobians were in search of more goals, they couldn’t find any opening in the hosts’ defence.

Wydad AC after the emphatic victory over Hearts have joined Zamalek, Al Ahly, CRB, Entete Setif, Jwaneng Galaxy, Mamelodi Sundowns and Amazulu as the clubs who have qualified to the group stage of the competition.

The others include Al Hilal, Al Merreikh, Raja Casablanca, Sagrada Esperanca, Petro de Luanda, Esperance Tunis, Etoile du Sahel and Horoya AC from Guinea.

Meanwhile, Hearts have dropped to the Caf Confederation Cup and will have to play another tie before they can qualify to the group stage.

The Phobians are expected to return to Ghana on Tuesday as they make a transit in Dubai.

Watch LIVE: Wydad AC vs Hearts of Oak [Live from Casablanca]

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Watch LIVE: Wydad AC vs Hearts of Oak [Live from Casablanca]

The Phobians are hoping to book their place in the group stage of the competition after picking up a narrow victory in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium last weekend

Ghana Premier League champions Hearts of Oak take on Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco at the Mohammed V Sports Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday.

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The Phobians after picking up a 1-0 win in the first leg, are dreaming of picking up their tickets to the group stage for the first time since 2006 this evening.

Head coach Samuel Boadu made only two changes to the squad that started the first leg with William Denkyi and Caleb Amankwah coming in for Raddy Ovouka and Frederick Ansah Botchway respectively.

Kofi Kordzi and Isaac Mensah will be leading the attack while goalkeeper Richard Attah maintains his place in the goal post once again.

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