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Karela United coach Smith slams PLB over ‘needless’ Ghana Premier League postponement

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Karela United coach Smith slams PLB over ‘needless’ Ghana Premier League postponement

 

The debutants boss believes it was unnecessary for the top-flight to be suspended despite the pending outstanding games

Karela United FC coach John Smith has insisted that he disagrees with the Premier League Board following their decision to suspended Ghana Premier matchday 13 and 14 fixtures until all outstanding games are cleared.

Following Aduana’s participation in the Caf Confederation Cup, they have had six of their games postponed as a result and the top-flight’s highest decision body believes it will be prudent to clear all games before the first round ends.

”For me the league should have continued. When the league is in progress, the players get to improve everyday,” Smith told Nhyira FM.

”However, when there is a break, the players attitude change and their attitude towards training is always different. Everyone need a break but sometimes it is not the best.”

Aduana are expected to host Liberty Professionals on Thursday in the matchday one outstanding game before they welcome Raja Casablanca to the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park on May 16.

Ghana FA officials not afraid or running away from Anas, says Nyantakyi

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Ghana FA officials not afraid or running away from Anas, says Nyantakyi

The country’s football chief has refuted claims that members of the football association are sitting on timed bomb and some have travelled overseas amid reports of corruption exposure by Anas

Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi has rejected claims that a couple of people who are directly involved in day-to-day administration of the game have fled to overseas following reports that ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has captured them in his latest work which will be made available to the world on June 6.

According to reports, high-ranking members of the association were caught on camera while engaging in corrupt practices and may never be able to recover from the damage the video will cause.

However, Nyantakyi thinks otherwise and insists he has travelled not because of a certain video but went on Caf duties.

“The only two people I know that are out of Ghana at the moment is my good self and General Secretary of GFA Isaac Addo,” Nyantakyi said.

“Both of us are on official CAF duties and we are both returning latest by Thursday. Running football is not a full-time job for the Ghana FA executive committee so if even someone travels to do his private business, how does that amount to running away?” he quizzed.

“For someone to suggest that we are [afraid of Anas or] running away is pure mischief,” he added.

In spite of this, a section of Ghanaians believe many people must be monitored in order to prevent them from leaving the shores of the country unless they prove beyond all reasonable doubt that what they are going to do outside Ghana is tangible.

Caf rescinds decision, PROVISIONALLY approves NAB Park for Aduana’s home games

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Caf rescinds decision, PROVISIONALLY approves NAB Park for Aduana’s home games

The continent’s football governing body has approved the Agyemang Badu Park for the Caf Confederation Cup games on conditions

Aduana Stars have had their home grounds Nana Agyemang Badu I Park confirmed for their game against Morrocan side Raja Casablanca on Wednesday and May 16, after several considerations, AshesGyamera can confirm.

NAB Park was the only venue among the 16 to be used for the group stage that Caf had issues with as we reported a fortnight ago, since it lacked good stands to be used for live coverage, clinic to be used for emergencies, as well as free-flowing water for the toilets in the dressing rooms but they have been given some time to complete all before their second home game against A.S Vita Club since the stands for the coverage is fully intact now.

This comes as a huge boost to the Ghana champions who lost their maiden game in the group phase 1-0 to Asec Mimosas in Abidjan last week.

In the other group game, Asec will travel to Congo to lock horns with Vita, who shared the spoils goalless with Raja in their opening group game in Casablanca.

Aduana currently languish at the bottom of Group A with no point with Asec leading with three points.

Christian Atsu ruled out of action until July after successful surgery

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Christian Atsu ruled out of action until July after successful surgery

The Ghanaian will be in the treatment room for at least six weeks after undergoing surgery

Newcastle United midfielder Christian Atsu has been ruled out of the club’s last three games in the Premier League following a successful surgery this week.

The 26-year-old suffered a knee problem a couple of weeks ago but played through pains until it became clear that the Magpies had avoided the drop, before he agreed to have his leg fixed.

However, according to AshesGyamera‘s sources, Atsu will only return in July after the World Cup and join his teammates for the next pre-season ahead of the 2018-19 campaign.

“Atsu has had an operation on his knee to be sure that he will be fine for the next year,” said Benitez.

“It wasn’t a big issue but he had some discomfort and we needed to fix the problem now to be sure that next year he is fine. Ciaran Clark has a little problem with his knee, but we think he will be fine for next week hopefully. The others are fine,” he added.

Atsu will therefore miss Newcastle’s trip to Vicarage Road to face Watford on Saturday as well as the games against Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.

Again, he will not play a role in Ghana’s friendly against Iceland and Japan in June as the two opponents use the game to prepare for the World Cup holding in Russia.

Tighten your belts because it’s not going to be easy, Anas warns corrupt ‘sports’ administrators & politicians

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Tighten your belts because it’s not going to be easy, Anas warns corrupt ‘sports’ administrators & politicians

The undercover investigative journalist has hinted that his recent work which is to be premiered in a couple of weeks time will be causing serious troubles than ever

Renowned Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has revealed that throughout his career, his latest work which is expected to be released on June 6 and 7, is one of the most challenging assignments ever carried out by himself and the Tiger Eye crew.

The faceless journalist, who in recent years, has opened the lid on several corrupt and illegal practices going on in the country and across the African continent, is about to premiere his latest work ‘when misconduct and greed become the norm’ targeted at sports and politics in Ghana, according to AshesGyamera‘s sources.

Speaking at 2018 World Press Freedom day’s parallel session on investigative journalism in Accra, on Thursday, Anas gave a hint of what Ghanaians should expect and further advised them to tighten their belts since many of their family members and friends could be in trouble.

“Now, what has been the most challenging piece of work I have done….it’s difficult [to select] because it’s been so many. I think that by now you have seen the billboards and I’m sure but I want to preempt you before you start asking me questions,” Anas said.

“That work [which will be out next month] was challenging. In the next few weeks, it’s not going to be easy at all. Please, tighten your belts and let’s go for another.

“The politicians will have their share of it, the non-politicians [including sports administrators] will also have their share of it and I think that, that [work] was a little challenging for me,” he added.

Anas added that he is not afraid of the risk that his works come with since it is normal in every field.

“I think that journalism is like being in that hot kitchen. The dangers associated with our work are real and not just imaginations. So you ask yourself if you’re really prepared for it or not because we invite harm, death and threat upon ourselves,” he said.

According to AshesGyamera‘s sources, several politicians and others involved in the shameful deeds captured on tape, are contemplating whether to flee the country, commit suicide to avoid the public ridicule and backlash or seek spiritual interventions so that they can be spared.

Jordan Ayew wins Swansea City Players’ Player of the Year

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Jordan Ayew wins Swansea City Players’ Player of the Year

The Ghanaian scooped three awards on Wednesday night at gala held at the Liberty Stadium

Jordan Ayew was voted as the 2017-18 Swansea City Players’ Player of the Year after continuous scoring important goals and providing assists as well.

The 26-year-old saw his performance throughout the season not missing the praises of his teammates
The Ghanaian beat competition from goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianskiand Alfie Mawson to pick the award.

Also, he was adjudged the club’s overall topscorer after scoring 11 goals and his strike against Wolves in the fourth round of the FA Cup was selected as the club’s goal of the season.

However, goalkeeper Fabianski won the Supporters’ Player of the Year ahead of Ayew following his point-blank saves to keep their dream of surviving the relegation battle intact.

Ayew’s senior brother Andre who was once the fans’ favourite and won several awards at the same occasion three seasons ago, was in attendance to support his brother.

Thomas Partey wants Arsenal eliminated from Europa League, tight-lipped on move to Premier League

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Thomas Partey wants Arsenal eliminated from Europa League, tight-lipped on move to Premier League

The Ghanaian midfielder is aware of the threat the Gunners possess ahead of the return leg but believes the Spanish giants will make it to the final

By: Evans Gyamera-Antwi

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Teye Partey says they are determined to eliminate Premier League giants Arsenal and make it to the Uefa Europa League final on Thursday.

Los Rojiblancos picked a vital 1-1 away scoreline in the first leg at Emirates Stadium despite having one man down very early in the game and have an opportunity to make Arsene Wenger’s last season in charge of the visitors something he will always want to forget at Wanda Metropolitano.

“The tie is not over but of course not to sound arrogant we know what we have to do to get to the final,” Partey told The Independent.

“They have their mission to sign off [Arsene] Wenger very well but we also have to continue to ensure that every season we are among the best in Europe and that is where our fire comes from.

“Things can change so fast in football so we don’t have to lower our guard we know we have world class players but Arsenal has also world class players so it will all come down to the determined team so we will be ready for them for another battle,” he added.

Partey, however, is not being carried away with reports linking him to several Premier League clubs and insists he is currently happy and focused in Spain.

“I don’t really read too much into what the media say regarding me moving, I leave that all to my management but of course everybody knows the English game is one of the best in the World,” he ssaid.

“I have played in their stadiums twice already this season at Stamford Bridge and at the Emirates and I know how the atmosphere is but at the minute I am so happy in Madrid.

“I get to train under Simeone and he trusts me so I can not ask more at the minute and I am enjoying my football in every game,” he added.

The winner of the game between Atletico and Arsenal will square it of with the winner from Olympique Marseille and Salzburg’s tie in the final.

Caf rejects Nana Agyemang Badu Park for Caf Confederation Cup group stage

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Caf rejects Nana Agyemang Badu Park for Caf Confederation Cup group stage

The continent’s football governing body has asked the Ghanaian champions to find a new venue ahead of the Confederation Cup group stage

By: Evans Gyamera-Antwi

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected Aduana Stars’ submission to use Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa Ahenkro for their home games in the group stage of the Caf Confederation Cup group stage, AshesGyamera understands.

The Fire Club after defeating Fosa Juniors from Madagascar to make it to the group stage, were handed group A of the competition which has Asec Mimosa from Cote d’Ivoire, Raja Casablanca of Algeria and Congolese side AS Vita but their venue lacks electronic scoreboard, adequate media center and floodlights as well as other factors which will aid live telecast since all games will be beamed on TV.

Aduana will travel to Abidjan for the first game against Asec on May 6 before they host Raja on May 16 at a new venue which will be communicated later as they are the only club to have their home ground rejected.

According to AshesGyamera’s sources, Aduana will either choose the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Len Clay Sports Stadium in Obuasi or Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

Approved stadiums

Terraine Municipal de Berkane – Morrocco
Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny,Abidjan (Asec Mimosas)

Calabar,Nigeria (Enyimba)

Stade Regional de Nyamirambo (Rayon)

Stade Complex Mohammed V,Casablanca (Raja Cassablanca)

Stade Chsmproux, Abidjan (Williamsville)

Stade 5 Juilet 1962,Algiers (USM Algers)

Port Said Stadium,Ports Said (Al Masry)

Complex Onnisports stade de Matrys,Kinshasa (AS Vita Club)

Alphonse Massamba debat, (CARA Brazaville)

Beirra,Beirra (UD Songo)

Modiba Keita,Bamako (Djoliba)

Al Hilal ,Omdurman (Al Hilal)

Machakos stadium (Gor Mahia)

National stadium (Young Africans)

Not approved

Agyemang Badu II stadium in Dormaa Ahenkro, Brong-Ahafo-Aduana Stars

Chelsea decided to sell Mo Salah not me, says Mourinho

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Chelsea decided to sell Mo Salah not me, says Mourinho

 

The Red Devils manager has hits out on critics who claim he decided to sell the Egyptian to the Serie A club in 2016

Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho has revealed that it was never his decision to sell Egyptian international Mohamed Salah to Roma in 2016.

The Portuguese manager has been blamed for Chelsea losing such an important player especially after the 25-year-old has been in a blistering form this season with Liverpool, after scoring 41 goals so far in all competitions.

“People say that I was the one that sold Salah and it is the opposite. I bought Salah. I was the one that told Chelsea to buy Salah. It was with me in charge that Salah came to Chelsea. But he came as a young kid, physically he was not ready, mentally he was not ready, socially and culturally he was lost and everything was tough for him,” Mourinho told ESPN.

“We decided to put him on loan and he asked for that as well. He wanted to play more minutes, to mature, he wanted to go and we sent him on loan to Fiorentina, and at Fiorentina he started to mature.

‘Chelsea decided to sell him, OK? And when they say that I was the one that sold him it is a lie. I bought him. I agreed to send him on loan, I thought it was necessary, I thought that Chelsea had wingers. Some of them are still there like Willian, Eden Hazard and all those players already in a different level.

“Effectively I did buy Salah, I didn’t sell Salah, but it doesn’t matter. What matters is that he is a fantastic player, and I am really happy for everything that is happening for him and especially because he scores against everyone and he didn’t score against us in two games,” he added.

Salah joined Liverpool in 2017 for a club-record fee of £36.5m. He has however been linked with a move to Real Madrid

Kwesi Nyantakyi must contest in 2019 GFA elections, says Caf president Ahmad

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Kwesi Nyantakyi must contest in 2019 GFA elections, says Caf president Ahmad

The African football chief wants his deputy to rescind his decision not to contest for the general elections next year

Caf president Ahmad Ahmad believes it will be wrong for Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi not to contest in the 2019 FA general elections in a bid to seek another tenure in office.

Nyantakyi on countless occasions revealed that he won’t be in office again when his current term elapses, leading to his former vice president George Afriyie declaring his intentions to succeed him.

However, Nyantakyi’s recent actions and decisions including the sacking of Afriyie as the vice-president because of his declaration and aspirations, have suggested otherwise.

“If the government and people ask him to continue, then why must he stop? The people need him, the stakeholders need him so why must he not contest again,” Ahmad told Starr FM.

“We are here to serve our nation and service to your country comes first and so I will advise him to seek re-election in 2019,” he added.

Ahmad who arrived in the country on Monday to receive an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Professional Studied Accra, will leave on Thursday morning to continue his role at Caf, including helping Morocco to win the 2026 Fifa World Cup bid as they come against United States, Canada and Mexico as co-hosts.

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