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‘Never say never’, Emmanuel Adebayor hints at readiness to join Asante Kotoko

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‘Never say never’, Emmanuel Adebayor hints at readiness to join Asante Kotoko

The lanky striker failed to hide his love for the Porcupine Warriors and claims it is possible to join them before he retires from active football

Former Real Madrid striker Emmanuel Sheyi Adebayor has admitted that it is possible to join Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko before finally hanging his boots.

The 36-year-old, who recently terminated his contract with Paraguayan side FC Olimpia in July this year due to Coronavirus disease, was a special guest of honour during the unveiling of partnership between Kotoko and Hisense in Accra on Saturday.

“In life, when I was young I never thought I will play for Real Madrid in my whole entire life. I never thought I would even be once on the TV in my life but at the end of the day, I have been there,” Adebayor said when asked if he would consider joining Kotoko one day.

“Kotoko is a big team and playing for them won’t be bad. I already have one friend there now. I have family, I know the CEO so I will never say never.

“I may decide to retire in Ghana or I may decide to be part of the board one day,” the former Arsenal and Manchester City star added.

Kotoko will open their Ghana Premier League account this season with a home fixture against Techiman Eleven Wonders at the Accra Sports Stadium.

‘Stop acting as if you’re rich’, Kwaku Manu slams arrogant Lil Win on live TV

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‘Stop acting as if you’re rich’, Kwaku Manu slams arrogant Lil Win on live TV

The two actors clashed on Saturday evening on UTV and the feud between them continued once again

Popular Kumawood actor Kwaku Manu has hit hard on his colleague and rival Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win describing him as arrogant and disrespectful when they met on a set Saturday evening.

The duo appeared on United Showbiz which is aired on UTV together with Akrobeto, Mercy Aseidu and Bill Asamoah to discuss the role of Kumawood movies in the development of Ghana and the way forward.

However, things nearly turned from bad to worse when Bill Asamoah and Kwaku Manu used the opportunity to voice out their anger and displeasure on how disrespectful Lil Win has become these days especially in the events leading to the start of his new TV series dubbed Cocoa season.

“You can’t just take your phone and call your colleagues to try and pass through your project (series) because that is not respectful,” Kwaku Manu said.

“Arrange with the person very well and if he or she has time, he will come and support. Don’t also think and act as if you’re too rich because you’re not. You’re also a kid as compared to everyone here so show respect.

“Everything isn’t about money so Kwadwo should start to show respect to his colleagues and stop acting bossy,” he added.

According to Lil Win, he has spent over 300,000 cedis on the project and features over seventy Ghanaian celebrities in it.

Thieves ransack Legon Cities & Berekum Chelsea belongings in team bus, says Kofi Owusu

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Thieves ransack Legon Cities & Berekum Chelsea belongings in team bus, says Kofi Owusu

The first day of the season has been marred by bad news as reports suggest that there was a robbery incident while the game was ongoing

There was a robbery incident when Legon Cities FC shared the spoils 1-1 with Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday.

While the game was ongoing, thieves broke into the team buses of the two clubs and took away several belongings including laptops, monies and mobile phones.

Although, there hasn’t been any official statement from Legon Cities or Ghana FA regarding the incident, Berekum Chelsea forward Kofi Owusu confirmed to AshesGyamera.com’s editor Evans Gyamera-Antwi in an interview, that they were left in shock after arriving at their changing room and realised that their belongings were stolen.

“After the game, we went straight to the team bus and got the shock of our lives. Our belongings were stolen,” Owusu told AshesGyamera.com.

“We could not believe it because the doors were closed and most especially we played in an empty Stadium since it was behind close doors.

“Some of the players lost hundreds and thousands of cedis while mobile phones and laptops were also taken away. I don’t know what the authorities will do about this incident but it is very bad,” he added.

Stephen Amankonah scored the opening goal of the day for Chelsea but it was Legon made it even twelve minutes later through Jonah Attuquaye.

Chelsea will head back to Berekum to prepare for their nex game against Asante next weekend.

GPL: Legon Cities 1-1 Berekum Chelsea: Attuquaye saves Royals’ blushes on opening day

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GPL: Legon Cities 1-1 Berekum Chelsea: Attuquaye saves Royals’ blushes on opening day

The Royals had to fight from behind to share the spoils at home against the Bibires on Saturday

Ghana Premier League finally kicked off this weekend when Legon Cities FC drew 1-1 with Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday.

After eight months without football due to Coronavirus disease, the top-flight returned but with a lot of restrictions as the game was played behind closed doors.

After a slow start in the game, Stephen Amankonah became the first player to score the season’s opener after he converted a spot kick for the visitors by the 22nd minute.

Chelsea came close to doubling their advantage three minutes later when Kofi Owusu connected a pass from a teammate but goalkeeper Fatau Dauda was quick to react and saved the situation.

Legon finally equalised on the 34th minute through their captain Jonah Attuquaye.

After the break, Legon pressured their visitors for the winning goal but were unbalanced upfront as Chelsea neutralised their attacks.

On the 80th minute, Amankonah was handed a chance to score his second and win the day for Chelsea but his shot from a free-kick was deflected to corner kick.

Chelsea will host Asante Kotoko next weekend at the Golden City Park in Berekum while Legon play Great Olympics in a local derby at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Kotoko-Hisense partnership details unveiled; GH₵1 million each season

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Kotoko-Hisense partnership details unveiled; GH₵1 million each season

Kotoko’s three-year deal come with a total earning of a whopping three million Ghana cedis in cash and products. This means that they are billed to get GH₵1 million cedis each season.

Hisense top hierarchy also revealed that they have already paid an initial amount of GH₵500,000 to Kotoko for the start of the 2020/21 season and the balance will be added to it in the new year.

Also, Kotoko’s training complex called Adako Jachie will see an uplift as GH₵200,000 of the total amount will be pumped into it each season

Interestingly, Kotoko players and supporters were not left out as one lucky player and fan would be selected on each matchday as the Player and Fan of the Match and the winners would be grouped together to select the overall winners at the end of the month.

The Player and Fan of the Month winner will walk home with GH₵5,000 worth of products respectively.

Also, Kotoko registered members would get a discount on all Hisense products whenever they purchase their goods from accredited agents and shops.

Pictures: Asante Kotoko touch down in Accra; ready for Wonders tomorrow

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Pictures: Asante Kotoko touch down in Accra; ready for Wonders tomorrow

The Porcupine Warriors have safely arrived in the capital city for the Ghana Premier League opening day showdown against the Bono East club

Asante Kotoko have safely arrived in Accra on Saturday afternoon ahead of their Ghana Premier League first game in 2020/21 season.

Maxwell Konadu took along with nineteen players including new midfielder Sulley Muniru who is reported to be the highest paid player currently on a $3,000 monthly salary.

With the 2019/20 game between Kotoko and Wonders nullified due to Coronavirus disease, this will be the first ever top-flight encounter between the two sides.

Konadu is under pressure to impress after signing ten players to augment his squad since they will soon participate in the Caf Champions League.

Maxwell Konadu names Muniru in Asante Kotoko’s 19-man squad for season’s opener vs. Eleven Wonders

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Maxwell Konadu names Muniru in Asante Kotoko’s 19-man squad for season’s opener vs. Eleven Wonders

The Porcupine Warriors will land in Accra on Saturday ahead of their first game of the new season

Asante Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu has named a formidable 19-man squad which will travel to Accra to play their first game of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season.

With goalkeeper Razak Abalora on national duties with Ghana for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan, captain Felix Annan and Kwame Baah are the two goalkeepers who made the trip.

Enterprising midfielder and 2014 goal king Augustine Okrah as well as Emmanuel Keyekeh, Gyamfi and new signing Sulley Muniru are among the eight midfielders.

Kwame Poku who scored six goals in five pre-season games as well as Evans Adomako and Osman Ibrahim are the three strikers to do the job as there was nk place for Naby Keita and William Opoku Mensah.

FULL SQUAD:

Goalkeepers
Felix Annan
Kwame Baah

Defenders
Samuel Frimpong
Imoro Ibrahim
Habib Mohamed
Patrick Ashmah
Yusuf Mubarik
Ismael Ganiu

Midfielder
Latif Anabila
Emmanuel Keyeke
Kwame Adom Frimpong
Augustine Okrah
Emmanuel Gyamfi
Godfred Asiamah
Muniru Sulley
Emmanuel Sarkodie

Strikers

Evans Adomako
Osman Ibrahim
Kwame Opoku

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Asante Kotoko present ‘beffiting’ Errea replica jersey to president Akufo-Addo

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Asante Kotoko present ‘beffiting’ Errea replica jersey to president Akufo-Addo

It was all fun when the first gentleman of the land got hold of the awesome jersey which the Porcupine Warriors will use for the new season

Ghana president Nana Akufo-Addo was presented with a replica jersey of Asante Kotoko’s new kits when the club’s top hierarchy paid a courtesy call to him at the Flagstaff house in Accra.

Nana Yaw Amponsah, CEO of Kotoko gave Akufo-Addo two jerseys including one home and away kits and the president was full of praise of the quality.

“Thank you for this nice jersey from your new providers,” he said.

“I hope you will make Otumfour and all Ghanaians proud with this when the season starts especially in the Caf Champions League, ” he added.

Akufo-Addo further promised to assist Kotoko financially after they made a humble appeal for financial aid.

“Kotoko a very special, cherished and enviable role in Ghanaian Sports development. Clearly it’s possible the Government should be able to assist the club,these will be temporary measures over a period of time, a year or two. Ultimately the club should be self sufficient, generating money for keeping the club going,” Akufo-Addo said.

“We will put our heads together to see what can be done to assist,through the minister of sports .

I think it’s in the interest of Ghana to have a strong participation to fly the flag of Ghana.”

Ghana president Akufo-Addo pledges financial support for Kotoko in CAF Champions League participation

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Ghana president Akufo-Addo pledges financial support for Kotoko in CAF Champions League participation

The Porcupine Warriors could get financial support from the government as they prepare to participate in the Caf Champions League next season

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko will be smiling to the bank after president Akufo-Addo promised to provide financial support to them ahead of their participation in the 2020/21 Caf Champions League.

Kotoko chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah paid a courtesy call on the president and made a humble appeal.

Amponsah promised that if Kotoko could get even $600,000 support from government, they can make the country proud.

“It is difficult for Ghana football to succeed unless Kotoko succeeds. That’s how it has been in the past and that’s how it should be in the future,” president Akufo-Addo is quoted as saying by Oyerepa FM.

“Kotoko are very special, cherished and play enviable roles in Ghanaian Sports development.

“Clearly it’s possible the Government should be able to assist the club,these will be temporary measures over a period of time, a year or two. Ultimately the club should be self sufficient, generating money for keeping the club going.

“We will put our heads together to see what can be done to assist, through the minister of sports. I think it’s in the interest of Ghana to have a strong participation to fly the flag of Ghana,” he added.

Kotoko will play a Mauritanian club in the preliminary round of the qualifiers and would meet either Vipers FC or Al Hilal should they progress.

Breaking News: Elmina Sharks hit by Coronavirus disease cases; GPL game vs Dwarfs in limbo

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Breaking News: Elmina Sharks hit by Coronavirus disease cases; GPL game vs Dwarfs in limbo

The Botwekumba are likely to see their opening day game against Mysterious Dwarfs called off after several first team members have been tested positive of COVID-19

Ghana Premier League game between Ebusua Dwarfs and Elmina Sharks scheduled for Sunday at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium is likely to be called, AshesGyamera.com understands.

This is as a results of Coronavirus disease cases recorded in the camp of Sharks on Saturday morning. The incident has brought uneasiness within the ranks and file of the club as series of different tests are to be done later on Saturday to ascertain the exact number of players affected.

It will recalled that Hearts of Oak played a pre-season friendly with Sharks few weeks ago and it was confirmed on Friday that Hearts’ game against Aduana Stars in Dormaa Ahenkro has been postponed since majority of their players including Abednego Tetteh have tested positive of the virus.

“COVID – 19 ALERT

We can confirm that some of our players have tested positive for COVID 19,” a club statement read.

“They have since been isolated & responding to treatment.

“We wish them well & look forward to them joining us stronger.

COVID19isStillAroundStaySafe,” the statement added.

Although, Ghana FA is yet to come out with an official release concerning the game involving Dwarfs and Sharks, it is 70 per cent clear that it may not come on together with other matches.

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