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Gruzah sidelines coach, names those to be blame for King Faisal’s troubles

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Gruzah sidelines coach, names those to be blame for King Faisal’s troubles

The Green and White owner has jumped to the defence of his coach following their poor start to the season

King Faisal bankroller Alhaji Abdul Karim Gruzah has played down suggestions about the poor tactics of head coach Slavisa Buzicic despite the club’s poor start to Ghana Premier League season.

The Kumasi-based club lost at hometo Great Olympics in a seven-goal thriller on Wednesday and are yet to pick up a win after eight games but Grusah believes the coach is innocent since he was not part of the player recruitment process.

“Myself, the CEO and Team Manager are those that registered these players for the league and not the head coach who just arrived. He’s been able to polish the attackers we gave him and are getting us goals so we can’t blame him,” Gruzah told reporters.

“There has been concerns raised about his tactics and formations but I believe in his three-back system which people do not agree. I’ve never gone to coaching course before. I can’t waste my money and bring in a bad coach. This is a coach that has coached up to the UEFA level and there’s no way I can blame him in the first place but myself.

“I will urge the supporters to be patient and I promise to revive the team in our subsequent games,” he added.

Faisal will have another opportunity to search for their first victory when they host WAFA on Sunday.

Terminator extraordinaire: Yahaya Mohammed wins Ghana Premier League Player of the Month January

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Terminator extraordinaire: Yahaya Mohammed wins Ghana Premier League Player of the Month January

The Fire Club’s frontman has been adjudged the current best performer in the top-flight after his blistering start to the campaign

Aduana Stars striker Yahaya ‘Tormentor’ Mohammed has been named the Ghana Premier League Player of the Month of January after an incredible start to the season.

The 32-year-old bagged six goals in six games and won nine points for his side to help them amass a total of 13 as table toppers. He also won two man of the match awards.

Although, Victorien Adebayor scored five goals and won two man of the match awards, Yahaya’s impact as Aduana topped the league log didn’t go unnoticed.

“Aduana Stars hitman Yahaya Mohammed has won the Premier League Nasco Player of the Month for January.

“The Premier League top scorer beat off competition from Inter Allies’ Victorien Adje Adebayor, Berekum Chelsea’s Zacharia Fuseini, Medeama’s Prince Opoku Agyemang and Asante Kotoko’s Justice Blay,” a Ghana FA statement read.

“Mohammed was in sensational form in the six games under review, weeks 1 to 6, which were played in December and January respectively.

“He scored 6 times in 6 matches, including a hat trick. He also won the Nasco Man of the Match award twice.

“For his price, Yahaya Mohammed will receive a NASCO television and a personalised trophy from award sponsor Nasco,” the statement added.

Yahaya also stands the chance of winning the diadem again in February as he has scored two goals already in two games against Medeama and Ebusua Dwarfs respectively.

Atsu’s assist knockouts out Dan Agyei’s Oxford United in FA Cup

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Atsu’s assist knockouts out Dan Agyei’s Oxford United in FA Cup

The Ghanaian was a second-half substitute and helped his side to force the FA Cup game to extra time

English-born striker of Ghanaian descent Daniel Ebenezer Akwasi Agyei was in fine form when Oxford United lost 3-2 to Newcastle United in FA Cup round five after extra time on Tuesday.

Longstaff gave Newcastle the lead by the 15th minute before Joelington added another goal by the 30th minute in a fashionable style.

Agyei was thrown on to the pitch by the 71st minute to Alex Gorrin in Oxford’s final change and he helped his side to overturn their two-goal deficit and pushed the game into extra time.

However, Christian Atsu who was brought on very late in the game by Newcastle boss Steve Bruce to replace Nabil Bentaleb, set up Saint-Maxime in 116th minute to snatch the all-important winner with a powerful shot.

Newcastle will now play West Bromwich Albion in the fifth round for the first time since 2006 after Mark Ashley took over the club.

Pictures: Hearts of Oak new bus arrives; ready for Dawu trip

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Pictures: Hearts of Oak new bus arrives; ready for Dawu trip

The Phobians will now have the luxury of travelling in a modern bus after the club’s top hierarchy secured a new one for the first team

Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak have secured a new bus for first team players and technical team thanks to their partners Star Assurance, sources close to the club have revealed ro AshesGyamera.com.

The Phobians will not be travelling in the “coffin” bus again especially during away matches after a section of Ghanaians made mockery of the old bus which usually breakdown in the middle of journeys.

According to reports, the new bus’ branding could be ready this weekend and would be used for the trip to Dawu for the league game against Dreams FC on Sunday.

Hearts are hoping to bounce back from  the Super Clash defeat suffered  in the hands of Asante Kotoko last weekend.

Sammy Gyamfi freed from police custody

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Sammy Gyamfi freed from police custody

Information available indicates that Communications Director of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Sammy Gyamfi has been released after an earlier arrest by the BNI Monday morning.

Sammy Gyamfi was picked up by the officers at the premises of Despite Media, after making an appearance on UTV’s morning show.

The NDC member was whisked away by the officers in a pickup.

It will be recalled that in December last year, the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service extended an invitation to Sammy Gyamfi after a report was made against him by the Jubilee House on allegations of forgery and false publication.

Pertinent to that, the NDC communicator filed a lawsuit at the Accra High Court, demanding an injunction on an earlier court warrant by the Kaneshi District Court for the seizure of his electronic gadgets.

In a letter from his lawyers to the CID on December 23, 2019, Sammy Gyamfi refused to honour the CID invitation saying it could prejudice the court case.

“In as much as we wish to honour your invitation due to the respect we have for your institution, our client instructs us that we cannot honour your invitation due to change in circumstances which are that our client has filed an Application for the enforcement of his fundamental human rights at the High Court in relation to the matter being handled by your office and an application for interlocutory injunction which have both been served on you…

The decision to turn down your invitation is purely on the grounds that honouring your invitation especially when we have misgivings and concerns about how the whole matter has been handled which are a threat to the constitutional rights of our client will not only prejudice the matters before the court but also have the potential to render such matters moot which we are not prepared to do so due to the respect we have for the judicial authority of the High Court which we are enjoined including your institution to do so by the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.”

Meanwhile, National Chair of the party, Ofosu Ampofo has described the arrest as a diversionary tactic which they won’t fall for.

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Ghana Police arrests NDC’s communication director Sammy Gyamfi

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Ghana Police arrests NDC’s communication director Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Sammy Gyamfi has been picked up by the police.

He was picked up Monday morning at the premises of Accra based television station UTV, Graphic Online has gathered.

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He was at the television station as a studio panellist on the programme “Adekye Nsroma” after which the plain-clothed police officers, presumed to be from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) picked him and whished him away.

Peacefmonline reported that they whisked him away in a white pick-up vehicle with registration number VR 4870 – 12.

According to Peacefmonline, just as Gyamfi was making his way to board his vehicle after the television programme, the police officers approached him, produced a warrant and took him away.

Sources have told Graphic Online that Mr Gyamfi’s lawyes have been informed and they are on their way to the offices of the CID headquarters.

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Hearts of Oak 1-2 Asante Kotoko: Keita’s goal wins Porcupine Warriors bragging rights in Super Clash

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Hearts of Oak 1-2 Asante Kotoko: Keita’s goal wins Porcupine Warriors bragging rights in Super Clash

The Phobians were stunned at their home ground by their fierce rivals in the 107th edition of the Super Clash

Asante Kotoko shocked Hearts of Oak with a 2-1 win in Ghana Premier League matchday six fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Justice Blay’s first-half header looked destined to carry the day for Kotoko but a beautiful effort from Joseph Esso levelled the score and set up an intriguing finish as both sides searched for the winner only for Naby Keita to surprise the hosts.

Hearts had the better start of the game with Joseph Esso and Kofi Kordzi having half chances but the duo failed to make it count as Kotoko gradually warmed themselves into the game.

By the 12th minute, Kotoko’s pressing game finally paid off as they snatched the opener. Augustine Okrah saw his teasing free-kick met by Justice Blay, as the midfielder’s header went past goalkeeper Richard Atta.

Eight minutes later, Kordzi had another opportunity to bring Hearts level but his header missed the target narrowly  to the surprise of the home supporters.

On the half-hour mark, Kotoko were made to make a change in their midfield setup as Mudasiru Mohammed was stretched off and Collins Ameyaw took his place. Although, the substitution affected Maxwell Konadu’s men a little, they held on to recess with their advantage intact.

After the break, Kotoko continued from where they left and kept pushing their hosts into their own half.

However, Esso snatched the equaliser against the rUN of play after a defensive mistake by Kotoko’s back four.

On 73rd minute, Esso and Keita had a head collusion and Esso was forced to take early showers as Bernard Arthur took his place.

Kotoko finally found an opening to win the day when substitute Mathew Anim Cudjoe’s shot was handled in the box anď Keita stepped up to send the resulting penalty kick into the net.

Hearts will now travel to Dawu to face Dreams next weekend while Kotoko host Liberty Professionals behind closed  doors at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium

Meet Mugeese; the player who scored 100th goal of 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Meet Mugeese; the player who scored 100th goal of 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season

The Wonders striker made a name for himself as his precious goals handed his side their second three points in the campaign

On Saturday, Techiman was blazing with merry making. Well, it wasn’t Christmas nor New Year celebrations but two goals rained and it brought along good memories.

After five games in the Ghana Premier League, Eleven Wonders were still struggling to find their second win in the league but luck smiled at them on their sixth attempt in front of their vociferous supporters.

A brace from Abdul Zakaria Mugeese was all what Wonders and the people of Techiman needed as they went on to defeat Karela United 2-0 at the Nana Ameyaw Park.

Apart from the all-important victory, Mugeese’s second goal scored by thr 72nd minute became the 100th goal of the season.

Elsewhere in Berekum, Aduana Stars became the first club to score a goal against Berekum Chelsea. Prior to this game, goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim had gone 450 minutes without conceding but a shot from Asante Yeboah Pius ended his impressive run between the sticks.

In Kumasi, King Faisal once again struggled to protect their lead and in the end, failed to record their first victory of the season. The Green and Whites shared the spoils 1-1 with Elmina Sharks after Kwame Peprah’s opener was cancelled out by Alhaji Mustapha.

Medeama recorded their third home win on the bounce when a goal from the spot by Prince Opoku Agyemang handed them a 1-0 win over Ashanti Gold in Tarkwa. The defeat was the second in a row for the visitors as they were stunned at home last week.

Meanwhile, Great Olympics moved up the ladder with a 1-0 victory at home over Inter Allies. Interestingly, the goal was scored from an unlikely source as Philip Nii Sackey slotted in his first-ever league goal.

With two games left, one to be played on Sunday between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, 102 goals have been recorded in 52 games.

Goals per Matchday
Day 1 -25
Day 2 -17
Day 3 -15
Day 4- 17
Day 5- 16
Day 6- 12 (Two games remaining)

Ghana Premier League: King Faisal 1-1 Elmina Sharks – Green and Whites stumble once again at home

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Ghana Premier League: King Faisal 1-1 Elmina Sharks – Green and Whites stumble once again at home

The In Sha Allah Boys woes continue as they failed to record their first win of the campaign after six games

King Faisal once again failed to impress at home as they shared the spoils 1-1 with Elmina Sharks in Ghana Premier League matchday six at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday.

After a pulsating encounter within the opening 15 minutes, Faisal bossed the midfield and began to cause troubles to the visitors’ defence.

By the 18th minute, Faisal’s Ibrahim Osman had a chance to put his side in front but his effort was blocked by the defender Samuel Arthur.

Sharks responded two minutes later as a pass found Benjamin Tweneboah but Moro Ibrahim did well to block the last ditch effort of the midfielder.

After the break, Faisal pushed men forward in search of the opening goal. Eventually, it paid off by the 55th minute as Kwame Peprah connected a cross from Ibrahim Osman to score his second goal of the season.

However, with fifteen minutes left on the clock, substitute Alhaji Mustapha restored parity for the visitors following a miscommunication by Faisal’s defence.

Although, Faisal doubled their efforts in search of another goal to record their first win of the season, Sharks were resolute at the back and held on to record a deserving draw.

By: Fareed Mohammed Awal

Medeama coach Boadu was spiritually attacked by Ashanti Gold- supporters chief alleges

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Medeama coach Boadu was spiritually attacked by Ashanti Gold- supporters chief alleges

Medeama coach Samuel Boadu is responding to treatment after being rushed to Pentecost Hospital in Tarkwa when he collapsed as his side won 1-0 against Ashanti Gold at the AKOON Park in Tarkwa on Saturday.

Despite Boadu’s absence, Medeama held on to their 1-0 lead thanks to Prince Opoku Agyemang’s effort to hand Ashanti Gold their second defeat in a row.

However, Medeama’s supporters rep for Ashanti region Jawad Obama believes their coach was spiritually attacked by the visitors who wanted to destabilise their bench.

“What happened to our coach can be normal. He was spiritually attacked by our opponents,” Obama told Kessben FM.

“On their way to Tarkwa, we heard a lot of things and it wasn’t a surprise that our coach who had been unfit throughout the day collapsed the moment he stood up. However, we thank everyone for their prayers especially Ashanti Gold’s team doctor because he has shown professionalism since he helped saved Boadu’s life,” he added.

Assistant coach Hamza Mohammed took charge in Boadu’s absence as Medeama recorded their third win at home this campaign.

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