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I’m looking forward to a better season with Liberty, says Arko

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I’m looking forward to a better season with Liberty, says Arko

The Scientific Soccer Lads skipper is brimming with confidence ahead of the kick start of the new season

Liberty Professionals general captain Ernest Papa Arko is confident of a good start to the 2019/2010 Ghana Premier League season despite losing their last pre-season match 1-0 against Great Olympics.

The Dansoman-based club placed third during the Normalisation Committee competition out of eight clubs in Premier B group but they are hoping to have an improved campaign this term following the inclusion of youngsters Abraham Wayo and Francis Tanko.

“We are looking forward to a better performance in the new season. We have worked hard during the pre-season and it is now time for it to pay off on the pitch,” Arko said.

Meanwhile, Liberty defender Samuel Amofa also added that ‘although he knows the season is going to be difficult, he is focused on being consistent in order to maintain the good record built during the Normalisation Committee competition.’

Liberty will host Wa All Stars on opening day on Sunday before they travel to Golden City to face Berekum Chelsea.

By: Getson Emmanuel

‘Grant deserves more time’, Polo backs underfire Hearts coach

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‘Grant deserves more time’, Polo backs underfire Hearts coach

Mohammed Polo has jumped to the defence of under-fire Hearts of Oak coach Kim Grant ahead of the start of the new season.

The Phobians suffered a 2-1 defeat against rivals Asante Kotoko in 2019 President Cup and that has sparked division among the supporters since they believe their preparations for the new season has been terrible.

However, the club’s legend has different opinion and insists Grant deserves more time to achieve results.

“Hearts of Oak supporters should give Kim Grant time to work,” Polo told Otec FM.

“Their reactions towards him whenever he losses a friendly game is not appropriate. He needs more time to work in order to achieve his targets.

“I know there is pressure on the team but things will be worse if the pressure continues like this. The changing of coaches hae affected the club so it is time for the supporters to know that football is a process and it takes time to get what you want, ” he added.

Hearts will welcome Berekum Chelsea to Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday when the 2019-20 Ghana Premier League kicks off.

Great Olympics target Top Four finish in Ghana Premier League, says PRO

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Great Olympics target Top Four finish in Ghana Premier League, says PRO

The Wonder Club’s spokesperson has vowed they will achieve a Top Four finish in the top-flight following their return

Accra Great Olympics communication director Saint Osei believes they have one of the best squads ahead of the start of 2019-20 Ghana Premier league season.

Speaking to Kumasi-based Boss FM, Osei reiterated they are ever ready for the start of the season and would secure a Top Four finish amid reports that head coach Isaac Nii Armah has resigned few days to their first game.

“We have built a strong team and ready to compete in 2019-2020 Ghana Premier League,” he said.

“Our team will be in the Top Four at the end of season because our players are eager to fight for the club. We will fight with the big clubs [like Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko] and make sure we easily defeat the small cogs to achieve our aims,” he added.

Olympics, who will open their campaign with a trip to Obuasi to face Ashanti Gold on Sunday, gained promotion to the top-flight in October during the Extraordinary Congress when congressmen adopted for an 18-team league which also favoured King Faisal.

The decision was successfully approved at the Ordinary Congress held last week and three clubs instead of five will be relegated after the season.

By: Fareed Mohammed Awal

Kofi Owusu rejoins Berekum Chelsea as free agent

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Kofi Owusu rejoins Berekum Chelsea as free agent

The top-flight’s former goal king has returned to the club that made him a household name

Berekum Chelsea have announced the signing of former striker Kofi Owusu ahead of the start of 2019-20 Ghana Premier League season.

The 26-year-old penned the deal with the Blues as a free agent after having stints in Egypt and Burkina Faso since emerging as the top scorer in the 2015-16 season.

Owusu who last featured in the Premier League with Ashanti Gold has thus added to Danlad Ibrahim as part of the new players to arrive in Berekum for the upcoming campaign.

Ditched: Eleven Wonders without coach following Manso’s resignation

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Ditched: Eleven Wonders without coach following Manso’s resignation

The former Ghana international has officially vacated his position with the Wonders after only 21 days in charge

Techiman Eleven Wonders are in the market to look for a new coach five days ahead of kick off of Ghana Premier League following the resignation of Frimpong Manso, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The 60-year-old joined the Brong Ahafo side early December and was given the target of guiding the club to survive relegation in his first season but according to sources close to coach, he was unhappy with interference in player signings.

According to reports, the club’s owners have their preferred players whom they believe can help them avoid the drop but the coach thinks otherwise and has mutually terminated his contract to save his name.

Wonders have a tough opening game in the top-flight as they have been handed an away trip to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to face giants Asante Kotoko on Sunday.

Kotoko are currently in a top form and even pipped rivals Hearts of Oak to win the 2019 President Cup last weekend.

Kotoko 2-1 Hearts of Oak: Keita’s effort wins Porcupine Warriors 2019 President Cup

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Kotoko 2-1 Hearts of Oak: Keita’s effort wins Porcupine Warriors 2019 President Cup

Asante Kotoko made a huge statement ahead of the start of 2019-20 Ghana Premier League season when they pupped sworn rivals Hearts of Oak 2-1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday.

Hearts opened the scoring by the 37th minute when Empem Dacosta handled a cross in Kotoko’s box and striker Kofi Kordzi stepped up to slot the resulting kick into the net.

On 45th minute, Hearts defender Mohammed Alhassan turned the ball into his own net to equal the scoreline following a cross from Kotoko’s Patrick Yeboah.

After the break, Hearts boss Kim Grant made three substitutions with Charles MaCarthy, Emmanuel Mintah and Obeng Junior coming on for Aminu Alhassan, Mitchelle Sarpong and Manaf Umar as he reverted to 4-3-3 formation.

The change nearly paid off by the 55th minute, as Kordzi was presented with an opportunity but missed the target after going past three Kotoko defenders and goalkeeper Kwame Baah.

However, Kotoko took the lead ten minutes later for the first time in the game after Naby Keita connected a cross from Patrick Yeboah to break the hearts of the travelling supporters.

Although, Hearts pressed the hosts for the equaliser, Kotoko’s defence were resolute and held on to claim a big win to end the year with a silverware. The win, without doubts, will spur them on for the new Ghana Premier League season which kicks off next weekend.

For records, Kordzi’s goal for the Phobians eventually made him the first player to score in regulation time in a President Cup game between Kotoko and Hearts since 2005.

Interestingly, George Yamoah was the last player to achieve that feat 14 years ago.

Musician JAC 45 marries girlfriend Mary France in Takoradi

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Musician JAC 45 marries girlfriend Mary France in Takoradi

The musician legally married his long-time girlfriend over the weekend

China-based Ghanaian musician JAC 45 tied the knot this weekend with long-time girlfriend Mary France Tanoh in a grand style.

The event with the theme “Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is more than rubies” took place at Apowa Ghacem Estate in Takoradi on Saturday.

Being one of the fastest rising stars in Asia and the Middle East, JAC’s wedding saw a lot of celebrities including footballers and musicians as well as several friends.

The pair have been dating since 2015, when they reportedly met when JAC was in Ghana for holidays and the friendship has turned out to be the perfect match for them.

JAC is popularly known for his hit songs Too Many Girls, Accident and Nana Ama.

He is also the technical director of Jingda FC in Shanghai and holds AFC license B coaching certificate.

Youngster Adom Frimpong joins Asante Kotoko

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Youngster Adom Frimpong joins Asante Kotoko

The midfielder put pen on paper on Friday and will feature for the Porcupine Warriors in the new season

Asante Kotoko have signed midfielder Kwame Adom Frimpong in a long term deal, the club have officially announced.

The youngster signed an undisclosed contract on Friday after impressing new coach Maxwell Konadu while having a trial with the club and will be registered for the 2019-20 Ghana Premier League season.

Frimpong, who is also a former player of lower-tier side KFC Samosa, was full of praise to the Kotoko top hierarchy and believes he will make a mark after joining his boyhood club.

“I thank everyone at the club because it is an honour to join Asante Kotoko and I believe things will be well for me in the upcoming season,” he said.

“I want to be a team player and make a mark here so that I can realise my dreams in life. One day, I want to become a national hero,” he added.

Although, Adom has been training with Kotoko for several days at Adako Jachie, it is unlikely that he will feature in the Super Clash when the Porcupine Warriors take on rivals Hearts of Oak in 2019 President Cup at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday.

Defeated Commey promises to bounce back after losing world title to Lopez

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Defeated Commey promises to bounce back after losing world title to Lopez

Ghanaian boxer Richard Commey has promised to bounce back stronger after suffering a shocking defeat to Mexican Teofimo Lopez, losing his IBF Lightweight title in the process at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday.

Although, Commey was tipped by many pundits to finish Lopez in the first six rounds, the 32-year-old rather had the shock of his life after he was knocked out just two minutes into the second round.

In spite of the setback, Commey has the chance of a rematch next year and he is optimistic of a win and become a two-time champion in the future.

“Glory be to the Most High God for whatever happened to me. This is boxing n things happened special thanks to all my friends from Ireland, UK, Ghana n America who come to show me love n support,” Commey posted on Facebook.

“Champions do come back and that’s what make them so I will also come back strong n better as I have got great team behind me, Uncle Dre, Big G, Uncle Tee scooter love, Lenny lovefresh my managers Keith Connolly n Michael Amoo-bediako thank u so much!!!!!!!!!before I forget all the guys that helped me in sparring God bless us all,” he added.

Following Commey’s defeat, Ghana now has no world champion and will end the year 2019 as such since there is no title bout scheduled in the upcoming days.

Richard Commey loses IBF title to Lopez after knockout

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Richard Commey loses IBF title to Lopez after knockout

Ghana’s Richard Commey lost his IBF Lightweight title to Teofimo Lopez after a second round knockout at the Madison Square Garden in United States of America on Sunday morning.

The 32-year-old began the bout on a good note and even won round one 10-9 but lost concentration and suffered a heavy punch which landed him to the canvass.

Although, Commey tried hard to fight back, he was nowhere near his usual best as Lopez made sure he knocked him out to the surprise of many spectators. The counter-right which Lopez landed Commey which won him the day was similar to the one Robert Easter Jnr landed on Commey in their fight during the 12th round but survived at that time.

Lopez, affectionately known as ‘The Takeover’ has now gone 15 bouts without a defeat and boasts of 12 knockouts.

Commey has now joined Isaac Dogbey as the second Ghanaian to lose his world title in 2019.

This defeat means that Ghana will end the year without any world title.

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