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With the last round of matches to be played today before the various leagues go on halt for international break, AshesGyamera.com predicts the outcome of games to be played on Sunday.

In the Premier League, Liverpool will welcome champions Manchester City to Anfield in a make or break encounter. A win is imminent for both sides but Liverpool may pull a surprise against the run of play.

There are at least two goals expected to rain this afternoon when West Ham host Brentford who held Liverpool to a 3-3 stalemate last weekend, while Tottenham Hotspur will hope to recover from their slumber.

After winning their opening three games, Tottenham have surprisingly fallen short of what everyone expected of them. They are winless in their last three games and today provides a better opportunity for them to show reactions.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid after their shocking defeat to minnows Sheriff Tiraspol in the UEFA Champions League will be hoping to make a statement that they still have their mojo when they face Espanyol away.

Elsewhere in France, Messi, Kaylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr are expected to come to the party when PSG face Stade Rennes in Ligue 1 biggest game of the weekend. Ghanaian midfielder Kamaldeen Sulemana has also promised to punish PSG despite their star-studded squad.

SAFE BET:
Liverpool vs Man City ( Double chance Liverpool)

Rennes vs PSG ( PSG double chance)

Bayern Munich vs Frankfurt ( Bayern win)

Bologna vs SS Lazio ( Lazio Double chance)

Fiorentina vs Napoli ( Napoli double chance)

Roma vs Empoli ( Roma win)

Atalanta vs Milan ( Over 1.5 goals)

Espanyol vs Real Madrid ( Madrid double chance)

West Ham vs Brentford ( West Ham double chance)

Tottenham vs Aston Villa ( home double chance)

Crystal Palace vs Leicester City (Palace double chance)

PSV vs Sparta ( PSV win)

Ajax vs Utrecht ( Ajax win)

Monaco vs Bordeaux (Double chance Monaco)

Granada vs Sevilla ( Sevilla double chance)

HIGH RISK BET:
Liverpool vs Man City ( Double chance Liverpool)

Rennes vs PSG ( PSG win)

Bayern Munich vs Frankfurt ( Bayern win & over 2.5 goals)

Bologna vs SS Lazio ( Lazio win)

Fiorentina vs Napoli ( Napoli win)

Roma vs Empoli ( Roma win)

Atalanta vs Milan ( Atalanta double chance)

Espanyol vs Real Madrid ( Madrid win)

West Ham vs Brentford ( over 2.5 goals)

Tottenham vs Aston Villa ( home double chance)

Crystal Palace vs Leicester City (Palace win)

PSV vs Sparta ( PSV win)

Ajax vs Utrecht ( Ajax win)

Monaco vs Bordeaux (Double chance Monaco)

Granada vs Sevilla ( Sevilla win)

Kotoko’s Richard Boadu reveals ambitions for the club & reasons behind No.6 jersey

Evans Gyamera-Antwi

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October 3, 2021

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Kotoko’s Richard Boadu reveals ambitions for the club & reasons behind No.6 jersey

The midfielder joined the Porcupine Warriors from Yellow and Mauve and has assured the club’s supporters of his readiness to help them win trophies

Asante Kotoko new midfielder Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ has heaped praise on the club’s supporters after sealing his much-anticipated three-year move from Medeama a fortnight ago.

The 26-year-old has also assured them of an improved performance under new coach Prosper Ogum Narteh as Kotoko prepare in their bid to win Ghana Premier League title this season.

“I thank them for following me till now. Not every player will get this opportunity, waiting for my signature since last season. I thank them a lot,” Boadu told the club’s media.

“I have watched Kotoko several times and I know what is inside Kotoko and I’m proud to wear a Kotoko jersey. It’s a dream come through.

“I will continue to perform well as I did at the former club that impressed them to come for me. Maybe, it might be more than the previous one. I will put all my strength in the team,” he added.

Boadu also shed light on why he chose to wear the iconic number six jersey at Kotoko amid several options available.

“I was spotted for playing the number 2 position during my young stage as a footballer and I was groomed by my colts coach. One day, he asked me to play the number six position (holding midfield role) in the absence of the player who was supposed to be in that position.

“I took on jersey number six and I had a tremendous performance on that day. Since then, whenever I put on that jersey number 6, I always perform good but before that, I was wearing jersey number 14.

“There is some spirit in the jersey number 6 that helps me to perform well. Many may ask ‘do we have some particular jersey number that helps one to perform?’

“I always pray for favour from God upon that jersey. I can sometimes play whilst I feel like it is not me. There is some spirit in jersey number 6,” he concluded in the interview.

Boadu joined Samuel Appiah, Richmond Lamptey, Maxwell Agyemang, Clinton Opoku and Stephen Boateng as new signings at Kotoko. Berekum Chelsea captain Stephen Amankonah is also expected to be unveiled in the coming days.

Kotoko will begin the 2021/22 campaign with an away trip to Dawu to face Dreams FC before they host Bechem United in their first game at home at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. They have been billed to lock horns with Hearts of Oak on matchday seven.

Jordan Ayew charged to prove Thierry Henry’s comments wrong

Evans Gyamera-Antwi

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October 3, 2021

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Jordan Ayew charged to prove Thierry Henry’s comments wrong

The Ghana international has come under a lot of pressure recently following his poor run of form but his countryman has advised him to prove doubters wrong

Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has been advised by countryman Awudu Issaka to double his efforts and prove doubters including former Arsenal captain Thierry Henry wrong.

Henry launched a scathing attack on Ayew last week after the 30-year-old missed a glorious opportunity to seal a win for Crystal Palace against Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League.

Ayew’s miss proved crucial as Neal Maupay managed to score a late equaliser for Brighton and denied Palace a famous win. After the game, Henry insisted that Ayew should’ve passed the ball to Christian Benteke if he knew he will fluff the chance.

The former France international added that he ‘would’ve killed Ayew if he was his teammate’ since such opportunities must be be buried.

And Issaka, who faced a similar situation while playing for Belgian giants Anderlecht, believes Ayew can prove his critics wrong.

“Jordan Ayew has so far done a lot for Ghana. We have some kind of coaches who always give bad comments about a player. It was Henry’s opinion and that doesn’t mean Jordan Ayew is not a good player,” Issaka told Ghanasportspage.

“If you are a player and you hear this comment you have to put the person wrong. Jordan Ayew can prove him wrong. If the goals are not coming that doesn’t mean he is a bad player.

“No, we have some comments that need to be determined to see that it won’t affect the person or cause any problem. During his time he also missed some great chances, it is part of the game.

“Jordan Ayew shouldn’t take it seriously but should work on his mistakes to put him wrong. That’s all. Says Awudu Issaka on GL Radio in China.

“That Henry’s comment won’t go anywhere. Jordan is still a Jordan. My advice for him is that he shouldn’t listen to all that people say about him, you can admit some and work on it. What Thierry Henry says means Jordan should wake up and put him wrong,” he added.

Ayew, who has gone 36 games without a goal for Palace, is expected to still play a part in their home game against Leicester City in Premier League on Sunday.

He is also expected to join Ghana’s squad to face Zimbabwe in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers during the international break.

The Black Stars will play Zimbabwe at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on October 9 before they travel to Harare for the reverse fixture on October 12.

Meet the Zimbabwe squad to face Milovan’s Ghana in World Cup qualifiers

Evans Gyamera-Antwi

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October 3, 2021

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Meet the Zimbabwe squad to face Milovan’s Ghana in World Cup qualifiers

The Zimbabwe interim boss has named his squad that he hopes can shock the Black Stars next week

Zimbabwe interim coach Norman Mapeza has announced a strong squad to face Ghana in the double header of 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against scheduled for October 9 and October 12.

The Black Stars will play their first game under new coach Milovan Rajevac at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on October 9 before they travel to Harare for the return fixture four days later.

Headlining the squad include Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Khamat Billiat and Marvelous Nakamba of Aston Villa fame.

Also, Blessing Surupinda and Teenage Hadebe, as well as Knowledge Musona have been called for the crucial encounter.

Ghana stand the chance of losing several key players in the return fixture since Zimbabwe is on the red list of United Kingdom for higher cases of COVID-19.

As a result, any player in Ghana’s squad that play in England will be quarantined for two weeks when he return to his club side should he travel to Zimbabwe for the game. This means that Jordan Ayew, Baba Rahman, Thomas Partey, Andy Yiadom and Daniel Amartey may miss the game in Harare.

This was the same situation which depleted Ghana’s squad and gave South Africa the advantage last month.

Zimbabwe, just like Ghana, recently sacked their coach Zdravko Lugarosic after the Croatian picked only one win in eleven games.

Ghana’s coach Charles Kwablah Akonnor who also started the qualifiers have been sacked after he picked only four wins in ten games. This came after the painful defeat to South Africa in Johannesburg last month as Bafana Bafana now top Group G of the qualifiers.

Goalkeepers:

Martin Mapisa – 🇪🇸 Zamora
Talbert Shumba – 🇿🇦 Free State Stars
Washington Arubi – 🇿🇦 Marumo Gallants

Defenders:

Alec Madimu – 🇬🇪 Torpedo Kutaisi
Brendon Galloway – 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Plymouth Argyle
Bruce Kangwa – 🇹🇿 Azam
Jordan Zemura – 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 AFC Bournemouth
Onismor Bhasera – 🇿🇦 SuperSport United
Rahman Kutsanzira – 🇿🇼 FC Platinum
Teenage Hadebe – 🇺🇸 Houston Dynamo
Tendayi Darikwa – 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Wigan Athletic

Midfielders:

Blessing Sarupinda – 🇿🇦 Sekhukhune United
Farai Madhanaga – 🇿🇦 Marumo Gallants
Kelvin Madzongwe – 🇿🇼 FC Platinum
Kudakwashe Mahachi – 🇿🇦 SuperSport United
Marshall Munetsi – 🇫🇷 Stade de Reims
Marvelous Nakamba – 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Aston Villa
Never Tigere – 🇹🇿 Azam
Perfect Chikwende – 🇹🇿 Simba
Thabani Kamusoko – 🇿🇲 Zesco United

Forwards:

Knowledge Musona – 🇸🇦 Al-Tai
Knox Mutizwa – 🇿🇦 Golden Arrows
Terence Dzvukamanja – 🇿🇦 Orlando Pirates
Khama Billiat – 🇿🇦 Kaizer Chiefs

Asamoah Gyan names Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu as best in Ghana

Evans Gyamera-Antwi

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October 2, 2021

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Asamoah Gyan names Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu as best in Ghana

The legendary striker has stated that the Phobians boss is currently the best coach in the country

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has rated Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu as the current best coach in Ghana.

Gyan, who played for Legon Cities last season, saw Boadu guiding Hearts to win the Ghana Premier League title for the first time in nine seasons.

The Phobians also defeated Ashanti Gold in the final of the FA Cup to complete a double for the first time in almost two decades.

In a video compilation uploaded on Twitter, which was used to highlight Asamoah Gyan’s exploits when plying his trade in Ligue 1 with Rennes, Samuel Boadu hailed his performance.

Best coach in Ghana right there 💪🏿💪🏿🙏🏿
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) October 1, 2021

He wrote: “Legend !! my favorite Asamoah Gyan, God bless you for all you have done for Ghana.”

Gyan, also quoted the tweet and replied that: “Best coach in Ghana right there.”

Gyan is Ghana’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals. He is also Africa’s highest scorer at the Fifa World Cup together with Roger Milla

Asante Kotoko sign Berekum Chelsea captain Amankonah

Evans Gyamera-Antwi

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October 2, 2021

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Asante Kotoko sign Berekum Chelsea captain Amankonah

The forward becomes the seventh new signing by the Porcupine Warriors as they put their house in order for the new season

Asante Kotoko have reportedly signed Berekum Chelsea captain Stephen Amankonah in a three-year deal following successful negotiations between the two clubs.

The forward caught the eye of Kotoko new coach Prosper Ogum Narteh while at WAFA last season and he requested the club to hand him a contract.

Kotoko have reportedly signed Berekum Chelsea captain Stephen Amankonah in a three-year deal.

The forward is expected to be unveiled in the coming days.

He joins Richard Boadu, Samuel Appiah, Richmond Lamptey, Maxwell Agyemang, Clinton Opoku & Stephen Boateng as new signees. pic.twitter.com/POfUer41BX
— Evans Gyamera-Antwi(Ashes) (@ashesgyamera) October 2, 2021

With forwards Augustine Okrah,, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Naby Keita and Ibrahim Osman out of the club, Amankonah is expected to be unveiled in the coming days after putting pen to paper

He joins Richard Boadu, Samuel Appiah, Richmond Lamptey, Maxwell Agyemang, Clinton Opoku & Stephen Boateng as the new signees to arrive at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

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.

Patrick Vieira advises Jordan Ayew to work ‘seriously’ on his finishing

Evans Gyamera-Antwi

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October 2, 2021

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Patrick Vieira advises Jordan Ayew to work ‘seriously’ on his finishing

The Eagles manager has advised the Ghanaian to work hard and recover from the bad spell since he has the support of everyone at the club

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has insisted that Jordan Ayew has the support of the technical team, team-mates and everyone at the club despite his poor run of form.

The 30-year-old has gone 36 games without a goal but Vieira believes he should work hard to turnaround events.

Ayew had the opportunity to break his duck against Brighton and Hove Albion on Monday but the Ghanaian surprisingly fluffed the chance.

Few minutes later, that miss proved costly as Neal Maupay scored a late equaliser for Brighton.

“I think what is really important for Jordan is that, as a manager and as a football club, we believe in his ability,” Vieira said.

“He needs to know that we have the total belief that he can score goals and he has got the support of everyone at the football club.

“There is no question or doubt about what he is capable of achieving, saying that it is also one part of the game he needs to improve.

“Because we want him to score more goals and how can we do that, we have to continue to work on his confidence in training and put him in a situation that he will likely face in real game time.

“With the support we will give him he will score goals, I don’t have any doubts. I just want him to improve and be better than he was every single day.

“As a player it is important for him to keep working hard and keep going the way he has been doing so far for himself and his team-mates,” he added.

Vieira also had some praise for Ivory Coast forward Wilfred Zaha who has scored 49 goals for the club, and put his side ahead against Brighton on Monday night.

He added: “Wilf is Wilf and there is no doubt that he is very important for this club and he has a special connection to the people here.

“Hopefully he can get the 50th goal and help us all to have a very special season together but the Premier League is tough, every game is a battle for him and to do this shows his quality.”

Ayew, who won the Crystal Palace Player of the Year and Goal of the Season awards for his contribution during the 2019/2020 season, may start this weekend’s home game against Leicester City at the Selhurst Park.

He has also been named in Ghana’s squad that will play against Zimbabwe in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on October 5 and October 9.

Abubakar Damba advises Felix Annan on the club to join after Kotoko exit

Evans Gyamera-Antwi

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October 2, 2021

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Abubakar Damba advises Felix Annan on the club to join after Kotoko exit

The goalkeeper mutually terminated his contract with the Porcupine Warriors bringing to an end a decade of successful marriage

Former Ghana goalkeeper Abubakar Damba has advised former Asante Kotoko captain Felix Annan to carefully choose his next club.

The 26-year-old mutually terminated his contract with Kotoko a fortnight ago after ten years at the club.

Although, a section of Ghanaians believe Annan deserved a better treatment from the club, Damba believes he should join a club with lower expectations so that he can recover from the lost form and motivation.

“He needs to give himself some new challenges and opportunities. For me, he wants a new challenge and needs to take some time off so he gets his mental stability back,” Damba said.

“It is very important, else he will fail woefully. He should move on, Kotoko is always there and he can always make a return. He has played there for a decade.

“There is no opportunity at the club now and he must move on.

“If I was him, I will go to a team with less pressure and play every game so that he can regain his confidence. I would wish to take him to Real Tamale United. I can sacrifice to help Felix Annan get back to his best,” he added.

Annan only made four league appearances for Kotoko last season after losing his starting place in the team to Kwame Baah and later Razak Abalora.

He is currently in United Kingdom with his wife and reports suggest he may travel to United States of America for a trial before he returns to Ghana.

The 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season will kick off on October 29 but the registration window for players will close on October 9.

Edmund Addo wants to play with Ronaldo at Manchester United after shocking Real Madrid

Evans Gyamera-Antwi

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October 2, 2021

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Edmund Addo wants to play with Ronaldo at Manchester United after shocking Real Madrid

The youngster is hoping that the English giants will come for his signature soon as he has always been hoping to play at Old Trafford

Ghanaian midfielder Edmund Addo who played the entire duration when Sheriff Tiraspol shocked Real Madrid 2-1 in the Uefa Champions League at the Bernabeu Stadium in Spain on Tuesday believes it is possible to sign for Manchester United in future.

The 22-year-old came to light earlier this year when he joined Sheriff Tiraspol from Slovakia club FC Senica.

He has since been in an awesome form and was even able to ‘pocket’ legendary midfielders Toni Kroos and Casmeiro when Sheriff stunned the world by defeating Real Madrid in Spain.

Although, reports suggest that a lot of top European clubs have shown interest in his style of play and could make advancement to sign him in the January transfer window, Addo is hoping Manchester United are among those who will officially come forward since it has been his childhood dream.

“Ideally, my dream is to play for Manchester United in future,” Addo said in an interview.

“Which player doesn’t want to be in one of the strongest football clubs in Europe? I am no exception.”

“What player doesnt want to be in one of the strongest football clubs in Europe? I’m not an exception. Ideally, my dream is to play for Manchester United

“Since childhood I have been rooting for the Red Devils. But today you have to work hard.

“I strive to get a chance to prove myself in the Champions League. Now this is the most important thing,” he added.

Addo had 92.3% passing accuracy with 25 touches and four ground duels won against Madrid.

Also, he had 2/2 long balls completed and won two fouls and tackles as well as interpretations.

Interestingly, despite Addo’s consistent performance in Europe, he was conspicuously missing when Ghana’s new coach Milovan Rajevac named the Black Stars squad that will play the double header in 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe on October 5 and October 9.

However, reports have suggested that due to the injury sustained by Alfred Duncan, Addo could be handed a late call up and may have the opportunity to make his debut for Ghana.