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2020 Olympic Games: Ghana’s Amoah fails to make 200m final

The sprinter failed to make it to the medal zone of the 200 metres race after finishing fourth in the semis

Ghana’s 200 metres runner Joseph Amoah finished 4th in Men’s semifinals to miss out on the automatic qualification to the final.

He had a time of 20.27s. He now has wait for others to complete their race and see if he stands a chance of qualifying with one of the best times.

However, following the completion of the race in the semifinals of the Olympic Games, Joseph Amoah has been confirmed eliminated from the 200m.

Ghana will now hope to win something in the 4×100 where Amoah will team up with Azamatti and others.

Already, youngster Samuel Takyi was confirmed as a bronze medallist on Tuesday morning despite losing his semifinals bout in the Men’s Featherweight Division of boxing to American Duke Regan.

Hearts of Oak players dominate local Black Stars call up

Forty-three players have been invited as the Black Stars ‘B’ team commence camping ahead of their upcoming assignments.

The invited players are expected to report to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on Wednesday August 4.

Below are the invited players:

Goal Keepers:

Richard Attah- Hearts of Oak

Razak Abalora- Asante Kotoko

Danlard Ibrahim- King Faisal

Stephen Kweku- Great Olympics

Richard Baidoo- Karela United FC

Right backs:

Fatawu Mohammed- Hearts of Oak

Philemon Baffour- Dreams FC

Simon Martey- Ebusua Dwarfs

Left Back: Ibrahim Imoro- Asante Kotoko

Dennis Korsah- Ebusua Dwarfs

Yakubu Shaibu- Kotoku Royals

Center Back:

Rashid Mohammed- Eleven Wonders

Robert Addo- Hearts of Oak

Konadu Yiadom- WAFA

Ismail Abdul Ganiu- Asante Kotoko

Ibrahim Abdlah- Dreams FC

Terry Yegbe- Vision FC

Defensive midfield:

Benjamin Afutu Kotey- Hearts of Oak

Razak Kasim- Olympics

George Asamoah- Ebusua Dwarfs

Maxwell Arthur- Dreams FC

Central Midfield:

Salifu Moro- Bechem United

David Abagna Sandan- Ashantigold

Offensive Midfield:

Gladson Awako- Olympics

Salifu Ibrahim- Hearts of Oak

Augustine Boakye- WAFA

Rashid Nortey- Medeama SC

Frederick Ansah Botchway- Hearts of Oak

Wingers:

Jonah Attuquaye- Legon Cities

Enock Asubonteng- WAFA

Emmanuel Gyamfi- Asante Kotoko

Samuel Ashie Quaye- Olympics

Daniel Barnie Afriyie- Hearts of Oak

Victor Oduro- Dreams FC

Augustine Boakye- Kotoku Royals

Attackers:
Kwame Peprah- King Faisal

Diawise Taylor- Karela United

Stephen Amankona- Berekum Chelsea

Maxwell Abbey Quaye- Olympics

Prince Opoku Agyemang- Medeama SC

Abdul Rauf Salifu -Accra Lions

Alhassan Siisu- Steadfast FC

Prince Owusu- Bibiani Gold stars

Source: Ghana FA Communications

Ghana U-20 coach invites players for screening

Ghana U20 head coach Abdul Karim Zito has announced a 35-man squad for camping at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre for Excellence in Prampram.

The invited players are expected to report to camp on Wednesday August 4 as the team prepares for their upcoming international assignments.

Below are the invited players:

  1. Kwabena Boateng- Accra Great Olympics FC
  1. Emmanuel Ayei- Shalon FC

3. Kweku Boateng -Charity Stars FC

4. Anim Matthew Cudjoe- Legon Cities FC

5. Mensah Ivan Anokye- Zalina FC

6. Ofori MacCarthy- Eleven Wonders FC

7. Samuel Koshie Agbeyingah- Heart of Lions FC

8. James Ampofo- Semper C

9. Frank Boateng- Prestige FC

10. Agyemang Duah Emmanuel- Ebony FC

11. Kobena Gogo Boahen- Swedru All Blacks FC

12. Samari Salifu Abass- Young Apostles FC

13. Emmanuel Osei Asibey- Benab FC

14. Eugene Amporfo Amankwah- Benab FC

15. Mose Salifu Bawa-Cheetah FC

16. Mohaison Mohmoud- Ebony Babies

17. Jonas Naafo- Nania FC

18. Raphic Maftawo- Rences FC

19. Shaibu Abdallah- In God We Trust FC

20. Daniel Owura Akuffo- Still Believe FC

21. John Bitigi- Real Lions FC

22. Zaidan Alhassan- New Edubiase FC

23. Emmanuel Mensah- Simpafi Soccer Academy

  1. Kelvin Saaba- Dansoman Bea

25. Daniel Lokka Queye- Vision FC

26. Collins Boah- In God We Trust FC

27. Patrick Arthur- Renees FC

  1. Atta Amoss- Offinso United FC

29. Sylvester Antwi- Feyenoord Youth FC

  1. Anastasius Satuh- Kasina Nankana FC

31. Bukari Sommed- Bolga All Stars FC

32. Baffoe Isaac- Young Apostles FC

33. Sayibu Yakubu- BYJ

34. Gideon Majambe Armah- Oil City FC

35. Adu Boahen Hayford- Real Lions FC

Source: Ghana FA

Breaking News: Former Kotoko defender Godfred Yeboah confirmed dead

The left back was pronounced dead on Tuesday in Sunyani following a short illness

Former Asante Kotoko defender Godfred ‘Tv3’ yeboah has been confirmed dead by family members according to sources close to the footballer, AshesGyamera.com understands.

The 41-year-old was believed to have been ill for sometime now and was taken to the hospital but passed away on Tuesday morning.

Yeboah started his professional football career B.A United and became a cult hero among the club’s top hierarchy and supporters before joining Asante Kotoko in 2003.

In Kumasi, his surging runs on the left wing as well as accurate crosses gave him the name TV3 since it was always without a mistake. He was with Kotoko until 2008 where he parted ways with the club.

Yeboah died at the Sunyani Government Hospital and the family is now officially notified the leaderships of Asante Kotoko and Ghana FA since he was a former international.

Yeboah made his Black Stars debut in 2003 against Benin in an international friendly. He went on to make four appearances in total before hanging his boots.

Until his unfortunate demise, Yeboah who also played for Wa All Stars now Legon Cities FC, was residing at Fiapre near Sunyani where he built a house and was staying with his family.

More to follow soon…

Hearts 3-0 Medeama: Phobians set to win double after reaching FA Cup final

The Phobians have made it þo the final of the cup competition and could win their first double in two decades

Hearts of Oak defeated Medeama 3-0 in the second semifinals of 2021 FA Cup at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Sunday.

The Phobians, after winning the Premier League title for the first time since 2009, were in high hopes to make it to the final of the FA Cup and they did it in a fashionable style.

After a pulsating opening exchanges, Benjamin Efutu gave Samuel Boadu’s men the lead by the 12th minute after meeting a cross from his teammate.

Medeama came close to equalising three minutes later after Eric Kwakwa combined with Amed Toure but the latter’s shot was saved by goalkeeper Richard Attah.

After the break, Hearts doubled their lead against the run of play through Isaac Mensah. Medeama goalkeeper Frank Boateng missed a clearance he anticipated, leaving his post at the mercy of Mensah who calmly slotted the ball into the empty net.

Hearts made it 3-0 from the spot by the 72nd minute through Afriyie Barnie. The midfielder’s initial effort was saved by Medeama goalkeeper Boateng but referee Yao Bless rewarded him a retake which he beautifully sent the goalkeeper wrong way.

Hearts will now face AshantiGold who also defeated Berekum Chelsea in the final of the FA Cup on August 8 at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

Ashanti Gold edge past Chelsea to reach FA Cup final

The Miners have only a game left to play to win their first major trophy in five years

Ashanti Gold defeated ten-man Berekum Chelsea 4-1 after extra time to reach the FA Cup final at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Following a 1-1 scoreline after regulation time, three brilliant goals from Amos Nkrumah, Amos Addai and Seth Osei did the job for the Miners.

Chelsea’s resilience at the back was undone very early in the game after their player Stephen Abaidoo was shown the exit for picking a second yellow card.

Ashanti Gold capitalised on the numerical advantage to punish their opponents with three quick goals as the Frank Akoto and Osei Agyemang prevented Chelsea from setting up any kind of late comeback.

Ashanti Gold will now face the winner of the game between Hearts of Oak and Medeama in the final scheduled for August 8 at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

Samuel Takyi wins Ghana’s first Olympic Games medal in 29 years

The youngster has technically won Ghana its first medal at the Olympics in almost three decades

Ghanaian young boxer Samuel Takyi has technically won a medal at the 2020 Olympic Games ongoing in Japan after reaching the semifinals of Featherweight Division on Sunday morning.

Takyi, 20, reached the semi finals of Featherweight by defeating 32-year-old Columbian Avila Ceibar. Despite losing the first round of three, Takyi returned to the second round with a renewed energy and won it before stepping up to wrap it in the last round with a sterling performance to the surprise of many.

Takyi will now come up against United States of America boxer Duke Regan on Tuesday for a place in the final as he eyes the gold medal which Ghana is yet to win ever since Olympic Games started.

Even if Takyi loses the semifinals, he will win a bronze medal since there is no third place fight for boxers who lose their semifinals games.

Ghana’s first ever medal at the Olympics came in 1960 when Clement Quartey clinched silver before Eddie Blay got a bronze four years later in Tokyo, Japan.

Prince Amartey came up with the third medal in 1972 when he also won bronze in the boxing division before the Black Meteors won bronze in the football division in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympic Games.

Agyemang Badu joins Qingdao FC in China

The midfielder will be playing in Asia after sealing a one-year deal with a Chinese club this weekend

Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has signed a one-year contract with Chinese club Qingdao FC, as reported by Football Transfers.

The 30-year-old was without a club since leaving Hellas Verona after his loan deal expired.

Badu joined Verona in a season-long deal from Udinese but the club did not extend his stay after his contract expired.

The former Asante Kotoko midfielder has become the fourth Ghanaian to play in China after Frank Acheampong, Wakaso Mubarak and Emmanuel Boateng.

Badu, who was part of Ghana’s squad that won 2009 Fifa U20 World Cup, has 76 senior caps and 11 goals.

Last year, he officially hanged his boots from international football to concentrate on club football due to a troublesome knee injury.

Gladson Awako meets Great Olympics board over his future

The midfielder caught up with the top hierarchy of the Wonder Club to discuss his future ahead of next season

Great Olympics captain Gladson Awako met the club’s board of directors with his agent to discuss his future after a wonderful season.

The 30-year-old has been hugely linked with a move to champions Hearts of Oak and was even reported to have signed a two-year deal.

However, he met Olympics board of directors on Friday evening and was made aware the club’s plans of keeping him for next season.

The board of directors, which included GHALCA chairman Kudjo Fianoo, kicked against his move to Hearts of Oak and assured him of an improved salaries and winning bonuses should he put pen to paper to remain at the club.

Awako is one of the players which Hearts coach Samuel Boadu is believed to have targeted to sign as his side prepares for their participation in 2021/22 Caf Champions League which kicks off in September.

Awako, who is a product of Ashanti Gold academy, has previously had stints with Berekum Chelsea and T.P Mazembe and he is currently a member of Ghana’s senior national team. He is expected to represent the country at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations which will be staged in Cameroon next year.

RTU to play Steadfast in Coronation match after Asante Kotoko talks fall through

The Porcupines were initially expected in Tamale this weekend to play a coronation match with the Giants of the North but discussions could not end on good note

Real Tamale United were billed to face Asante Kotoko in a Coronation match at the Alui Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday but the discussions fell through in the eleventh hour, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The Giants of the North gained qualification to play in next season’s Ghana Premier League after winning Zone One of Division One League ahead of Bofoakwa Tano on final day thanks to superior head-to-head advantage and wanted to face Kotoko in front of their supporters to celebrate the occasion.

However, with Kotoko’s season over since they were eliminated from the FA Cup quarterfinals by Berekum Chelsea, the club’s top hierarchy insisted that it is impossible to assemble their players for the game because they have already been given the opportunity to go on break.

In spite of this, RTU still pushed Kotoko to assemble players for the game but after being told the cost involved, they had to back down and settle on city rivals Steadfast.

RTU are making a comeback to the top-flight after seven years in hiatus.