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Government to provide GH₵100,000 financial support to Ghana Premier League clubs

The top-flight clubs will be laughing to the bank after government’s decision to provide financial support

Ghana Premier League clubs will be receiving a relief package from government very soon to cushion them for the 2020/21 season, AshesGyamera.com understands.

Following government’s decision to only allow Premier League games to be played behind closed doors due to Coronavirus disease, clubs began to vehemently claim that they will be struggling to match their expenses since gate proceeds formed major part of their sources of income.

Therefore, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ghana FA and Ghana League Clubs Association have been able to negotiate with the seat of government to provide financial relief of GH₵100,000 cedis each of all the sixteen clubs.

AshesGyamera.com also understands that all 48 Division One League clubs that will partake in the 2020/21 season will likely receive half of the amount (GH₵50,000) before or after their season kicks off.

Ghana Premier League began last weekend with eight games apart from Aduana Stars’ home fixture against Hearts of Oak which was postponed due to COVID-19 cases the latter had in their camp.

Video: Fabio Gama joins Kotoko teammates at Adako Jachie training ground

The Brazilian arrived at the club’s training centre on Tuesday to familiarise with the new teammates he will playing with this season

Brazilian midfielder Fabio da Silva Gama was spotted at Asante Kotoko training ground on Tuesday to meet and greet the first team and technical staff of the club.

The 28-year-old arrived in Ghana on Monday after an initial delay as reports suggested that he missed his flight in Ethiopia due to rigorous Coronavirus disease tests in Ethiopia while making a transit in the Eastern African country.

Gama, who was in the company with his young son, was introduced to head coach Maxwell Konadu and assistant assistant coaches and all the medical team members in a fashionable style.

With Kotoko seriously eyeing the top-flight and aiming for at least qualification to the group stage of Caf Champions League, Gama is expected to bring on board his vast experience to help coach Maxwell Konadu to attain the desired results.
 

Gama previously played for Varnamo and Botafogo in his native country and he is expected to help the club to win the top-flight and reach the group stage of the Caf Champions League.

He will likely miss Kotoko’s away trip to Golden City Park next weekend to face Berekum Chelsea on matchday of Ghana Premier League.

Sudan 1-0 Ghana: Akonnor loses first competitive game in Afcon qualifiers

The Black Stars failed to win their fourth game of the competition after they were shocked in Omdurman

Ghana failed to secure their place in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations as they lost their first game in the qualifiers 1-0 to Sudan in Omdurman on Tuesday

A late mistake by John Boye gave the North African  country a crucial winner to open the group wide for any country apart from Sao Tome to qualify.

After a pulsating first-half, Sudan failed to capitalise on Ghana’s slow start to match an early goal.

Abdelrahman Mohamed came close to score by the 33rd minute but goalkeeper Fatau Dauda saved the day.

After the break, Jordan Ayew combined with Wakaso Mubarak to set up Caleb Ekuban but the striker could not find the target.

Christopher Nettey came on very late in the game to replace Tariq Fosu as the Asante Kotoko defender made his second appearance for the Black Stars in a row.

With few minutes remaining to full time, Abdelrahman rose above defender John Boye to head in the winner after meeting a cross from his teammate.

Despite the defeat, Ghana still lead Group C with nine points, tied with South Africa and they have two more games in the qualifiers to qualify for the Afcon.

Chief Director of Ministry of Youth & Sports Quist reported dead

The workaholic civil servant is reported to have died on Monday after battling with illness

Frank Quist, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, is reported dead on Monday evening according to sources close to the family, AshesGyamera.com can reveal.

Quist, who recently recieved items for fumigation of all Ghana Premier League centres from Tebel Ghana limited, a Ghanaian company which specialises in disinfection and fumigation, was reported to have been battling with illness many times before his unfortunate passing.

AshesGyamera.com understands that he was even on an admission at the 37 Military Hospital.

The family is yet to officially notify the Ministry of Youth and Sports as well as Ghana Football Association of the sad event.

May his soul rest in peace.

Christopher Nettey reveals Andre Ayew’s motivational words before Ghana debut

The Porcupine Warriors defender is full of praise after the words of encouragement from the Black Stars skipper before making his debut

Asante Kotoko defender Christopher Nettey has heaped praise on Ghana captain Andre Ayew for the inspirations he gave him ahead of his debut with the Black Stars.

The 22-year-old was handed a starting role in Ghana’s 2-0 win over Sudan in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations last week and although he admits that he was feeling nervous at a point, Ayew’s words gave him enough to inspire him to perform.

“Andre Ayew told me before the game that,you are the ambassador for the local league and local players,” Nettey told Fox FM.

“It’s either you make them happy or make them sad. Andre Ayew added that although they are senior players,they have the names, but on the field of play ,we are all equal,” he added.

Nettey is expected to retain his place as the Black Stars face Sudan in the return fixture in Omdurman on Tuesday

Ghana FA postpone Hearts of Oak vs. AshantiGold due to COVID-19 scare

The Phobians will have to wait for another week before they can open their account in the top-flight this season

Ghana Football Association has announced the postponement of the Ghana Premier League matchday two fixture between Hearts of Oak and Ashanti Gold.

The game was originally schedule for Sunday, November 22 at the Accra Sports Stadium but it has been pushed to Tuesday, November 24.

“We wish to inform you that the above-mentioned fixture (Hearts of Oak vs. Ashanti Gold) has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 6:00pm at the Accra Sports Stadium,” a GFA statement read.

“By the copy of this correspondence, all stakeholders are to take note and act accordingly. Accept for compliance,” the statement added.

It will recalled that Hearts’ opening day game against Aduana Stars was called off hours to kick off after 34 members of the Phobians contingent including players like Abednego Tetteh were tested positive of COVID-19.

Hearts are hoping to win their first silverware since 2009 under interim coach Edward Nii Odoom.

Kotoko’s ‘superstar’ Fabio Gama finally arrives in Ghana after flight delay; heads to Kumasi

After several hours of waiting by the club’s supporters at the Kotoka international airport, the Brazilian landed to a rousing welcome

Asante Kotoko new midfielder Fabio da Silva Gama has arrived in the country on Monday evening after initially keeping the club’s supporters in suspense, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The 28-year-old was expected  to arrive on Monday morning but had issues on his way and needed to make a transit in Ethiopia before connecting to ghana.

He joined the Kumasi-based club as a free agent last month after concluding his deal with Swedish lower-tier side Jonkoping IF.

However, due to paperwork and Coronavirus disease restrictions, the Brazilian could not arrive on time for the club’s pre-season training and missed their opening day game against Techiman Eleven Wonders on Sunday.

In spite of this, he was able to land at the Kotoko International Airport in the afternoon of Monday and was welcomed by the club’s top hierarchy led by Chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah and many supporters.

With Kotoko seriously eyeing the top-flight and aiming for at least qualification to the group stage of Caf Champions League, Gama is expected to bring on board his vast experience to help coach Maxwell Konadu to attain the desired results.
 

Gama, has had stints in the past with Varnamo and Botafogo and became the tenth signing by Kotoko after the likes of Emmanuel Keyekeh, Sulley Muniru, Evans Adomako, Razak Abalora and Andrew Appau among others.

StarTimes to drag Silver FM, Aseda FM and others to court for unlawful broadcast of Ghana Premier League match

Ghana Premier League television right holders StarTimes have issued a stern warning to media outlets in the country against unlawful broadcasting of Ghana Premier League matches.

On Saturday, November 14 2020, the 2020/21 top-flight kicked off and continued on the following day with interesting fixtures.

Several radio stations including Aseda FM, Silver FM and online (social media) outlets were caught broadcasting the live game between Asante Kotoko and Eleven Wonders live on their social media platforms.

“StarTimes is by this communique calling on all television stations, online portals and individuals to desist and abstain from the unlicensed broadcast of the Ghana Premier League,” a company’s statement read.

“As the official broadcaster of the elite Ghana Football League, we hold exclusive rights to the airing of the content on Television and OTT (Live Streaming) including but not limited to Facebook and YouTube.

StarTimes together with the GFA will take string and active measures towards the enforcement of the copyright and will pursue legal actions (criminal and civil) against any media house ,journalist, individual, football club or online portals who supply unauthorized footage via social media including YouTube, Facebook, etc through mobile phones from the various media centres or from the StarTimes decoder.

“Silver FM, Aseda FM, Stade Afrique and Najoe Sounds which illegally broadcasted and shared the Asante Kotoko and Techiman Eleven Wonders game on Sunday wit their Facebook accounts will receive law suits from our legal team and have their accounts blocked by Facebook,” the statement added.

Asante Kotoko supporters stranded at KIA as poster boy Fabio Gama misses flight to Ghana

The midfielder will have to arrive in the country on another as he missed his flight on Monday morning

Asante Kotoko new midfielder Fabio da Silva Gama could not arrive in the country on Monday as scheduled, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The 28-year-old joined the Kumasi-based club as a free agent last month after concluding his deal with Swedish lower-tier side Jonkoping IF. However, due to paperwork and Coronavirus disease restrictions, the Brazilian could not arrive on time for the club’s pre-season training and missed their opening day game against Techiman Eleven Wonders on Sunday.

In spite of this, he was expected to land at the Kotoko International Airport in the afternoon of Monday and a lot of the club’s supporters went to await his arrival to give him a befitting welcome but ended in tears.

After several hours of waiting, the supporters was advised by the club’s top hierarchy that Fabio Gama will not be in since a new arrangement has been done for the Brazilian.

With Kotoko seriously eyeing the top-flight and aiming for at least qualification to the group stage of Caf Champions League, Gama who will be wearing the iconic number 10 is expected to bring on board his vast experience to help coach Maxwell Konadu to attain the desired results.
 

Gama, has had stints in the past with Varnamo and Botafogo and became the tenth signing by Kotoko after the likes of Emmanuel Keyekeh, Sulley Muniru, Evans Adomako, Razak Abalora and Andrew Appau among others.

Sekondi Hasaacas FC Seal Partnership Deal with FC Cape Town Consulting

Sekondi Hasaacas Football Club have entered into a partnership agreement with a FIFA-approved professional football consulting company, FC Cape Town Consulting, based in Cape Town, South Africa.

This deal means Hasmal have offered FC Cape Town Consulting the rights to commercialize and sustain corporate sponsorship acquisitions for the Club.

This partnership deal has been structured to cover all three teams of Sekondi Hasaacas FC brand; the first team, Sekondi Hasaacas FC which currently is competing in the Division One League, the Juvenile Side, Marlavands which is also in the Second Division and finally, the Women’s Team, Hasaacas Ladies which competes in the elites National Women’s League which are are 4 times national Champions and Holders of the national title.

This was the agreement reached when Sekondi Hasaacas FC hosted Mr. Errol Dicks, Chairman of FC Cape Town Consulting and his management team of two in Takoradi, Ghana for nearly a week of November 2020 where the partnership agreements were concluded.

Hasmal will roll out some of the benefits of this partnership with FC Cape Town Consulting to the supporters of the Club and the general public in the coming days.

Stay tuned for more…