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Ntow Fianko dares Ghana FA; advises Division One Clubs to kick against ¢10,000 officiating fees

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Ntow Fianko dares Ghana FA; advises Division One Clubs to kick against ¢10,000 officiating fees

 

Former chairman of Ghana’s Division One League board, Ntow Fianko Esq, has launched a scathing attack on Ghana Football Association insisting that they have been extorting lower tier clubs in recent times.

According to the Chiraa native, the ¢10,000 to be paid by each second-tier club as an officiating fee ahead of the new season, is outrageous since the clubs are even struggling to raise funds to run their daily activities.

“We are tired of the robbery. I entreat all the clubs in the Division One League to come together and boycott the league or kick against the ¢10,000 as officiating fee,” Fianko told Space FM.

“The FA cannot do anything against them. If the FA is serious, why would they pay an ex gratia of $1,700 to people who walk about aimlessly at the FA without doing any work and the turn to rob these poor clubs to pay money for officiating?” he quizzed.

” My club [Berekum Arsenal] don’t have tthat money to pay and I know Bofoakwa are also not ready to pay. That is what others must do. We’ll support any club who stands up to fight against this decision

“The FA went for StarTimes deal which included officiating fee but clubs never benefited and are still told to pay additional fees,” he added.

The second-tier league was expected to kickoff in the coming weeks but all activities have been halted following an injunction placed on Congress by Great Olympics last week.

Court punishes ‘irresponsible’ father in Kumasi

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Court punishes ‘irresponsible’ father in Kumasi

The Kumasi District Court Two, presided over by Madam Christiana Eyiah-Donkor, has punished a 38-year father for child non-maintenance.

Yaw Korang, a driver, has refused to provide for the upkeep of his three children and for this, he is to serve three months in prison in hard labor. He was additionally sentenced to a fine of GH¢480.00 or in default, have his jail term extended by another three months.

The court also ordered him to pay cash of GH¢3,000.00 to his ex-wife, Madam Cynthia Kwarteng Amanin for the period he failed to pay for the maintenance of the children.

Police Chief Inspector Joseph Bilson told the court that the convict and the former spouse have three children aged between six and 10 years.

Korang has failed to live up to his responsibility to the children and this was reported to the Police Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU).

The prosecution said he was invited by the unit and it was agreed that he made a monthly remittance of GH¢300.00 to take care of them but ignored doing that.

Madam Eyiah-Donkor, before handing down the punishment to him, expressed concern about the growing child neglect in the Ashanti Region and said the sentence would serve as deterrent.

_ghananewsagency.org

Aseidu Attobrah joins Al Shorta in Iraq

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Aseidu Attobrah joins Al Shorta in Iraq

The youngster has completed his switch to the Iraqi side until the end of the season

Former New Edubiase United midfielder Abraham Aseidu Attobrah has joined Iraqi Premier League side Al Shorta in a six-month deal.

The 22-year-old was close to joining Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak and even trained with them during the early stages of the club’s pre-season. However, the negotiations fell through amid rumours that he had agreed a three-year deal.

Attobrah has become the second Ghanaian to sign for an Iraqi side this month after former Sekondi Hasaacas striker Samuel Afful also signed for Al Talaba last week in a five-month deal.

AshesGyamera understands that Hearts of Oak target Zuma is also in Iraq negotiating a deal.

Asamoah Gyan scores for Keyserispor despite elimination

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Asamoah Gyan scores for Keyserispor despite elimination

The striker came off the bench to score for his side but that wasn’t enough to see them through

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan was on target when Keyserispor shared the spoils 2-2 against Akhisarspor in the Turkish League Club on Wednesday.

The stalemate, however, wasn’t enough to qualify them to the next round of the competition 3-2 on aggregate following a 1-0 defeat in the first leg.

The 32-year-old was a second half substitute after he came on to replace Gonzalo Espinoza by the 63rd minute.

Soner Aydogdu got the opener for the visitors before on 25th minute before Artem Kravets levelled the scoreline eleven minutes later for Keyserispor.

However, Eray Ataseven scored again for Akhisarspor to make it 2-1 until Asamoah Gyan fetched the equaliser from the spot very late in additional time but, it was too little too late to turn the game on its head.

Gyan joined Keyserispor from Chinese side Shanghai SIPG after a loan spell at Al Ahli Dubai.

Kotoko probable XI to face CARA Brazzaville on Sunday

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Kotoko probable XI to face CARA Brazzaville on Sunday

 

Following series of training and low profile matches, Asante Kotoko head coach Steve Polack has made up his mind to field two strikers against CARA Brazzaville in the preliminary round of the Caf Confederations Cup on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, AshesGyamera understands.

The Porcupine Warriors are in a dire need of good results in the first leg and Steve Polack, according to our monitoring has decided to start former Atletico Madrid striker Sadick Adams alongside Obed Owusu, as a sweeper, since Frederick Boateng was not registered for the competition, while goalkeeper Felix Annan man the post ahead of Michael Abu and 15-year-old Danlad Ibrahim.

In defence, former Aduana Stars centre-back Wahab Adams is likely to partner Awudu Nafui, while Augustine Sefa and Amos Frimpong get the nods on the laterals.

Owusu Jackson is likely to start ahead of Seth Opare with Kwame Boahene, Emmanuel Gyamfi and evergreen Jordan Opoku complementing the attacking opinions of the midfield as Kotoko need fluidity in midfield in order to create more chances and score more goals ahead of the return leg on February 21.

Probable XI:
Felix Annan- , Augustine Sefa, Awudu Nafiu, Wahab Adams, Amos Frimpong- Jackson Owusu, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Jordan Opoku, Kwame Boahene- Sadick Adams, Obed Owusu

Pope Skinny opens to join Zylophon Music after Shatta Wale

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Pope Skinny opens to join Zylophon Music after Shatta Wale

 

The Shatta Movement chief linguist has admitted he will relish a move to join the fast-growing record label in town

Hip Life act Pope Skinny of Asuoden Music and Shatta Movement game has admitted his readiness to join the next available train and sign for Zylophon Music days after Ghana’s dancehall king Shatta Wale was unveiled in a reported $1.5 million deal plus a house car.

“We’re all hoping to get endorsements like these. It’s my dream to be signed on to a big label like this…I’m so open,” Pope Skinny told SpyderLee TV.

” I mean if it comes I’ll just laugh and thank my God and just embrace it. He (Nana Appiah Mensah) is a good person. I’ve had the chance of meeting and interacting with him, so who knows? I mean the money is good, the business is good, the environment is good; who wouldn’t wish for this?” he quizzed.

Pope Skinny also rejected suggestions that the move by Shatta Wale will likely leave the SM family in limbo.

‘It’s a big platform for Shatta Movement. This is what we’ve all been waiting for,” he said.

“This is the first time someone is pumping this much money into the arts industry. Our kind of work needs more money to go places so if we have a big platform like this which is ready to invest in what we do, I mean this is the best thing we could all wish for. Members of Shatta Movement are so happy. Before the signing, we were doing big exploits with our own money, strength and other resources,” he added.

Zylophon Music currently boasts of Stonebwoy aside Shatta, as one of the biggest act signed on to the label.

Ghana FA postpones annual congress indefinitely after court injunction

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Ghana FA postpones annual congress indefinitely after court injunction

 

Ghana Football Association has officially cancelled the 2018 Congress ahead of the commencement of the new Ghana Premier League season.

The decision came as a result of an injunction placedon all activities relating to the Premier League by Great Olympics   on Monday, after they insisted that they have been unfairly treated by the association’s judicial body.

The Wonder Club saw their protests against Elmina Sharks and Bechem United thrown out and have thus resorted to the law court.

“The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has indefinitely postponed the 24th Ordinary session of Congress which was scheduled to be held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) in Prampram on Thursday February 8, 2018,” a statement read.

“This postponement is as a result of a legal action brought against the Association by Accra Great Olympics Football Club Limited.

The statement added: “The GFA has also indefinitely postponed its much publicized GFA Seminar for the Premier, Division One, Women League clubs, Match Officials and the Media scheduled for Wednesday February 7 at the GSCE in Prampram.

“The GFA sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this postponement.”

Liberty Professionals captain Samuel Sarfo joins Saipa FC in Iran

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Liberty Professionals captain Samuel Sarfo joins Saipa FC in Iran

Ghana and Liberty Professional defender Samuel Sarfo has signed for Iranian giants Saipa FC in a one-and-half-year deal, AshesGyamera can confirm.

The 26-year-old, who was close to joining Ghana FA Cup champions Asante Kotoko, after agreeing personal terms, opted to move outside for greener pastures.

Although, the fee involved in his transfer hasn’t been confirmed by both parties, reports in the local media suggests that he joined the Iranian club in a deal worth around $150,000.

Sarfo, who made his debut for Ghana in 2017 under coach Kwesi Appiah, scored seven goals last season to help Liberty avoid relegation.

Sarfo has become the second player to join an Arabian club after Samuel Afful also joined a club in Iraq.

#Breaking: Ghana Premier League launch called off after court injunction

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#Breaking: Ghana Premier League launch called off after court injunction

The launch for the 2017-18 Ghana Premier League couldn’t take place as scheduled after Great Olympics filed an injunction and served Ghana Football Association on Monday afternoon, AshesGyamera can confirm.

Although, the football association’s Twitter handle revealed earlier that the program will continue unabated as the 16 club’s expected to play in the top-flight next season will present their registered jerseys, the program was called off after several advice from top lawyers.

According to them, it will be a contempt of court if the program takes place and clubs present their jerseys and since the program can’t take place without that part, GFA agreed to cancel it until further notice.

AshesGyamera understands that Great Olympics are contesting why Ghana FA failed to address their protests against Bechem United and Elmina Sharks after the two clubs allegedly fielded unqualified players.

Great Olympics place injunction on Ghana Premier League, New season in limbo

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Great Olympics place injunction on Ghana Premier League, New season in limbo

 

Ghana Football Association have been served with an injunction from Great Olympics on Monday to halt all activities related to the kickoff of 2017-18 Ghana Premier League season which was scheduled to kick off on January 13.

The Wonder Club are crying foul after alleging that their protests against an unqualified player fielded by Bechem United and Elmina Sharks were thrown out despite having proofs of the legalities.

According to the club’s CEO, Oloboi Commodore, the football association can’t hold anything related to the start of the season without Olympics.

“I was at GFA secretariat this afternoon to hand over the injunction letter and prevent them from holding anything related to the start of the new season until all cases are cleared,” Commodore told Goal.

“The general secretary took the letter on the association’s behalf. We have two cases against Bechem United and Elmina Sharks and that can determine our faith in the Premier League. As I’m talking to you right now, we’ve not been relegated and so there can’t be plans about the new season without us.

“They can’t hold the launch of the new season or announce the clubs to participate without addressing our case. Also, the association can’t hold its congress and discuss the Premier League or club’s that have been promoted or relegated until the case is attended and all parties satisfied,” he added.

However, AshesGyamera understands that the launch of the new season will take place on Monday evening.

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