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Ghana FA without Communication director as Tamimu Issah tenders in resignation letter

Ghana FA director of communications Tamimu Issah has officially resigned from his position after only three months into the new administration.

Tamimu, who has worked at the FA for almost fifteen years, made his intentions known to the General Secretary of the association via email and has sent back every property of the association in his disposal.

Tamimu penned down an emotional letter on his Facebook page Wednesday evening and it read:

“Dear friends,

I have just tendered in my letter of resignation to the General Secretary of the GFA via email. It has been 14 amazing years of committed service to the Ghana Football Association.”

The letter added: “Always give thanks to Allah in every situation in life. Alhamdulillah.”

Reports in local media suggest that Angel FM’s Saddick Adams AKA Sports Obama has been pencilled down to take over the vacant seat alongside Henry Asante Twum but the former seems uninterested.

GPL Wrap: Bioh’s late winner stuns Kotoko in Dormaa amid clash of superstitions, as AshGold seize top spot

The Fire Club left it late but clinched all points at stake on a day where superstitions took centre stage of football in Dormaa Ahenkro

Six games of Ghana Premier League out of nine took place on Wednesday and there were dramatic moments at various centres.

At the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa Ahenkro, both Aduana Stars and Asante Kotoko started and ended first half of the game with ten men each due to superstitious beliefs.

Aduana defender Farouk Mohammed and Kotoko midfielder Martin Antwi refused to enter the field throughout the first period as it ended goalless.

However, they joined their teammates after break but it was Aduana who had the last laugh as Samuel Bioh stole the show with a wonderful finish deep in additional time.

The defeat means that Kotoko are yet to score a league goal or win against Aduana in Dormaa since the club made their debut in the league in 2009.

AshantiGold have now seized top spot of Ghana Premier League log with 21 points following their1-0 win over Dreams FC at Len Clay Sports Stadium in Obuasi. An own goal from Abdulai Ibrahim was enough to do the damage for the Miners who are yet to concede a goal in their last four games. Interestingly, they’ve concede only two goals after 11 games.

Hearts continued their impressive run under Edward Odoom as they picked one point against Karela United at the AKOON’s Park in Tarkwa.

At the Accra Sports Stadium, Medeama recovered from their home defeat last weekend to shock Inter Allies FC in front of their few fans.

Goals from Nana Kofi Babil and Prince Opoku Agyemang were enough to win the day despite a late consolation from in-form Victorien Adebayor.

In the Central Derby, hosts Elmina Sharks pipped regional rivals Ebusua Dwarfs 1-0 at Nduom Sports Stadium in Elmina.

After a pulsating opening minutes, Benjamin Bernard Boateng stepped up his game to silence the vociferous away supporters.

At the Ohene AmeyawPark in Techiman, Eleven Wonders failed to make it three wins in a row as they dropped two points against WAFA. Sule Ibrahim’s  opener was cancelled by Eric Asamang.

On Thursday, three matches will be honoured including King Faisal’s first home game outside Kumasi against Legon  Cities FC.

Ejected Kotoko considering Bechem & two other venues as home ground

The Porcupine Warriors are now desperately in search of a new base after been told to leave their their favourite ground to allow renovations

Asante Kotoko have began plans to look for a new venue for their Ghana Premier League home games according to Nana Gyambibi ‘Coker’.

The Porcupine Warriors together with King Faisal were officially notified to exit the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday following Ghana government’s decision to renovate the edifice for the first time since it hosted the Africa Cup of Nations in 2008.

Although, Kotoko top hierarchy admits they are not impressed with the decision since they were not given a prior notice, three venues are been considered before they play their next home game against Bechem United.

“Following the decision by National Sports Authority, Kotoko are considering either Obuasi, Bechem or Cape Coast Sports stadium to play our home games,” Gyambibi told Light FM.

“However, each comes with its challenges including traveling and economic factors. How influential can these stadiums be for us.

“We have to factor how we can get our supporters behind us and even how to convey them to the venue we will select because in all these, economical factors must be taking into account before we conclude. It is a serious situation for us and I must admit that,” he added.

The Fosu Gyeabour Park in Bechem is already occupied by Bechem United while Len Clay Sports Stadium in Obuasi and Cape Coast Sports Stadium are been used by AshantiGold and Ebusua Dwarfs respectively.

Amos Frimpong sets sight on League trophy with Kaloum Stars after Horoya win in Guinea

The former Porcupine Warriors skipper helped his side to win over their biggest rivals for the first time in almost five decades

Black Stars defender and former Asante Kotoko captain, Amos Frimpong, made tremendous contributions, displaying good skills as Kaloum Stars defeated AC Horoya 2-0 in Guinean Premier League.

Amos Frimpong after the match revealed his joy to Sir Martin on Ghana Sports Page 1.

“I feel very great to be part of this history because I learned it has been years since Kaloum Star won a game against Horoya.  I thank God for this win and my first Guinea el Classico will be a game I will never forget. It’s also a record-breaking game.  My aim is to help this team win this season’s league trophy”, the star player said.

Kaloum Star is currently on the third place on the league table. Kaloum will face Satellite FC in their next league game.

Ghana Premier League wrap: AshGold go top as Hearts thump Bechem in five-goal thriller

The top-flight is becoming interesting every week with several shocking scorelines across the country

Hearts of Oak continued their resurgence under interim coach Edward Odoom with a deserving 3-2 win over Bechem United in front of their vociferous supporters at the Accra Sports Stadium.

A brace from Kofi Kordzi, which was sandwiched by Fatawu Mohammed’s goal, was enough to carry the day despite goals from Prince Adu Kwabena & Hafiz Konkoni

At the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Asante Kotoko and AshantiGold shared the spoils goalless in the Ashanti derby which was played behind closed doors.

Appiah McCarthy nearly won the day for the visitors very late in the game but his free-kick hit the upright but despite the stalemate, the Miners have still gone top of the log.

Liberty Professionals, on the other hand, thumped Aduana Stars 5-2 at the Carl Reindolf Park in Dansoman.

Yahaya Mohammed scored a brace for the visitors but another brace from Elvis Kyei Baffour coupled with goals from Mubarak Alhassan and Abass Nuhu did the damage for the hosts.
Yahaya has has taken his tally to ten goals after ten games.

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In Sogakope, WAFA’s attack was shut by Dreams FC whose dream of avoiding another defeat became a reality. The two sides drew goalless in an entertaining encounter at the Red Bull Academy Park.

Meanwhile, Ebusua Dwarfs came from a goal down to defeat Karela United FC 2‐1 in matchday 10 at Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Sunday

Sadiq Alhassan gave the visitors the lead in first-half but Seidu Abubakar restored parity before Ishmael Antwi won the game late in additional time.

In Tarkwa, Medeama lost for the first time at home this season in a 2-1 defeat to Elmina Sharks thanks to goals from Alhaji Mustapha and Benjamin Bernard Boateng

The Yellow and Mauve’s hopes of lifting the league trophy for the first time has been dealt a huge blow.

On Friday, Eleven Wonders made it two wins in a row after they pipped King Faisal 2-1 at the Ohene Ameyaw Park. After Osman Ibrahim gave the visitors an early lead, Wonders turned the game on its head with goals from Musa Sule and Samuel Boakye.

Later, Legon Cities FC couldn’t end the Valentine’s Day with joy as they were held at home 1-1 by Great Olympics. Yakubu Mohammed’s goal for Legon was cancelled out by Ibrahim Sulley.

On Saturday, Inter Allies shocked the city of Berekum and Ghana as a whole when they thrashed Berekum Chelsea 3-1 at the Golden City Park.

Two goals from Nigerien import Victorien Adebayor -making it ten goals of the season- and another strike from Samuel Armah ensured that Chelsea suffered their first defeat at home this season despite Augustine Henneh’s consolation goal.

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Yahaya Mohammed lauds ‘Super’ player Adebayor

The Fire Club’s frontman has lauded the qualities of the Nigerien forward who has taken the top-flight by storm

Aduana Stars striker Yahaya Mohammed has praised Inter Allies forward Victorien Adebayor after his blistering start to 2019-20 Ghana Premier League season.

The 23-year-old notched his tenth goal of the campaign after hitting brace in Allies’ 3-1 away victory over Berekum Chelsea on Saturday.  He now has five Man of The Match awards to his credit.

Yahaya Mohammed was adjudged Player of The Month of January

Although, Yahaya was initially leading the topscorer’s chart and even won Player of the Month of January ahead of Adebayor, he has admitted that the young striker has the talent to make it big in the future.

“Supa player. ⚽️ Adebayor 🔥🔥🤝,” Yahaya posted on Facebook.
“Keep it up man 🔥💯💯💯,” he added.

Yahaya, who now trails Adebayor by two goals, will have the chance to close the gap when Aduana travel to Carl Reindolf Park in Dansoman, Accra to take on Liberty Professionals on Sunday.

King Faisal 1-1 WAFA: Green & Whites still in search of first win

The Green and Whites were made to work tirelessly in front of their supporters before they could salvage a point at home

King Faisal shared the spoils 1-1 with WAFA Academy in Ghana Premier League matchday nine at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday.

Youngster Mustapha Mohammed snatched a late equaliser for the hosts after Abubakai rIbrahim gave The Academy Boys the lead from the spot in the second half following a goalless draw in the first department of the game.

Faisal, who prior to this game had lost at home to Great Olympics in mid-week, have now failed to record a win in five home games and they remain the only side yet to win any of their nine games in the league.

As a result, they have only four points and that makes it their worst ever start of any Premier League season since making their bow more than a decade ago.

In spite of their poor form, Faisal are the second most prolific side after netting 12 times, tied with Aduana Stars who have a game in hand against Hearts of Oak at NAB Park on Sunday.

It is only Inter Allies (14) who have scored more goals in the league than the Kumasi-based club after nine games.

Ghana FA & Sports ministry sanction Asante Kotoko vs Hearts in London

The Super Clash will finally come on as planned in London despite reports that it could hit a snag

The much-publicized game between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak will take place in London next month following a successful meeting between organisers, Ghana FA and Ministry of Youth and Sports on Friday.

Initial reports suggested that the Youth and Sports ministry’s top hierarchy were bent on cancelling the game since due processes were not followed before it was announced to the general public but everything is currently under control as parties involved reached a consensus at a roundtable later.

“The Ghana Football Association has granted the request of HRH Sports Consultancy Ltd. to organise a special Independence Anniversary commemorative match between Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak in London,” a GFA statement read.

“The special Independence commemorative match will take place in London on March 7, 2020.

“In sanctioning the match, the GFA took into consideration letters from both Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak indicating their acceptance to honour the match, as well as their plans to leave Ghana on March 4, 2020 and return to Ghana on March 8, 2020 to continue with the Ghana Premier League.”

“The GFA, due to the national nature of the match in commemorating Ghana’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, took into consideration the blessing of the Ministry of Youth and Sports before granting the approval.

“At a meeting held today at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Minister gave guidance for the successful organisation of the match to project Ghana Football to the rest of the world.

“Represented at the meeting was the Minister for Youth and Sports Hon. Isaac Kwame Asiamah, Chief Director of the Ministry Mr. Frank Quist, GFA President Kurt E.S. Okraku, GFA General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, organisers Justin Addo and Nana Yaw Amponsah,” the statement added.

Hearts of Oak fans donate wheelchair to ‘Physically challenged’ supporter Abbey

The staunch supporter has had a week to remember following loads of good news coming his way

Hearts of Oak supporters have donated a brand new wheelchair to Mr. Abbey, the man who got a signed Hearts of Oak original jersey from midfielder Emmanuel Romero Jnr Nettey this week.

Following that kind gesture, Hearts fans, including journalist Felix Romark led a campaign to raise funds for the well being of the physically challenged supporter and have been able to hand over a new wheelchair to him in order to help his movement especially on matchdays.

It is widely believed that Abbey who is in his seventies, has been to the club’s home games in the last three to four decades despite his unfortunate situation.

According to reports, other supporters are planning to help him financially by supporting his daily upkeep for his extraordinary love for the club even when results are not going their favour.

Coronavirus hits Ghana? Two suspected cases recorded

Health officials in Ghana say a Chinese and an Argentine with symptoms similar to those of the deadly Coronavirus have been quarantined at the national referral hospital in the capital, Accra.

A Divisional Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association Dr William Baah, has told television channel Joy News Wednesday that the two foreign nationals had been in Ghana from China between September 2019 and January 2020.

“They’ve all developed some symptoms that fit the case definition [but] it doesn’t mean they have the disease,” Dr Baah is quoted by myjoyonline.com as saying.

The two nationals, Dr Baah added, would undergo another testing Thursday.

He further revealed that the patients had earlier visited a private facility in the capital and reported the condition but were referred to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment.

Another suspected case had earlier been detected at the Kotoka International Airport but turned negative after six hours of isolation and testing.

“The gentleman wasn’t happy but he understood that we were doing this in the interest of public safety”, explained Dr Dennis Laryea, a National Coordinator for Port Health at the Ghana Health Service.

This is the first suspected case in Ghana and the fourth in Africa.

Isolation wards, however, stands ready at identified management centers in the nation’s capital Accra as part of measures to control a possible outbreak.

Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu told the media that a total of GHc2.5million ($455,000) has been committed to the fight.

The disease was confirmed in the Chinese city of Wuhan on January 7, 2020. Cases have since been confirmed in other Asian countries, Europe and the United States.

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that range from common cold to MERS virus that is the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus and SARS, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.

On a poor continent like Africa where healthcare capacity is limited, early detection of any outbreak will be crucial.

The fear is great that a spreading epidemic of coronavirus infections will be hard to contain in countries where health systems are already overburdened with Ebola, Malaria, Measles and other deadly diseases.

-DailyMailGh