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Akummey tips Yaya Raman to take Ghana Premier League by storm

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Akummey tips Yaya Raman to take Ghana Premier League by storm

The youngster has been highly rated to make a name for himself this season after completing his switch to the Ainyinase-based club

Karela United new defender Abdul Yaya Raman has been tipped by pundits to make a huge impact in the upcoming Ghana Premier League season.

Yaya Raman recently completed a move from lower-division side Tema XI to Kalera after signing a one-year deal.

The center-back is expected to play a key role in coach Kobby Mensah’s team as Karela hope to improve on last season’s performance.

The 19-year-old’s manager Alex Akumey believes he has no doubt he will take the league by storm.

“I have known Yaya Raman for some years now and he is one guy who is so determined and very dedicated to his work,” Akummey said.

“I have no doubt that he will be great for Karela in the coming season,” he added.

Raman is expected to make his Premier League debut on September 8 when Karela host debutants Tamale City on opening day at Crosby Awuah Memorial Stadium.

Karela finished fourth last season after amassing 52 points

Simba SC to miss nine ‘key’ players ahead of friendly with Asante Kotoko

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Simba SC to miss nine ‘key’ players ahead of friendly with Asante Kotoko

The Tanzanian giants will be without nine players when they lock horns with Porcupine Warriors in an international friendly

Simba SC will likely be without nine of their first team players when they face Ghanaian champions Asante Kotoko in an international friendly in Omdurman on Sunday.

The players did not travel with the team to Sudan this week as they have been invited for international duties by Tanzania Football Federation ahead of 2023 CHAN qualifiers against

They include first choice goalkeeper and captain Aishi Manula and second choice goalkeeper Beno Kakolanya, Shomary Kapombe, Habib Kyombo, Kibu Denis and Kennedy Juma.

Also missing will be assistant captain Mohammed Hussein ‘Tshabalala’ and Jonas Mkude who are also in the national team camp.

However, players like Augustine Okrah, Mohamed Ouattara, Moses Phiri, Victor Akpan, Nasoro Kapama and Dejan Georgijevic will be available for selection.

Kotoko, on the other hand, will miss goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim and strikers Mbella Etouga and Mfegue Rodrigues.

The Kumasi-based club suffered 2-0 and 5-0 defeats against Al Hilal on Tuesday and Friday respectively and would hope to amend the situation in order to calm down their supporters back home.

With Simba preparing to face Malawi’s Nyasa Big Bullets in Caf Champions League preliminary round, Kotoko are also hoping to use this game as a dress rehearsal for their game against Burkina Faso side Kadiogo in the prelims.

Al Hilal humiliate Asante Kotoko in pre-season friendly in Sudan [Watch the goals]

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Al Hilal humiliate Asante Kotoko in pre-season friendly in Sudan [Watch the goals]

The Porcupine Warriors shipped in five goals to make it seven goals after two pre-season games

Asante Kotoko were brushed aside 5-0 by Sudanese champions Al Hilal in a pre-season friendly in Omdurman on Friday.

Ahead of the game, new coach Seydou Zerbo made several changes in the starting line up that lost to Hilal in the first game on Tuesday as goalkeeper Frederick Asare came in for Cameroonian goalkeeper Pouaty Moise D’assise while Emmanuel Sarkodie also started the game.

Kotoko’s defence were in total shambles this evening as two free-kicks were scored by Hilal.

A brace from Maccabi Lillipo and other goals from Abdul Agagon, Mubarak Abdulai and GoodLuck did the damage for Hilal who were already up by 3-0 at the break.

Kotoko will have to double their efforts as they take on Tanzanian giants Simba SC in another international friendly on Sunday.

Live Streaming: Asante Kotoko vs Al Hilal

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Live Streaming: Asante Kotoko vs Al Hilal

The Porcupine Warriors are hoping to make amends this time around as they face the Sudanese champions in another friendly game

Asante Kotoko play Al Hilal in their second international friendly as they hope to recover from the defeat they suffered earlier this week.

Seydou Zerbo’s side suffered a 2-0 defeat on Tuesday and will like to make amends this time around.

The two clubs are using this game to fine tune ahead of 2022/23 Caf Champions League participation.

Watch Live: Al Hilal vs Asante Kotoko

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Watch Live: Al Hilal vs Asante Kotoko

The Porcupine Warriors play their first game of their international friendly games as they take on the Sudanese giants

Asante Kotoko face Sudanese champions Al Hilal in the first of their four international friendly games to be played in August.

The games takes place at the Hilal Sports Complex in Omdurman as the two clubs use this opportunity to fine tune ahead of Caf Champions League participation

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Asante Kotoko snap WAFA defender Tedeku on transfer deadline day

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Asante Kotoko snap WAFA defender Tedeku on transfer deadline day

The youngster has finally put pen to paper on final day of the transfer season as Kotoko hope to strengthen their squad

Asante Kotoko have signed left-back John Tedeku from WAFA on transfer deadline day in an undisclosed fee.

The 20-year-old who made his Premier League debut for WAFA at age 17 in the 1-0 win over Karela in Dec 2019, is expected to strengthen Kotoko’s defence after the transfer of Imoro Ibrahim to Al Hilal.

Tedeku joined WAFA at a young age and has since been at the club until came for his services.

OFFICIAL: Kotoko cancel trip to Turkey for pre-season; set to play two international friendlies

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OFFICIAL: Kotoko cancel trip to Turkey for pre-season; set to play two international friendlies

The Porcupine Warriors have altered their pre-season plans and will now remain in Africa to prepare for the upcoming season

Asante Kotoko have officially cancelled their decision to tour Turkey as part of their pre-season following issues related to visa acquisition.

Last week, the club’s top hierarchy revealed that there have been issues related to the visa processing of players and officials which had delayed their plans to leave the country.

As a result, they played two friendly games against Panthers FC and Army FC in Accra to fine tune.

Due to their inability to travel to Europe, Kotoko will engage Al Hilal in an international friendly in Sudan on August 23.

The club’s leadership are also hoping to get another friendly game with Nigeria champions Rivers United four days later in order to wrap up their preparations for the new season.

Following the resignation of Prosper Ogum Narteh, a new coach is expected to be announced soon and former Burkina Faso boss

Benjamin Tetteh provides Two assists in Hull City’s heavy defeat to West Brom

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Benjamin Tetteh provides Two assists in Hull City’s heavy defeat to West Brom

The lanky striker had a tough afternoon as the Hawthorns teared his side apart on Saturday

Ghana striker Benjamin Tetteh provided two assists for Hull City in their 5-2 away defeat against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns on Saturday.

The 28-year-old was handed a starting role by coach

Callum Elder scored an own goal by the seventh minute to give West Brom the lead by the 37th minute before John Swift added another three minutes after the break.

Darnell Furlong made it 3-0 on 55th minute before Karlan Grant added another from the spot to break the hearts of the travelling supporters on 70th minute.

Benjamin Tetteh outmuscled his marker and played Oscar Estupinan who calmly slotted it home to give the away fans something to be proud off.

Tetteh provided another assist on the stroke of full time for Estupinan to make it 5-2 after West Brom had restored their four-goal advantage through Dara O’Shea.

Mbella Etouga ‘rushed’ to hospital – Kotoko supporters chief Dankwah confirms

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Mbella Etouga ‘rushed’ to hospital – Kotoko supporters chief Dankwah confirms

The Cameroonian striker has not played a part in the club’s pre-season friendly due to ill health

Asante Kotoko striker Mbella Etouga was rushed to hospital on Friday when Kotoko thrashed lower division side Army FC 4-0 in a pre-season friendly.

The Cameroonian, who was on form last season after scoring 21 goals, is yet to play a single minute in Kotoko’s pre-season games which has raised concerns among the supporters over his future at the club since he was linked with Udinese.

However, the first vice chairman of Kotoko’s National Circles Council, Nana Kwame Dankwah, has refuted reports that Etouga may leave and further explained the situation.

“Mbella Etouga and Mfegue are still at the club and part of the team for the new season. They did not dress in the game against Panthers FC but Mfegue dressed just that the coach opted to rest him,” Dankwah said during a Twitter Space on Saturday morning.

“In the game against Army FC, I arrived at the venue late and when I asked of Mbella, I was told he has been sent to the hospital in a car. He was not feeling well that is why he did not play in that game,” he added.

Kotoko have announced an international friendly against Sudanese giants Al Hilal on August 23 in Omdurman.

The Porcupine Warriors will face Rail Club de Kadiogo from Burkina Faso in the preliminary round of Caf Champions League following a draw held last week.

The winner after the two legs will lock horns with the winner between Gaborone United and AS Vita Club of Congo in the next round for a place in the group stage

The first leg has been slated to take place between September 9-11, 2022 while the return fixture takes place between September 16-18, 2022.

Kotoko, who are currently without a head coach, have signed seven new players including goalkeeper Frederick Asare from Accra Lions, Osei Poku, Moise Pouaty, Steven Mukwala, Thomas Pele, Enoch Morrison and Zeze from Ivory Coast .

Turkey tour over? Kotoko set to play Al Hilal in international friendly

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Turkey tour over? Kotoko set to play Al Hilal in international friendly

The Porcupine Warriors will lock horns with Sudanese giants ahead of the start of the new season

Asante Kotoko will face Sudanese giants Al Hilal in an international friendly ahead of the start of 2022/23 Ghana Premier League season.

The Porcupine Warriors were initially scheduled to travel to Turkey for their pre-season tour but issues concerning visa processing halted their plans.

As a result, they have since camped in Accra and played two friendly matches so far against Panthers FC and Army FC.

With barely three weeks to the start of the new Premier League season, it looks quite possible that Kotoko may completely abandon their journey to Turkey as they have lined up an international friendly against Hilal.

The game is expected to be played on August 23 but the venue is yet to be confirmed.

Kotoko will face Rail Club de Kadiogo from Burkina Faso in the preliminary round of Caf Champions League following a draw held last week.

The winner after the two legs will lock horns with the winner between Gaborone United and AS Vita Club of Congo in the next round for a place in the group stage

The first leg has been slated to take place between September 9-11, 2022 while the return fixture takes place between September 16-18, 2022.

Kotoko, who are currently without a head coach, have signed seven new players including goalkeeper Frederick Asare from Accra Lions, Osei Poku, Moise Pouaty, Steven Mukwala, Thomas Pele, Enoch Morrison and Zeze from Ivory Coast .

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