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Shatta Wale billed to perform when Legon Cities FC host Asante Kotoko in Accra

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Shatta Wale billed to perform when Legon Cities FC host Asante Kotoko in Accra

African Dancehall King Shatta Wale is likely to perform at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday when Wa All Stars, now Legon Cities FC host Asante Kotoko in matchday two of 2019-20 Ghana Premier League season, AshesGyamera.com understands.

Unarguably, Shatta is the best crowd puller and topmost musician in the country currently and could spice up the stadium before the Premier league game kicks off.

In a leaked audio obtained by AshesGyamera.com, Premieva Consult top hierarchy Jeffrey Asare was heard revealing that “I can talk to Shatta Wale and arrange a meeting with him today [so that he can perform for us on Friday]

Legon Cities will be looking forward to picking up their first ever win in the league after rebranded from Wa All Stars, while Asante Kotoko hope to make it two wins in a row following the opening day victory over Techiman Eleven Wonders in Kumasi.

Shatta Wale is a known fan of football and usually hangs around with superstars like Asamoah Gyan whom he schooled with as well as the Ayew brothers.

Exclusive: Meet Frank Akoto; last player to join Ashanti Gold in a decade

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Exclusive: Meet Frank Akoto; last player to join Ashanti Gold in a decade

The defender has made a history after becoming the last player to sign for the Miners in the Thousand and Tens decade

Ashanti Gold have grabbed Heart of Lions captain Frank ‘Aziz’ Akoto as a free agent to beef up their defence, AshesGyamera.com can exclusively confirm.

The 22-year-old signed a three-year deal on Tuwsday and has made history after becoming the last player to arrive at the Len Clay Sports Stadium in the Thousand and Tens decade which ends tonight.

Having spent seven seasons with Lions, Akoto is expected to compliment Ashanti Gold’s defence as they hope to win the league title this campaign.

Despite sealing his deal very late, the youngster could be handed his first game in the Yellow and Black shirt on Sunday when Ashanti Gold travel to Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi to lock horns with King Faisal.

Ashanti Gold are hoping to make it two wins in two games after thrashing Olympics 3-0 at home last weekend in the opening game.

Breaking News: Hearts of Oak sack Kim Grant after just a game in Premier League

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Breaking News: Hearts of Oak sack Kim Grant after just a game in Premier League

The Phobians have officially parted ways with their manager after only three days in the new season

Hearts of Oak have parted ways with coach Kim Grant after only one game in the Ghana Premier League.

The former Ghana international saw his side losing their first league game at home last Sunday against Berekum Chelsea, a situation which pushed the club’s board of directors to terminate his contract.

Grant has become the twenth coach to be sacked by the Phobians in the last decade.

Grant wrote: “Dear Phobians, I have now left my post as director of football and head coach of Accra hearts of Oak and would like to thank you unconditionally for the amazing support throughout this last year.”

“I only wish I was given time to bring success to this great club, which i know and believe i would have achieve the success you the supporters deserve.”

He added: “I wish all involved in the club future success and as one door closes another door opens.

A happy and healthy new year to all.

Phooooooooobia, Never Say Die until the bones are rotten!!!!!!!”
🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

Thank you.

Kim Grant

Fatau Dauda joins Legon Cities FC ahead of Kotoko’s visit

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Fatau Dauda joins Legon Cities FC ahead of Kotoko’s visit

The shot-stopper finalised the deal on Tuesday and could be in line for his debut this weekend

Ghana goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has signed for Legon Cities FC after several weeks of training with them.

Formerly known as Wa All Stars, Legon Cities made their rebranding count on opening day of the Ghana Premier League season when they shared the spoils 2-2 with Liberty Professionals on Sunday.

Dauda, who last played in the country for Ghana Premier League side Ashanti Gold, could make his bow on Friday when Legon host Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium.

He was Ghana’s first choice goalkeeper during the 2014 Fifa World Cup staged in Brazil.

Emmanuel Gyasi elated to end 2019 with a goal

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Emmanuel Gyasi elated to end 2019 with a goal

The young striker snatched all three points for his side in the last game of 2019 on Sunday night

Ghanaian striker Emmanuel Gyasi was on target for Spezia when they defeated Salernitana 2-1 in Serie B last game of 2019 and the striker couldn’t hide his excitement.

Antonino Ragusa scored the opening goal for Sepzia by the fifth minute after he connected a pass from Juilio Maggiore and calmly slotted in his effort.

Although, the visitors proved to be strong and constantly surged forward for the equaliser after the break, Gyasi broke their hearts on 83rd minute.

The 25-year-old latched on to a pass from Matteo Ricci, kept his composure in the box and sent a powerful shot to beat goalkeeper Alessandro Micai at the his first post.

Substitute Lamin Jallow got a consolation for the visitors but it was too late to stage a come back.

“Of course I’m happy to have gotten the winner for my side. It was my first goal of the season and it came at the right time,” Gyasi said.

Emmanuel Gyasi celebrates his goal with teammates and technical team

“Now we are on break but I will continue to work hard and hope that 2020 will bring a lot of goals and wins for us to at least push of a playoff slot.

“We can still qualify so I will do my best for the team next year and I know my teammates have almost the same mentality as mine,” he added.

Sepzia who face Cittadella after new year, sit 12th on log with 24 points, three points below playoff qualification position but a win in that game can change their fortunes.

Kotoko’s Augustine Sefah signs contract extension

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Kotoko’s Augustine Sefah signs contract extension

The defender has signed a new deal with the Porcupine Warriors after impressing new coach

Asante Kotoko defender has penned down a one-year contract extension with the club few weeks after he was given another opportunity to train with the first team.

Following the sacking of former boss Kjetil Zachariasen, Kotoko initially made plans not to renew the defender’s contract but new coach Maxwell Konadu had other plans for him and he has grabbed that opportunity successfully.

“We are pleased to announce that defender, Augustine Sefah has signed a one-year contract extension with the club,” a club statement.

“The player, who is known to be a big game player, signed the new deal at the club secretariat in Kumasi on Monday. The right-back’s initial two-and-a-half contract was set to expire on December 31, 2019, but his new deal will keep him at the Baba Yara Stadium until December 2020,” the statement added.

Sefah was full of praise to his coach and promised to prove his worth this season in the league and other competitions.

“I want to thank the coach and the management for the confidence they have shown in me,” Sefah said.

“I have given my hundred per cent to this club and promises to increase it even more. Aside from the game, we have got players that need some leaders in the dressing room and my other colleagues and I will play that role very well.”

Although he didn’t feature in Kotoko’s 1-0 home victory over Eleven Wonders on Sunday, he is likely to make his first appearance under Konadu on Friday when they travel to play Legon Cities FC.

Ocran aims big, targets Ghana Premier League goal king

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Ocran aims big, targets Ghana Premier League goal king

The striker is already aiming at adding his name to the history books after starting the campaign with a brace

Dreams FC striker Emmanuel Ocran has set sights on winning Ghana Premier League top scorer award following an incredible start to the campaign.

The budding talent netted twice on opening day when Dreams thumped returnees King Faisal 4-1 at Theatre of Dreams in Dawu.

Now sitting on the top scorers chart, one goal behind Aduana Stars forward Yahaya Mohammed who scored a hat-trick, Ocran believes his experience in the top-flight will guide him to realise his ambition.

“I am not new to the league and I think I can do it, so I’m looking up to winning the goal king award after the season,” Ocran said.

“It was great to score two goals on opening day and I’m very glad how things went,” he added.

Dreams FC will travel toTechiman to play Eleven Wonders on Sunday.

‘Lamptey was the catalyst to Chelsea’s win over Arsenal’; Lampard praises Ghanaian defender

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‘Lamptey was the catalyst to Chelsea’s win over Arsenal’; Lampard praises Ghanaian defender

The English born youngster of Ghanaian descent has been praised by the Blues manager following his incredible performance on his senior debut

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has lauded the qualities of young defender Tariq Lamptey following their 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.

After Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal gave Arsenal the lead and looked like they are on their way to carry the day, two goals within the last seven minutes from Jorginho and Tammy Abraham and turned the game on its head for the Blues.

And Lampard believes Lamptey who became the seventh graduate to make a senior debut for Chelsea this season under this tenure, brought stability to the defence since they looked likely of conceding another goal.

“Tariq Lamptey is a credit to Jody Morris and Joe Edwards because when we sat and analysed the last two days and we knew Cesar Azpilicueta had a small injury and Reece James is injured then we are looking at options for a right-back or right wing-back,” Lampard revealed after the game.

‘They said believe in him, trust in him, because they did and I listened to that. ‘We felt it was the right time to bring him into the game and he was a catalyst because we were getting down the sides and he gave us a little bit more of an edge.

‘He has pace, a low centre of gravity and can go by people.

Although, Lamptey has represented England at the youth level, he is still eligible to represent Ghana at the senior level since his parents are from the West African country.

Okwahu United, Eleven Wise among 44 lower-tier clubs to face giants in FA Cup preliminary round

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Okwahu United, Eleven Wise among 44 lower-tier clubs to face giants in FA Cup preliminary round

Ghana FA Cup Committee has announced the lower-tier clubs that have managed to qualify to participate in the preliminary round of the 2019-20 campaign.

The clubs will square off with the 48 second-tier side and 18 Ghana Premier League clubs including Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak for a place in first round.

“This is to congratulate the following 44 Division Two Clubs that have qualified to participate in the Preliminary stage of the 2019/2020 FA Cup Competition,” an official statement read.

“Draw date will be announced soon. We intend to let Clubs know the team they are facing at least 10 days ahead so Clubs can have strategic and effective preparation. We promise enjoyable and exciting FA Cup completion this season. Remember it’s an FA Cup Competition; Obiara nye Obia,” the statement added.

Upper East RFA
• Bolga Soccer Masters FC
• Zuarungu FC
• Garu United
Eastern RFA
• Okwahu United
• Kade United
• Blue Skies Pelicans FC
• Bazuka FC
Brong Ahafo RFA
• DC United
• Sunyani Reformers FC
• Berekum Barcelona FC
• Kintampo Top Talent
• Kenyasi New  Dreams FC
• Kato Freedom Fighters
Northern RFA
• Tamale Sky FC
• Great Amphibians FC
• Young Zobzia FC
Central RFA
• Winneba United
• Windy Professionals
• UCC Youngsters
• Suamponmang United
• Soccer Intellectuals FC
Western RFA
• Dolphins FC
• Sekondi Eleven Wise
• TTU Stars FC
• Aboi Youngstars
• Nkwataman United
Greater Accra RFA
• Teshie Unique FC
• Emmanuel FC
• Dynasty FC
• Star Makers
• Attram De-Visser Soccer Academy
• Charity Stars
Volta RFA
• Bebeto FC
• Akatsi All Stars
• Likpe Heroes FC
• Adidome Unity Stars/Home Stars
Ashanti RFA
• Kumawuman United FC
• Riverplate Athletic Club
• Thunderbolt FC
• Afigya Shooting Stars
• A.C Milan FC
Upper West RFA
• Sombo Freedom Stars
• Real 24 hours FC
• Wa Yassin FC

Hearts of Oak 0-1 Berekum Chelsea: Attuquaye’s lone goal gives the Blues a flying start to the season

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Hearts of Oak 0-1 Berekum Chelsea: Attuquaye’s lone goal gives the Blues a flying start to the season

The Phobians were stunned in front of their home supporters in the opening day of the season leaving many questions to be answered by Kim Grant

Berekum Chelsea made a very good start to the 2019-20 Ghana Premier League season when they confirmed their good record against Hearts of Oak by defeating the Kim Grant’s men 1-0 at Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Following a pulsating opening half-hour in the game, the visitors scored the opener on 34th minute when a deflected effort from Jonah Attuquaye found the back of the net to silence the few vociferous home supporters present.

After the break, Hearts improved their game plan, causing making several threats upfront and Chelsea goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim, who is on loan from Asante Kotoko, was forced to make a brilliant save by the 54th minute following an effort by Raddy Ovouka.

A minute later, Kim Grant made his only substitution of the day, bringing on Kofi Kordzi for Aminu Alhassan. Kordzi after several attempts nearly made an impact by the 80th minute but he saw his shot from the outside the box hitting the post.

Hearts continued to surge forward for the equaliser in the last ten minutes but Chelsea’s defenders were resolute at the back to deny the homesters at least a point.

Chelsea are now heading back to Berekum and would be looking forward to confirm their good form against Liberty Professionals next weekend in matchday two, while Hearts of Oak trek to Tarkwa to face Medeama in their hunt to pick their first point or win in the campaign.

According to reports, Hearts supporters nearly charged on coach Kim Grant to demand answers to his side’s recent poor form despite several months of preparations.

Meanwhile, Hearts bitters rivals Asante Kotoko scored full marks in Kumasi as a Justice Blay goal proved enough to silence Techiman Eleven Wonders.

By: Getson Emmanuel

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