Home Blog Page 140

Breaking News: Asante Kotoko board chairman Kwame Kyei resigns; CHECK WHY?

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Breaking News: Asante Kotoko board chairman Kwame Kyei resigns; CHECK WHY?

The Porcupine Warriors board chairman has reportedly stepped down from the club after a crunch meeting with the club’s owner

Asante Kotoko board chairman Opanin Kwame Kyei has opted to resign from his position from the club following a meeting held at Manhyia Palace on Tuesday.

All the club’s board members met Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to thrash out issues related to the club and although, the paramount chief of the Asante kingdom advised them to allow bygones be bygones and forge forward as one, reports are rife that Kwame Kyei has stepped down.

According to AshesGyamera’s sources, Kyei decided to call it a quit because he felt he is gradually becoming an unpopular figure in the club’s ranks following a well executed agenda against him.

The oil mogul believes there is a grand scheme by some members of the board and supporters to taint his image, therefore, he has decided to resign.

He is said to have had a bad blood between him and chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah and the duo have not spoken for almost three months.

Although, it was Kyei who masterminded Amponsah’s coming, reports suggest the latter defied some of the orders of the board members and went against several advises he gave him which has led to the uneasiness between them.

According to reports in the local media, some of the board members decided to impeached him and successfully conducted a vote of no confidence in September after he had sought permission at one of their meetings.

However, Otumfuo Osei Tutt II is yet to accept the resignation or reject it.

Kyei took over Kotoko in 2018 and guided the club to win 2019 Normalisation Committee Cup. Also, Kotoko won FA Cup under his tutelage in 2018 after they defeated Hearts of Oak in the Final in Tamale, as well as guiding them to reach the group stage of the Caf Confederation Cup for the first time in a decade.

Kotoko are currently in United Arab Emirates, Dubai, for pre-season and will arrive in the country on October 22 before the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season kicks off a week later.

‘Defeat WAC of Morocco & get GH₵1,000 each,’ Top politician Akpaloo tells Hearts players

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
‘Defeat WAC of Morocco & get GH₵1,000 each,’ Top politician Akpaloo tells Hearts players

The Phobians have been promised to defeat the North African club in the first leg and take home an incentive package

Founder and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana, Percival Kofi Akpaloo, has urged Hearts of Oak players to defeat Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco in the first leg of the Caf Champions League and receive a package of GH₵1,000 each.

The Phobians are billed to host the North African club on October 17 at the Accra Sports Stadium and a resounding results will mean that the return leg will be a mere formality in Rabat.

Hearts eliminated Guinean side CI Kamsar in the preliminary round thanks to a 3-1 victory at the Accra Sports Stadium.

“I will give every Hearts player ¢1,000 should they beat WAC on Sunday,” Akpaloo told Otec FM in an interview.

“I will give every Hearts of Oak player ¢1,000 and ¢2,000 to the coach should they beat WAC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

“So far as Hearts is a Ghanaian team, it’s my prayer they progress to the next stage of the competition

“They should go all out with the Phobian spirit as they did to win the Ghana Premier league,” he added

Caf has ordered that only 2,000 spectators should be allowed into the stadium to watch the game due to COVID-19 scare in the country.

The winner after the two legs will qualify to group stage while the loser will drop to the Caf Confederation Cup.

Hearts last reached the group stage in 2000 and went on to win the competition and Super Cup.

Black Stars to arrive in Ghana today after victory over Zimbabwe

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Black Stars to arrive in Ghana today after victory over Zimbabwe

The over 40-man contingent that travelled to Harare for the all-important World Cup qualifying game is expected to touch base in Accra on Wednesday

Ghana’s contingent to Zimbabwe for the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers is expected arrive in the country on Wednesday morning after d defeating the Warriors 1-0 in Harare on Tuesday.

A Thomas Partey’s free-kick was all that Ghana needed to pick the three maximum points at stake and breath life back into the hopes of qualifying to the World Cup to be staged in Qatar next year

Twenty six players travelled to Harare and when they arrive in Ghana, twenty three of them, with the exception of Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim, Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richard Attah and Dreams FC defender Philimon Baffour, the rest will move to their respective clubs in Europe and Asia.

Club football is expected to bounce back over the weekend and they are expected to arrive on time to take part of the games to be played.

Although, Ghana went top of Group G after the game, South Africa have overtaken them after they also pipped Ethiopia 1-0 at home to claim full points.

Ghana will travel to Addis Ababa next month for the penultimate qualifying game against Ethiopia before they host South Africa in the last game to determine who makes it out of the group.

The contingent was led by Ghana Football Association president Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku together with Black Stars Management Committee Chairman George Amoako. Also, management committee members like Fred Pappoe and Samuel Osei Kuffuor traveled with the team.

Head of communications at Ghana FA, Henry Asante Twum as well as deputy Ghana FA general secretary Alex Asante joined the team for the trip to see the day-to-day activities of the contingent.

Also, Central Regional Football Association chairman Robert Duncan and Volta Regional Football Association chairman Daniel Agbogah were also joined by deputy Youth and Sports Minister Evans Opoku Bobie as well as the chief director of the ministry Alhaji Hafiz Adam.

GHANA’S CONTINGENT IN ZIMBABWE;

Technical Team:

Head Coach – Milovan Rajevac, Assistant Coach – Otto Addo, Assistant Coach – Maxwell Konadu, Goalkeepers Trainer – Richard Kingston
Dr. Baba Adam – Team Doctor
Team Manager – Henry Martey
Samuel Ankomah – Masseur
Edward Acheampong – Video Analyst
Dr. Jonathan Quartey – Physiotherapist
Romeo Roy Ricky – Physical Trainer
Sulley Zampa and Daniel Yankey – Kits Managers
Nenad Glisic – Interpretor to Milovan Rajevac

Ghana squad:    

Goalkeepers:

Lawrence Ati- Zigi (FC St. Gallen), Richard Atta (Hearts of Oak), Ibrahim Danlad, (Asante Kotoko), Jojo Wollacott (Swindon Town)

Defenders:

Philemon Baffuor (Dreams FC), Gideon Mensah (Bordeaux), Baba Abdul Rahman (Reading FC), Daniel Amartey (Leicester City), Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo), Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew), Alexander Djiku (Strasbourg).

Midfielders:

Thomas Partey (Arsenal FC), Baba Idrissu (Real Mallorca), Emmanuel Lomotey (Amiens), Mohammed Kudus (Ajax Amsterdam), Majeed Ashimeru (RSC Anderlecht), Kofi Kyere (St. Pauli), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Steadfast FC).

Forwards:

Andre Ayew (Al Sadd SC), Kamaldeen Suleymana (Rennes), Joel Fameyeh (Orenburg), Yaw Yeboah (Wisła Kraków), Samuel Owusu (Al-Fayha FC), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), Caleb Ekuban (Genoa), Benjamin Tetteh (Yeni Malatyaspor)

Video: ‘I’m responsible for ungrateful Michael Essien’s troubles,’ Juju man claims more will follow

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Video: ‘I’m responsible for ungrateful Michael Essien’s troubles,’ Juju man claims more will follow

The former Chelsea star had a bright future but his football career was hampered by injuries and the spiritual man claims he was behind all those problems

A spiritual man claims he is responsible for all the injuries that former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien suffered in his career.

Essien was highly rated as one of the best midfielders in the world during his peak, however, injuries took a toll from him and he couldn’t realise his dreams to the fullest.

In a video link attached to this article, A self acclaimed spiritualist called Spiritual Father has confessed to all the bad things that happens in Michael Essien’s life.

In an interview with Elavanyo on Vibe 5 TV, the juju man insisted that Essien failed to show appreciation for all the good things he did for him and that resulted in his predicaments.

” I’m a very simple but wicked spiritualist. Anytime I help you, I expect you to bring my thanksgiving. I helped Michael Essien to succeed in his football career,” the spiritual man said.

The spiritual man was asked to be circumspect and mention what exactly he did you do for Michael Essien.

“Adebayor brought Michael Essien to me as a fresh Spiritual client. I did everything to let him succeed in his football business. Essien promised to build a house for me in Accra which he lied about ” the Spiritual man answered.

“Essien’s conduct angered myself and my gods so we wiped his name from famous football people. He came to me for football juju. Let me me be specific.

“He can come and doubt me if I’m lying. I throw that challenge to Michael Essien,” he added.

The spiritualist further added that he handles over 200 pastors whom he fortify to make miracles.

Essien started his career playing for Liberty Professionals in Ghana. In 2000, he moved to France to join Bastia, where he would spend three seasons and appear in over 60 matches before joining Ligue 1 title holders Lyon in 2003. At Lyon, Essien won back-to-back league titles in 2003–04 and 2004–05, and won Ligue 1 Player of the Year in 2005.

During his five-year stint in France, he acquired French citizenship. In 2005, Essien signed with Premier League side Chelsea for a £24.4 million transfer fee and, at the time of his signing, was the most expensive African footballer in history. 

At Chelsea, Essien helped the club win the Premier League in 2006 and 2010, as well as three FA Cups and one League Cup. He won the UEFA Champions League in 2012,[6] while also placing as runner up in the 2008 UEFA Champions League. He has won the Chelsea Goal of the Season award twice, in the 2006–07 and 2008–09 seasons.

Essien is a former Ghanaian international. At youth level, he represented his country at the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship and 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship, with the latter team finishing as runner-up. Essien made his senior team debut in January 2002 and has represented his nation at three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. Essien has also represented Ghana at the 2006 and 2014 FIFA World Cups.

On 19 August 2020 it was revealed, that Essien was training with Danish Superliga club FC Nordsjælland where he also got the opportunity to be part of the work around the Superliga team and several of the club’s academy teams, just as he got a better knowledge of the teaching and development of young people off the field in FCN, as inspiration for his ongoing coaching education.

Nordsjælland is in partnership with Right to Dream Academy in Ghana, which was why Essien found the project interesting.

However, the club confirmed on 9 September 2020, that they had affiliated with Essien as part of the club’s coaching team for the 2020-2021 season.

He would thus be part of the coaching team in an assistant role at the same time, participating in the training sessions to implement the exercises in the best possible way and able to contribute with new input to the coaching team’s evaluations

Denmark join Germany, & Qatar as qualified countries for 2022 World Cup

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Denmark join Germany, & Qatar as qualified countries for 2022 World Cup

The Die Manshaft have booked their place in the next World Cup with two games to spare in the qualifiers

European giants Germany have joined host nation Qatar and Denmark as the three countries to book their place in the 2022 Fifa World Cup to be staged in the summer of next year.

Germany punched its ticket by clinching first place in the qualifying Group J with a win over North Macedonia on Monday and Armenia’s failure to record a win their game.

Denmark have qualified for the 2022 World Cup after beating Austria 1-0 on Tuesday.

Joakim Maehle scored the decisive goal as Kasper Hjulmand’s team preserved their perfect record in qualifying, making sure they will finish first in Group F.

The Danes are seven points clear of second-placed Scotland after eight matches, with two left to play.

How did Denmark qualify?
Denmark headed into the clash with Franco Foda’s team knowing a win would solidify their place at the top of the table.

Had Scotland failed to beat Faroe Islands, a draw would have been enough for the group leaders to go through.

Denmark have been untouchable throughout the qualifying campaign.

Not only have they won all of their matches so far, they have not even conceded a goal.

They are averaging over three goals per game, too, having scored 27 times.

Who else has qualified for the tournament?
Denmark are just the second European team to confirm their place in next year’s competition.

Germany booked their ticket the previous night when they ran out 4-0 winners against North Macedonia.

The only other team sure of a place in the World Cup finals at this stage are the hosts, Qatar.

Who can finish second in Group F?
Scotland are currently occupying the runner-up spot behind Denmark.

They now have 17 points after beating Faroe Islands 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Lyndon Dykes.

That result keeps them four points ahead of Israel, who beat Moldova 2-1 on Tuesday.

Austria have slipped to seven points behind Steve Clarke’s team after losing to Denmark.

Meanwhile, Morocco became the second African country after Senegal to book their place in the at World Cup qualifications play-offs after beating Guinea 4-1 tonight.

Albania 0-1 Poland (INTERRUPTED)
Bulgaria 2-1 Northern Ireland
Denmark 1-0 Austria
England 1-1 Hungary
Faroe Islands 0-1 Scotland
Israel 2-1 Moldova
Kosovo 1-2 Georgia
Lithuania 0-4 Switzerland
Portugal 5-0 Luxembourg
San Marino 0-3 Andorra
Serbia 3-1 Azerbaijan
Sweden 2-0 Greece
Ukraine 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Official: Asante Kotoko announce Stephen Amankonah capture from Chelsea

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Official: Asante Kotoko announce Stephen Amankonah capture from Chelsea

The Porcupine Warriors have finally announced the arrival of the forward in a three-year deal

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced the signing of midfielder Stephen Amankonah from Berekum Chelsea in a three-year deal.

The 26-year-old became a transfer target for Kotoko following the mutual termination of the contract of former deputy captain Emmanuel Gyamfi.

The forward caught the eye of Kotoko new coach Prosper Ogum Narteh and he requested the club to hand him a contract to fill the void left behind by Gyamfi.

“We’re delighted to announce the signing of forward Stephen Amankona on a three-year deal from Berekum Chelsea. Let’s welcome him,” a Kotoko statement read.

Amankonah joins Richard Boadu, Samuel Appiah, Richmond Lamptey, Maxwell Agyemang, Clinton Opoku, Sherrif Mohammed, Dickson Yaw ‘Dick’ Afoakwa and Stephen Boateng as the new signees to arrive at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. He is currently in Dubai to join the Kotoko team as they undergo their pre-season tour in the Gulf region.

Last season, Kotoko failed to win the Ghana Premier League title as they finished behind fierce rivals Hearts of Oak and were also knocked out in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.

Milovan Rajevac elated after completing double over Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifiers

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Milovan Rajevac elated after completing double over Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifiers

The Serbian coach was full of praise to his players and leaders of the Black Stars after picking maximum points against the Warriors in the World Cup qualifiers

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has heaped praise on his players following the Back Stars 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

The 65-year-old replaced C.K Akonnor last month and has breathed life back into the country’s ambitions to qualify to the World Cup.

The Black Stars completed a double over Zimbabwe after defeating them 3-1 last weekend and 1-0 on Tuesday thanks to Thomas Partey’s wonderful free-kick.

“As you all know, this was my first camp after I came back and I have to say that I am really really grateful to everybody; my players, the medical department, the technical team and GFA. We all did this together,” Rajevac said.

“I felt immense support from everybody these days so really feel happy because we managed to accomplish our mission to win these two matches and to get six points so that we can still be in contention for the World Cup.

“This match was hard as the previous one. I want to congratulate my players for the performance and also the Zimbabwean team and coach for excellent fighting and desire.”

Ghana currently sit second in the Group G log with nine points and will play Ethiopia next month in Addis Ababa before hey host South Africa in the last game of the qualifiers at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

Milovan will earn $300,000 if he is able to guide the Black Stars to qualify to the World Cup holding in Qatar next year.

Andre Ayew reveals why Milovan Rajevac benched him against Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifiers

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Andre Ayew reveals why Milovan Rajevac benched him against Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifiers

The Black Stars skipper has rejected suggestions that he was dropped to the bench in the game against Zimbabwe because of poor form

Ghana captain Andre Ayew has shed light on why he was benched in the Black Stars’ 1-0 win over Zimbabwe in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Harare on Tuesday.

The 32-year-old was surprisingly left on the substitute bench together with youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku as Milovan made two changes in his team and lanky striker Benjamin Tetteh started and Iddrisu Baba started in their places.

Although, reports suggested that Ayew was dropped because of his average performance Zimbabwe in the first leg, the Al Sadd forward says he was nursing an injury and had to take precautionary measures after a meeting with the coach.

“It was not an easy time and game for me and the other players but we are in a period where I have to be there for the team and every point is important but there are sometimes you have to up a collective decision,” Ayew told the media after the game.

“I think the boss did the right thing [by benching me in the game]. We spoke about the injury I was nursing and I’m just so happy that we have the points.

“I hope that we will continue like this against Ethiopia and the other game and I believe victory will be ours. Ghana will surely qualify for the World Cup,” he added.

Ayew came on as a substitute on the 85th minute for Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Kudus Mohammed to wind up time.

Ghana went top of the Group G table with nine points but South Africa have overtaken them following their victory over Ethiopia in the other game played later at the Soccer City Sports Stadium.

The Black Stars will face Ethiopia in another away game in Addis Ababa on November 13 before they host South Africa in the group decider four days later either at the Accra Sports Stadium, Cape Coast Sports Stadium or Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

NCA approves authorisations to Radio stations closed down after 2017 FM Audit

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
NCA approves authorisations to Radio stations closed down after 2017 FM Audit

Some of the radio stations have been given a major boost as new communique has given them the green light to start operation

National Communications Authority (NCA) has approved the grant of a total of 133 FM radio broadcasting authorisations which include new applications from firms whose FM radio stations were closed down after the 2017 FM Audit.

The Governing Board of the National Communications Authority (NCA), at a Board meeting held on 11th October, 2021, approved the grant of a total of One Hundred and Thirty Three (133) FM radio broadcasting authorisations which include new applications from entities whose FM radio stations were closed down after the 2017 FM Audit as well as existing stations which applied for renewal of their expired FM Radio broadcasting authorisations.

This approval from the Board is subject to the applicants attending a sensitisation workshop on the terms and conditions of FM radio broadcasting authorisations. The workshop shall clarify the legal, regulatory, and technical requirements for the establishment and operation of an FM Radio Broadcasting station.

Check Out Lists Of FM Radio Stations In Ghana

Provisional authorisations shall be issued to the successful applicants at the end of the workshop and frequencies shall be assigned to the applicants only upon the fulfillment of the conditions of the Provisional Authorisation.

The general public is reminded that per Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008, Act 775, a person shall not operate a broadcasting system or provide a broadcasting service without a frequency authorisation by the Authority.

Offenders are liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than three thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not more than five years or to both, as per Section 73 of Act 775 of 2008.

Credit: National Communications Authority – NCA

Zimbabwe 0-1 Ghana; Partey’s goal moves Black Stars to top of Group G

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
-
0
Zimbabwe 0-1 Ghana; Partey’s goal moves Black Stars to top of Group G

The Black Stars have moved to the top of Group G following the narrow win over the Warriors on Tuesday

Ghana defeated Zimbabwe to 1-0 complete a double over the Warriors in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers at the National Sports on Tuesday.

The win means that Ghana have moved top of the Group G log with nine points, two points ahead of South Africa who will play Ethiopia later in the day.

The Black Stars began the game with two changes to their squad that won the first leg in Cape Coast Sports Stadium last weekend. Captain Andre Ayew and youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku were benched for Benjamin Tetteh and Baba Iddrisu respectively.

After an end-to-end action in the opening ten minutes of the game, Zimbabwe started to cause troubles.

Kelvin Mosunde nearly got the opening goal for Zimbabwe by the 24th after he narrowly missed a cross from Khamat Billiat.

Three minutes later, Zimbabwe had another opportunity after a poor control from Ghana goalkeeper Wollacot after a pass from Baba Iddrisu nearly fell in the way of Knowledge Musonda. However, the shot-stopper recovered on time to save the situation.

Ghana took the lead by the 31st minute through Thomas Teye Partey. The Arsenal midfielder perfectly sent in his free kick

On the stroke of halftime, Daniel Amartey nearly doubled Ghana’s lead but his last ditch effort was cleared off the line and Benjamin Tetteh’s strike from rebound went high.

After the break, Kudus Mohammed almost doubled the Black Stars lead with a long range shot. However, his effort was denied by the cross bar.

On 55th minute, Jordan Zumuru came close to equalise for Zimbabwe when he was played through by his teammate but he surprisingly fluffed the opportunity.

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac brought on Daniel Kofi Kyereh for Kamaldeen Sulemana by the 65th minute and the St. Pauli midfielder nearly scored with his first touch of the game.

Andre Ayew, Caleb Ekuban and Samuel Owusu later came in for Kudus, Tetteh and Jordan Ayew respectively to wind up time and secure a win.

South Africa will lock horns with Ethiopia in the other group game at the Soccer City Sports Stadium in Johannesburg and a win for the Bafana Bafana will see them reclaiming the top spot.

Ghana will play Ethiopia next month away in the penultimate game in Addis Ababa before they host South Africa to decide who will make it out of the group.

1...139140141...273Page 140 of 273
© Newspaper WordPress Theme by TagDiv