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Exclusive: Asante Kotoko Ultras to make ‘huge’ donations to the club on Monday

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Exclusive: Asante Kotoko Ultras to make ‘huge’ donations to the club on Monday

The fast-rising supporters group of the Porcupine Warriors will be making their first major donation to the club ahead of the start of the new season

Asante Kotoko supporters group called The Ultras are set to make a donation to the club on Monday, AshesGyamera.com‘s sources have revealed.

The Ultras, whose slogan is ‘defend and protect the club‘, are expected to donate a 10,000-litre polytank to Kotoko management to help the Adako Jachie training ground project which is currently ongoing.

Following contributions made by members of the group, the executives will be at training ground to monitor the training session and then hand over the tank to the club’s top hierarchy.

AshesGyamera also understands that the Ultras are expected to donate fifty cartons of bottle water to the playing body and technical team members which will be used before, during and after training sessions.

Kotoko now have Prosper Ogum Narteh as the new coach after the Ultras issued a statement a couple of weeks ago to make known their displeasure about the conducts of former coach Mariano Baretto.

The Portuguese coach made some unfortunate remarks about the club which didn’t go down well with the Ultras and they demanded his sacking.

Kotoko will open the 2021/22 season with an away trip to Dawu to face Dreams FC before they welcome Bechem United to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on matchday two.

They will travel to Accra Sports Stadium on matchday seven to lock horns with Hearts of Oak in the Super Clash.

Thomas Partey scores full marks as Arsenal humble Tottenham in Premier League

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Thomas Partey scores full marks as Arsenal humble Tottenham in Premier League

The box-to-box midfielder had one of his best games since arriving in England as the Gunners continued their winning ways

Ghana midfielder Thomas Teye Partey was in full flight as Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in the North London derby in Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

The 28-year-old started the game in midfield alongside Granit Xhaka as Arsenal took the game to their visitors.

It was Smith-Rowe who shot Arsenal into the lead by the 12th minute after he connected a pass from Bukayo Saka.

Smith-Rowe then turned from a scorer to assist Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to give Arsenal the second goal by the 27th minute.

Arsenal ended the first half 3-0 up with Tottenham Hotspur wobbling and struggling to find their footing as Mikel Arteta’s tactics worked to perfection.

With eleven minutes left, Heung-Min Son pulled one back for Tottenham. They charged and pushed men forward for another goal but Partey and his teammates were resolute.

Last season, Partey, who had been rushed back from a thigh injury to start the North London derby, controversially walked off the pitch having aggravated the issue in the build-up to Tottenham’s second goal as Arsenal went on to lose 2-0 but this time, he was in full flight.

Partey’s defensive action

Before the game, Arteta admitted that Partey is his “anchor”. “He’s the one who reads what is happening and makes the rest better,” he said. “How he manages the transition, the pressing. He has charisma,” he added.

Thomas Partey showed just how important he is to this Arsenal team with a strong display against Spurs as he had 47 touches and one key pass. The Ghanaian scored 4/4 accuracy on long balls and 26/29 accurate passes.

Also, he won five out of the seven duels he was involved and made three interceptions and tackles respectively.

Partey missed Ghana’s World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa last month but he is expected to be available for selection when the Black Stars play their first game under new coach Milovan Rajevac against Zimbabwe on October 5.

However, he will likely miss the return encounter four days later in Harare.

Ghana’s Baba Iddrisu shines in Real Mallorca’s defeat to Osasuna

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Ghana’s Baba Iddrisu shines in Real Mallorca’s defeat to Osasuna

The midfielder played full throttle as they succumbed to a home defeat in La Liga on Sunday

Ghana midfielder Baba Iddrisu played the full duration when Real Mallorca lost 3-2 to Osasuna in La Liga on Sunday.

The midfielder was handed a starting berth by head coach Luis Garcia to partner Salva Sevilla as the two holding midfielders.

Jose Angels gave Osasuna the lead by the ninth minute before D. Rodriguez equalised for Mallorca. Fer Nino shot the hosts into the lead very late in the first half.

After the break, Inigo Perez brought Osasuna level by the 58th minute before Javi Martinez won the game for the visitors two minutes to full time.

Baba Iddrisu had six interceptions in the game including four clearances. Also, he successfully won two tackles and blocked one shot as well as winning 4/6 ground duels and 5/9 aerial duels.

Baba is expected to be named in Ghana’s squad that will play the double header against Zimbabwe in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers in October.

J.E Sarpong outlines why Milovan Rajevac will fail as Ghana coach

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J.E Sarpong outlines why Milovan Rajevac will fail as Ghana coach

The veteran coach believes the Serbian will woefully fail in his second coming as Black Stars coach

Former Great Olympics and Hearts of Oak coach J.E Sarpong has insisted that Milovan Rajevac will be a total failure following his second coming as Ghana coach.

The 67-year-old signed a one-year deal on Friday with an option to extend and he was unveiled at the Ghana Football Association secretariat.

Milovan was brought on board to replace Charles Kwablah Akonnor and save the Black Stars from a poor start to the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers after picking only three points from two games.

However, Sarpong believes Milovan will fail this time although he led the Black Stars to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup in 2010.

“He [Milovan Rajevac] can’t do anything for Ghana in his second coming,” Sarpong told Luv FM.

“He will be a failure. He is only coming to take money and go because he can’t help the country achieve success,” he added.

Milovan is expected to earn $30,000 every month which means that he will be earning $5,000 more than former coach Charles Kwablah Akonnor who was sacked a fortnight ago.

According to a research, the Serbian currently sits tenth on the list of highest paid African coaches.

Morocco head coach Vahid Halilhodzic is the highest paid African coach as he is paid almost $90,000 while Carlos Queiroz of Egypt and Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi sit in second and third place respectively.

South Africa coach Hugo Broos and Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr are also in the list as they earn $50,000 and $55,000 respectively.
 
Milovan, who will be assisted by Legon Cities coach Maxwell Konadu and Borrusia Dortmund assistant coach Otto Addo, will be playing his first game next month against Zimbabwe at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

He will play his first away game four days later in Harare against Zimbabwe in the return fixture.

Milovan has been tasked to qualify Ghana to the 2022 Fifa World Cup and win 2021 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Cameroon next year.

He will earn $300,000 each if he is able to achieve any of the two targets set for him by Ghana Football Association.

VIDEO: Watch the highlights of Asante Kotoko target Steven Mukwala; the striker they may break bank to sign

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VIDEO: Watch the highlights of Asante Kotoko target Steven Mukwala; the striker they may break bank to sign

The Porcupine Warriors may sign the Ugandan striker to beef up their attacking options before the new season commences in October

Asante Kotoko have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) FC striker Steven Mukwala ahead of the start of 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season, AshesGyamera.com can reveal.

The 22-year-old was close to signing for Kotoko last season during Nana Yaw Amponsah’s first year in office but things didn’t go as planned and he joined URA FC from Vipers FC. However, with Kotoko going trophyless last season and pressure mounting on the club’s top hierarchy to win Ghana Premier League, they could break the bank and sign him.

With the departure of forwards Augustine Okrah and Naby Keita, Kotoko are keen to bolster their attacking options since they currently have only Evans Adomako, Solomon Sarfo Taylor, Osman Ibrahim and Andy Kumi.

These strikers could not even score a combined twenty goals among them last season in all competitions which has raised several questions about their potency in the upcoming season.

Close sources to new coach Prosper Ogum Narteh have revealed that he is ready to work with Mukwala and has given the club the green light to begin negotiations with the player’s counsel.

Reports are wild in the local media that Mukwala will arrive in the country in the coming days to finalise negotiations and then put pen to paper with the Kumasi-based club should he pass the medical.

Mukwala, who was part of the Uganda national team squad that shared the spoils goalless against Guinea in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, is a proven goalscorer. He banged in 13 goals after 22 games in the 2019/20 season to win the Ugandan Premier League topscorer award when on loan at Maroons FC.

Last season, he scored 14 goals after 24 matches for Uganda Rivers Authority (URA FC).

Kotoko will begin their 2021/22 season with a trip to Dawu to face Dreams FC at the Theater of Dreams before they host Bechem United at home the following weekend.

Their biggest test will be the away fixture in the Super Clash against Hearts of Oak on matchday seven at Accra Sports Stadium.

The return leg of the Super Clash has scheduled for matchday 24 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and it will be the first in almost two years since the venue was closed down in 2020 for renovations.

Ashanti Gold president Kweku Frimpong: ‘I’m innocent of match fixing allegations’

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Ashanti Gold president Kweku Frimpong: ‘I’m innocent of match fixing allegations’

The Miners top chief insists his detractors only want to soil his name with match fixing allegations

Ashanti Gold president Dr. Kwaku Frimpong has rejected claims that he was involved in a match fixing scandal last season in Ghana Premier League.

The businessman cum medical practitioner insists a section of the people in the football circle have only decided destroy his hard earned reputation.

Although, he has been charged with three counts together with his son who happens to be the club’s chief executive officer,

“We have not done anything bad because we always beat people 4-0, 5-0 or 5-4,” Ashanti Gold president Kwaku Frimpong told BBC Sport Africa.

“We beat them five and their defender [Musah] scored two himself. I think they have to put the blame on the guy who scored himself because it’s unprecedented.

“So why do we have to blame Ashanti Gold? This is jealousy and they just want to destroy my name. I have not talked to any president or any club. We have done nothing.”

Ghana’s football association (GFA) will adjudicate the cases after requesting statements of defence, all of which are expected to have been received by Monday 27 September

“Our football has been attacked by faceless cowards,” GFA boss Okraku said last month. “It is my responsibility and that of the executive council to defend the passion of the nation.

“Everybody who has played a part [in match-fixing relating to betting] will face it.”

Kweku Frimpong and his son have submitted their defence through their lawyers and are now waiting for the final verdicts from Ghana Football Association’s disciplinary committee.

Where to watch live Chelsea vs Man City & Man Utd vs Aston Villa

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Where to watch live Chelsea vs Man City & Man Utd vs Aston Villa

With the weekend fully packed by football matches, AshesGyamera.com brings to your door steps where you can watch all the games

The English Premier League kicks off with a lunch time games involving Chelsea and Manchester City and Manchester and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford respectively.

Find below the links to stream them live wherever you find yourself this afternoon.

• Chelsea vs Man City

Match Links:
1- https://t.co/4yIYA7ZBLU
2- https://t.co/2k7TblHJse
3- https://t.co/UhxFa00f2W

• Man United vs Aston Villa

Match Links:
1- https://t.co/O8DyjLVOWf
2- https://t.co/9Zf0y5U8OZ
3- https://t.co/opzgM9J8OB

Milovan Rajevac ranked the 10th highest paid coach in Africa; CHECK THE FULL LIST

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Milovan Rajevac ranked the 10th highest paid coach in Africa; CHECK THE FULL LIST

The Serbian has been ranked as one of the highest paid coaches on the African continent following his unveiling as the new Black Stars coach

Ghana’s new head coach Milovan Rajevac has been rated as one of the highest paid coaches on the African continent following his appointment on Friday.

The 67-year-old signed a one-year deal with an option to extend the contract depending on the results he will chalk.

Milovan is expected to earn $30,000 every month which means that he will be earning $5,000 more than former coach Charles Kwablah Akonnor who was sacked a fortnight ago.

According to a research made by Nuhu Adams, the Serbian currently sits tenth on the list as he is set to take charge of the Black Stars in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers next month.

Morocco head coach Vahid Halilhodzic is the highest paid African coach as he is paid almost $90,000 while Carlos Queiroz of Egypt and Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi sit in second and third place respectively.

South Africa coach Hugo Broos and Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr are also in the list as they earn $50,000 and $55,000 respectively.

SALARIES of African NT coaches (TOP earners)

🇲🇦 Vahid Halilhodzic – $89K
🇪🇬 Carlos Queiroz – $85K
🇩🇿 Djamel Belmadi – $65K
🇨🇲 Antonio Conceiçao – $59K
🇱🇾 Javier Clemente – $59K
🇨🇩 Hector Cuper – $55K
🇳🇬 Gernot Rohr – $55K
🇿🇦 Hugo Broos – $50K
🇨🇮 Patrice Beaumelle – $35K
🇬🇭 Milovan Rajevac – $30K
🇲🇷 Corentin Martins – $30K
🇺🇬 Micho Sredojevic – $24K
🇧🇯 Michel Dussuyer – $28K
🇸🇳 Aliou Cisse – $27K
🇬🇳 Didier Six – $20K
🇦🇴 Pedro Goncalves – $20K

Milovan has been tasked to qualify Ghana to the 2022 Fifa World Cup and win 2021 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Cameroon next year.

He will earn $300,000 each if he is able to achieve any of the two targets set for him by Ghana Football Association.

Weekend Betting odds to make money on European Leagues

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Weekend Betting odds to make money on European Leagues

Ahead of the Uefa Champions League matches in midweek, AshesGyamera puts together some matches that will take place over the weekend which their outcomes are highly possible

The Premier League starts with a Lunch time kick off between champions Manchester City and Uefa Champions League winners Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. A lot of Soccer analysts believe Tomas Tuchel’s side stand the chance of carrying the day. However, chances will be premium in the game and that means few goals are expected.

At the Old Trafford, Ole Gunner Solskjaer will be under pressure to make amends against Aston Villa after Manchester United were eliminated from the League Cup in midweek by West Ham.

With Ronaldo and other several first team players returning, a win is imminent and Ronaldo is expected to continue his fine form.

In Spain, Real Madrid will be hoping to pick another win over Villarreal in a crucial encounter while Juventus will be hoping to make it two wins in a row in Serie A when they welcome Sampdoria.

Lionel Messi is likely to break his duck for PSG this weekend when they play against Montpellier in French Ligue 1.

After three games, Messi has gone blank and that has brought about increasing pressure on the Argentina international.

SAFE BET:
Chelsea vs Manchester City -U 4.5 goals
Manchester United vs Aston Villa – 1x
Arsenal vs Tottenham – Over 1.5 goals/ 1x
Everton vs Norwich – 1x
Juventus vs Sampdoria – Over 1.5 goals
Lazio vs Roma – 2x
Napoli vs Cagliari – 1x
Ajax vs Groningen – Ajax win
Leeds vs West Ham – U 4.5 goals
Brentford vs Liverpool – 2x
Sevilla vs Espanyol – 1x
Real Madrid vs Villarreal – U4.5 goals
Leverkusen vs Mainz – 1x
Spezia vs Milan – 2:0 Handicap Spezia
Inter vs Atalanta – both to score
PSG vs Montpellier – 1x

HIGH RISK BET:

Chelsea vs Manchester City – 1x
Manchester United vs Aston Villa – U 3.5 goals
Arsenal vs Tottenham – over 2.5 goals/ 1x
Everton vs Norwich – Everton
Leeds vs West Ham – U 2.5 goals
Brentford vs Liverpool – Liverpool
Sevilla vs Espanyol – Sevilla
Real Madrid vs Villarreal – Madrid
Leverkusen vs Mainz – Leverkusen
Spezia vs Milan – U 3.5 goals
Inter vs Atalanta – U 4.5 goals
PSG vs Montpellier – PSG
Juventus vs Sampdoria – Juventus
Lazio vs Roma – Roma
Napoli vs Cagliari – Napoli
Ajax vs Groningen – Ajax

AshesGyamera advises that investors can edit the matches to suit their own or divide it into two before staking.

Akonnor, Sellas Tetteh, Sabuto & others to undergo second batch of Caf license A refresher course

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Akonnor, Sellas Tetteh, Sabuto & others to undergo second batch of Caf license A refresher course

The second part of the week-long program to upgrade Ghanaian coaches on the modern trends of football continues on Sunday

Ghana Football Association will hold the second part of Caf license A refresher course for coaches at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence, Prampram..

The program is expected to commence on Sunday, September 26 to Thursday, September 30 and it will be led by Director of Coaching Education Professor Joseph Kwame Mintah with assistance and directives from Technical Director of Ghana FA Bernhard Lippert and other CAF/FIFA instructors.

A total of 32 coaches are expected to arrive at the venue for the course and notably among them include former Ghana coach Charles Kwablah Akonnor and Sellas Tetteh, as well as former Asante Kotoko assistant coach Prince ‘Tactical Sabuto’ Acheampong.

Others include Godwin Ablordey, Felix Kwabena Aboagye, Stephen Abugri, Frimpong Manso, Mercy Tagoe and Nana Adarkwah.

Unfortunately, Asante Kotoko assistant coach Abdulai Gazale will miss the opportunity since he is currently in United Kingdom to undergo a one-month refresher course at Premier League side Southampton.

Thirty-six (36) CAF License A holders took part in the first training programme and the coaches were taking through player profiling, attacking instincts, Match Observation and Report writing, Technology and Data in Team selection and Communication within and outside the pitch.

The refresher course was in line with CAF’s new coaching convention that enjoins member associations to organize refresher courses for all license coaches every two years.

Licensed coaches who failed or will fail to undertake the refresher course run the risk of having their licenses expired or invalid.

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