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Ghana striker Mensah officially retires from Black Stars ahead of Afcon qualifiers

The striker has announced his decision to quit the Black Stars after he was snubbed by C.K Akonnor ahead of the Afcon qualifiers next week

Ghana striker Bernard Mensah has officially announced his decision to temporarily retire from international duties with the Black Stars on Sunday.

The 26-year-old who currently plays for Turkish giants Besiktas posted on Twitter that he would wish to concentrate on club football after carefully thinking about how he wants to mould his future as a footballer.

Although, Mensah who is on loan at Besiktas from Kayserispor, isn’t a poster boy for the Black star like former teammate Asamoah Gyan, he has played six times for Ghana and boasts of one goal.

He was among the 23 players that were called for the international friendly games against Mali and Qatar in October but was overlooked by Akonnor for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan on November 12 and 17 in Cape Coast and Khartoum respectively.

Qualities Muslim women should look out for before getting married

By: Tophic Sienu Kadir

This is for our single Sisters but brothers can learn to emulate these qualities for Allah sake.

Every Muslim woman who seeks marriage in Islam should be aware that you are seeking a person not only to be a husband, friend, lover, partner, and all those good things; but you are seeking someone to be the imam(leader) of your home and family for Allah sake.

Yes, you want him to be a kind, generous, patient, good natured, healthy, attractive (to you), and Allah –fearing husband. Nevertheless, as a woman, you need to be clear about what you really want and seek in a marriage.

Many sisters say they want one thing but when they get it, it turns out that it’s not what they really wanted. Don’t say you want Allah-fearing, pious man, and then oppose him when he wants to direct you and your kids to piety.

If a woman wants a man who has these good qualities then she should seek that type of man, and not be overtaken by his looks, his car, his walk or his talk.

If a woman seeks a husband who does not have the qualities of a good man, then she will get a joker. The first thing to check about a potential spouse is his eemaan, and if you check his eemaan, make sure that you check yours too. You are looking for a man who will aid you to paradise, this earth sustenance is only a bonus.

If you are a Muslim woman who does not particularly want to be married to a religious man, or a man who prays, or enjoins you to pray, pay zakaat, fasts and enjoins you to fast, and observes a healthy Islamic lifestyle etc, then that is your choice.

This is not about blaming this or that person for how they want to live and what they consider important.

Nevertheless, keep it real sisters, if you are not really trying to live the Islamic lifestyle as a wife and a woman, then don’t waste the time of a brother who is serious about this affair of ours as Muslims, and you need to be clear with yourself about that.

Likewise, if you as a Muslim woman know that you want to live a serious and sober Islamic lifestyle, and raise your children accordingly, then don’t be beguiled by a brother who is handsome, talks good, drives a nice car, wears designer clothes, but lacks the substance that you are seeking.

With that in mind, dont miss my afternoon and evening reminders today for some things that you should look for in a real Muslim man. We ask Allah to guide our sisters in making the right choices. Aameen.

Adu Kwabena shocked with Black Stars call-up; reveals Suarez as icon

The Hunters hitman has admitted that he was surprised with the late call up to join Black Stars ahead of the Afcon qualifiers

Bechem United striker Prince Adu Kwabena has revealed that he was surprised when he was officially selected to join the Black Stars ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on November 12.

The 17-year-old was handed a late call up after German-born of Ghanaian descent Jamie Leweling rejected the chance to play for Ghana.

“I am surprised with my debut call-up to the senior national team. I am really elated and ready to prove to the world that local players deserve a chance at Black Stars,” Adu Kwabena told Kumasi-based Light FM in an interview. 

“Luis Suarez is my role model in football. I’ve copied most of his ideas and playing style in my play. My aspiration is to play in one of the European leagues in future,” he added.

Ghana will travel to Khartoum on November 15 for the return fixture against Sudan.

Emanuel Gyasi provides assist in Spezia Calcio’s away win in Serie A

The young striker added another assist to his name as Spezia brushed aside fellow Serie A newcomers

Ghanaian striker Emanuel Gyasi showed an improved performance when Spezia Calcio defeated Benevento 3-0 away in Serie A on Saturday.

The 26-year-old returned to the starting XI after being dropped to the bench last weekend against Juventus and he repaid his coach’s faith and trust with a fine performance.

After chances had become premium early in the game, Tommaso Pobega opened the scoring by the 29th minute before Gyasi set up Mbala N’Zola for the second goal after the break.

N’Zola added another goal by the 70th minute as Spezia went on to record their second away win of the season.

Gyasi, who played the full throttle in the game, has featured in all of the seven games Spezia have played in Serie A this season and has lasted 521 minutes.

He also boasts of two assists but yet to break his duck.

Confirmed: Abednego Tetteh and two others test positive of COVID-19 at Hearts of Oak

The Phobians trio have been tested positive of the global pandemic few days ahead of the start of the Premier League

Hearts of Oak have been hit with a major setback ahead of the start of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League.

Star striker Abednego Tetteh together with midfielder Nurudeen Abdul Aziz have been confirmed positive of the deadly disease following the club’s decision to ran a test for the first team players.

Technical team member Obeng has also been confirmed as one of the people around who is currently suffering from the deadly disease.

The trio will be away from Hearts’ program for the next next two weeks as they have been advised to isolate themselves in order not spread the disease.

Hearts will open their Premier League season with an away trip to Dormaa Ahenkro to face Aduana Stars at Nana Agyemang Badu Park before they face Ashanti Gold at the Accra Sports Stadium on matchday two.

StarTimes to telecast five Kotoko games in GPL; check the list

The television right holders of the top-flight has revealed that the Porcupines will feature in their programme line up frequently this season

Asante Kotoko supporters across the country and world at large can now watch their club in the comfort of their homes when 2020/21 Ghana Premier League kicks off thanks to StarTimes.

Following the official television schedule, Kotoko’s first game on opening day against Techiman Eleven Wonders at the Accra Sports Stadium will be beamed live on TV alongside other games like Aduana Stars vs Hearts, Legon Cities vs Berekum Chelsea, Ashanti Gold vs Karela and Inter Allies vs Dreams FC.

On matchday two, Kotoko will travel to Golden City Park in Berekum on November 22 to lock horns with old foes Berekum Chelsea and StarTimes have included it in their list.

Kotoko’s next home game against ‘Wonder Club’ Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium will be televised live by StarTimes as well as the matchday four fixture in Tarkwa.

Kotoko are yet to record a win in Tarkwa for almost a decade and fans would hope to have a change in result this season when they travel to AKOON’s Park to battle with Medeama and the game is expected to be broadcasted live on TV.

Finally, Kotoko’s home game against Legon Cities at the Accra Sports Stadium on December 13 will be the headline game on matchday five.

With Asamoah Gyan, Nicholas Gyan and midfielder Baba Mahama joining Legon Cities ahead of the season, fans will be given the opportunity to see how they will perform against Kotoko live on TV thanks to StarTimes.

Jamie Leweling rejects Black Stars call up; chance for Emmanuel Gyasi and Brain Brobbey to seize

The youngster is reported to have said he is unwilling to play for the West African country since he is unsure of his future as he continues to eye a chance with Germany

German-born striker of Ghanaian descent Jamie Leweling has turned down the opportunity to represent Ghana on the international level despite being offered a golden opportunity.

The 19-year-old, who currently plies his trade with German Bundesliga 2 side Greuther Furth, was a surprise inclusion in Ghana’s 23-man squad named by head coach C.K Akonnor ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan.

Although, Ghana FA president Kurt Okraku defended the decision and revealed that it was the new technical director who recommended his inclusion, the youngster is not ready to play for Ghana despite it being the country of his biological father.

“The boy (Jamie Leweling) can’t honour the call up because it will be very complicated if he wants to switch back to represent Germany in any category of the national team if things don’t go well for him with Ghana,” a source told GHANAsoccernet.com

“Jamie won’t come to Ghana because after further explanation of issues surrounding his call-up, he has decided not to play for Ghana now due to several complications which are both sporting and personal,” the source added.

The decision means that Akonnor would have to call another player to fill the void and the star could fall on Spezia Calcio forward Emmanuel Gyasi who has played every single game this season in the Serie A.

Also, Ajax Amsterdam young striker Brain Brobbey as well as Elton Acolatse could be handed the opportunity since the former recently declared his readiness to play for Ghana.

The Black Stars will face Sudan in the first leg of the qualifiers on November 12 the Cape Coast Sports Stadium before they travel to Khartoum for the return fixture five days later.

Kwame Poku scores brace as Kotoko ‘humiliate’ Achiken FC in pre-seaon friendly

The Porcupines brushed aside the lower-tier side as they wrap up their fine tuning ahead of the start of the 2020/21 league season

Asante Kotoko defeated Achiken FC 6-1 in a pre-season friendly at the Adako Jachie on Thursday.

Two first-half goals from Emmanuel Gyamfi and new recruit Evans Adomako made sure that Maxwell Konadu’s charges marched on to record their third win in pre-season.

Konadu paraded a strong starting line up with a 4-3-3 formation which had Black Stars goalkeeper Razak Abalora in post ahead of Felix Annan. Samuel Frimpong, Imoro Ibrahim, Abdul Ganiu Ishmael and Mubarik Yusif made up the defence while Emmanuel Keyekeh and Latif Anabila as well as Kwame Adom Frimpong formed the midfield.

In attack, Evans Adomako led the pack with support from Kwame Poku and Emmanuel Gyamfi on the left and right flanks respectively.

Gyamfi opened the scoring by 15th minute after a fast break before Adomako scored his first ever goal for Kotoko after joining from Phar Rangers.

After the break, Emmanuel Sarkodie replaced Kwame Adom while William Opoku Mensah took the place of Adomako.

Ibrahim capitalised on a mistake from Achiken defence after they committed a foul outside their goal area. The defender sent in his free-kick for the third goal of the day by 52nd minute.

By the 55th minute, Wahab Adams and Habib Mohammed came on to replace Yusif and Ganiu as the new centre backs while Godfred Asiamah took the place of Keyekeh.

Agyemang Duah pulled one back for Achiken as they improved their performance to at least draw even. However, substitute Opoku Mensah combined with a teammate to score Kotoko’s fourth goal of the day few moments after coming on to restore their three-goal lead.

Kwame Poku scored two quick goals to extended Kotoko’s lead. The striker first netted from the spot after an Achiken defender brought down a Kotoko player before connecting a pass from his teammate to calmly send his effort on target.

ASANTE KOTOKO XI vs. ACHIKEN FC:

Razak Abalora- Samuel Frimpong,
Imoro Ibrahim, Abdul Ganiu Ishmael, Mubarik Yusif – Emmanuel Keyekeh, Latif Anabila
Kwame Adom Frimpong – Emmanuel Gyamfi, Kwame Poku, Evans Adomako

Asante Kotoko CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah faces court action over ‘unpaid’ $15,000, says Allotey

The Porcupine Warriors chief could be dragged to court after his former partner threatens legal actions against him over unpaid arrears

Football agent Percy Allotey has threatened to drag Asante Kotoko chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah to the law court over unpaid commission of $15,000 from the sale of Nathaniel Asamoah to Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca.

The 30-year-old striker who is currently in the camp of Ashanti Gold joined Raja from Medeama in 2015 and according to Allotey, the club has paid all monies owed Medeama but Nana Yaw Amponsah is refusing to pay his part of the agency fee.

Allotey claims he brokered the deal together with Nana Yaw Amponsah and would go every length to get his part of the “bounty”.

“Our agency teamed up with Nana Yaw Amponsah in the transfer of Nathaniel Ohene Asamoah from Medeama SC to Raja Casablanca in the year 2015 and per the agreement, we have a difference of $15,000 to be paid to us by Medeama SC. After consulting Medeama SC, we learnt that they have given the money to Nana Yaw Amponsah,” Allotey told Fox FM.

“As we speak, we have tried calling Nana Yaw Amponsah on several occasions but he has declined our calls. We have handed the case to our lawyers. We have given Nana Yaw Amponsah five days ultimatum to pay us or face us in court.

” We have written a demand letter to Nana Yaw Amponsah and further copied Mr Kofi Badu (Chief of Staff Manhyia Palace), Prof Dr Kwame Kyei Baffour (Board Chairman of Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC), Mr Emmanuel Dasoberi (Administrative Manager Asante kotoko SC), and Mr Moses Armah Parker (Owner of Medeama SC),” he added.

Nana Yaw Amponsah replaced George Amoako as the CEO of Kotoko after losing the Ghana FA presidential elections and has had a promising with the club. He has helped brokered a lot of sponsorship and partnership deals including kit sponsorship from Errea, Instat, VEO, Adonko Energy Drink among others.

Sekondi Hasaacas appoint Tabbicca as new Corporate Affairs manager

The Giants of the west have announced the appointment of a new corporate affairs manager as the club continues to put in new measures and structure ahead of the new season

Mrs. Annabel Kufour Tabbicca has been appointed as the Corporate Affairs Manager at Sekondi Hasaacas Football Club ahead of 2020/21 Ghana league season

Sekondi Hasaacas FC plans to increase its revenue and align itself with the global brand thereby appointing Mrs. Annabel Kufour Tabbicca as the Corporate Affairs Manager.

Holding MSc in E-Business, BSc Hons in Business Computing and Higher National Diploma in Business Information Technology from Staffordshire University, Stafford, the Board of Directors see her as the best person for the role.

She’s combining this position with the Administrative work at Anchelle International School.

Mrs. Annabel Kufour Tabbicca in the past has worked with CAEM Manufacturing UK, Stafford, Ghana Primewood Products Limited and Plot Enterprise Ghana Limited.

All at Hasmal wish her the very best of luck.

MV: Hasmal, We Go Doooooo!

-Hasaacas Communication Team