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Kotoko’s ‘container’ structure at Adako Jachie catches fire [VIDEO]

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Kotoko’s ‘container’ structure at Adako Jachie catches fire [VIDEO]

The Porcupine Warriors new facility could’ve been burnt to ashes if not the intervention of a good Samaritan

Asante Kotoko new facility which is under construction at the Adako Jachie training ground caught fire but it was timely put under control by people around.

The project, which is mainly made up of containers for a short term of period, will provide the club’s players and coaches changing rooms and lavatories which they currently lack.

It is believed that one of the electrical outlets in the facility caught fire and started to spread but the situation was put under control.

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Asante Kotoko are currently leading the Premier League log with 56 points, nine points better than Bechem United who sit second place.

GHANA AMPUTEE LEAGUE CLUBS CONFER WITH THE NATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE PRESIDENT

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GHANA AMPUTEE LEAGUE CLUBS CONFER WITH THE NATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE PRESIDENT

The Board of the Ghana Amputee League Clubs Association met and conferred with the President of the Ghana National Paralympic Committee, Mr. Sampson Deen.

The purpose of the meeting was to officially introduce the GALCA members to the president of the NPC and also congratulate Mr. Sampson Deen on his election as the president of the African Paralympic Committee.

Mr. Sampson thanked the GALCA Board and urged them to continue working together in the best interest of the amputee players and athletes.

The Africa Paralympic Committee (APC) and National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC Ghana) President Samson Deen also vowed to help find lasting solution to the brouhaha surrounding amputee football in Ghana and make sure that the league kick-starts by the close of the year.

Mr. Sampson Deen donated Five Thousand Cedi (5,000.00) to the Ghana Amputee League Clubs Association (GALCA) to defray some of the operational costs related to the preparation towards the National Disability Day Gala the two organisations are partnering to commemorate.

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Iker Casillas and Kaká to arrive in Ghana with original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy

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Iker Casillas and Kaká to arrive in Ghana with original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy

The duo, who have previously won the prestigious trophy, will be in Ghana soon as part of the World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola which has kicked off in Dubai this week

FIFA World Cup winners Iker Casillas and Kaká will send the original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy on global journey that will include Ghana and all the 31 remaining qualifying countries for the first time ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup to be staged in Qatar in November.

The original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy was unveiled at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena today May 12, before it embarked on its fifth journey, travelling to 51 countries and territories.

The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola kicked off today with a first-stop event in Dubai, where former FIFA World Cup™ winners Iker Casillas and Kaká came together to send the original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy on its journey around the world ahead of the tournament later this year.

The Black Stars qualified to the World Cup at the expense of Nigeria and they have been paired with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay in Group H. They will be basing in the capital of Qatar Doha for all the group games.

According to Fifa sources, the World Cup trophy will be in Africa in June and it is likely only fans in Accra will have the opportunity to feel the trophy when it arrives in Ghana.

“As football fans around the world gear up to support their teams, Coca-Cola is thrilled to offer fans the opportunity to experience the trophy ahead of the tournament,” said Brad Ross, Vice‑President of Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Partnerships at The Coca-Cola Company.

“The real magic of the FIFA World Cup exists with fans believing in their teams and showcasing their passion for the game.”

Starting today, Coca-Cola is inviting fans to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the most recognised symbol in football and experience the real magic of the world’s largest and most anticipated single-sport event – the FIFA World Cup™.

The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will stop in 51 countries and territories, bringing Coca-Cola and FIFA one step closer to the goal of visiting each of FIFA’s 211 member associations by 2030. For the first time ever, the tour will visit all 32 countries that qualified for the FIFA World Cup™, inspiring fans across the world through exclusive consumer experiences.

“The FIFA World Cup Trophy is one of the greatest symbols in sport,” said Romy Gai, FIFA’s Chief Business Officer.

“Bringing it on tour gives us a unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on the fantastic communities around the world who love the beautiful game. The trophy tour – which will end back in Qatar, our amazing hosts – highlights our commitment to making football truly global as we realise the dreams of our fans and bring the joy and excitement of the FIFA World Cup to their doorsteps, together with our long-standing partner Coca-Cola.”

FIFA World Cup™ winners Iker Casillas and Kaká shared their passion for the game at the first‑stop event in Dubai.

Kaká said: “It is an incredible honour to be part of the first stop of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. My first FIFA World Cup as a player was when I was just 20 years old, and it is still fresh in my mind – for me, it was a dream come true.”

Added Iker Casillas: “It was the highlight of my career when I lifted this very trophy as captain of Spain in 2010. And it is exciting that someone will have that feeling in Qatar later this year. It fills me with great pride to join all of you today, as we kick off the journey of the FIFA World Cup Trophy, bringing it to the fans across the globe.”

The FIFA World Cup™ is an iconic competition followed by billions around the world. FIFA is committed to providing additional opportunities to have a wider positive social and environmental impact, as well as to setting new benchmarks in the delivery of worldwide sporting and exciting fan-centric programmes, such as the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, as an inspiration for all.

The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola has a mission to support the development of sustainability efforts at each location visited by the tour. For the first time, consumer activations will be digitally led by Coca-Cola, reducing waste at each stop on the tour and minimising the consumption of water, energy, materials and other resources.

The Coca-Cola Company has had a long-standing relationship with FIFA since 1976 and has been an official FIFA World Cup™ Sponsor since 1978. Coca-Cola has had stadium advertising at every FIFA World Cup™ since 1950 and is a long-time supporter of football at all levels.

About the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy

The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup™ while remaining in FIFA’s possession. Made of solid gold and weighing 6.142kg, the trophy depicts two human figures holding the globe aloft. Its current design dates back to 1974. As one of the most recognised sports symbols in the world and a priceless icon, the original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy can only be touched and held by a very select group of people, which includes former winners of the FIFA World Cup™ and heads of state.

Because regulations state that the original trophy must remain in FIFA’s possession and cannot be won outright, the team winning the FIFA World Cup™ retains the authentic trophy temporarily and is then permanently awarded the tournament edition trophy, the FIFA World Cup™ Winner’s Trophy (which is gold-plated, rather than solid gold, and engraved with the year, host country and winners of the respective event).

The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola is an extraordinary opportunity for people to take in a piece of football history and share their passion for the sport with each other. The emotions of seeing the original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy will stay in football fans’ memories forever

Ghana FA announce when verdict on alleged match-fixing between AshantiGold and Inter Allies will be revealed

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Ghana FA announce when verdict on alleged match-fixing between AshantiGold and Inter Allies will be revealed

The country’s football governing body’s chief has admitted that the verdict on the alleged match fixing between two Premier League clubs have delayed but insists it will be out in no time

Ghana FA general secretary Prosper Harrison Addo has revealed that the verdict on the alleged match fixing scandal between Premier League side Ashanti Gold and now Division One League side Inter Allies will be out very soon.

Despite Ghanaians showing their displeasure on the delay of the final verdict, Addo has insisted that match fixing cases are quite different from other cases and they require tactfulness in their handling.

“The wheels of justice grind slowly. Match-fixing cases are not like other cases. For match manipulation, match-fixing, and those things you have to take your time,” Addo said in an interview with Angel FM.

“First of all, looking at our process the first part of what we did when the issue came was investigation so it took a very long time because not only the two clubs. They always mention only Ashantigold and Inter Allies but all the players and the officials involved in that match were all charged.

“They were all given opportunities to speak out or write their statements during the investigation time before the charging.

“It took time before they were charged after the prosecutors felt the investigation was alright. After they were charged they were taken to the Disciplinary Committee. The prosecutors took time to make their cases.

“The teams, players, and their lawyers were questioned and passed through cross-examination and then the teams opened their defense. It went on for a long time.

“Right now we are done. The adjudicating body which is the Disciplinary Committee will have a meeting and review what both sides said. All these plyers, twenty from each side, officials, and the club itself.

“Don’t forget that the president of AshantiGold and the CEO were charged. They have reviewed their statements before the decision. We are at the decision stage.

“They are done but it is left with the final decision. The decision can come out any moment from now,” Addo added.

AshaGyamera.com can report that Berekum Chelsea defender Stephen Anokye Badu has been caught also exchanging vital information with an alleged match fixing agent prior to a Premier League game.

The 26-year-old, who was one-time banned by CAF for failing a doping test while playing for Aduana Stars in the Caf Confederation Cup, has gotten himself in another problem.

Badu, together with Berekum Chelsea young goalkeeper D. Malike who made his Premier League debut against Great Olympics last week, were invited by the Integrity officials after the game for investigations.

The duo’s phones were seized in the presence of the club’s management member Oduro Sarfo and upon further scrutinization, it was revealed that they had information that can be linked with betting and match fixing.

Malike, in particular, had a betting application on his mobile phone and upon interrogations he insisted that he doesn’t bet but rather uses the app to check scorelines across the world. There were no evidence of match fixing or betting on his phone.

However, Badu had some conversations on his mobile phone’s WhatsApp which suggested that he allegedly held conversations with people believed to be betting agents.

Meanwhile, Premier League referee Isaac Osei has also been caught allegedly having betting slips indicating bets staked on football matches prior to Ghana Premier League games.

Upon further interrogations, Osei is reported to have revealed that he is not the only Ghanaian referee who is involved in football betting and further added that even Ghanaian football administrators are also part.

It will be recalled that referee Osei was suspended for the rest of the season three weeks ago after he was found guilty of failing to award Legon Cities an obvious penalty against Berekum Chelsea.

AshesGyamera understands that Anokye could face a one-year ban while referee Osei could face at least five-year ban if found guilty of the offences they have been charged with.

Exclusive: Berekum Chelsea defender caught exchanging ‘VITAL’ information with betting agents ahead of games

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Exclusive: Berekum Chelsea defender caught exchanging ‘VITAL’ information with betting agents ahead of games

The centre-back had his phone seized and investigations revealed he had held conversations with people alleged to be betting syndicates

Berekum Chelsea defender Stephen Anokye Badu could face a one-year ban if found guilty of his involvement in betting and manipulation of football results, according to AshesGyamera.com’s sources.

The 26-year-old, who was one-time banned by CAF for failing a doping test while playing for Aduana Stars in the Caf Confederation Cup, has gotten himself in another problem.

Badu, together with Berekum Chelsea young goalkeeper D. Malike who made his Premier League debut against Great Olympics last week, were invited by the Integrity officials after the game for investigations.

The duo’s phones were seized in the presence of the club’s management member Oduro Sarfo and upon further scrutinization it was revealed that they had information than can be linked with betting and match fixing.

Malike, in particular, had a betting application on his mobile phone and upon interrogations he insisted that he doesn’t bet but rather uses the app to check scorelines across the world. There were no evidence of match fixing or betting on his phone.

However, Badu had some conversations on his mobile phone’s WhatsApp which suggested that he allegedly held conversations with people believed to be betting agents.

Meanwhile, Premier League referee Isaac Osei has also been caught allegedly having betting slips indicating bets staked on football matches prior to Ghana Premier League games.

Upon further interrogations, Osei is reported to have revealed that he is not the only Ghanaian referee who is involved in football betting and further added that even Ghanaian football administrators are also part.

It will be recalled that referee Osei was suspended for the rest of the season three weeks ago after he was found guilty of failing to award Legon Cities an obvious penalty against Berekum Chelsea.

“The GFA Match Review Panel has been suspended Referee Isaac Osei for erring in the decision not to award a penalty in favour of Legon Cities FC in their Ghana Premier League Matchweek 24 Berekum Chelsea FC,” a GFA statement read.

Below are decision announced by the Match review panel:

BEREKUM CHELSEA VS. LEGON CITIES (MATCH DAY 24)

SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT

In the 37th minute of play, the Referee awarded a penalty to Berekum Chelsea and an alleged foul by Legon Cities player number 5 on Berekum Chelsea player number 53.

The Referee denied Legon Cities a penalty for a foul committed by Berekum Chelsea’s goalkeeper in the 42nd minute.

The goalkeeper was seen dragging the Legon Cities player down by grabbing him with both hands around the neck.

OBSERVATIONS, FINDINGS AND GROUNDS OF THE DECISION

In the 37th minute of the match, a defender of Legon Cities fouled an attacker of Berekum Chelsea. The referee awarded a penalty to Berekum Chelsea.

Per the video watched the angle of foul was not clear. For the benefit of doubt the referee was in a better position to have seen the foul.

In the 42nd minute incident, the goalkeeper of Berekum Chelsea was clearly seen pulling down Legon Cities player number 21 in the penalty area. This was a clear incident of foul which the referee ignored. Thus, an obvious penalty was ignored.

The referee was invited to explain his decisions. He explained why he gave the first penalty but was quick to accept that he erred completely for not awarding penalty to Legon Cities in the second incident.

Referee Isaac Osei’s decision changed the outcome of the match. He is therefore suspended for the rest of the season. This includes all matches organized by GFA.

JUST IN: Ghana Premier League referee Osei caught having betting slips on his mobile phone

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JUST IN: Ghana Premier League referee Osei caught having betting slips on his mobile phone

The knight of cups whistle is reportedly found having betting slips on his phone prior to Premier League games

Ghana Premier League referee Isaac Osei has been caught having betting slips on his mobile phone by the Integrity officials of Ghana FA, according to a report filed by Kessben FM.

Following the rampant increase of match fixing allegations, Ghana FA has strengthened their security measures to reduce or possibly eradicate the canker.

As a result, an Integrity Officer was appointed three year ago and he has also set up a team to help him in his works. The team has been seen at various league centers undergoing investigations and one of their methods include the scrutinization of mobile phones of referees and selected players from the two clubs involved in a a game.

The team was seen at Sogakope a fortnight ago when Asante Kotoko visited WAFA in Sogakope as well as Great Olympics’ 2-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium last week.

According to Kessben Sports, referee Isaac Osei has been caught allegedly having slips indicating bets staked on football matches prior to a Ghana Premier League game.

Upon further interrogations, Osei is reported to have revealed that he is not the only Ghanaian referee who is involved in football betting and further added that even Ghanaian football administrators are also part.


It will be recalled that referee Osei was suspended for the rest of the season three weeks ago after he was found guilty of failing to award Legon Cities an obvious penalty against Berekum Chelsea.

“The GFA Match Review Panel has been suspended Referee Isaac Osei for erring in the decision not to award a penalty in favour of Legon Cities FC in their Ghana Premier League Matchweek 24 Berekum Chelsea FC,” a GFA statement read.

Below are decision announced by the Match review panel:

BEREKUM CHELSEA VS. LEGON CITIES (MATCH DAY 24)

SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT

In the 37th minute of play, the Referee awarded a penalty to Berekum Chelsea and an alleged foul by Legon Cities player number 5 on Berekum Chelsea player number 53.

The Referee denied Legon Cities a penalty for a foul committed by Berekum Chelsea’s goalkeeper in the 42nd minute.

The goalkeeper was seen dragging the Legon Cities player down by grabbing him with both hands around the neck.

OBSERVATIONS, FINDINGS AND GROUNDS OF THE DECISION

In the 37th minute of the match, a defender of Legon Cities fouled an attacker of Berekum Chelsea. The referee awarded a penalty to Berekum Chelsea.

Per the video watched the angle of foul was not clear. For the benefit of doubt the referee was in a better position to have seen the foul.

In the 42nd minute incident, the goalkeeper of Berekum Chelsea was clearly seen pulling down Legon Cities player number 21 in the penalty area. This was a clear incident of foul which the referee ignored. Thus, an obvious penalty was ignored.

The referee was invited to explain his decisions. He explained why he gave the first penalty but was quick to accept that he erred completely for not awarding penalty to Legon Cities in the second incident.

Referee Isaac Osei’s decision changed the outcome of the match. He is therefore suspended for the rest of the season. This includes all matches organized by GFA.

During the sitting of the Match Review Panel, we called for the match between Samartex FC and Ebusua Dwarfs which was played during match day (19) nineteen.

In the later stages of the game, a penalty was awarded to Samartex FC per the video watched, the defender of Dwarfs in attempt to play the ball stepped on the ball and the attacker kicked it. The attacker deliberately went down without any contact from the defender and the referee picked a penalty. The Panel saw this penalty as wrongfully awarded.

Referees response
After the video was sent to him, he kept on defending that the defender of Dwarfs kicked the leg of the attacker of Samartex FC which the video did not support or showed.

The referee, Felix Agbozo erred in awarding the penalty. He is therefore suspended for the rest of the season. This includes all matches organized by GFA.

GFA reveals when Otto Addo will be confirmed as new Black Stars coach

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GFA reveals when Otto Addo will be confirmed as new Black Stars coach

The country’s football governing body chief has hinted that Otto Addo’s contractual agreement will be finalized very soon

Ghana Football Association general secretary Prosper Harrison Addo has insisted that plans are underway to concluded talks with Borussia Dortmund and confirm Otto Addo as the new Black Stars coach.

Addo was appointed as the interim coach in February following the country’s decision to part ways with Serbian coach Milovan Rajevic after a shambolic performance at 2021 Africa Cup of Nations held in Cameroon.

Addo led the Black Stars to defeat Nigeria in the 2022 Fifa World Cup playoff and he has revealed to once again be in the dug out during the mundial.

“We are still in talks with Dortmund and I can assure you that Otto Addo will be confirmed as the black stars coach very soon,” Prosper Harrison Addo told Starr FM in an interview.

Ghana has been paired with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay in Group H at the World Cup.

“Bechem United will not lose second position,” Kassim Mingle gives up the chase on Kotoko

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“Bechem United will not lose second position,” Kassim Mingle gives up the chase on Kotoko

The Hunters boss believes they will still finish in second position despite their recent poor run of results

Bechem United coach Kassim Mingle has insisted they will not lose their second position after going nine points behind Asante Kotoko in the race for the Premier League title.

The Hunters have consistently failed to capitalize on Kotoko’s inability to win games consistently.

With six games remaining, Bechem will play three games at home and three away from home.

“We will consolidate our position. Nobody can move us from the second position,” Mingle said after the 1-1 draw with Hearts of Oak on Saturday.

“It was very competitive game. My players did not play the way we’ve been playing always so I’m disappointed in their play today. They were not putting our passes together and the way we attack the 18 in our finish, my players were not doing that and I don’t know why,” coach Mingle said after the game.

“My goalkeeper did very well by preventing them from getting another goal. When you miss some of your key players, definitely those coming in will not play like those who have been. It will take time before they gel into the team so normally that’s how it happens.”

Bechem United will travel up North to play Real Tamale United at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Wednesday.

They will later face Aduana Stars in the semifinals of the FA Cup at the Golden City Park in Berekum on Sunday.

“You still have my support,” Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum tells Etouga after missing two penalties

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“You still have my support,” Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum tells Etouga after missing two penalties

The Porcupine Warriors boss has thrown his weight behind the Cameroonian striker who missed two crucial penalties that could’ve seen them closer to lifting the Premier League title

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has told striker Mbella Etouga not to worry despite failing to help Kotoko pick three points against Aduana Stars on matchday 28 of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

After scoring the first goal through a stunner, Etouga had the opportunity to double Kotoko’s lead by the 68th minute when his countryman Georges Mfegue Rodrigues was brought down in Aduana Stars’ box. However, his last ditch effort was saved by goalkeeper Joseph Addo.

Kotoko had another opportunity to extend their lead as Stephen Amankona was also felled in the box by one of Aduana’s defenders. Etouga stepped up to effect the kick and his effort was denied by the goalpost.

Bright Agyei left it late to snatch the equaliser for Aduana on the stroke of full time when he met a Emmanuel Gyamfi’s cross.

“You still have my support, Franck Mbella. Keep the fire burning 🔥. Much love,” Ogum posted on his official Twitter page on Monday morning.

Despite missing two penalties, Etouga still leads the goal king race with 19 goals, three goals ahead of Ashanti Gold winger Yaw Annor who failed to hit the back of the net against Medeama on Sunday.

Next week, Kotoko will travel to Obuasi to face Ashanti Gold in the Ashanti derby at the Len Clay Sports Stadium.

Ghanaian journalists are interested in sensationalism than tactics – Ogum fires after Aduana draw [VIDEO]

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Ghanaian journalists are interested in sensationalism than tactics – Ogum fires after Aduana draw [VIDEO]

The Porcupine Warriors boss has insisted that a lot of journalists prefer sensationalism over other relevant angles of football

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has insisted that midfielder Stephen Amankona is a fine player but needs to double his efforts, something a lot of journalists have refused to say.

This comes after Kotoko’s 1-1 draw with Aduana Stars in Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Although, Amankona had a decent game and even won a penalty which was fluffed by Cameroonian striker Mbella Etouga, his boss believes he needs to up his game.

Ogum further insisted that journalists must be bold to tell players the truth especially when their performances are the exact opposite of what is expected from them.

Watch Prosper Ogum Narteh’s full post match interview

Kotoko despite the stalemate still lead the Premier League log with 56 points, nine points better than Bechem United and twelve points above defending Champions Hearts of Oak.

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