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Jerome Opoku glitters in Plymouth’s away defeat to Lincoln City

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Jerome Opoku glitters in Plymouth’s away defeat to Lincoln City

The defender of Ghanaian descent lasted the entire duration when the Pilgrims suffered their first defeat in three games

English-born defender with Ghanaian descent Jerome Opoku who is on loan from Fulham played full throttle in Plymouth Argyle’s 2-0 away defeat Lincoln City FC in English League One on Tuesday.

Coming into the game after a home win over Northampton last weekend, Plymouth were in search of another victory to extend their run to three games in a row but they were undone by their hosts.

After an incredible first half performance from Opoku and his fellow centre-back to keep the hosts’ strikers at bay, Plymouth were unlucky to concede the opener in a bizarre manner on 50th minute.

The hosts struck the post and forward Johnson took a tumble on the rebound but referee Chris Pollard pointed to the spot insisting that he was fouled. Jorge Jones stepped up and slotted the ball in before Brennan Johnson added the second goal on 72nd minute.

Plymouth came close to score a late consolation by the 89th minute after Reeves and Danny combined brilliantly to send Jephers in behind, however, the young striker lashed his effort horribly wide.

Opoku has now made three league appearances for Plymouth after seven games this season and lasted 151 minutes. He is expected to maintain his place when they host Wigan Athletic on Saturday

Asante Kotoko announce Evans Adomako as seventh signing ahead of new season

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Asante Kotoko announce Evans Adomako as seventh signing ahead of new season

The 23-year-old has joined the Porcupine Warriors in a three-year contract and would be heading to Koforidua to join the first team for the pre-season tour

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of striker Evans Adomako from lower-tier side Phar Rangers in a three-year deal, both clubs have confirmed.

The 23-year-old arrived in Kumasi last weekend and underwent his medical at the club’s facility which he passed successfully.

Adomako, who is expected to boast Maxwell  Konadu’s attacking options, previously had short stints in Belarus with FC Gomel and netted once in 18 outings before he joined Rudar Velenje on loan in Slovenia.

However, he scored three goals last season for NK Dravograd in 11 league games.

Adomako adds up to goalkeeper Razak Abalora, Yusif Mubarik, Kwame Opoku, Emmanuel Sarkodie, Abdul Latif Anabila and former Atalanta defender Patrick Asmah as the new signings of Kotoko as they hope to win the league trophy.

Ghana FA president Okraku slams NSA over exorbitant Accra Sports Stadium charges

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Ghana FA president Okraku slams NSA over exorbitant Accra Sports Stadium charges

The nation’s football association chief has slammed the decision by government’s representative to charge clubs higher fees for the use of stadiums ahead of the new season

Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku has kicked against National Sports Authority’s decision to charge clubs that will use Accra Sports Stadium.

According Okraku, the 20,000 and 15,000 cedis to be paid by category B and C clubs respectively during each home games at the Accra Sports Stadium are exorbitant figures which will only derail the plans and financial stability of the clubs.

Following the temporal closure of Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, giants Asante Kotoko have added to Hearts of Oak, Great Olympics, Legon Cities and Inter Allies as five clubs to use the venue for their Ghana Premier League games.

“I have read in the public space a statement from the NSA on new stadia user facility charges. I will say this is unfortunate and our GFA will engage the NSA on this exorbitant and unacceptable fees… !!!!!!#bringbackthelove,” Okraku posted on Facebook Tuesday afternoon.

AshesGyamera.com understands that Kotoko have also decided to play their Caf Champions League home games in Accra while Ashanti Gold will remain at their Lenclay Sports Stadium as they participate in the Caf Confederation Cup.

Ghana FA opens for media accreditation for 2020-21 league season

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Ghana FA opens for media accreditation for 2020-21 league season

The Ghana Football Association is pleased to announce that application for media accreditation for the 2020/21 Football season is officially open.

Media organizations interested in covering the various competitions of the GFA can officially apply for accreditation by sending requests to ([email protected]) or present a letter (on an official letterhead) to the Communications Department of the GFA with names and passport size photographs of designated journalists.

All media houses should kindly note that requests that are not on official letterheads will not be considered.

Media houses are also to note that accreditation does not confer rights for live commentary or live broadcast of matches. Live Commentary and broadcast rights are a preserve of the media right holders.

The following accreditation allocations will be made for the media: TV Stations – 5 journalists per media house Radio – 5 journalists per media house Print & online – 3 journalists per media house           ( Photo-Journalists should be indicated)

The accreditation process begins immediately and would be closed at 5:00pm on Tuesday 27 October, 2020. Thank you.

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Bright Addae dedicates maiden Hermannstadt goal to Dickson Boadi

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Bright Addae dedicates maiden Hermannstadt goal to Dickson Boadi

Former Fifa U-20 World Cup winner Bright Addae who is currently plying his trade with Romanian top-flight FC Hermannstadt has dedicated his debut goal over the weekend to his close pal Dickson Boadi.

“I thank God for this special goal and I want to dedicate this goal to my brother, friend, manager, special assistant who also serves as the administrative Manager to the Bright Addae Foundation. Dickson has been instrumental ever since I met him and I want to show appreciation to him for the services he has rendered to me and my family”. Excited Addae added.

“Secondly to all my fans who have been there for me through tick and tin. I want to tell urged them to continue to support in me prayers”.

Addae gave the home side a lead on the 5th minute with a powerful header while UTA Arad equalised on the 75th minute.

It ended draw as both teams shared the points.

Addae joind FC Hermannstadt from the then italian serie B side S.S Juve Stabia who were later demoted to Serie C after their abysmal performance.

The Bright Addae Foundation led by Bright Addae recently outlined thier programs for the year 2020 and 2021 through it’s administrative Manager Dickson Boadi whose efforts has been appreciated by Bright Addae.

The assiduous Dickson Boadi also being a media practitioner has been effective in ensuring the brand Bright Addae remains in the media landscape.

FC Hermannstadt are currently 6th on the league log with 10 points.

Asante Kotoko thump Odweanoma 3-0 in first pre-season friendly

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Asante Kotoko thump Odweanoma 3-0 in first pre-season friendly

The Porcupine Warriors began their pre-season on a high note as they thrashed a lower-side in their first game of series of friendly matches

Asante Kotoko defeated Odweanoma FC 3-0 in a friendly on Sunday in Koforidua ahead of the 2020-21 Ghana Premier League season.

Goals from young striker Ibrahim Osman opened the scoring by the fourth minute set the Porcupine Warriors on a good footing after he combined with a teammate.

Fan favourite Naby Keita added the second goal of the day by the 41st before Kwame Poku sealed the victory for Maxwell Konadu’s charges.

Captain Felix Annan started the game in the post after missing several games before Kwame Baah took over at the start of the second half as newly signed goalkeeper Razak Abalora was not included in the match day squad.

 

Video: Kwame Ofori scores a stunner in Austria Lustenau B home defeat to Lauterach

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Video: Kwame Ofori scores a stunner in Austria Lustenau B home defeat to Lauterach

The 20-year-old climbed the bench to net a late consolation for his side as they were humbled at home on Saturday

Ghanaian young striker Kwame Ofori scored a screamer for Austria Lustenau II in their 5-2 home defeat to Lauterach in Austria second-tier on Saturday.

After coming on from the bench by the 68th minute to replace Paul Fink, the youngster tormented the visitors defence in their attempt to reduce a 5-1 scoreline but failed on several counts.

However, on 90th minute, Ofori latched onto a pass from a teammate and quickly fired past goalkeeper Nicolas Mohr.

However it was too little too late to stage a comeback in the game and the defeat means that Lustenau II have gone three games without a win.

Ofori has now scored three goals in six league games this season and has promised to hit double figures by the end of the campaign.

 

Breaking News: Berekum Arsenals owner Yakubu Moro confirmed dead

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Breaking News: Berekum Arsenals owner Yakubu Moro confirmed dead

The Agye s3 tuo bankroller has been confirmed dead by family after battling a short illness

The owner and bankroller of former Ghana Premier League side Berekum Arsenals, Alhaji Yakubu Moro, has been confirmed dead in Accra according to sources close to AshesGyamera.com.

The outspoken football administrator had been sick for a couple of weeks and usually visited the Holy Family Hospital in the Berekum municipality.

However, his condition became severe on Thursday evening at the Ridge Hospital in Accra since that was where he had been for the past week and despite efforts by close relatives and doctors, he could not survive.

Under his stewardship, Arsenals were able to qualify to the 2006 Caf Confederation Cup but were kicked out in the second round by Petro de Luanda of Angola 2-0 on aggregate thanks to goals from Mbiavanga and Z’Calanga.

Before his untimely demise, Arsenals were playing in the second-tier of Ghana league and had high hopes of securing a return to the top-flight ahead of the upcoming season.

Per Islam practice, Moro is likely to be buried on Friday morning as part of the ‘Adua’ before a mini funeral rite can be organised by the family at his former residence.

More to follow…

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Revealed: Asante Kotoko’s 23-man squad for pre-season tour in Koforidua

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Revealed: Asante Kotoko’s 23-man squad for pre-season tour in Koforidua

The Porcupine Warriors are currently in the Eastern regional capital for a seven-day training tour ahead of the upcoming season

Asante Kotoko arrived in Koforidua on Sunday to continue their pre-season ahead of the start of 2020-21 season.

With the Porcupine Warriors billed to participate in Caf Champions League aside Ghana Premier League and FA Cup, coach Maxwell Konadu took along with him 23 players including two goalkeepers to fine tune in order to meet expectations.

The club’s captain Felix Annan joined his teammates on time for the trip hours after being adjudged 2019 Best Local Player by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana but he will have to compete Kwame Baah for the starting spot after losing his position a couple of months ago to the latter.

Former Atalanta defender Patrick Asmah who joined Kotoko recently made the trip as well as young striker Osman Ibrahim, who impressed the technical team during his loan stint with King Faisal.

Although, midfielder Augustine Okrah was reported to have picked up a knock at training on Friday morning, the former Al Merriekh star passed late fitness test and was included alongside Mudasiru Salifu and deputy captain Emmanuel Gyamfi but there was no Mathew Anim Cudjoe since his contract has expired.

AshesGyamera.com understands that Kotoko will likely tour Europe, Asia or some selected countries in Africa before the season commences.

Full squad:

GOALKEEPERS:
FELIX ANNAN
KWAME BAAH

DEFENDERS:
SAMUEL FRIMPONG
CHRISTOPHER NETTEY
IMORO IBRAHIM
ASMAH PATRICK
HABIB MOHAMMED
ABDUL GANIYU ISMAIL
WAHAB ADAMS
YUSSIF MUBARIK

MIDFIELDERS:

ADOM FRIMPONG
EMMANUEL KEYEKEH
MUDASIRU SALIFU
EMMANUEL SARKODIE
EMMANUEL GYAMFI
GODFRED ASIAMAH
MARTIN ANTWI
AUGUSTINE OKRAH
MAXWELL BAAKOH

STRIKERS:
NABY KEITA
KWAME POKU
WILLIAM OPOKU MENSAH
OSMAN IBRAHIM

Breaking News: Asante Kotoko sign new kit sponsorship deal with Errea

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Breaking News: Asante Kotoko sign new kit sponsorship deal with Errea

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced a kit sponsorship deal with Italian company Errea few days after cancelling the deal with Strike.

Following the appointment of Nana Yaw Amponsah as the  club’s new chief executive officer, Kotoko unanimously agreed to terminate the contract with Strike and Club Consult since they believed that their products were not befitting to their standards.

With the Porcupine Warriors jeering up for a new season, Maxwell Konadu’s charges be will wearing the new Errea jerseys which will be selected by the club’s  supporters in the Caf Champions League and Ghana Premier League.

AshesGyamera.com understands that Errea, aside giving Kotoko kits, will also pay the club portions of the revenues derived from the sales of the replica jerseys unlike Strike which failed to honour that portion.

Errea are currently the kit sponsors of English Championship side Norwich City as well as League Two outfits Grimbsy, Port Vale, Melton Keynes Dons. They also provide kits to Rwanda, Equitorial Guinea and Kuwait football national teams.

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