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C.K Akonnor names Ghana squad to face Ethiopia without a local player

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C.K Akonnor names Ghana squad to face Ethiopia without a local player

The Black Stars boss has announced his starting XI to do the job for him tonight in the World Cup qualifiers but none of them is from the local scene

Ghana coach C.K Akonnor has announced the squad that will start for Ghana against Ethiopia in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on Friday evening at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

Just like rumors initially having it that no locally based player will be given the chance, it has been confirmed as an all round foreign based players will represent the nation tonight.

Interestingly, only three players of the squad that hammered Ethiopia 5-0 in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers played in Kumasi in 2017 will be part of the team tonight. They include Daniel Amartey, Andre Ayew and goalkeeper Richard Ofori.

Asante Kotoko defender Abdul Ganiu who had a wonderful debut against South Africa a couple of months ago and has since started majority of the Black Stars matches was dropped for Alexander Djiku and Daniel Amartey to start in the heart of defence.

Behind them in post is Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori who comes in after several months on the sidelines due to injuries.

Reading new signee Baba Rahman will be on the left side of defence while Andy Yiadom takes charge of the right side.

New sensation Kamaldeen Sulemana will start alongside Wakaso Mubarak and Baba Iddrisu of Real Mallorca fame in midfield.

The team will be captained by Andre Ayew who is expected to play behind his junior brother Jordan Ayew upfront.

Ghana XI vs Ethiopia:

Richard Ofori, Andy Yiadom, Daniel Amartey Alexander Djiku, Baba Rahman, Baba Iddrisu , Kamaldeen Sulemana, Mubarak Wakaso, Jeffrey Schlupp , Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew

Pictures: Hearts of Oak defeat Tema Youth in pre-season friendly ahead of CI Kamsar trip

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Pictures: Hearts of Oak defeat Tema Youth in pre-season friendly ahead of CI Kamsar trip

The Phobians had another positive performance in their preparations to participate in the Caf Champions League as they picked their second win on the bounce

Hearts of Oak defeated Division One League side Tema Youth 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at the Legon Ajax Park on Thursday.

The Phobians came into this game on the back of a victory against Adabraka Elders FC in their first game. Hearts coach Samuel Boadu made several changes in the team that started against Elders FC.

Hearts players during substitutions

Friendly match against Tema Youth FC.
Our starting line up as we play our second pre-season friendly.

Goalkeeper Richard Baidoo replaced Ben Mensah in post while Larry Sumaila, Mohammed Alhassan, Caleb Amankwah and William Dankyi made up the defensive setup.

Enock Asubonteng, Salim Adams, Emmanuel Nettey and Gladson Awako formed the midfield of the club while Salifu Ibrahim Isaac Mensah led the attack.

Gladson Awako in full flight

Emmanuel Nettey opened the scoring for Hearts by the seventh minute after latching onto a pass from his teammate and beautifully sent his last ditch effort past Tema Youth goalkeeper Christian Addai.

On the 29th minute, Salifu Ibrahim was brought down at the edge of the Tema Youth box. Awako’s resulting free-kick was saved by Youth’s goalkeeper Addai.

Salifu Ibrahim challenging for the ball

After the break, Hearts made changes to their squad. Serwonu came in for for defender Caleb Amankwah while Victor Aidoo and Patrick Razak came on for Isaac Mensah and
Asubonteng respectively.

Salifu came close to double Hearts lead by 70th minute after combining with Razak but his effort was blocked.

Razak finally made it 2-0 by the 85th minute. The winger connected a tailor-measured cross from William Dankyi found Razak who calmly powered it to the top right corner of the post.

Hearts are expected to play one international friendly before they leave Ghana for Guinea to face Kamsar on September 12.

Mariano Baretto to leave Asante Kotoko by mutual consent after board meeting on Thursday

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Mariano Baretto to leave Asante Kotoko by mutual consent after board meeting on Thursday

The 64-year-old coach has agreed to sever ties with the Porcupine Warriors outfit after a tumultuous relationship with the club’s top hierarchy

Asante Kotoko head coach Mariano Baretto is set to leave the club by mutual consent after just six months at the helm of the club, AshesGyamera.com can exclusively report.

The news came following the all-important board meeting on Thursday at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi despite the Portuguese tactician guiding the Porcupine Warriors to a second-placed finish in the Ghana Premier League and reaching the quarterfinals of the FA Cup last season.

Baretto after an incredible start to his short stay in Ghana, is known to have a frosty relationship with Kotoko chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah and reportedly blocked the latter’s phone calls and messages before he left the country.

The Portuguese coach, who once upon a time was in charge of Ghana, gave an interview to Nhyira FM last month, claiming he was surprised that Kotoko lacked basic infrastructures that make a club big.

He added that he did not have an office to work from and never set foot at the club’s secretariat. He later revealed that players and officials at the club had to ease themselves in the bush during training session since there are no toilet facilities at the Adako Jachie training ground.

These comments, together with Kotoko failing to win a trophy and qualify to play in Caf inter-club competitions after the season, made a section of the supporters called Kotoko Ultras to officially make their displeasure known about his continuous association with the club.

AshesGyamera understands that the board agreed to pay off Baretto in order to be able to appoint a new manager in the coming days.

VIDEO: Minute by minute report from Asante Kotoko board meeting at Golden Tulip on Thursday

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VIDEO: Minute by minute report from Asante Kotoko board meeting at Golden Tulip on Thursday

The Porcupine Warriors top hierarchy’s much-awaited meeting finally took place at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi on Thursday

Asante Kotoko board of directors meeting took place at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi on Thursday to talk about the way forward of the club after what many describe as a troublesome campaign where Kotoko failed to achieve their target on the field of play.

Board chairman Osikani Kwame Kyei arrived at the venue around 9am and had to wait since other members were not present.

After some minutes, all the members including vice chairman Jude Arthur, Kwadwo Boateng Gyamfi, Alhaji Abu Lamin, Kwamena Mensah and Joseph Yaw Addo arrived for the meeting to commenced.

The others were Evelyn Nsiah Asare, Baffour Kwame Kusi, Kofi Amoah Abban, Martin Osei Kwaku Brobbey and James Osei Brown.

Osikani Kyei after meeting with the other members for about twenty minutes, sought permission from them to attend to a pressing family issue and his request was granted. He left the scene around 10:26 am.

The meeting continued and the board invited the leadership of National Circles Council around 13:35pm for deliberation on how to go about the supporters census.

NCC members at the meeting

The NCC were led by chairman Christopher Damenya, Nana Kwame Danquah, Osei Owusu (National PRO), Abraham Adu (Deputy National PRO), Koto, Madam Sophia Brago (Women’s Organiser), Obeng Sekyere (Ashanti region chairman) and Kennedy Nyann (B/A Chairman).

The meeting between the board and NCC lasted until around 3:13pm before they also came out with smiles on their faces since they were given the green light to begin their Supporters Census to know the number of registered supporters of the club.

At around 3:15pm, the board of directors invited chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah, who arrived at the venue with his right hand man Bishop and Kotoko acting communication director David Obeng.

However, it was only Amponsah who was called inside for a review and report of Kotoko’s performance last season which also happened to be his first tenure in office. The meeting lasted until around 4:25pm before he came out.

The board then continued with the meeting until 5:02pm before they called it a day.

Later, both the board members, NCC representatives and Nana Yaw Amponsah converged for deliberations and a group picture was taken to crown the day.

Emmanuel Gyasi calls for support from Ghanaians as Black Stars begin World Cup qualifiers on Friday

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Emmanuel Gyasi calls for support from Ghanaians as Black Stars begin World Cup qualifiers on Friday

The Italy-based forward has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars as they kick start the road to make it to 2022 Fifa World Cup

Ghana forward Emmanuel Gyasi says they will need the support of Ghanaians on Friday as they begin the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

The Black Stars have been pitted in Group G and will open their journey with a game against Ethiopia at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Friday.

The 27-year-old, who is likely to start on the left wing of attack in C.K Akonnor’s squad, believes a good start will propel the country to stand in a pole position to qualify from the group.


“I am happy to be back for the World Cup qualifiers,” Gyasi told the media on Thursday.

“As for the team, we will try to put a good performance against Ethiopia and South Africa in order to win the games against Ethiopia and South Africa

“We need to qualify for the World Cup and the journey begin from now,” he added.


Gyasi arrived in Ghana on Monday from Italy and was among the players who began to training session at the McDan Park in Accra before they moved to Cape Coast on Wednesday.

He made his bow against South Africa in April and has since gone on to play two games for the Black Stars.

Caf grants Ghana’s request to have spectators against Ethiopia in World Cup qualifier

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Caf grants Ghana’s request to have spectators against Ethiopia in World Cup qualifier

The continent’s football governing body has accepted a request by Ghana FA to have supporters at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium when Black Stars play Ethiopia

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved Ghana Football Association’s request to allow some spectators to witness the Black Stars’ opening Group G fixture against Ethiopia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers on Friday.

With the game scheduled to take place at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium at 7pm, CAF has advised Ghana FA to allow only 25% of the stadium’s capacity to be occupied by spectators.

This means that only Two Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty (2,250) spectators for the match will be allowed access to the stadium due to covid-19 scare per a letter from Caf signed by Development Officer Raul Chipenda to GFA General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq.

‘’As is it known, we would like to reiterate that the CAF and FIFA covid-19 match Protocols clearly state that all matches must be played behind closed doors,” a portion of the letter read.

“Nonetheless, CAF analysed and assessed your request from a medical, stadium requirements compliance, and safety and security perspective in your venue. Accordingly, a decision has been taken to exceptionally allow the presence of 2,250 spectators in the aforementioned match.”

“We kindly ask your cooperation to fully comply with the above decision, while noting that in case of non-respect, your federation will be subject to disciplinary sanctions by CAF,’’ the letter added.

Per the requirements of the Protocols, the Safety and Security Officer of the GFA, Julius Ben Enumah shall together with all the relevant stakeholders including the COVID-19 Officer, Dr. Christine Baah ensure strict adherence of the directive.

Kotoko board chairman excuses himself from crucial board meeting; check why

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Kotoko board chairman excuses himself from crucial board meeting; check why

The chairman of the board of directors was present at the meeting but was later seen driving away from the venue

Asante Kotoko board chairman Osikani Kwame Kyei sought for permission to excuse himself from the much-anticipated board meeting which is currently ongoing at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi.

Earlier scheduled to take place at the club’s training ground at Adako Jachie in Kumasi, the meeting was later to moved to Golden Tulip for security reasons.

Although, the board chairman was present before the meeting commenced, he respectfully sought permission from the other members to attend to a pressing family issue.

Reports in the local media suggest that Osikani Kyei told the other board members a family member has been confirmed dead and as a leader in his family, he is required to be present before any other decision concerning the departed soul can be concluded.

The rest of the board members began continued with the meeting and called on the National Circles Council to know what is currently happening with the supporters front of the club.

Later, they invited the club’s chief executive officer, Nana Yaw Amponsah to give his report on the immediate past season and explain why the club went trophyless as well as they way forward.

More to follow. AshesGyamera will continue to update our cherished readers.

Pictures: CI Kamsar draw with WAC in a friendly game ahead of Hearts of Oak visit

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Pictures: CI Kamsar draw with WAC in a friendly game ahead of Hearts of Oak visit

The Crocodiles shared the spoils in their second pre-season friendly as they fine tune to host the Phobians next week

Hearts of Oak opponents in the preliminary round of the Caf Champions League, CI Kamsar, shared the spoils 1-1 with Warkiya Athletic Club in a pre-season friendly on Thursday in Conakry.

Kamsar came into this game on the back of a victory over AS Kaloum on Monday as they continue with their preparations to host Hearts on September 12.

Two former Asante Kotoko players started the game for Kamsar. Amos Frimpong started on the right wing while Martin Antwi was deployed behind striker Moussa Diallo.

After an end to end action in the early embers of the game, Warkiya took the lead through Gaoussou Siby by the fifth minute after they were awarded a penalty.

Kamsar players warming up for second half

Diallo also got the opportunity to level the score for Kamsar few minutes later from the penalty spot but he missed his effort.

After the break, Kamsar pushed men forward for the equaliser but the defence of Warkiya were resolute and dealt with all the dangerous balls.

Kamsar coach and players during half time

However, Kamsar finally found a breach in Warkiya’s defence to get the equaliser very late in the game.

Midfielder Nsingani Salazaku sent in a powerful effort deep in additional time to salvage a point and save the blushes of his side.

Kamsar coach speaking to the press

Kamsar will continue with their preparations on Sunday as they are billed to lock horns with Flamme Olympique.

Pictures: Meet 17-year-old Rita Awuni who attends same school with her 10-month old son

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Pictures: Meet 17-year-old Rita Awuni who attends same school with her 10-month old son

The teenager has not given up on life and education despite getting pregnant along the way and now shares the same educational facility with her son

Teenage mother Rita Awuni returned to school in February 2021 after getting pregnant and giving birth to her son Sampson Awuni.

The 17-year-old, who is also an orphan and relatively does everything by herself before she can fend for her son, attends the same school with Sampson.

Rita Awuni and her son at school. Photo credit: Senyuiedzorm Awusi Adadevoh.

Awuni sends him to the kindergarten class every morning when she arrives on campus before she also goes to her class to learn.
During break, she then quickly attends to him and then breastfeed him.

Handsome Sampson and his mother Rita

“Oh, he (Sampson) goes to the KG side and I go to breastfeed or give him koko at break time”, Awuni said as quoted by Senyuiedzorm Awusi Adadevoh.

“Rita Is a nursing mother but vying to finish school,” her headmistress spoke good of her.

Life after school doesn’t look good for Rita as she sleeps together with her son at the art centre. Aside that, she has been spotted selling pure water for their upkeep.

“I [only] need things to sell and a place to sleep with my son,” she said.

Kelvin Yeboah explains why he chose to represent Italy despite being named in Ghana’s squad

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Kelvin Yeboah explains why he chose to represent Italy despite being named in Ghana’s squad

The youngster turned down an invitation to represent the country of his parents and he has explained why he took that decision after several deliberations

SK Sturm Graz forward Kelvin Yeboah has insisted that it was a dream come through after being called to be part of Italy’s U21 national team.

The 21-year-old was called up to be part of Ghana’s senior national team ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa last week but he turned down the opportunity.

The Black Stars will host Ethiopia in Group G opening game on Friday at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium and travel to Johannesburg, South Africa to square it with Bafana Bafana on Monday

Yeboah suggests that he feels more Italian than Ghanaian after spending seventeen years in the European country.

Kelvin Yeboah at the training ground of Italy’s U21

“I came to Italy in 2004 when I was 4-5 years old. I got my passport for quite a while. In terms of football, I played in Monza, Novara, then I went to Gozzano,” Yeboah said.

“I found myself very well here, I already knew some guys from this group as a child because I played against them,” he added.

Yeboah was born in Accra to Ghanaian parents but moved to Italy with the parents and now holds the Italian passport.

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