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Chris Hughton names Ghana’s 55-man provisional squad for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

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Chris Hughton names Ghana’s 55-man provisional squad for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

The provisional squad to fine tune ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations has been officially released on Wednesday

Chris Hughton has announced a 55-man provisional squad for the 2023 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations Cote D’Ivoire 2023.

Premier League Champions Medeama SC have five players in the list. They include, Hamidu Abdul Fatawu, Felix Kyei, Abdulai Nurudeen, Jonathan Sowah and Derrick Fordjour. Other home based players in the provisional list are, Emmanuel Antwi and Benjamin Asare of Accra Great Olympics, John Antwi and Godfred Atuahene of Dreams FC, Razak Simpson of Nations FC as well as Asante Kotoko’s Richmond Lamptey.

Notable names like Mohammed Kudus, Joseph Wollacott, Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Alexander Djiku, Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, Thomas Partey, Abdul Samed Salis, and Majeed Ashimeru are in the squad.

AS Monaco player Mohammed Salisu who hasn’t featured for Ghana since the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 due to injury is also named in the provisional list.

The Black Stars are paired in Group B alongside Egypt, Mozambique and Cape Verde.

The Africa Cup of Nations Cote D’Ivoire 2023 is scheduled for Saturday, January 13 – Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Extended Highlights: Hearts 2-3 Kotoko: Watch all the goals, offside situations and jubilations

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Extended Highlights: Hearts 2-3 Kotoko: Watch all the goals, offside situations and jubilations

The Porcupine Warriors came from a goal down to make it five wins in a row in all competitions on Sunday

Asante Kotoko recovered from an early upset to pip arch rivals Hearts of Oak 3-2 in the Ghana Premier League matchday 14 fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Hearts came close to open the scoring by the fifth minute when Linda Mtange was served with a golden opportunity but he surprisingly sent his shot wide.

Mtange finally found a breach in Kotoko’s defence by the 39th minute when he rose above his marker to meet a wonderful cross from Ibrahim Salifu.

Kotoko drew level on the stroke of half time following a defensive blunder by the Phobians as Isaac Oppong snatched the equaliser.

After the break, Kotoko continued from where they left and constantly created openings in Hearts defence.

Steven Dese Mukwala capitalised on goalkeeper Richmond Ayi’s howler to put Kotoko ahead for the first time in the game. Although, Hearts protested for an offside in the build up to the goal, the referee was adamant to their plea.

Click on the link to watch the game

Mukwala made it 3-1 by the 74th minute as he doubled his tally with a fine finish to send the away supporters into wild jubilations. Kotoko could have gone up by more goals but their strikers were sluggish in front of goal.

With defeat starring at the faces of Hearts, they pushed men forward and deservedly pulled one back deep in additional time.

Hearts of Oak 2-3 Asante Kotoko: Mukwala scores brace to silence Phobians in Super Clash

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Hearts of Oak 2-3 Asante Kotoko: Mukwala scores brace to silence Phobians in Super Clash

The Porcupine Warriors continued their fine performance with another resounding victory in the Super Clash

Asante Kotoko came from a goal down to defeat bitterest rivals Hearts of Oak 3-2 in the Ghana Premier League matchday 14 fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Ahead of the fixture, Hearts were forced to move their home games to Kumasi following National Sports Authority’s decision to close the Accra Sports Stadium to use it for other social programs in December.

Hearts came close to open the scoring by the fifth minute when Linda Mtange was served with a golden opportunity but he surprisingly sent his shot wide.

Mtange finally found a breach in Kotoko’s defence by the 39th minute when he rose above his marker to meet a wonderful cross from Ibrahim Salifu.

Kotoko drew level on the stroke of half time through Isaac Oppong following a defensive blunder by the Phobians.

After the break, Kotoko continued from where they left and constantly created openings in Hearts’ defence.

Steven Dese Mukwala capitalised on goalkeeper Richmond Ayi’s howler to put Kotoko ahead for the first time in the game. Although, Hearts protested for an offside in the build up to the goal, the referee was adamant to their plea.

Mukwala made it 3-1 by the 74th minute as he doubled his tally with a fine finish to send the away supporters into wild jubilations. The goal came as a result of another poor back pass to Ayo who couldn’t deal with it.

Kotoko could have gone up by more goals but their strikers were sluggish in front of goal.

With a defeat starring at the faces of Hearts, they pushed men forward and deservedly pulled one back deep in additional time through Karikari but it was too little too late for them to stage a come back.

Linda Mtange and Salifu start as Hearts of Oak hope to stun Kotoko in Super Clash

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Linda Mtange and Salifu start as Hearts of Oak hope to stun Kotoko in Super Clash

The Phobians are hoping to use their rivals as the sacrificial lamb while they start to play home games in Kumasi

Hearts of Oak are hoping to record victory over Asante Kotoko in Ghana Premier League matchday 14 fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

The Phobians, who have moved their home games to Kumasi due to National Sports Authority’s decision to close Accra Sports Stadium for sporting events.

As a result, Hearts will play as hosts to Kotoko in Kumasi in their first game since the directive from NSA.

Interim coach Rahim Bashiru has named his starting line-up for the game as he is wishing to make a statement following the club’s top hierarchy decision to sack his former boss and give him the mandate.

Salifu Ibrahim will be starting in midfield with support from Linda Mtange while goalkeeper Richmond Ayi keeps the post for the Phobians.

Meanwhile, Kelvin Osei former Bechem United star Kofi Agbesimah will be in the heart of defence to prevent Kotoko’s Steven Dese Mukwala and Isaac Oppong from breaching their wall.

Hearts of Oak XI Vs Asante Kotoko

Richmond Ayi, Michael Ampadu, Kevin Asibey, Kofi Agbesimah, Denis Korsah, Glid Otanga, Linda Mtange, Salifu Ibrahim, Hamza Issah, Kashala Ramos, Gideon Asante

Danlad benched as Mukwala and Oppong start for Kotoko vs. Hearts of Oak

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Danlad benched as Mukwala and Oppong start for Kotoko vs. Hearts of Oak

The Porcupine Warriors boss has named his starting eleven as they face their fierce rivals in the biggest game of the country’s football calendar

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has announced his starting players to face Hearts of Oak in Ghana Premier League matchday 14 fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, AshesGyamera can confirm.

Following a series of mistakes by skipper Danlad Ibrahim, he continues to remain on the substitute bench while Frederick Asare mans the post this afternoon.

Fans favourite Baba Yahaya has been handed a starting role in midfield after his wonderful performance against Berekum Chelsea on Monday while striker Steven Dese Mukwala and Isaac Oppong lead the attack.

Kotoko’s XI Vs Hearts of Oak:

Asare Frederick, Nurudeen Yussif, Sheriff Mohammed, Richmond Lamptey, Ansu Henry, Baba Yahaya, Enock Morrison, Blay Justice, Peter Aquah, Isaac Oppong, Mukwala Steven

Asante Kotoko to tour Europe for pre-season in 2024

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Asante Kotoko to tour Europe for pre-season in 2024

The Porcupine Warriors are planning to tour some parts of Europe ahead of the new year as part of their pre season for 2024/25 season

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have officially invited the media to a press launch to officially announce a pre-season tour in some selected European countries.

In a press release published on the club’s website, the Interim Management Committee of the club will lay the details of the intended tour to the media during a press launch on Friday at the Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi.

Kotoko will face sworn rivals Hearts of Oak in Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday following the closure of Accra Sports Stadium. The Phobians have adopted Kumasi as their second home until new year.

READ BELOW THE FULL STATEMENT:

“Asante Kotoko Sporting Club invites media representatives to a press launch announcing the club’s pre-season Euro tour training for the 2024 season.

*Details of the event:*

Date: Friday, December 8th, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM

Venue: Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel

While some specific details are still being finalized, the press launch will offer a comprehensive overview of the planned Euro tour, including:

* General itinerary and schedule

* Expected duration and training regime

* Goals and objectives for the pre-season program

* Opportunities for media access and engagement 

The event will also feature:

* Opening remarks from club officials and key stakeholders 

* Interactive Q&A session

* Photo opportunities

Your presence at this event is highly valued, and we look forward to your coverage, contributing to the anticipation and enthusiasm surrounding Asante Kotoko SC’s pre-season journey.

Kindly RSVP by Thursday, 7th December, 2023 to confirm your attendance. Should you have any inquiries or require additional information, please feel free to contact us on 0244929378

Your coverage is invaluable; we look forward to your presence.

SWAG to honour journalists and individuals on January 12

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SWAG to honour journalists and individuals on January 12

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced Friday, January 12, 2024, as the date for the 48th edition of the most prestigious SWAG Awards.

SWAG also has confirmed the Accra International Conference Center (AICC) as the venue for the longest running awards event in the country.

Organized by SWAG, the annual event is held to honour distinguished Ghanaian sportsmen and sportswomen, recognizing the contribution of individuals and top organisations that contributed positively to the development and promotion of Ghana’s sports during the year under review.

Charles Osei Asibey, General Secretary for SWAG, mentioned that the event will be super colorful and that SWAG will as usual give patrons a good show on January 12 as we celebrate sports excellence.

He added that the awards will have four awarding categories that’s the competitive category, non-competitive category, honorary awards, and the corporate awards.

He indicated that the SWAG secretariat will in the coming days release names of winners in the non-competitive and honorary awards, whilst the General Assembly will vote on the competitive categories on the eve of the SWAG Awards night.

The SWAG scribe called on corporate bodies to come on board to support the event to honour sporting excellence.

The annual Awards night was the brainchild of Mr. B.B. Bismark, former aburihene, a keen sports enthusiast and one-time Team Manager of the Black Stars who later became a SWAG Patron.

Mr. Bismark mooted the idea of an annual Awards night at an informal meeting with the Secretary, Eugene Thompson, and Mr. Ken Bediako, then of the Daily Graphic at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.

Successive SWAG leaders from Joe Lartey, Willie Kwarteng, Oheneba Charles, Joe Aggrey, Ebo Quansah, Ackah Anthony and now Kwbena Yeboah have all held the SWAG Awards unbroken since 1975.

Over 40 personalities in about 27 categories will be honoured on the night.

Source : www.swagghana.com

Medeama 2-1 CS Belouizdad: Kamardini’s header wins Yellow and Mauve their first-ever game in Caf Champions League group stage

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Medeama 2-1 CS Belouizdad: Kamardini’s header wins Yellow and Mauve their first-ever game in Caf Champions League group stage

The Yellow and Mauve had to fight really hard to overturn an initial upset in order to record their first-ever win in the group phase of the competition

Medeama SC defeated Algerian side CS Belouizdad 2-1 in the Group stage of Caf Champions League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Friday.

After suffering a 3-0 hammering against Al Ahly on opening day of the group stage, Medeama had to rally from behind once again to pick their maiden victory in the competition.

R. Benguit scored the first goal from the spot kick by the 39th minute after the visitors won a penalty before Daniel Lomotey made it 1-1 six minutes later.

After the break, Medeama coach Evans Adotey stepped up his tactics and made several tactical changes to keep their visitors from causing further havoc.

Kamaradini rose above his marker deep in additional time to head home the winner as Medeama breath life back into their campaign.

With defeat starring at the face of Belouizdad, they pushed men forward in search of equaliser but it was too little too late.

Medeama will host Tanzanian giants Young Africans next week at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in their bid to make it six points from two games at home and possibly gatecrash into the lead depending on other results.

Nigerian co-founded startup, Lemfi suspends services to Ghana

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Nigerian co-founded startup, Lemfi suspends services to Ghana
Deborah Dan-Awoh

Nigerian fintech startup LemFi, co-founded by Ridwan Olalere and Rian Cochran, has decided to suspend its financial services in Ghana, as announced in a statement on Tuesday via Instagram.  

The company expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and emphasized its appreciation for the support of its Ghanaian customers. The statement assured customers that they would be promptly informed of any changes in the future. 

Read the statement below. 

  • “Important: Suspension of all services to Ghana. 
  • “Hello Everyone. We regret to inform you that we are suspending all services to Ghana. As a result, you will be unable to send money to banks and mobile money in Ghana.  
  • “We recognise that this change will bring about some inconvenience, and we sincerely apologise. We are appreciative of your business and your support. If anything changes in the future, you will be the first to know. If you need assistance, have any questions, or require further clarification, please reach out to us.” 

LemFi, formerly known as Lemonade, gained prominence after securing a $33 million Series A funding round in 2020, led by Left Lane Capital and featuring investors like Y-Combinator, Zrosk, Global Founders Capital, and Olive Tree.  

The startup aimed to empower the next generation of immigrants by offering a multi-currency platform that facilitates seamless transactions, including sending, receiving, holding, converting, and saving in both the user’s country of origin and their country of residence. 

Following its successful funding round, LemFi outlined plans to expand its product offerings to the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The company expressed a commitment to innovation, tailoring its new products to meet the evolving needs of its user base. 

LemFi initially launched its services in Canada in 2020, focusing on providing easy and low-cost remittance payments to Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya.

By 2021, the startup expanded to the UK, simultaneously broadening its reach by introducing 10 new African remittance corridors.

In a strategic move, LemFi acquired UK-based Rightcard Payment Services in late 2021, securing an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority.  

Highlights: Al Ahly 3-0 Medeama: Watch all the goals Medeama conceded within 24 minutes

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Highlights: Al Ahly 3-0 Medeama: Watch all the goals Medeama conceded within 24 minutes

The Ghanaian champions flattered to deceive as they bottled a golden opportunity to pick their first ever point in Caf Champions League

Medeama suffered a 3-0 defeat to giants Al Ahly in the Caf Champions League Group D opening game in Cairo, Egypt on Saturday evening.

Ahead of the game, Medeama coach Evans Adotey was optimistic of causing a major havoc in Cairo and he initially seemed to be walking his talk.

The Yellow and Mauve were resolute in the first half of the game as they made sure Ahly were left frustrated.

The defending champions found it extremely difficult to break down the resilient defence of Medeama as they prevented the hosts from creating chances and scoring goals.

However, after the break Ahly finally found a breach in Medeama’s defence and opened the scoring after poor substitution from Adotey played a major role.

Mahmoud Kahraba pounced on a defensive lapse and sent his effort beyond the reach of goalkeeper Felix Kyei by the 66th minute.

Shahat added another after a defensive blunder on 75th minute before Salah Moshen sealed the victory with a header by the 88th minute.

Medeama, who currently sit third on the Group D log, will welcome CR Belouzdad to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Friday.

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