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Salitas FC 2-1 (2-1 agg) AshantiGold: Miners bundled out of Confederation Cup in Burkina Faso

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Salitas FC 2-1 (2-1 agg) AshantiGold: Miners bundled out of Confederation Cup in Burkina Faso

The Miners have come to the end of the road as they suffered a narrow defeat in Burkina Faso on Saturday

Ghana Premier League side Ashanti Gold have been kicked out of the Caf Confederation Cup for the second time in a row after losing 2-1 against Salitas FC in the return fixture of the preliminary round on Saturday.

After recording a goalless draw at home last weekend, Ashanti Gold went into the game with little hopes and their scares actually became a reality.

A brace by striker Olivier Stephane Boissy in the first half was enough to send the Burkinabe side into the next round of the competition.

Although, AshantiGold midfielder David Abagna Sandan scored a consolation goal for the Ghanaian side, forcing their coach to throw caution to the wind in search of the equaliser, it was too little too late.


The hosts kept their cool at the back to record their first ever win over a Ghanaian side in any Caf inter club competition.

Asante Kotoko to face FC Nouadhibou on Sunday despite walk over claims

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Asante Kotoko to face FC Nouadhibou on Sunday despite walk over claims

Although, the visitors failed to comply to directives to isolate their players who tested positive to the deadly disease leading to an abrupt end of the game, CAF insists the game must be honoured on Sunday

Confederation of African Football have officially revealed that Asante Kotoko’s return fixture against FC Nouadhibou in the Champions League preliminary round must be played on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium despite confusion marring the original plans.

Senegalese Referee Komlanvi Aklassou called off the game on Saturday afternoon after Nouadhibou FC officials complained of a hatched plot by Kotoko to have two of their first team players omitted from their matchday squad since reports suggested they had been tested positive of COVID-19.

The Mauritanian side insisted that their players were negative to the virus and decided not to honour the game unless the players are allowed to partake in the fixture.

Although, Kotoko protested that they should be given a walk over since it was Nouadhibou who refused to comply by the rules and regulations governing the game, CAF insists the visitors had genuine concerns and has rescheduled the game to Sunday.

Nouadhibou shared the spoils 1-1 with Kotoko in the first leg last weekend in Mauritania and any form of victory by Kotoko will see them through to the next stage.

Asante Kotoko vs. FC Nouadhibou called off due to protests on COVID-19 victims

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Asante Kotoko vs. FC Nouadhibou called off due to protests on COVID-19 victims

The visitors failed to comply to directives to isolate their players who tested positive to the deadly disease leading to an abrupt end of the game

Asante Kotoko’s return fixture against FC Nouadhibou in the Caf Champions League preliminary round was called off at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday after more than an hour of heated arguments.

Before kick, two players of Nouadhibou were reported to have been tested positive of COVID-19 and were set to miss the game but they surprisingly found themselves in the starting team of the club which raised series of protests from Kotoko.

Although, Togolese referee Komlanvi Aklassou tried his best to calm the situation by advising Nouadhibou officials to adhere to the rules, they were adamant to his advices and insisted that their players were fully fit for purpose.

After more than an hour of continuous protests from both Kotoko and Nouadhibou, the game was finally called off and both clubs departed the field of play with high hopes of having the verdict in their favour.

However, it is the referee together with his assistants and match Commissioner who CAF will at this stage rely solely on for the reports concerning incidents that led to the delayed and subsequent cancellation of the game.

Nouadhibou shared the spoils 1-1 with Kotoko in the first leg last weekend in Mauritania

Hearts midfielder Larry disappointed with stalemate against Karela United

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Hearts midfielder Larry disappointed with stalemate against Karela United

The defender could not hide his frustrations after the Phobians poor start to the season continued on Friday

Hearts of Oak defender Larry Sumaila has admitted that he is frustrated by the club’s slow start to the Ghana Premier League.

The Phobians have failed to pick a win in their opening three games as they shared the spoils goalless with Karela United on Friday.

Despite the arrival of new coach Kostadian Papic to replace Edward Nii Odoom, Hearts failed to create enough chances upfront and the strikers also fluffed the half chances that came their way.

“It is very disappointing to us because we were playing home and we wished for a win but in a game of football, we have win, lose or draw so whatever comes, you go back to the drawing board and correct your mistake and you bounce back” Larry said.

“Right now, we can’t figure out where the problem is coming from. Everybody is doing his best, some are saying the up front, others too think it is the midfield and defense but we are hoping for the best,” he added.

Ghana Election 2020: check the betting odds for Akufo-Addo and Mahama

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Ghana Election 2020: check the betting odds for Akufo-Addo and Mahama

The Ghana presidential election which comes off in less than seven days have seen thousands of punters made up their mind, who they think will win. The sportsbook giant, mybet.africa confirm upon close monitoring of betting trends, Nana Addo is the customers preferred betting choice.

Mybet.africa in a statement states “ We are elated to see the betting pattern from punters and currently the bets are leaning in favour of the president”.

Mybet.africa had to twice adapt election odds to cater to the current trend in customer betting behaviour. “Just to be clear: what people bet and what they vote might be two very different things!” mybet.africa added to their statement.

Mybet.africa recently put out high odds on Ghana presidential election and days after putting out odds on the presidential election, it has generated massive excitement and buzz within the Ghanaian electorate particularly the sports betting community.

Ghanaians will go to the polls come December 7 to elect a president who will manage the country’s economic resource and steer the affairs of the country for the next four years.

Mybet.africa stands for a peaceful election and wish all the presidential aspirants good luck in their quest for the highest seat of the land.

Ghana presidential odds – https://bit.ly/36OnbWj

Next President Odds Most Votes First Round odds

Nana Addo 1.60 Nana Addo 1.50
John Mahama 2.10 John Mahama 2.20
Neither 25.00 Neither 25.00

Source: www.mybet.africa

Exclusive: Augustine Okrah arrives in Morocco ahead of medical to new club

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Exclusive: Augustine Okrah arrives in Morocco ahead of medical to new club

The Porcupine Warriors initially didn’t want to lose the nimble-footed winger until the end of the January, but the Moroccan side are pushing to have him available to them before the end of November

Asante Kotoko midfielder Augustine Okrah has arrived in Morocco on Wednesday to undergo medical tests ahead of completing a move to one of the Moroccan Botola League side, AshesGyamera.com can exclusively reveal.

The 27-year-old rejoined Kotoko in July 2019 after mutually terminating his contract with Indian Super League side North East United FC when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Although, Okrah was registered by Kotoko for the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League and Caf Champions League season, the player will not be part of the squad again should he pass the mandatory medical in the North African country this week. The 2020/21 Moroccan league season kicks off on December 4 and ends on August 18, 2021.

“Augustine Okrah and Kotoko top hierarchy agreed to this move since it is a win-win situation,” a source close to the player told AshesGyamera.com in an interview.

“He left the country earlier this week and currently in Morocco to undergo his medical. Hopefully, everything will go through and he will join his new club and Kotoko will also have some financial cushion from his sale to help their course.

“It is left with a couple of months on his contract and could’ve just opted to wait for it to expire and go as a free agent mid-season but he has Kotoko at heart and decided to move at a time where they will benefit because this is a club that gave him the first platform as a professional player. All the details of the contract and name of the club will be officially out soon,” the source added.

Okrah, who played a part in Kotoko’s opening day 1-1 draw with Techiman Eleven Wonders in the Premier League a fortnight ago, will miss the Caf Champions League preliminary round first leg against FC Nouadhibou in Mauritania as Kotoko hope to qualify to the group stage for the first time in many years.


He won the 2013/14 Ghana Premier League goal King with 16 goals and was also adjudged the Best Player of the League.

Okrah has had stints with the two most glamorous clubs in Sudan — Al Merriekh and Al Hilal — where he won the Sudanese Premier League and FA Cup trophy.

Legon Cities appoint Bashir Hayfoŕd as new coach

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Legon Cities appoint Bashir Hayfoŕd as new coach

The Royals have appointed the two-time league winner as the new boss

Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities FC have officially announced the appointment of Bashir Hayford as the new coach in a short deal.

The experienced gaffer, who until recently was without a club, replaces the Serbian who was sacked on Monday after a poor start to the season.

Legon have failed to win any of their opening two games sharing the spoils 1-1 with Berekum Chelsea and losing 3-0 against Great Olympics.

Hayford win the Premier League title with Asante Kotoko and Ashanti Gold in 2007/08 and 2014/15 seasons respectively. He led the Black Queens to participate in the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations hosted in Ghana.

Asante Kotoko depart to Mauritania with 21-man squad in airforce plane

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Asante Kotoko depart to Mauritania with 21-man squad in airforce plane

The Porcupine Warriors left the shores of the country on Wednesday ahead of their Caf Champions League first leg over the weekend

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko departed the country Wednesday morning enroute to Mauritania for the first leg of Caf Champions League preliminary round against FC Nouadhibou on Sunday.

The Porcupine Warriors left with a 21-man squad including goalkeeper Razak Abalora who recovered from Coronavirus disease earlier this week.

With goalkeeper Felix Annan ruled out for several weeks due to a knee injury he suffered over the weekend, midfielder Emmanuel Gyamfi will lead the squad. However, defender Habib Mohammed and winger Augustine Okrah were not part of the squad due to various reasons.

In-form striker Kwame Poku is expected to continue his impressive run with Kotoko after joining from Nkoranza Warriors as he will be looking to score his third goal in a row.

The contingent including medical team and technical team as well as management members and media, left with one of Ghana’s airforce planes.

Kotoko will host FC Nouadhibou in the return fixture next week at the Accra Sports Stadium

Hearts 2-2 AshantiGold: Hans Kwoffie’s brace deny Phobians perfect start in GPL

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Hearts 2-2 AshantiGold: Hans Kwoffie’s brace deny Phobians perfect start in GPL

A goal in each half of the game by the experienced striker was enough to deny the Phobians an enviable start to the Premier League season under Nii Odoom

Hearts of Oak shared the spoils 2-2 with Ashanti Gold in matchday two of Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday.

Following series of bizarre events that characterised their kick off to the new season, especially after many first team players were tested positive of Coronavirus disease, head coach Edward Nii Odoom finally had the opportunity to prove his mettle with a tactically designed football but things didn’t work as planned.

The Phobians missed some half chances in the opening minutes of the game after struggling to contain Ashanti Gold.

Hearts finally found their breakthrough by the half-hour mark. Kwame Obeng Jnr connected a pass and calmly sent his effort into the net for the opener.

The striker could’ve doubled Hearts’ advantage by the 43rd minute after he was played through from the midfield but he failed to put the ball beyond goalkeeper Robert Dabou.

AshantiGold had their best chance of the half when Hans Kwoffie came one-on-one with Hearts goalkeeper Richard Attah but the Miners’ forward couldn’t lob his effort past the onrushing goalkeeper.

After the break, AshantiGold doubled their efforts in search of the leveller. It finally paid off by the 60th minute when Yaw Arnol set up Kwoffie to score the equaliser

By the 65th minute, Hearts came under pressure to search of the winner as coach Edward Odoom made his first substitution of the season. He brought on Mitchelle Sarpong for Fred Ansah Botchway, while Afutu made way for Mamane Lawli five minutes later as Odoom threw caution to the wind.

The substitution paid off as Kwame Obeng Jnr meet a wonderful assist by Patrick Razak to score what looked like the match-winning goal on the 80th minute.

However, Ashanti Gold had other ideas as they broke the home side’s hearts with a late equaliser through Hans Kwoffie. The striker has now scored three goals after two games.

Hearts, after seeing their matchday one fixture against Aduana Stars postponed due to Coronavirus disease, have one point and a game in hand.

They will play city rivals Inter Allies next weekend at the Accra Sports Stadium.

FC Nouadhibou appoint new coach Abdo ahead of Asante Kotoko visit in CAF CL

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FC Nouadhibou appoint new coach Abdo ahead of Asante Kotoko visit in CAF CL

The Mauritanian giants have named a new coach to lead them as they plot the downfall of the Porcupine Warriors

Asante Kotoko opponent in Caf Champions League FC Nouadhibou have appointed Amir Abdo as the club’s new head coach ahead of the CAF Champions League preliminary fixture with the Ghanaian club.

Nouadhibou parted ways with their former boss not too long ago and saw the need to hire Abdo who is a native of Comoros Island.

The experienced gaffer has put pen to paper in a two-year deal and his first assignment is to help eliminate Kotoko from the Champions League.

Meanwhile, Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu will be having different ideas as his survival at the club mainly determines this game since he has failed to pick a win after two games in the Ghana Premier League.

Kotoko, who will be without several first team players including goalkeepers Felix Annan and Razak Abalora as well as Habib Mohammed, will leave the shores of Ghana on Wednesday for the first leg which has been slated for November 27, 2020 before the return fixture takes place at the Accra Sports Stadium five days later.

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