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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.

https://www.facebook.com/lstvgh/videos/392705715850201/

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.

WATCH LIVE: Ghana vs Nigeria; Black Queens need three unanswered goals to qualify

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WATCH LIVE: Ghana vs Nigeria; Black Queens need three unanswered goals to qualify

The Black Queens must overcome a two goal deficit at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first leg in order to stand a chance of qualifying to the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations

https://www.facebook.com/MaxTVGH/videos/405631294463376/

Jose Mourinho names Gyan in Roma’s squad to face Napoli in Serie A

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Jose Mourinho names Gyan in Roma’s squad to face Napoli in Serie A

The youngster could make his bow this afternoon after being named in Roma’s matchday squad to face Napoli

Jose Mourinho has named Ghanaian youngster Felix Afena-Gyan in AS Roma’s squad to face Napoli in Serie A this afternoon.

The 18-year-old joined Roma in a five-year deal in March from Ghanaian lower division side EurAfrica Football Club in Accra and has been an instant hit at the club’s youth side.

Gyan became a known name in Bono region as he was a poster boy for inter-school games. He was a regular face and goalscorer for Berekum Presbyterian Senior High School.

Abedi: Asante Kotoko will win Ghana Premier League title with Prosper Ogum

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Abedi: Asante Kotoko will win Ghana Premier League title with Prosper Ogum

The Porcupine Warriors former striker is optimistic that his former side will lift the league title despite their slow start in pre-season

Former Asante Kotoko striker Abedi Sarfo believes the club will be crowned winners of 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season.

The Porcupine Warriors have had a slow start in their pre-season training as they failed to win any of their three games played in Dubai.

Also, twelve players have left the club with thirteen players signed to replace them, while coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has replaced Mariano Baretto after they ended last season without a trophy.

The results coupled with the changes in squad have brought doubts about Kotoko’s future among a section of the supporters and football pundits but the former forward is optimistic things will be better with time.

“Asante Kotoko will win the league trophy next season,” Abedi Sarfo said in an interview with Super Obondede on Light FM’s Time with Super Show.

“They have allowed some players to leave but I think those that have come in are equally good. I know some of them and have watched their games too.

“Richard Boadu is a good player and he will add a lot of options to Kotoko’s midfield. The young players who have also arrived will be great additions with time.

“I will urge the supporters to have patience with the players. They will have tough times but with positive vibes, they will overcome every obstacle and win the league title at the end for them,” he added.

Kotoko will open their season with a trip to Dawu to face Dreams FC on matchday one before they host Bechem United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium a week later.

Their third game of the season will be against debutants Bibiani Gold Stars at the Dun’s Park in Bibiani.

Exclusive: Hearts XI vs Wydad Athletic Club; Caleb & Denkyi start as Ovouka benched

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Exclusive: Hearts XI vs Wydad Athletic Club; Caleb & Denkyi start as Ovouka benched

The Phobians boss has made two changes in the squad the squad that defeated the Red Castle in the first leg as they square off tonight in Casablanca

Hearts of Oak head coach Samuel Boadu has made two changes in his starting line up that defeated Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club in the first leg of the Caf Champions League at the Accra Sports Stadium on last weekend.

Midfielder Caleb Amankwah who missed the first game due to an injury has been recalled into the starting squad. The makeshift midfielder replaces Frederick Ansah Botchway.

Also, Congolese defender Raddy Ovouka could not recover from the knock he picked up in the first leg and has been dropped to the bench. William Denkyi takes over his place in the defence.

Hearts of Oak starting XI Vs Wydad AC:

Richard Attah -GK

Fatawu Mohammed

William Dankyi

Mohammed Alhassan

Robert Addo Sowah

Emmanuel Nettey

Caleb Amankwah

Salifu Ibrahim

Kofi Kordzi

Daniel Afriyie Barnieh

Isaac Mensah.

Officiating Officials:

Center Referee: Eric Arnaud Otogo Castane [Gabon]

Assistant I: Urbain Ondo Ndong

Assistant II:  Felix Abaa Eyaga

4th Referee: Isidore Essono nze Nze 

Match Commissioner: Mohamed Abdatt Bilal [Mauritania]

Referee Assessor: Abdel Hamid Radwan [Egypt]

TV Channel to watch the game: GTV Sports+ and Ashesgyamera.com

Kick-off time: 19:00GMT [7:00PM Ghana time

‘The difference between Asante Kotoko and others is huge,’ says Abedi Sarfo

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‘The difference between Asante Kotoko and others is huge,’ says Abedi Sarfo

The former striker insists that none of the local clubs can be likened to the
Porcupine Warriors in terms of numbers and influence

Former Ghana Premier League superstar Abedi Sarfo has insisted that Asante Kotoko is the biggest club in the country.

According to Sarfo, who also had stints Ashanti Gold and King Faisal during his heydays, Kotoko’s impact both on and off the pitch are so immense that players tend to benefit from it even after retiring.

“I played Ashanti Gold, King Faisal and other clubs but none of them can be compared to Asante Kotoko,” Sarfo said in an interview on Time with Super on Light FM.

“The fans, leadership and others make Kotoko to stand out among other Premier League clubs. I always feel proud representing this club because wherever I go, the fans of Kotoko treat me special and make me feel very important.

“I spent five years at Kotoko but it is as if I spent all my life with them. The impact of this great club can’t be compared to any club in the country.

“Can you imagine that when I joined King Faisal, we had to stay in road traffic after games for hours in Accra but at Kotoko, immediately they see our team bus, we will have our way through. Sometimes, motorcade will be ahead of us to pave but I never experienced this at Ashanti Gold or King Faisal,” he added.

Sarfo also believes Asante have the quality to win the upcoming Premier League title after their failure to live up to expectations last season.

“Asante Kotoko will win the league trophy next season,” he said.

“They have allowed some players to leave but I think those that have come in are equally good. I know some of them and have watched their games too.

“Richard Boadu is a good player and he will add a lot of options to Kotoko’s midfield. The young players who have also arrived will be great additions with time.

“I will urge the supporters to have patience with the players. They will have tough times but with positive vibes, they will overcome every obstacle and win the league title at the end for them,” he added.

Sarfo, who represented Ghana at the junior national team level, is now a football scout for Alpha Sports Management headed by UK based football agent Tony Appiah.

‘We believe you’re more than capable’; SWAG urges Black Queens to overcome Nigeria in qualifiers

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‘We believe you’re more than capable’; SWAG urges Black Queens to overcome Nigeria in qualifiers

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG ) has sent a Goodwill message to the senior national women’s team, the Black Queens, as they engage their Nigerian counterparts the Super Falcons in the return leg of their Nations Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports stadium on Sunday October 23.

In a statement signed by SWAG President, Kwabena Yeboah, the Association urged the Queens not to be dispirited by the first leg scoreline where the Nigerians won 2-0.

” We cannot be naive to underestimate the task ahead, particularly against perennial nemesis, Nigeria. But we take comfort in your impressive progress in recent times”.

“You still are a dominant force on the continent and SWAG urges you on to go for a connvincing victory”.

“The fact that you are playing on your favourite home soil with the backing of your ever faithful fans should provide the needed propulsion to the desired victory”.

We’re confident in your capabilities to beat Nigeria and advance to the Women #AWCON.

SWAG is behind you,.Ghana is with you.

Go Queens Go”, the statement stressed.

Source :www.swagghana.com

Confirmed: Wydad Athletic Club to miss seven key players against Hearts of Oak

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Confirmed: Wydad Athletic Club to miss seven key players against Hearts of Oak

The Red Castle will be without seven key players as they host the Phobians on Sunday

Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club have been hit with injury concerns ahead of their Caf Champions League second leg clash with Hearts of Oak on Sunday.

The Red Castle are expected to host the Phobians at the Mohammed V Sports Stadium in Casablanca after losing the first leg 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium last weekend.

Wydad AC will miss Reda Al-Jaadi after he failed to recover from his injury relay. Reda Jaadi was injured during the Morocco’s 2-1 win over Sierra Leone in a friendly game. He came on in the game as a substitute and was taken off after some minutes.

According to reports in Morocco, he will be out for at least eight weeks.

Also, Sufian Karkash and Zuhair Al-Mutarji will be absent from the matchday squad.

Moreover, players like Salah El-Din Bin Yesho will be missing in today’s game due to injury relay while Guy Mbenza who has been scoring goals for fun in the league will not be available after he was not registered for the Caf Champions League.

Again, Jalal Daoudi Joel Tsumu are out of the game.

WAC of Morocco squad list against Hearts of Oak

However, coach Walid Rekraki who missed the first leg due to Coronavirus infection is expected to be in the dugout.

The winner after the tie will qualify to the group stage of the competition while the loser drops to play in the Caf Confederation Cup.

Hearts of Oak last played in the group stage of the Caf Champions League in 2006 after they won the tournament in 2000.

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