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Caleb Amankwah joins Hearts of Oak until 2023

The Phobians have added to their setup former Aduana Stars full-back ahead of the start of the GPL second round

Former Aduana Stars defender Caleb Amankwah has joined Hearts of Oak in a two-and-half-a-season deal as a free agent in an undisclosed fee, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The defender completed his contract with Aduana last season and opted not to renew his stay before the start of the 2020/21 season.

He was initially linked with a move to an unnamed club in Europe but despite much publicity around that move, it eventually fell through.

Amankwah will join his new teammates hopefully this weekend as Hearts prepare for the start of the second half of the campaign.

The Phobians are seeking to strengthen their defence in their ambition to end a run without major trophy since 2009.

Adebayor arrives in Ghana to sign for Legon Cities ahead of Hearts of Oak

The Royals have had their tails in front as they are on verge of signing the highly rated striker ahead of city rivals

Ghana Premier League big spenders Legon Cities FC are in the pole position to sign Nigerien striker Victorien Adebayor ahead of the second round of the season, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

Adebayor, 24, arrived in the country in the early hours of Friday and was met at the Kotoka international airport by officials of Legon Cities as the club seeks to find ways to avoid relegation following a slow start to the season.

With keen interest also from giants and city rivals Hearts of Oak, security was tight at the airpot upon the striker’s arrival as Legon Cities are hoping to have him put pen to paper without any late drama.

Adebayor, who initially played in Ghana between 2018 and 2020 with Inter Allies, is joining Legon Cities from Danish first Division club HB Køge on loan.

Legon are currently sitting 15th on log with 19 points, two points above safety.

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Medeama hope to win Ghana Premier League with Vincent Atinga’s acquisition

The Yellow and Mauve have added to their squad one of the experience centre-back ahead of the start of the second half of the season

Former Hearts of Oak defender Vincent Atinga has joined Medeama in an undisclosed fee, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

Atinga, who recently left Ghana for greener pastures, has added to the earlier acquisition of Amed Toure and Zakaria Mumuni as the Yellow and Mauve seek to parade a star-studded squad in the second half of the season.

Medeama sit third on the log with 27 points, four points behind leaders Karela United. They are currently on break and will resume training on Friday, March 12, 2021.

Atinga will then be presented to new coaches Yaw Preko and Yaw Acheampong as well as the first team squad and other technical team members.

GFA president Okraku leads delegates to CAF general assembly

President of the Ghana Football Association Kurt E.S Okraku, Vice President, Mark Addo and General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo (Esq.) have arrived in Rabat, Morocco for the 43rd CAF General Assembly.

The CAF General Assembly will take place in Rabat on Friday, March 12, 2021. The General Assembly will also be the elective Congress where Member Associates will elect new President of CAF.

The General Assembly will also discuss among others, the activity report covering the period since the previous General Assembly Meeting inclusive of the zonal activity report, presentation of the audited statement of accounts, the report of the audit committee, Election of CAF Executive Committee members and the Election of the CAF representative to the FIFA Council.

The General Assembly will be streamed live on CAF YouTube page and other CAF digital platforms.

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Asante Kotoko officially explain their side in brouhaha with former coach Maxwell Konadu

The Porcupines have issued a statement highlighting why they are demanding $22,800 from their former coach

Asante Kotoko top hierarchy have explained why they are demanding $22,800 from former coach Maxwell Konadu on Tuesday, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The Porcupine Warriors have been in the news recently after reports suggested that they’ve written to former coach Konadu to pay $22,800 for keeping a vehicle that belongs to the club after he was sacked in December.

Although, Konadu has argued that he kept the vehicle because he was not paid after the wrongful dismissal, Kotoko insist they made an initial payment plan to Konadu but he rejected their offer.

Kotoko, in spite of their off the field issues, will play King Faisal in the Ghana Premier League on Wednesday at the Ohene Ameyaw Park in Techiman after surprisingly losing to Elmina Sharks over the weekend.

Asante Kotoko chase Maxwell Konadu for $22,800 over breach of contract

The Porcupine Warriors have began a series of exchanges with their former boss as they have officially written to him to demand a whopping amount

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have written to former coach Maxwell Konadu demanding him to pay $22,800 after leaving his post months ago, according to a report filled by Nhyira FM.

Konadu, who was sacked in December after series of poor results, has still been using a Toyota Fortuner 4×4 vehicle which was handed over to him as official vehicle to aid his role at the club.

This has led to Kotoko’s management writing to Konadu to pay an accumulated amount of $22,800 to the club as they have pegged a daily cost of $300 incurred from 19th Dec, 2020 – 5th March, 2021 for what they term “loss of use”.

Kotoko was given the car in 2020 together with chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah after Board member Kofi Aban donated two Toyota Fortuner cars to the club.

It will be recalled that Konadu, following his sacking, has taken Kotoko to Ghana Football Association’s Player Status Committee to demand compensation and his unpaid signing on fee as well as winning bonuses in games he led Kotoko to record victories.

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Evans Oduro scores match-winner in Zambia for Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy against Pirates

The Ghanaian was on target when Kabwe recorded an important victory as they hope for qualification back to the top-flight

Ghanaian midfielder Evans Oduro was on target when Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy defeated Livingston Pirates 2-1 in Zambia second-tier league on Sunday.

The youngster, who has been having one of the best seasons of his career, was all over the field in the opening quarter hour of the game but could not find the back of the net.

Thomas Likafi opened the scoring for Kabwe Youth by the 28th minute after a quick break.

Although, Livingston Pirates drew level against the run of play very late in the first half, Osei scored the match winner with a wonderful finish by the 47th minute.

The Ghanaian rose above his Pirates defender and met a wonderful cross from teammate Peter Chinyama which he headed home beyond the reach of the away goalkeeper.

Kabwe are currently sixth on the log and will travel away next weekend in their bid to win automatic qualification for the top-flight next season.

Asante Kotoko COVID-19 test results released ahead of game vs Setif in Algeria

The Porcupine Warriors have had all members of their contingent passing the mandatory COVID-19 tests ahead of their game today

Asante Kotoko’s contingent that traveled to Algeria for the Caf Confederation Cup Playoff second leg against ES Setif have passed the mandatory COVID-19 test, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The entire contingent went through the test in the North African country on Saturday evening after arriving from Ghana with a chartered flight.

The results were made known to them six hours to kick off and everyone passed. This means that head coach Gazele has the luxury to select every player at his disposal.

Kotoko, who are looking at the possibilities of overturning the 2-1 home defeat in the first leg, arrived very late on Saturday.

The team could not train nor visit the March 8 Stade and will only travel to the venue few hours to kick off.

Hearts of Oak confirm Kosta Papic’s departure; Nii Noi takes over

The Phobians are currently without a head coach after the Serbian manager surprisingly handed in his resignation letter on Monday

Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak have confirmed the departure of coach Kostadian Papic and goalkeeping coach Ben Owu after hours of speculations in the local media.

Papic, who replaced Edward Nii Odoom in December, spent only 78 days in office and opted to mutually terminate his contract with the Phobians following constant disagreements with the club’s top hierarchy on issues.

The Serbian tactician had an enviable start with the Phobians as he picked four wins in his opening six games. However, he failed to win any of his last four league games leading to excessive pressure on him.


The club’s U-15 coach, Samuel Nii Noi will take charge in the interim until a new coach arrives in the future.

He becomes the third coach to manage the club this season

StarTimes opens mega new office in Kumasi

The television right owners of Ghana football has opened a new office in Ashanti regional capital to boost their services

Broadcaster of the Ghana Premier League has invested millions of dollars in Ghanaian football and is still striving to do more for the Ghanaian economy.

The Chinese company achieved yet another major giant stride as they opened a new office in Kumasi on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

The Office opening did not come at a better time than the month of Love where StarTimes will be offering a free bar of chocolate to customers who walk into the shop for subscription recharge or decoder purchase on VALENTINE’S DAY.

First 100 customers in Kumasi also get GHC 5 discount on subscription recharge plus free technical support.

The new office opens to new and existing customers, Monday to Friday 9am – 8pm, Saturdays 9am – 8pm & Sundays 12pm – 6pm.
Speaking at the event, Head of Marketing, StarTimes Ghana Mrs. Akofa Banson revealed her outfit is committed to offering customers affordability.

“Our target audience is the mass market with specific emphasis on the middle-class earners who have for long in the past been denied access to affordable Pay TV services and compelling content.”

“It is on the back of this that our product and bouquet offering is affordable.”

“StarTimes is not new to the people of Kumasi as we have operated an office from the TCL shop in Adum since 2017.
With the opening of this new office, consumers can buy decoders, pay their subscription, change bouquet, buy accessories or make any general enquiries about StarTimes.”

StarTimes is a Pay Tv service provider with strong presence in Sub-Saharan Africa. StarTimes offers digital terrestrial television and satellite television services to its consumers.

With over 30million users in 30 African countries, StarTimes has become Africa’s leading Pay Tv service provider.