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StarTimes to telecast Aduana vs Hearts on Matchday one; Kotoko to appear on TV later

Aduana Stars Football Club and Accra Hearts of Oak will headline the fixture list for Matchday One of the 2020/2021 football season on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Nana Agyemang Badu I park at Dormaa.

The two former League Champions will battle each other on the first weekend of fixtures for the new season, a game that would be broadcasted live on StarTimes Adepa channel 247 and Max TV at 3pm.

Aduana Stars – two-time League Champions, have been tipped as one of the favourites for the title, because of their superior home record. The Ogya lads also boast of the some of the finest talents on the domestic front. They come across as a team with loads of experience, with the likes of Yahaya Mohammed, Caleb Amankwaa, Emmanuel Akuoko, Justice Anane, Farouk Adams, Bright Adjei and Samuel Bio.

The Dormaa lads have an outstanding home record against both Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, but that home invisibility nearly hit a jolt last season when the two sides met. Hearts of Oak managed to snatch a point at the Nana Agyemang Badu I park.

The Phobians have made some acquisitions to bolster their squad. Goalkeeper Richard Atta, has been immense for them since his arrival from Elmina Sharks last season. Atta, put in a good display in the 2019/2020 season to earn a place in the Black Stars.

Hearts of Oak would heavily rely on the experience of Emmanuel Nettey, Frederick Ansah Botchway, Mohammed Alhassan, Fataw Mohammed and returnee Nuru Sulley.

One area of concern for the Phobians is in attack, following the departure of Joseph Esso to Dreams FC and Kofi Kordzie to Qatari side Muaither SC. But Abednego Tetteh could be their saviour. The former Bechem United forward, joined the Phobians last season.

Matches between the two sides at Dormaa have always been a crowed puller and a keenly contested one. Statistics have shown that Aduana Stars versus Hearts of Oak games is one of the most viewed ties in the domestic calendar.

The ‘battle between Samuel Fabin and Edward Nii Odoom’ will be the first game to be broadcasted live on Television.

GFA COMMUNICATIONS

Sekondi Hasaacas FC Strengthen Executive Management Team with Bright Ansah

Sekondi Hasaacas FC has appointed Henry Bright Ansah as the new Brands and Marketing Manager as the Club relook another way to its once apex state.

Henry Bright Ansah, Brand and Marketing Manager.

Responsible for growing the Club’s brand and marketing base.  He joins the Club having already established a strong footing at Takoradi City Football Club as Financier.

Henry Bright Ansah holds MBA from University of East London, BSc in Operations Management at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Certificate in Sports Marketing and Management at Sports Business Institute in Barcelona.

This Appointment comes after announcing positions for Communication Director, Macall Mensah and Finance Manager, Ebo Kobina Baiden.

MV: Hasmal, We Go Doooooo!

– Hasaacas Communication Team

Agyemang Badu blames Kotoko management after failed contract extension talks

The centre back has opened up on why he failed to extend his contract with the Porcupine Warriors ahead of the 2020/21 season

Former Asante Kotoko defender Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has opened the lid on the reasons behind his decision to mutually part ways with the club ahead of the upcoming season.

The youngster, who was coming back from an injury relay, saw his contract expiring and although reports suggested that he was close to extend his stay, he insists the offer from Kotoko was too poor to commit his future to and has decided to play his trade outside Ghana.

“I didn’t want to continue with my career in Ghana that’s why I couldn’t register for Kotoko. As a young player, I can rate my performance 85% with my stint with Kotoko,” Agyemang-Badu Ashh FM 

“The offer from Kotoko to me wasn’t reasonable that’s why I didn’t continue with Kotoko. I now want to head elsewhere outside the country.

“I will wish all the current players of Kotoko the best of luck but I will miss ex-Kotoko young chap Mathew Anim Cudjoe since he has also joined Legon Cities FC,” he added.

Agyemang Badu arrived at Kotoko two seasons ago from lower-tier Phar Rangers and was part of the squad that sent Kotoko to their first group stage appearance in Caf Confederation Cup after almost ten years absence.

Evans Oduro glitters in Kabwe Youth away draw with Zesco Shocker in Zambia

The youngster was in a fine form when Kabwe picked a vital away point in the national league on Sunday

Ghana youth midfielder Evans Oduro played the full throttle when Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy shared the spoils goalless with Zesco Shockers in the Zambia Division One League on Sunday.

The 20-year-old started the game on left side of the midfield and helped his side to keep the hosts away from their penalty area.

By the 72nd minute, Oduro set up his teammate by playing him through but the striker surprisingly sent his effort wide.

Three minutes later, Oduro saw his long range effort blocked by the hosts’ backline. He will be expected to start once again next weekend when they play at home.

Asante Kotoko Board Member Nominated For 2020 Excellence Awards

The Chief Executive Officer for Rigworld Ghana Limited Dr Kofi Amoa-Abban has been nominated for the 2020 Youth Leader Awards.


The astute businessman who also serves as a board member of African Club of the century is set to receive the prestigious award in the upcoming Youth Excellence Awards ceremony.
The recognition is for his immense contribution to human and societal development in Ghana.

Considered as one of the most decorated, dynamic and selfless entrepreneurs, he is credited with the mediation role he played in the Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy fallouts at the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards held at the Accra International Conference Centre last year.


Dr Abban shot into the limelight in the entertainment industry for his exceptional leadership role he played to ensure peace prevails between the two iconic musicians who also serve as role models to Ghanaian youth.

Football enthusiasts will also remember his unflinching support for the Porcupine Warriors. He recently donated two four wheel -drive vehicles to the Chief Executive Officer and the Coach Of the Garden city based club.
The gesture was part of his commitment to the clubs quest to restore its lost glory.

Dr Amoa-Abban has been nominated alongside Hon Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament For Ofoase-Ayirebi and Minister Of Information with BET Award winner Livingstone Estse Satekla known in Showbiz as Stonebwoy.

Dr Abban is also known for his philanthropic efforts to the needy across Africa.

Asante Kotoko sign Sulley Muntari’s younger brother Muniru in two-year deal

The Porcupine Warriors have announced the signing of the midfielder on Monday after finally receiving his documents

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of Sulley Muniru in a two-year deal as a free agent from Tambov FC, the two clubs have confirmed.

Muniru’s deal was expected to be completed on transfer deadline day but had last minute delay as his ITC delayed but it was finally completed on Monday afternoon.

Having had stints with Portuguese side Tondela, Turkish Super Lig side Yeni Malatyaspor and Dinamo Minsk, Muniru comes on board with a lot of experience as Kotoko hope to win 2020/21 Ghana Premier League title as well as qualify to the group stages of Caf Champions League.

Muniru has become the eleventh signing made by Kotoko after the arrival of Ghana goalkeeper Razak Abalora, Patrick Asmah, Fabio da Silva Gama, Andrew Appau, among others.

C.K Akonnor is wrong, Baba Rahman doesn’t deserve Ghana call up, coach Sarpong reacts

The experience gaffer believes the defender comes no where near to be given a Black Stars call up ahead of the game against Sudan

Former Asante Kotoko coach J.E Sarpong has insisted that Chelsea defender Abdul Baba Rahman shouldn’t have been named as part of Ghana’s squad that will face Sudan in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The defender has been inactive at Chelsea after he was not even registered by head coach Frank Lampard but C.K Akonnor surprisingly handed him a call up, insisting that he has been playing with Chelsea’s youth team.

“My problem with CK Akonnor’s selection has to do with that of Baba Rahman,” Sarpong said, as quoted by KYFilla.

“Has Baba Rahman been consistent with his team [Chelsea] this season? If it’s because he plays for the reserve side of Chelsea and has earned a call up to represent Ghana, then it’s a big no from my end,” he added.

Ghana will host Sudan on November 12 before they travel to Khartoum five days later for the return fixture.

Exclusive: Emanuel Gyasi reveals advise Ronaldo gave him after Spezia Calcio’s defeat to Juventus in Serie A

The Ghanaian striker was offered a little but concise guidance from one of the game’s greatest ever after Juventus’ away win in Serie A

Italian-born striker with Ghanaian descent Emanuel ‘Big Papa’ Gyasi has revealed that Portugal captain and Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo gave him ‘a couple’ of advices after Spezia Calcio’s 4-1 home defeat to Juventus in Serie A on Sunday.

The 26-year-old came on as a second half substitute just Ronaldo but it was the five-time Balon d’Or winner who stole the show.

Ronaldo, who had just recovered from Coronavirus disease, scored twice to hand Andrea Pirlo’s side their first win in three games.

“After the game, I had a little chat with Cristiano Ronaldo before leaving the field. I told Ronaldo that he is an inspiration to me and almost all footballers especially young ones,” Gyasi told AshesGyamera.com in an exclusive interview on Monday.

“He was happy to hear that words from me and smiled. He then said thank you very much my brother and advised me to work hard and keep pushing for my dreams since everything is achievable in life,” he added.

Although, Gyasi has consistently been overlooked by Ghana coach C.K Akonnor and will miss the chance to play in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the youngster insists he is optimistic that he will have his chance in future.

“I want to represent Ghana so I will continue to work hard at club level. I will not allow what happened last month to pull me down.

“I have been consistent at the club level and play in the Serie A every week so I was expecting the coach to at least give me a chance. It didn’t happen but I know my time will come one day,” he added.

Gyasi, who scored the only goal tha brought spezia to Serie A, has featured in all six games that his side has played in the top-flight and boasts of five starts and one assist.

Asante Kotoko miss out as FIFA congratulates Asamoah Gyan after joining Legon Cities

The Black Star captain has been congratulated by the world’s football Asamoahbody following his much-publicised transfer to the Millionaires in Ghana Premier League

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has rceieved a congratulatory message from FIFA on Sunday following his transfer to Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities FC ahead of the 2020/21 season.

The 34-year-old signed a reported four-year deal as a free agent worth $1 million which will be paid in an installment of $250,000 each season.

Although, Gyan was close to joining boyhood club Asante Kotoko and even publicly declared his readiness to join the Kumasi-based side, negotiations fell through at a point due to disagreement on his financial demands and commercial earnings.

On Sunday, FIFA’s official twitter handle announced Gyan’s decision to to return and play in Ghana after leaving the country in 2003 from Liberty Professionals to Modena in Italy and wished him well in his stay.

Gyan is expected to make his debut for Legon Cities on November 13 in a home game against former club Liberty Professionals at the Accra Sports Stadium when Ghana Premier kicks off

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Ghana FA complete Match-commisioners’ seminar ahead of 2020/21 season kick off

The Ghana Football Association (GFA), has organized a one-day workshop for Match Commissioners, drawn from Premier, Division One and Women’s League for the 2020/2021 league season.

In attendance, were President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, members of the Executive Council, General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo (Esq.), and Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association, Samuel Aboabire.

Speaking at the programme, General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo (Esq.) said the work of Match Commissioners are very important to the success of competitions of the Association hence the comprehensive workshop. He spoke extensively on amendments to the Laws of the Game, Integrity, the Competition Management System (CMS), Report Writing, the Role of the modern Match Commissioner and how to conduct a successful Technical Meeting.

On integrity, he emphasized, that any Match Official who violates the ethical principles of the Association would be axed from the game under the “No Contact” and “Zero Tolerance for Corruption” Policies of the Association.
Head of the Information Technology department, Francis Essah Adu, took participants through the effective use of the competition Management system in filing reports on matches.

Executive Council member and CAF Match Commissioner, Frederick Acheampong also lectured participants on accepted standards of overseeing Matches and the core duties of match commissioning, including countdown on match days.
A slew of rules of the game has occurred after the IFAB (International Football Association Board) approved a number of amendments and clarifications to the current Laws of the Game. To be abreast with the new rules, participants were taken through the amendments, by Referee Manager, Alex Kotey.

Other pertinent aspect of the game including misconduct, compliance and protection of the game’s integrity were discussed.

-Ghana FA