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CARA Brazzaville will frustrate Asante Kotoko in Congo, says George Afriyie

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CARA Brazzaville will frustrate Asante Kotoko in Congo, says George Afriyie

 

Ghana Football Association vice president George Afriyie has revealed that Asante Kotoko will have a torrid time in Congo when they face CARA Brazzaville in the second leg of the Caf Confederation Cup preliminary round on Wednesday.

The Porcupine Warriors had four penalties in the first leg but take into the game with a slim advantage after picking a 1-0 victory since three of the spot kicks were squandered.

Rumours have it that CARA have sworn heaven and earth to retaliate and Afriyie believes they will definitely frustrate Kotoko even at the airport when they arrive.

“Nobody should deceive Asante Kotoko that the Congolese club won’t intimidate them when they go to Brazzaville for the return leg because they will surely do,” Afriyie told Asempa FM.

“From what I saw in Kumasi, CARA Brazzaville will definitely do whatever within their means to frustrate Kotoko in pick qualification. They did same thing to the Black Stars when we met them in Brazzaville ahead of the Fifa World Cup qualifiers last year,” he added.

Martin Lebalnd Mokete has been appointed by Caf to officiate the game. Countrymen Souru Phatsoane and Amadou Ngom will assist him while Osiase William Koto plays the role as fourth referee.

#SCANDAL- Fifa referee Laryea under government of Ghana’s investigation

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#SCANDAL- Fifa referee Laryea under government of Ghana’s investigation

 

The Knight of the whistle has been accused of embezzlement of funds by Ghana government

Ghanaian Fifa referee David Laryea has been listed among a group of government’s employees who have allegedly embezzled state’s funds in recent years and will have to face the Chief Justice Gloria Akuffo’s scrutiny, according to Graphic Sports.

Laryea on frontpage of Daily Graphic

Laryea, who is a Registrar of the Adjabeng Court in Accra, according to reports have been diverting funds raised from fines from people found guilty at the court to different accounts at the blind side of authorities.

The referee who has been in several controversies during football games, allegedly did this illegal act with an associate at his office.

Laryea was the assistant referee when Joseph Lamptey awarded a dubious penalty to South Africa in the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Senegal which was later replayed.

Although, Laryea was spared on the grounds that he didn’t award the infringement, Lamptey has since been banned for life.

AshesGyamera understands that Laryea can be sentenced up to ten years in prison if found guilty by the Chief Justice.

Wahab Ackwei joins MLS side New York Red Bulls until 2021

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Wahab Ackwei joins MLS side New York Red Bulls until 2021

 

Former Ghana Premier League star Wahab Ackwei has joined Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls until 2021 as a free agent.

The 21-year-old arrived in the United States from local side Inter Allies after refusing contract extension and has been sent to the club’s junior team for a speedy development in his techniques and adoption to life outside his native country.

Ackwei, a native of Accra, Ghana, joins NYRB II on a free transfer from Inter Allies FC in the Ghanaian Premier League.

“I’m very happy to join the New York Red Bulls,” Ackwei told the club’s website.

“They are one of the biggest clubs in the USA and I’m filled with excitement.”

The youth side of New York Red Bulls’ coach John Wolyniec believes Ackwei will be a great asset in the future after observing him.

“Wahab brings a unique skillset that we feel can adapt to how we play,” Wolyniec said.

“We look forward to helping him integrate within the team as he continues his development here with us.”

Aside Ackwei who scored three goals for Inter Allies last season to help them avoid relegation, Dominic Oduro and Gershon Koffle came through the system at Inter Allies FC before signing for their respective clubs within MLS.

Jacob Zuma finally resigns as South Africa president

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Jacob Zuma finally resigns as South Africa president

South Africa president Jacob Zuma has officially stepped down from office on Wednesday.

The 75-year-old who had being in office since 2009, came under intense pressure to hand over to ANC’s new leader Cyril Ramaphosa, who also happened to be the deputy president or face vote of no confidence from parliament.

And he finally gave in to the demands on Wednesday evening in a live address on national television.

“I have resigned today. I have served the people of South Africa to the best of my ability,” he said.

“I fear no motion of no confidence or impeachment … I will continue to serve the people of South Africa and the ANC. I will dedicate my life to continuing to work for the execution of the policies of our organisation.”

“No life should be lost in my name. The ANC should never been divided in my name. I have therefore come to the decision to resign as president of the republic with immediate effect,” he added.

Zuma visited Ghana once as a president of South Africa in 2013 when John Dramani was also in office.

George Afriyie storms Brong Ahafo to campaign for GFA presidency

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George Afriyie storms Brong Ahafo to campaign for GFA presidency

 

Ghana Football Association’s vice president George Afriyie is currently in the Brong Ahafo region in a bid to meet top hierarchy of clubs and share with them his vision ahead of the 2019 GFA elections, AshesGyamera can confirm.

With Kwesi Nyantakyi confirming that he will not seek another term in office, Afriyie is considered as one of the candidates to vie for the position which will be vacant.

AshesGyamera‘s sources have revealed that Afriyie after watching Asante Kotoko’s games against CARA Brazzaville in Kumasi on Sunday left for Sunyani on Monday before arriving in Berekum. He spent some time with Berekum Arsenal owner Alhaji Yakubu Moro who was admitted at one of the hospitals in the municipality.

According to our sources, a sunyani-based football administrator called Alhaji Two Weeks, who is with Techiman Eleven Wonders, is the one coordinating all the meetings for George Afriyie.

It is rumoured that Afriyie has promised to pay the affiliation fees for all the division one league clubs in the region if they support him to ascend the throne

Nyantakyi named Afriyie as the new Ghana FA vice president in November 2015 to replace Fred Crenstil, after the former was voted on to the executive committee.

#Video: How vice president Bawumia surprised wife Samira on Vals day

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#Video: How vice president Bawumia surprised wife Samira on Vals day

Ghana’s vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia took love to the next level by showing couples and lovers how to treat their partners on Valentine’s day.

Bawumia, who recently returned from London after receiving treatment for an unknown sickness, surprised his wife after showering her with red roses (flowers) while at work and even hired a band to play several favourite music the his better half likes, to cap a wonderful moment enviable by almost all ladies.

From AshesGyamera, we say happy Valentine’s day to all our readers, enjoy with care.

I shouldn’t have said I can end Ebony’s career, Bullet admits

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I shouldn’t have said I can end Ebony’s career, Bullet admits

 

The CEO of Ruff Town records, Bullet, has admitted that he made a terrible blunder after revealing weeks ago that it will be suicidal for the late Ebony Reigns to part ways with his record label since he can end the dancehall diva’s career with the slightest of an effort.

This came up when rumours started spreading that young and talented musician was looking for means yo free herself since she wasn’t too comfortable with the contract she signed two years ago.

However, Ebony, 20, met her untimely death together with her friend and a bodyguard last week, after returning from a visit to her mother in Sunyani.

A section of Ghanaians began to point accusing fingers on Bullet, insisting that he had a hand in the unfortunate incident.

“I have regretted saying ‘I can destroy Ebony’… I’m just human and I’ve no power to do that,” Bullet told Kasapa FM.

“The talent was given to her by so I have no authority to say I will destroy her talent.

“I didn’t just lose my money invested in Ebony but an asset as well as a result of the accident,” he added.

Ebony who had a successful music season in 2017 was ranked as one of the top artist to clinch several awards during the 2018 Ghana Music Awards after releasing several hit songs including Date your Father, Kupe, Hustle, Maame Hwe and Sponsor.

According the CEO of Zylophon Music, Nana Yaw Mensah, his outfit met Bullet two days before her untimely death to negotiate her buying out clause of $100,000 since the musician was bent on leaving Bullet’s camp due to several reasons she gave them.

The family of Ebony will meet on Sunday to observe her one week celebration after her demise and set a date for the final funeral rites. It is unclear whether she will be paid to rest in Sunyani Abesim or Accra.

Referee Mokete from Lesotho to officiate CARA vs Kotoko in Brazzaville

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Referee Mokete from Lesotho to officiate CARA vs Kotoko in Brazzaville

 

The Knight of the whistle from the Southern African country has been selected by CAF to officiate the second leg

Lesotho’s highly-rated referee Martin Lebalnd Mokete has been appointed by Caf to officiate the Confederations Cup preliminary round involving CARA Brazzaville and Asante Kotoko in Congo on February 21, AshesGyamera can confirm.

Mokete who is very young and active is expected to be helped on the flanks by countrymen Souru Phatsoane and Amadou Ngom respectively, while Osiase William Koto plays the role as fourth referee.

The fear of elimination has already gripped several Kotoko supporters following their side’s 1-0 victory over CARA in the first leg despite having four penalties awarded them by Senegalese referee Issah Sy.

According to reports in the local media, CARA have sworn to retaliate the alleged unfair treatment they went through in Ghana but Kotoko have already made arrangements to resist such actions.

Kotoko are expected to depart Ghana for Brazzaville on February 19 with a chartered flight ahead of the second leg after realising tickets for each player ranges between $1000 and $1,200 since they will have to make a transit in Ethiopia.

The winner after the two legs will meet the winner between Tunisian side Ben Guerdane and Al Hilal Juba of Sudan.

Tanzanian Premier League is better than Ghana Premier League, says Arthur

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Tanzanian Premier League is better than Ghana Premier League, says Arthur

 

The striker believes the Ghana Premier league is way below the standard he has experienced in Tanzania few months after arriving

Former Liberty Professionals striker Bernard Arthur has insisted that Ghana Premier League is no where near Tanzanian’s top-flight.

The 23-year-old joined Azam FC few months ago and says the branding, sponsorship and professionalism in Tanzania beat that of Ghana.

“The Tanzanian league is way ahead of the Ghana Premier League,” Arthur told Asempa FM.

“This ia because it’s a professional league, and it involves a lot to get a standard that can be referred to as professional league. It is well branded with a random TV coverage unlike in Ghana,” he added.

Aside Arthur who scored 11 goals last season to help Liberty beat the drop, Yakubu Mohammed, Nicholas Gyan, Enoch Atta Agyei, Daniel Amoah, Razak Abalora and others are Ghanaians plying their trade in Tanzania.

Olympics vs GFA case adjourned to February 21; Ghana Premier League in danger

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Olympics vs GFA case adjourned to February 21; Ghana Premier League in danger

The legal battle between Ghana Football Association and Great Olympics over an alleged unfair treatment has been adjourned to February 21 by Accra High Court, AshesGyamera can confirm.

Olympics believe they have been treated unfairly because Bechem United and Elmina Sharks fielded unqualified players in one of their games last season and if found guilty, three points will be deducted from each of their accumulated points and therefore save them.

However, the disciplinary committee of the GFA threw out their cases resulting into the unfortunate incidents.

The case was heard on Tuesday morning after Olympics placed an injunction on all activities related to the Premier League last week and as a result, forced the football association and Premier League Board to cancel the launch of the new season and the annual general congress respectively.

According to our sources the two parties involved in the legal battle will have to settle the case outside the court room or else, it will be adjourned again in the next hearing before a final decision is declared by the judge.

The 2017-18 Ghana Premier League was expected to kickoff on February 11 but it will likely start late in March following the current legal tussle.

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