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Coker reveals why Manhyia Palace is unhappy with Nana Yaw Amponsah & containers at Adako Jachie

The royal family member and former management member of the Porcupine Warriors has revealed that the club’s owners are not happy with the current state of affairs

Former Asante Kotoko General manager Nana Gyambibi Coker has revealed that Otumfou Osei Tutu and Manhyia Palace are not happy with how the club is being run.

According to Coker on Ashh FM, the current leadership have veered from the laid down templates given to them to follow.

Kotoko started a project under Dr. K.K Sarpong but a new project altogether has been started under Nana Yaw Amponsah.

“Manhyia is angry because the club is putting up a temporary structure instead of a lasting one,” Coker said.

“Manhyia Palace wanted the current leadership to continue the project started years ago and not containers. The containers are temporal projects and it is not going to serve a long term purpose,” he added.

In October 2020, businessman Nana K. Gyasi said he was ready to assist the club so that they can continue with the project started under Dr. Kofi Kodua Sarpong. However, the temporal project was started and that halted all his plans.

“I’m ready to support the Adako Jachie project financially If they contact me. Kotoko is an asset for the Ashanti kingdom,” he told Hello FM.

“I have worked there before, but currently I am engaged. But I’m ready to offer them a sponsorship if they contact me.

The astute businessman also proposed that the Ghanaian giants can hold dinner and invite prominent people to raise funds for other projects.

“In Congo, most of the clubs have put up some projects through monies raised during organised conferences and dinners within the club’s vicinity.

“I think Kotoko can also Despiteze something like that to raise funds for many projects.

“Kwame Kyei is doing well. The likes of Osei Kwame ‘Despite’ and Kessben did well during their era and I know if we organise a dinner and invite them, they will help a lot,” he added.

Coker also added that the VEO which the technical team uses to assess players is useless.

“The VEO is useless.” Coker said.

“What is the importance of the VEO?Can you tell me?

“We heard a lot of noise about it on radio for a while and since that time we have not heard anything about it again.

“By the way this is something for the technical team to use and so you do not have to even make such noise about it like they did” Coker added.

Kotoko management & board of directors ‘clash’ over departure of Emmanuel Gyamfi & others

The Porcupine Warriors top hierarchy have been slashed into two following recent decision to offload several senior players

Asante Kotoko management and board of directors are not on the same page following the decision to offload deputy captain Emmanuel Gyamfi and several other first team players ahead of the start of 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season.

Gyamfi met the management members led by Nana Yaw Amponsah last week over mutual termination of his contract after new coach Prosper Ogum Narteh insisted that he doesn’t suit his game plan.

The former WAFA coach is believed to have told Gyamfi that he can’t guarantee him enough game time and that he should look elsewhere.

Aside Gyamfi, Abdul Latif Anabila, Emmanuel Sarkodie and Godfred Asiamah have been told to prepare to go on loan.

Also, Kwame Adom Frimpong, Samuel Frimpong, Ibrahim Osman and Habib Mohammed were all part of the list submitted to the board to leave the club.

However, AshesGyamera understand that the board of directors have rejected that mass transfer since they believe it will disstablize the team since Augustine Okrah, Felix Annan and Wahab Adams have already left after their contracts expired.

Few weeks ago, Asante Kotoko skipper Felix Annan, Augustine Okrah, Martin Antwi, Richard Senanu and Wahab Adams left the club following the expiration of their respective contracts.

 With Kotoko failing to win a trophy last season, the club has signed eight new players including striker Samuel Appiah, Samuel Boateng, Clinton Opoku, Richmond Lamptey, Maxwell Agyemang, Isaac Oppong, Richard Boadu and Augustine Agyapong.

Last season, Kotoko employed the services of four coaches including Maxwell Konadu, Johnson Smith, Abdulai Gazale and Mariano Baretto but still failed to win the league.

The finished second behind Hearts of Oak and were eliminated from the FA Cup in the quarterfinals.

Kotoko new striker Samuel Boateng reveals Amed Toure as his football idol

The Porcupine Warriors new striker has lifted the lid on the player he looked up to most as a youngster and also shed light on how he has worked his way to the top

Asante Kotoko striker Emmanuel Boateng has revealed that the club’s former forward Amed ‘Simba’ Toure was his Ghana Premier League idol growing up.

Toure joined Kotoko from Kessben FC, now Medeama in 2011, and quickly became a cult hero with an incredible goal scoring records and is considered by many to be the best foreign player to play for Kotoko in the last two decades.

And Boateng, who signed a three-year deal with Kotoko last week, was clearly a big fan of the Burkina Faso international, insisting that he always followed his progress which shaped him into a better person

“I want to be like Amed Toure and even become more powerful than him,” Boateng told Kotoko’s media in his first interview after signing for the club.

“He came to worship Asanteman with his good deeds, everyone accepted him and I want to do the same and even more than what he did for Asanteman.

“For years he has been our best player and the way he played for Asanteman showed how good he was and he always inspired me” he added.

Boateng was influential in Future Star Academy’s impressive performance last season in the lower tier league as he scored 18 goals in 15 games.

With the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season set to commence on October 29, Boateng is expected by a lot of pundits and Kotoko supporters to replicate his last season’s performance in order to help Kotoko win the title.

Ghana’s Edmund Addo elated to meet Toni Kroos after shocking Real Madrid in Uefa Champions League

The Ghanaian was a star performer on the night for the minnows who stunned not only the Spanish giants but the world at large

Ghanaian midfielder Edmund Addo has expressed his delight after finally meeting Germany international and Real Madrid star Toni Kroos after Sherrif Tiraspol’s shocking 2-1 away win over Madrid in Uefa Champions League on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old was a menace to Toni Kroos and Casmeiro as he helped Sheriff to dominate the midfield and went on to win the game.

After a pulsating opening minutes, Sherrif took the lead through Jasurbek Yakhshiboev. The striker rose above his marker to head in the opener by the 25th minute and silenced the vociferous Madrid fans up present at the stadium.

Although, it was Addo’s mistake that led to Madrid’s consolation goal by the 65th minute as he fouled Brazilian winger Vinicuis Jr in the box and Karim Benzema scored the resulting kick, he was on top form.

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

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

Sebastien This got the match winner for Sheriff and the win means that Addo’s club are now top of the group D with 6 points after two games.

“Happy with the win and happy to meet Toni finally,” Addo said.

“Today is a great day for my career,” he added.

Despite Addo’s exploits in the Uefa Champions League, he was conspicuously left out of Ghana’s squad to play Zimbabwe in the 2022 Fifa World qualifiers next month.

Ghanaian Edmund Addo helps Sheriff Tiraspol to beat Real Madrid in Uefa Champions League

The youngster was impressive for the underdogs as they pulled a surprising results at the Bernabeu

Ghanaian midfielder Edmund Addo 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

The 22-year-old continued his impressive form which has gotten a lot of European football scouts to follow as he bossed the midfield and pocketed Casmeiro simply.

After a pulsating opening minutes, Sherrif shot into the lead by the 25th minute through Jasurbek Yakhshiboev. The player out jumped his marker to head in the opener to shut the Madrid fans up.

After the break, Addo was still in the midst of events but one simple mistake nearly cost Sherrif by the 65th minute.
He fouled Brazilian winger Vinicuis Jr in the box and Madrid were added a penalty. Karim Benzama scored the resulting kick to draw even.

Very late in the game, Sebastien This stole the day for Sheriff and despite Madrid pushing men forward, they could not find the equaliser.

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

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

The win means that Addo’s Sherrif are now top of the group D with 6 points after two games.

Surprisingly, Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac did not invite Addo to be part of the Black Stars squad that will play Zimbabwe in the 2022 Fifa World

Ghana FA’s club licensing committee rejects Baba Yara & Accra Sports Stadium; Kotoko & Hearts in trouble

The two most glamorous clubs in the country stand the risk at not playing at their favorite home grounds ahead of the start of the new season

Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak could be playing their home games away from Baba Yara Sports Stadium and Accra Sports Stadium respectively if the two stadiums are not approved by Ghana Football Association’s club licensing committee.

This comes up as a result of decisions that were taken by the club licensing committee after a visit by the club licensing manager on where all the 18 Premier League clubs will be playing their home games.

Kotoko, after adopting Accra Sports Stadium and Len Clay Sports Stadium in Obuasi last season, decided to return to Baba Yara after the renovation works were complete. However, according to the club licensing committee, there are a lot of works that need to be done before the venue could be approved.

This means that King Faisal also risk at missing out on the chance to play in Kumasi since they also chose Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Also, Hearts of Oak, Accra Lions and Great Olympics must hope that the club licensing committee will later approve the Accra Sports Stadium or else they will have to look for a new venue.

Only four venues have been approved so far and they include Red Bull Park in Sogakope which hosts West African Academy Football, Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale where RTU will be playing as well as Cape Coast Sports Stadium and Len Clay Sports Stadium.

Full report from Club Licensing Board

The club licensing committee has given authorities in charge of each venues that is yet to be approved up until October 18, 2021 to make corrections before they begin their security and checks.

The 2020/21 Ghana Premier League is scheduled to kick off on October 29 and the Super Clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko is billed for Matchday seven at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Watch Live: Uefa Champions League live streaming

The Uefa Champions League continues on Tuesday and AshesGyamera wants to get you all the live streaming services wherever you find yourself

The Uefa Champions League group stage continues on Tuesday and Wednesday with interesting fixtures.

In Netherlands, Ajax Amsterdam will welcome Turkish giants Besiktas while Shakhtar Donetsk play at home in Ukraine to Inter Milan.

However, the biggest game of the night will be in France where Manchester City will travel from England to Paris to face star-studded PSG.

Lionel Messi is expected to make his Champions League home debut in a front three alongside Kaylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr.

Meanwhile, FC Porto will host Liverpool in Portugal while Real Madrid play FC Sheriff. Atletico Madrid will also travel to Italy for lock horns with AC Milan at the San Siro.

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Breaking News: FIFA places transfer ban on USM Algiers for failing to pay Asante Kotoko

The North African club will have to settle the Porcupine Warriors before they can sign a new player

The World’s football governing body, Fifa, has placed a transfer ban on Algerian club USM Alger following their inability to pay Asante Kotoko after purchasing Ghana striker Kwame Opoku.

The 22-year-old joined Alger in March and helped the club to finish in top half of the league but despite several communiques from Kotoko to them.

FIFA initially ordered the Algerian club to pay 300,000 Euros with interest but they could not meet the requirements which has landed them in a serious trouble.

“It’s true I have a lot of offers from different clubs but there are a lot of things involved that is why I chose this club [USM Alger],” Poku said when he signed for Algers.

“After I had offers from other clubs, I didn’t want to go away from Kotoko.

“Because they [Kotoko] were a motivation to me and they told me that USM Alger will really help me develop myself and to also push me as a player. That is why I chose USM Alger,” he added.

Algers cannot sign a player for one season until the settle Asante Kotoko.

Video: Watch Asante Kotoko’s SERIOUS pre-season training under Prosper Narteh

The Porcupine Warriors have began their pre-season as they fine tune for the new campaign under their new manager

Asante Kotoko head coach Dr. Prosper Ogum Narteh has began serious works on his players ahead of the start of 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season.

The Porcupine Warriors failed to win a trophy last season and as a result mutually terminated their contract with former coach Mariano Baretto a fortnight ago.

Dr. Narteh was brought on board to stabilize the situation and he has began his era on an impressive note as he is currently assessing each player and his capabilities.

The players, including new arrivals Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’, Isaac Oppong and others seem to be getting along with his tactics smoothly and close sources have revealed that they are ready to double their efforts to see him succeed when the season kicks off in October.

Breaking News: Legendary musician Nana Kwame Ampadu confirmed dead at 76

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The veteran musician joined his ancestors early hours of Tuesday after battling a short illness

Ghanaian hi-life musician Nana Kwame Ampadu has been cancelled confirmed dead on Tuesday by family members, AshesGyamera.com can reveal.

The 67-year-old was believed to have been ill for some time but finally gave up on Tuesday.

The family is set to officially announce his death and details about his burial as well as funeral.

Biography:

Nana Kwame Ampadu is a Ghanaian musician who is known to have composed over 800 songs before his death on September 28.

He formed the African Brothers Band in 1963 with Eddie Donkor as one of the founding members.

In 1963, he released a song, Ebi Te Yie, meaning “Some Are Well Seated” which caused a stir in the country during the then-governing of National Liberation Council.

The song subsequently disappeared from the airwaves but returned after the military rule. He won a nationwide competition in 1973 and was named Odwontofoohene.

He compoased a song for Jerry John Rawlings of blessed memories and the National Democratic Congress in the 1992 election campaign as well well a song that attempted to disqualify Jerry John Rawlings from the 1992 elections because he was half Scottish.

One of his most popular song is Agartha.