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Hearts former striker Esso beat Kwame Poku & others to become ‘topscorer’ in Algerian League 1

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Hearts former striker Esso beat Kwame Poku & others to become ‘topscorer’ in Algerian League 1

The Phobians former striker has made a name for himself in Algeria with a hat-trick on final day of the season

Former Hearts of Oak and Dreams FC striker Joseph Esso has ended his maiden participation in Algerian Ligue 1 as the joint topscorer with regards to foreign players.

The 24-year-old joined Mouloudia club d’Alger in April from Dreams FC in an undisclosed fee and has been an influential figure in the club’s setup.

On final day of the season Tuesday evening, Esso was handed a starting place in the squad and he went on to score three goals as MC Alger shared the spoils 4-4 with Na Hussein Dey.

This means that although Esso struggled initially in Algeria, he has ended the season with six goals in his last five games and seven goals in total. This has seen him becoming the joint foreign topscorer as he shares the accolade with Mohamed Al Tubal who also better seven goals.


Former Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku ended the competition with four goals to his name for his club USM Alger after also joining them in April in a deal worth around $350,000.

Esso’s MC Alger ended the season on seventh position and will miss Caf Champions League and Confederation Cup next season.

Hearts likely to accept Antwerp’s $600,000 bid for Salifu

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Hearts likely to accept Antwerp’s $600,000 bid for Salifu

The Phobians could allow their star man to leave for European adventures following an offer from Belgium

Hearts of Oak have received a transfer offer from Belgian side Royal Antwerp for midfielder Salifu Ibrahim, according to reports in the local media.

Salifu, who joined Hearts mid season from Techiman Eleven Wonders, was very instrumental in the club’s success story. He contributed immensely for the Phobians to win their first Premier League trophy in eleven years.

As a result, Antwerp have reportedly made an approach to sign him and have subsequently tabled an offer of US$600,000 for his services as they seek to bolster their midfield in order to win the Belgium Jupiler Pro League this season.

The Phobians are believed to be in a dire need of money to finance the club since the board of directors believe it should be self sustaining.

However, reports have suggested that Hearts owner Togbe Afede has kicked against the decision to sell Salifu as he believes they could make more money from his sale if he stays and play a part in the club’s participation of the Caf Champions League.

Hearts have been paired with CI Kamsar from Guinea in the preliminary round. The first leg will be played on September 10 in Conakry before the Phobians hosts them a week later at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The winner after the tie will meet WAC of Morocco for a place in the group stage.

Abesim Murder: Deceased’s father gives blow-by-blow account of how human bodies were found

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Abesim Murder: Deceased’s father gives blow-by-blow account of how human bodies were found

Father of one of the deceased in the Abesim murder case Thomas Adjei has given a chilling account of how his stepson allegedly killed his own son at Abesim in the Bono Region.

Thomas Adjei, father to Louis Agyemang Junior, one of the victims of the gruesome incident, while recounting the horrible scene during the manhunt for his son explained that “after we had mounted a search for my son whom at that time we thought was lost for more than 6 hours, we decided to search the suspect’s room for the second time. Then we saw a locked room which he had earlier refused to open under the pretence that the occupant had travelled and he didn’t have access to that room. My wife fell unconscious when we opened the door and saw my 12-year-old-boy’s lifeless body on the floor in his own stepbrother’s room”.

The deceased was found dead in the suspect’s room Friday evening. He is believed to have been murdered by his senior stepbrother, Richard Gyamfi.

The 31-year-old Richard Gyamfi together with an accomplice [name withheld] has been in police grips after dead bodies and human body parts were allegedly found in his room at his residence at Abesim in the Bono Region last Friday evening.

Police allege the suspect murdered his own 12-year-old stepbrother together with another young boy who is said to have lived in the same community but reported missing some days ago.

Father of the deceased who doubles as stepfather to the suspect while recounting the incident to Akoma FM‘s Aduanaba Kofi Asante Ennin n Monday noted that “I still can’t believe this is happening to me. I think it’s a dream because I don’t understand. I hope I will just wake up from this dream,” he lamented in a sorrowful tone.

Twin brother of the deceased Louis Agyemang Senior has not been himself since he found out his other half has died.

“As part of the search team who mounted the manhunt, he was there when the police finally were able to open the door to that confined room where he had kept my son and other parts of human parts which were stored in a refrigerator,” the deceased’s father narrated.

He further added the situation has thrown his family into a serious state of sorrow and intense wailing.

“My wife after she revived from unconsciousness has not been the same anymore, she’s been crying and restless. My son, the elder twin to the deceased is yet to come to terms with his twin brother’s death.”

– 3news.com

‘Sell your club or look for sponsorships,’ GFA chief tells Ghanaian club owners

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‘Sell your club or look for sponsorships,’ GFA chief tells Ghanaian club owners

The former Berekum Chelsea boss says owners of clubs in the country should run it as a business in order to be successful

Ghana Football Association executive council member Oduro Sarfo has urged Ghanaian football club owners to act swiftly in order to save their investments.

The former Berekum Chelsea chief believes that football is currently a business therefore club owners shouldn’t always depend on Ghana Football Association.

“Running a football club is a business for you and your family and it involves money. Ghana FA’s sponsorship is just a bonus for the clubs. They (Clubs) should look for their own sponsorship in order to run well,” Sarfo told OTEC FM.

“Clubs should try and do things that will bring them sponsorship. It is good for the GFA to bring sponsorship but it is not mandatory. The club owners should employ marketers and I believe they will get there.

“I don’t think Liverpool’s sponsors were brought to them by the EPL, they fought for them. What the FA can do for the clubs are TV and Commercial sponsorships. Look for strategic partners or sell your team if you can’t run it,” he concluded.

Tuesday’s Edition of Football Transfer Gossip around the World 24/08/2021

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Tuesday’s Edition of Football Transfer Gossip around the World 24/08/2021

Arsenal will give Mikel Arteta until the October international break to improve their Premier League fortunes but are likely to make Antonio Conte their first choice should they need a replacement.(The Daily Telegraph)

Chelsea are considering a late loan move for Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez and plotting to offload a number of fringe players before next week’s deadline.(The Daily Telegraph)

Manchester City will join Liverpool in refusing to release players for World Cup qualifiers next month because of coronavirus quarantine rules regarding red list countries like Brazil.(The Daily Telegraph)

Real Madrid’s decision to sell Martin Odegaard to Arsenal was part of their plan to raise funds to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba on a free transfer next summer.(The Sun)

Barcelona have been offered the chance to sign former Newcastle midfielder Luuk de Jong on loan from Sevilla but there is also interest from PSV Eindhoven and West Ham.(The Sun)

Spurs are ready to offer a lucrative financial package to AC Milan midfielder Frank Kessie when he becomes a free agent next summer.(The Sun)

Arsenal’s hierarchy is backing Mikel Arteta to come good, claiming their slow start to the season is solely down to the Covid-19 troubles affecting his squad.(Daily Mail)

Samuel Umtiti is set to stay at Barcelona as the club is unable to find a buyer or any way to terminate the World Cup winner’s £131,000-a-week contract for legal reasons.(Daily Mail)

Manchester United are on red alert after Declan Rice turned down a third contract offer from West Ham.(Daily Star)

Atletico Madrid appear set to beat Leeds United to long-time Elland Road target Matheus Cunha, a forward currently playing for Hertha Berlin.(Daily Star)

Tottenham’s new director of football Fabio Paratici might not be in position to sign a new striker as well as potential wing target Adama Traore.(Daily Express)

Arsenal will listen to offers for captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 32, and will not stand in the Gabon striker’s way if he expresses a desire to leave the club before the transfer window deadline. (Telegraph – subscription required)

The Gunners are determined to support under-pressure manager Mikel Arteta following defeats in the opening two games of the Premier League season. (Mirror)

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will not drop his valuation of England striker Harry Kane and could even refuse a British record bid of close to £150m from Manchester City for the 28-year-old. (Telegraph- subscription required)

Chelsea are considering a late loan move for Atletico Madrid and Spain midfielder Saul Niguez, 26, while the Blues have offered new contracts to central defenders Antonio Rudiger, 28, of Germany and Denmark’s Andreas Christensen, 25.(Telegraph – subscription required)

England midfielder Declan Rice plans to turn down any offers of a new contract from West Ham as the 22-year-old feels he is being priced out of a move this summer. He has three years left on his current deal and the Hammers have an option to extend that by a further year. (Times – subscription required)

Chelsea are hopeful of signing French defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla with the 22-year-old said to have a £77m release clause in his contract. The two clubs had hoped Blues centre-back Kurt Zouma, 26, could be included in the deal only for the Frenchman to reject the chance to join the La Liga side. (90Min)

Manchester United remain interested in Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 18, but feel the France international would prefer to move to Paris St-Germain or a Spanish club. (ESPN)

West Ham are looking at Lille’s French midfielder Jonathan Bamba, 25, as a possible alternative to signing England international Jesse Lingard from Manchester United. (Express)

Crystal Palace are prepared to pay £10m to sign Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, 22, but the Gunners are holding out for closer to £20m. The England Under-21 record goalscorer has also attracted interest from Germany this summer. (Athletic – subscription required)

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira, 25, is close to joining Fiorentina on loan with the Uruguay midfielder having spent last season at Atletico Madrid, where he helped Diego Simeone’s side win La Liga. (football.london)

Brazil midfielder Willian, 33, is set to leave Arsenal on a free transfer to join Corinthians in his homeland, with talks at an advanced stage. (Mail)

Wolves are ready to make a £7m bid for 29-year-old Cardiff City and Wales striker Kieffer Moore. (Football Insider)

Manchester United defender Phil Jones is ready to consider a loan move to a Championship club, with the 29-year-old English centre-back having fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford. (Football League World)

Newcastle United and West Ham could compete with Burnley to sign Ivory Coast left-back Maxwel Cornet, 24, from Lyon. (90 Min)

Everton have had a bid for 18-year-old Canada-born forward Daniel Jebbison, who represents England at youth level, turned down by Sheffield United. Aston Villa, Brentford and Leeds are also interested in the teenager. (Teamtalk)

Emmanuel Gyasi scores on Serie A opening day as Spezia draw with Cagliari

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Emmanuel Gyasi scores on Serie A opening day as Spezia draw with Cagliari

The Black Stars forward began the Serie A season on the high with a sublime finish in Spezia’s stalemate away

Ghana striker Emmanuel Gyasi announced his presence in the new Serie A season with a goal as Spezia Calcio shared the spoils 2-2 against Cagliari on Monday evening.

Gyasi sent Spezia in front very early in the game after a quick break. The Ghanaian connected a pass from Daniell Verde and sent his side ahead by the seventh minute with a cool finish.

After the break, Spezia doubled their lead through Simone Bastoni few minutes after Gyasi saw his initial effort saved.

Bastoni went past his marker and calmly slotted his effort beyond the reach of Cagliari goalkeeper by the 58th minute.

However, Cagliari staged an interesting comeback with 28 minutes remaining after some schoolboy defending by Spezia.

Jao Pedro pulled one back for Cagliari by the 62nd minute before he completed the comeback four minutes later from the spot after his teammate was clutched in the box by a Spezia defender.

Gyasi, who is now one of the key players for Ghana coach C.K Akonnor, is expected to keep his form before the international break as Ghana face Ethiopia and South Africa in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

Kotoko receive $300,000 to start new Ghana Premier League

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Kotoko receive $300,000 to start new Ghana Premier League

The Porcupine Warriors have been given a financial boost to start the new season following the payment received from the sale of their former striker

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have received an amount of $300,000 following the transfer of former striker Kwame Opoku to Algerian giants USM Alger, according to reports in the local media. 

The 22-year-old joined the Algerian club in April in a four-year deal and although Kotoko wrote several letters to demand their money and even reported them to Fifa, it finally hit their account on Monday.

Kotoko can now enter the local market to get players for the upcoming season as players like Augustine Okrah and Wahab Adams are on their way out of the club.

Opoku has scored four goals for Alger since he joined them four months ago.

Kotoko need good coach to save them from crises & I’m ready to help -Mohammed Polo

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Kotoko need good coach to save them from crises & I’m ready to help -Mohammed Polo

The dribbling magician says he is ready to turn around the fortunes of Asante Kotoko if given the opportunity

Hearts of Oak legend and former coach Mohammed Polo says he is ready to help the club ahead of the new season.

The Porcupine Warriors ended last season without a trophy which has resulted into a lot of uneasiness among the management members and board of directors of the club.

Also, head coach Mariano Baretto also started a media war against the club inisisting that he would only return to post only if a lot of things change before the start of the 2021/22 season.

However, Polo has made himself available and insists he can replace the Portuguese manager to change the club’s dwindling fortunes.

“Kotoko shouldn’t worry because I believe they will bounce back for us to see the competitiveness in our league, what they need is a good coach, and I can help if only they need my services,” Polo told Otec FM.

“There are a lot of coaches in the system, they can also look for one who can help the team to grow.”

“I don’t think the management was bad, the fans need to have patience for them, Nana Yaw Amponsah is a dynamic young man who wants to take Ghana Football to another level just like Herbert Mensah did,” he added.

Kotoko have been quiet in the transfer market as reports suggest they want to be sure of the coach who will be handling the club before they start signing players.

Goaso omanhene gifts Hearts of Oak goalkeeping coach Amponsah a land for winning double

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Goaso omanhene gifts Hearts of Oak goalkeeping coach Amponsah a land for winning double

The Phobians trainer was awarded a land after helping the club to achieve double last season

Hearts of Oak goalkeeping coach Eric Amponsah has been gifted with a plot of land in Ahafo regional capital Goaso for helping the club to win double last season.

The Phobians after a poor start to the season, won Ghana Premier League by four points gap between them and rivals Hearts of Oak. They also defeated another Ashanti regional club AshantiGold in the final of the FA Cup on penalties to complete their first double in almost twenty years.

Amponsah presented his medals to the Omanhene of Goaso traditional area Nana Akwasi Bosompra at his Palace and he gifted him a plot of land for making the people of the area proud.

Nana Bosompra further advised Ghanaians, especially the youth, to always remain discipline and work hard whenever they are given the opportunity to serve in any capacity.

Hearts will represent Ghana in the 2021/22 Caf Champions League. They will face Guinean club CI Kamsar in the preliminary stage of the competition next month in Conakry before they play the return fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Check the confirmed date, match venue & kickoff time for Cl Kamsar vs. Hearts of Oak in Champions League

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Check the confirmed date, match venue & kickoff time for Cl Kamsar vs. Hearts of Oak in Champions League

The Phobians are expected to finalise their fine tuning by next two weeks before they travel to Guinea for the showdown

Hearts of Oak are still in their pre-season ahead of the Caf Champions League preliminary round fixture against CI Kamsar next month. The Phobians are expected to travel to Guinea on September 10 to face Kamsar two days later.

Although, initial reports suggested that Kamsar will host Hearts at their home venue but it has emerged that Caf did not approve it since it did not meet the required standard.

As a result, the game has been scheduled to take place in the country’s capital of Conakry. Kamsar on Saturday confirmed via the official Twitter page that they will host the Ghanaian champions.

Hearts of Oak will be hosted at the Stade Général Lansana Conté in Nongo, Conakry.

Again, the game is expected to kick off at exactly 4pm Ghana time and 16h00 GMT.

The return leg which will also take place at the Accra Sports Stadium a week later, has been scheduled for 3pm Ghana time and 15h00 GMT.

The winner after the two legs will lock horns with Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco in the first round in October for a place in the group stage.

Hearts last played in the competition in 2005 where they were bundled out by Tunisian giants Esperance who then had Ghana defender Harrison Afful in their squad.

Hearts unveiled their new signings including former Great Olympics captain Gladson Awako and Salim Adams from New Edubiase United on Tuesday.

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