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Asante Kotoko board member rates Nana Yaw Amponsah’s one year as CEO

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Asante Kotoko board member rates Nana Yaw Amponsah’s one year as CEO

The chief executive officer has come under intense scrutiny recently following the club’s inability to win a title this season but he has been offered a backing

Asante Kotoko board member Evelyn Nsiah Asare has jumped to the defence of under fire chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah despite going trophyless in his first season at the club.

The Porcupine Warriors failed to win Ghana Premier League after finishing second behind Hearts of Oak and were also bundled out of the FA Cup in the quarterfinals stage by Berekum Chelsea. This, together with other off the field issues have brought about a lot of concerns about Amponsah’s reign at the club.

However, the only female among the board of directors believes his performance leaves much to be desired and insists he will remain at post amid reports suggesting otherwise.

“Nobody knows the job description of our chief executive officer better than us and if we are not satisfied we would have said it or complained,” Nsiah Asare told Oyerepa TV in an interview.

“I will rate Nana Yaw Amponsah 90 per cent for the job done as of now. He has done a lot of things for Kotoko and I’m impressed with his output.

“Judging from what he has been able to do after one year, you should definitely know where the future lies for him and the club,” she added.

Since the coming of Amponsah, Kotoko have sealed several deals including Hisense, Ceek, Adonko Next Level Energy Drink, Star Assurance.

The club has also been able to seal a partnership deal with English Premier League side Southampton which includes training and development exchange programs for players and technical team members.

Also, there has been a major facelift of the club’s training facility at Adako Jachie. Washrooms and offices for players are coaches are currently undergoing and could be finished soon.

Hearts of Oak sign Kotoko’s former striker for Caf Champions League

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Hearts of Oak sign Kotoko’s former striker for Caf Champions League

The Phobians have snapped the former Porcupine Warriors striker from Tarkwa as they strengthen their team to participate in the Champions League

Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of former Asante Kotoko striker Prince Agyenim Boateng as a free agent, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The 25-year-old signed a three-year deal on Friday with the Phobians after passing his medical at the club’s designated centre for various health related issues.

Although, Boateng was reportedly considering a move back to Kumasi to join Kotoko after mutually terminating his deal with Medeama some months ago, a call from Hearts coach Samuel Boadu changed everything.

It is believed that the gaffer promised Boateng of a regular starting role in his team and presented him with his game formation and tactics which will easily accommodate his style of play.

And since both Boateng and Boadu have had personal working experiences together in the past at Medeama, the striker opted to believe the words of his former boss and signed the dotted lines for Hearts of Oak.

Boateng will likely play along Kwame Obeng Junior upfront whenever Hearts opt to go into games with a 4-4-2 formation or 4-3-3 variation.

Hearts will officially unveil Boateng in the coming hours at the  club’s secretariat in Accra.

The Phobians have also closed in on WAFA player Prince Asubonteng and Great Olympics captain Gladson Awako. An official letter has been spotted being sent to WAFA and Olympics respectively for their players before the end of the month of August.

After winning the Ghana Premier League, Hearts are hoping to make it a double this season. They will take on Ashanti Gold in the final of the FA Cup on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium

Kwame Peprah jets out of Ghana to sign for Orlando Pirates

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Kwame Peprah jets out of Ghana to sign for Orlando Pirates

The young striker is on his way to South Africa to seal a mega deal with the Pirates after an incredible season in Ghana

King Faisal striker Kwame Peprah has been spotted at the Kotoka International Airport Friday evening as he undergoes his check in with his agent ahead of a move to South African giants Orlando Pirates.

The 21-year-old has been a revelation in the just ended Ghana Premier League as his 12 goals helped King Faisal to eventually avoid relegation by a whisker.

Although, Peprah was linked with a move to Faisal’s city rivals Asante Kotoko as well as league champions Hearts of Oak, it was Pirates who seems to have won the race after meeting the asking price.

It is reported that he would sign a five year deal on Saturday if he successfully passes the mandatory medical he is scheduled to undergo at the club’s medical facility when he touches down.

Aside scoring goals, Peprah is also fond of providing assists for his teammates he he got ten assists in the Ghana Premier League to add up to the 12 goals he netted.

Breaking News: GFA explains why AshGold can’t represent Ghana in Caf Confederation Cup even if they win FA Cup

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Breaking News: GFA explains why AshGold can’t represent Ghana in Caf Confederation Cup even if they win FA Cup

The country’s football governing body has released a statement detailing reasons why the Miners are ineligible to play in Caf Inter-club competitions next season

Ghana Football Association has cleared the air on why Ashanti Gold cannot represent the country in next season’s Caf Confederation Cup even if they defeat Hearts of Oak in the final of the FA Cup slated for Accra  Sports Stadium on Sunday.

According to the GFA, Ashanti Gold failed to apply for the licence that would’ve given them the opportunity to play in Africa should they qualify from Ghana’s Premier League or FA Cup.

“The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has formally written to AshantiGold SC notifying them of their inability to compete in the 2021/22 CAF Inter Club competitions – CAF Confederation Cup. The follows a late request from AshgantiGold for an extraordinary application to enable them acquire the required licence to participate in the 2021/22 CAF Confederation Cup,” a GFA statement read.

“The GFA had further correspondence with CAF on the subject and below are the key points in their reply. The deadline for GFA to submit the club licensing decisions and documents of the clubs for the CAF IC 21/22 was 15 July 2021.

“CAF informed the Federations that the 15 July 2021 deadline date was non-negotiable and non-extendable by any means.

“CAF informed the Federations that they should submit by 15 July 2021, all club licensing decisions and documents of all theclubs standing a chance to qualify to CAF Interclub competitions based on sporting merit, regardless of the status of completion of the domestic league or national cup competition.”

  
“Unfortunately, we regret to inform that at this point of time, by force of the CAF Circular no club licensing decision may be accepted, consequently Ashantigold SC will not be able to take part in the CAF IC 21/22 season.

“Consequently, Accra Hearts of Oak SC, Medeama SC and Asante Kotoko SC being the three clubs in the CAF list of LICENSED CLUBS are the only eligible clubs which can play in Africa in the 2021/22 season.

“Now, with Accra Hearts of Oak SC opting to play in the CAF Champions League as the winners of the Ghana Premier League, only Medeama SC or Asante Kotoko SC may play in the CAF Confederation Cup for Ghana and should both clubs decide not to play in Africa, no club from Ghana would represent us in the competition.

“Once again, the Association wishes to remind all clubs to be mindful of the import of deadlines and the strict compliance regimes in modern football and the consequences thereof, following the failure to adhere to them,” the statement added.

This release by Ghana FA may go along way to affect the motivation of Ashanti Gold players ahead of the Cup final.

 ‘Only four players deserve to stay at Asante Kotoko,’ says Johnson Smith

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 ‘Only four players deserve to stay at Asante Kotoko,’ says Johnson Smith

The Porcupine Warriors deputy coach has insisted that only a handful of the current crop of players will remain part of his plans should he be given the mandate

Asante Kotoko assistant coach Johnson Smith has revealed that a lot of the players at the club currently don’t deserve to stay on ahead of the new season.

Kotoko, after a difficult campaign where four coaches were used, ended the season trophyless as they finished second behind Hearts of Oak and got eliminated in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup by Berekum Chelsea.

Although, a lot of the players’ contracts have run out including midfielder Augustine Okrah and defender Wahab Adams, reports suggest that captain Felix Annan has tendered in transfer request while Habib Mohammed and Ismail Abdul Ganiu’s contracts are coming to an end.

However, Smith believes this isn’t a course to worry since majority of the players would not be retained if he is given the opportunity to be in charge of recruitment for the new season.

“If I’m to be allowed to do my own recruitment and assessment with this current Kotoko team, only four (4) of the current players excluding the goalkeepers will stay,” Smith told West End Radio.

 
Kotoko is believed to be planning for the new season without head coach Mariano Barreto since his media war with the club’s management team and chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah in particular.

VIDEO: Watch why Ghana was disqualified in 4×100 relay final at the Olympic Games

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VIDEO: Watch why Ghana was disqualified in 4×100 relay final at the Olympic Games

The quartet failed to live up to the expectations as their efforts in the final was ruled out due to violation of lane

Ghana’s only hope remaining to win another medal at the 2020 Olympic Games was dashed on Friday afternoon after they were disqualified in the final of the 4×100 relay at the Olympic Stadium in Japan.

Sean Safo-Antwi began the race in lane two with a lot of speed and power and successfully handed over the baton to Emmanuel Azamati Kwaku. Although, Ghana were still lacking behind after the change over since the British and Italians had taken unassailable lead, the change of boton in the third attempt killed all dreams.

It was at this point that matters turn from bad to worse as Azamati collided with Emmanuel Yeboah ìn the exchange zone.

Although, Yeboah continued the race and handed over the baton to Joseph Paul Amoah to complete it as they finished in the last position, Ghana was later disqualified due to violation of lane.

As a result, all their efforts were scraped off and their time made erased.

Italy won gold with a time of 37.50s while Britain picked the silver medal with 37.51s. Canada took bronze 37.70s

China broke their national record by making a time of 37.79s but that wasn’t enough to win them a medal.

Ghana has now completed the games with only one medal following youngster Samuel Takyi’s ability to reach the semifinals of Men’s Featherweight Division in Boxing which automatically won him a bronze medal despite losing his fight to American boxer Ragan.

BREAKING NEWS: Hearts officially writes to Great Olympics for Gladson Awako

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BREAKING NEWS: Hearts officially writes to Great Olympics for Gladson Awako

The Phobians have officially sent a transfer request to their city rivals for their captain ahead of the new season

Ghana Premier League champions Hearts of Oak have requested for the services of Great Olympics captain Gladson Awako ahead of the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The Phobians were initially reported to have closed in on Awako with reports even suggesting that he had signed a two-year deal.

Although, Awako denied having held talks with Hearts officials over a possible move last week, AshesGyamera.com can confirm that the Phobians wrote their city rivals on August 5 to officially express their interest.

The 30-year-old has only six months left on his contract with Olympics and the club has already met him and his counsel for an extension.

Hearts coach Samuel Boadu is believed to have told the player that he would need him t bolster the club’s midfield since they will be participating in the upcoming Caf Champions League for the first time in almost a decade.

Awako, who recently made his Black Stars debut against Sao Tome and Principe in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, previously won the Caf Champions League with T.P Mazembe.

Hearts, after winning the Premier League, are hoping to win a double this season as they take on Ashanti Gold in the final of the FA Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Ghana’s Hasaacas Ladies crowned champions of WAFU Women’s championships

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Ghana’s Hasaacas Ladies crowned champions of WAFU Women’s championships

The Dooooo Ladies recorded a sweet revenge over their Nigerian opponents to emerge winners of the maiden tournament

Ghana Women’s League champions Hasaacas Ladies defeated Nigerian side Rivers Angels FC 3-1 to win the maiden WAFU Zone B Women’s Champions League final at the Stade Champroux on Thursday evening.

 
After losing to Rivers Angels in the opening group game last week, Hasaacas regrouped with only one purpose – a revenge- on their minds as they started knocking on their doors very early in the game.

Veronica Appiah sent Hasaacas in front by the first minute after she connected a rebound from Rahama Jafaru’s initial shot which was denied by the woodwork.

 
However, the Nigerians restored parity nine minutes later after a defensive mistake by Hasaacas. Vivian Ikechukwu latched onto a pass from her teammate and went past her marker to slot home the equaliser by the 10th minute.

 In spite of the pressure by Rivers Angels to take the lead, Hasaacas had their noses in front once more against the run of play. Perpetual Agyekum sent in a powerful free-kick to beat Rivers’ goalkeeper by the 41st minute.

After the break, the Rivers coach altered her formation to have more players upfront in search for the equaliser once again but it was Hasaacas defender Azumah Bugre who became the unlikely source of comfort as the tall defender scored her first goal of the tournament with a powerful long range effort to diffuse all hopes of a possible comeback from Rivers.

Hasaacas will now participate in the Caf Women’s Champions League which will be staged later this year in Egypt.

BREAKING NEWS: Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona & La Liga ahead of new season

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BREAKING NEWS: Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona & La Liga ahead of new season

The diminutive midfielder has left the Spanish giants due to financial difficulties the club is facing currently

FC Barcelona have officially announced that their captain Lionel Messi will no longer be at the club due to financial difficulties.

The 33-year-old, who became a free agent this summer following the expiration of his contract, leaves Camp Nou after almost three decades at the club.

✅| OFFICIAL STATEMENT: “Despite having reached an agreement between Barça and Leo Messi and with the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, it will not be possible to formalize due to economic and structural obstacles (Spanish LaLiga regulations),” a club statement read.

“As a result of this situation, Messi shall not be staying on at FC Barcelona. Both parties deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club will ultimately not be fulfilled.”

“FC Barcelona wholeheartedly expresses its gratitude to the player for his contribution to the aggrandisement of the club and wishes him all the very best for the future in his personal and professional life,” the statement added.

Messi won several awards and trophies with Barcelona including La Liga, Super Coppa, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Fifa Club World Cup.

Messi leaves at a time that Barcelona are undoubtedly struggling to find their feet after failing to win La Liga last season.

No top Brazilian striker will join Kotoko or Ghana league, says Barreto

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No top Brazilian striker will join Kotoko or Ghana league, says Barreto

The Porcupine Warriors signed a Brazilian striker to replace their top marksman mid season but the Portuguese gaffer suggests he was substandard

Asante Kotoko head coach Mariano Barreto has revealed he was shocked when the club’s chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah told him that he was on the verge of sealing a deal for a top Brazilian striker.

Barreto joined Kotoko at a point when the club’s leading striker Kwame Opoku was also close to sealing a deal with Moroccan side USM Algiers.

Although, Barreto admitted he was worried about the fact that Kotoko would struggle for goals in Opoku’s absence, he has revealed that a promise about a top and quality striker from Brazil was made to him which was a little surprising.

Eventually, Kotoko signed free agent Michael Vinicius and the lanky striker went on to bang in two goals in 79 minutes.

However, his contract was mutually terminated after only two months with reports suggesting that he was found living an indecent life although the club said the contract was terminated on personal grounds.

“When Asante Kotoko management told me that a top Brazilian striker was coming to replace Kwame Opoku, I was surprised,” Barreto told Nhyira FM.

“This was because why would a top striker in Brazil come to play in Ghana?”

Barreto failed to win the league with the remaining players available to him and even got eliminated from the FA Cup in quarterfinals by Berekum Chelsea.

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