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BREAKING NEWS: FC Cincinnati sign Hearts of Oak midfielder Salim Adams on loan

The youngster has sealed a one-year loan deal with the American club after a wonderful maiden season with the Phobians

Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati have confirmed a season-long long loan deal with Ghanaian champions Hearts of Oak for midfielder Salim Adams, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.


The 19-year-old, who joined Hearts from Edubiase before the start of this season,  will be part of Cincinnati youth team for the time being before he is ushered into their senior team. The club has the option to make the deal permanent after 2022.

“I’m excited to welcome Salim to FC Cincinnati,” said Tyrone Marshall, head coach of Cincinnati 2 said after the deal was officially sealed.

“He’s a promising midfielder who will be an excellent addition to our group and to the environment we’re trying to create,” he added.

Adams has made 23 appearances for Hearts of Oak in Ghana Premier League this season and boasts of three goals.

The youngster is widely known for his long range goal against CI Kamsar in the preliminary round of Caf Champions League at the Accra Sports Stadium.

New Mercury FM’s Sport journalist Ampadu ‘Shaggy’ confirmed dead by family

The 39-year-old was confirmed dead in Kumasi on Tuesday morning following a short illness

New Radio Mercury sports journalist Fred Kwaku Osei Ampadu has been confirmed dead by family members, AshesGyamera.com can report.

The 39-year-old has been working with Prophet Ebenezer ‘Opambour’ Adarkwah Yiadom for almost two decades after parting ways with Asawase-based Otec FM and Multimedia.

Shaggy, as he is affectionately called by close ones and on air, was rushed to Emergency Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Saturday, April 29, but despite the efforts by the doctors and nurses present, he finally gave up on Tuesday morning.

Reports suggest it was due to a heart attack, although it has not been confirmed.

Until his demise, the Atwima Twiapiase native was the host and head of sports at New Mercury Radio with a well-structured team comprising of David Osei (Soccer Excaldo), Kennedy Mintah (Kenash) and Agyeman Duah.

Notable names that Shaggy worked with in the past include Nana Ken, King Edward ‘the Slave’, Gabasay and Akowuah Little King.

18 goals – Which clubs have Kotoko’s Etouga scored against and with which body part?

The Porcupine Warriors newly found deadly striker netted his eighteenth goal of the season last weekend as they edge closer to snatch the league title

A special report by AshesGyamera.com’s Editor Evans Gyamera-Antwi on Kotoko’s Mbella Etouga

Little was known about him before his arrival in Kumasi; that is, if you compare him to his countryman George Mfegue Rodrigues and it was all because the latter had been on the wishlist of Asante Kotoko after COVID-19 pandemic. However, the talks to bring him down in 2020 fell through in the eleventh hour.

Nana Yaw Amponsah was gutted, shuttered and left in pains, especially when the club he took over as the new chief executive officer, after losing the Ghana FA presidential elections in 2019, also threw away a seven-point lead in the league because goals were not coming. And, interestingly, Hearts of Oak, their bitterest rivals, snatched the trophy right under their noses.

This time, Kotoko were bent on offloading ‘dead woods’ and a new era began under the auspices of new coach Dr. Prosper Ogum Narteh. He took over from Portuguese Mariano Baretto.

Mfegue was finally signed and Kotoko supporters were told that their striking problems have been solved. The Cameroonian landed in Kotoko’s camp in Dubai during their pre-season tour not only with his bags and big smiles, but also with another young chap who was highly tipped by Cameroonian journalists and coaches as a goal monger in future. His name was Frank Thierry Mbella Etouga.

Today, it is Etouga’s name which is on the lips of almost every Ghanaian football lover for various reasons although, Mfegue has also had a decent season – six goals and a couple of assists.

Etouga began his impressive goal scoring run with a debut finish against Real Tamale United in a 1-1 stalemate on December 15, 2021 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. He combined with his countryman Mfegue to send in a sublime finish with his right foot. And, oh, nobody has been able to stop him, thereafter.

Now, the 20-year-old boasts of 18 goals after 22 games; an incredible feat for a newcomer who is also facing a language barrier, as he’s only fluent in French and plays in an English dominated country. Yet, his statistics are simply staggering in his maiden season.

Watch the goals scored by Etouga so far

Etouga has faced almost all the club’s participating in the Premier League this season but he has been able to score against ten of them with seven games remaining.

Fortunately for him, that number could increase before the season ends in June as he will have the chance to face some of the clubs he failed to score against in the first round once more.

Out of the 18 goals scored so far, Etouga has netted 15 of his goals for Kotoko with his right foot, one with his head (against Ashanti Gold) and two with his left foot (against Accra Lions and Dreams FC)

Out of the 14 goals scored with his favourite right foot, half of them were from the penalty spot; where he brilliantly sent the goalkeepers to the wrong directions.

Kotoko fans laud Etouga after an incredible goal

The goal monger has scored against RTU both home and away. Also, he scored a brace against Legon Cities, Great Olympics and Dreams FC. He also netted hat-trick against Ashanti Gold and Accra Lions as well as boasting of a goal each against Gold Stars, Karela United, Hearts of Oak and WAFA.

Whose record has he equalled?

Etouga’s goal against Real Tamale United at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale tied him on the same number of goals (17) with Kotoko former striker Eric Kwabena Bekoe. The former Porcupine Warriors’ favourite goal getter scored 17 goals to emerge as the topscorer of 2007/2008 season.

Etouga and Kotoko players dancing after a victory in Kumasi

A lot of strikers have donned the Kotoko jersey but it was Etouga who matched Bekoe’s goalscoring record on his first season at the club.

What record has Etouga set?

After being tied with Bekoe on the same number of goals, Etouga became the first Kotoko striker since the start of the new era of Ghana Premier League in 1993 to score 18 goals. The Cameroonian achieved that feat with a wonderful solo effort against WAFA at the RedBull Arena in Sogakope last weekend.

Interestingly, it was Kotoko’s first-ever victory against the Academy Boys at the venue where they had always ended up as losers and their best being a stalemate.

Bekoe posted on Facebook shortly after Etouga broke his record, to congratulate and even made time to meet him for the first time when Kotoko arrived in Accra enroute to Kumasi.

Etouga has now scored more goals in a single season than some revered strikers who once donned the Kotoko jerseys including Alex Asamoah, Thomas Boakye, Seidu Bancey and Yahaya Mohammed.

Asamoah scored 16 goals in the 2008/2009 season while Boakye and Bancey scored 12 goals in the 1990/1991 season and 2013/14 season respectively.

What record must Etouga now break?

With seven matches remaining to end the season, Etouga is still ranked third on Kotoko’s all-time topscorer chart in Premier League behind Opoku Afriyie who occupies first and second positions. Afriyie scored 21 league goals during the 1981 season and also netted 26 times in the 1979 season with the latter making him the all-time topscorer in a single season.

Also, the youngster is ranked fifth in the Premier League’s all-time topscorers’ chart behind Kotoko legend Opoku Afriyie who occupies first and third positions, Hearts of Oak’s Ishmael Addo (22 goals in 2001) and former New Edubiase United superstar Emmanuel Baffour (21 goals in 2012)

Who are the next opponents for Kotoko and Etouga?

Interestingly, Kotoko and Etouga face tough opponents – Aduana Stars and Ashanti Gold – in their next two games as they are all derbies.

When totemic clubs Kotoko and Aduana Stars lock horns either at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi or Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro, it is one of the most eagerly anticipated football derbies in Ghana and Etouga must embrace himself for a tough afternoon.

Obviously, that game is more than just a football match which is expected to be played only for 90 minutes. A lot is at stake, honestly. It is a clash of cultures; involving Asante and Bono. Again, a reunion also at a point. Many Aduana players including goalkeeper Robert Addo, midfielders Emmanuel Gyamfi and Sam Adams, forward Yahaya Mohammed among others, have previously had stints with Kotoko. They will be visiting their former favourite ground and play in front of a vociferous supporters who once helped them to make names

After that fixture, Kotoko will make a short trip from Kumasi to Obuasi for another crucial encounter against Ashanti Gold. That will present football lovers the chance to watch Etouga versus Yaw Annor as Ghana would tune in to decide who the supreme goalscoring ‘machine’ is, as the duo battle for the goal king diadem.

Yaw Annor of Ashanti Gold is on fire

Etouga leads Annor only two goals after the latter made headlines last weekend by scoring a haul (four goals) in a 5-1 drubbing of Berekum Chelsea to close in on the goal scoring chart.

Ghana Premier League goal king chart

Even if Etouga eventually succumbs the lead he has taken in the goal king race to Annor, the Cameroonian will forever be in the hearts of Kotoko fans and his name will be on their lips for years to come.

How Etouga has scored his 18 goals for Asante Kotoko;

Kotoko vs RTU – right leg

Legon vs Kotoko – right leg [2x])

Kotoko vs Ashanti Gold (Right leg [2x]), header)

Kotoko vs Great Olympics – right leg (2x)

Kotoko vs Accra Lions – right leg (2x), left leg

Kotoko vs Dreams – right leg, left leg

Kotoko vs Gold Stars – right leg

Kotoko vs Karela United – right leg

Kotoko vs Hearts – right leg

RTU vs Kotoko – right leg

WAFA vs Kotoko – right leg

Watch all Etouga’s goals after Yaw Annor’s four goals against Chelsea

The Cameroonian striker is leading the goal king race but he must shrug off competitions from Yaw Annor and Augustine Okrah who are closing in on him

Asante Kotoko striker Mbella Etouga is still leading the Ghana Premier League goalscoring chart after matchday 27.

The 20-year-old scored the match winner over the weekend against WAFA to help Kotoko open a nine-point gap with seven matches remaining.

Although, Yaw Annor scored a haul (four goals) against Berekum Chelsea in their 5-1 drubbing of the Bono Ahafo side, Etouga is still leading the race.

The Cameroonian has 18 goals, two goals ahead of Yaw as the race heatings to the topmost.

Also, there is Augustine Okrah of Bechem United fame who is gradually getting in goals week in and out.

The 28-year-old won the award in 2014 and he is hoping to win it for the second time. Currently, Okrah has 13 goals, five goals behind Etouga but since he has scored six goals in his last six games for Bechem, he obviously cannot be ruled out.

Check out all the 18 goals scored by Kotoko’s Mbella Etouga

Etouga will come against Aduana Stars at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium next weekend before he faces Yaw Annor in the Asante derby against Ashanti Gold at the Len Clay Sports Stadium in Obuasi.

Okrah scores to close in on equaling Bechem United’s Premier League record

The forward netted for the fourth time running as Bechem United picked a vital point away from home in the title chase

Bechem United legend Augustine Okrah is just three goals away from equalling a record he set at the club nine years ago.

The 28-year-old won Ghana Premier League topscorer and best player awards during 2013/14 season when he scored 16 goals. He became the first-ever player from Bechem to reach the double figure mark and also win top awards in the league.

And after nine seasons away, it looks like he is back to the club to equal the record and possibly set another one. After signing a one-year deal before the start of the season from Asante Kotoko, Okrah was not tipped to shine by many soccer pundits.

However, he is currently ranked among the topscorers of the season after netting his 13th league goal against King Faisal at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Having ended the first round with only eight goals, Okrah has scored five goals in the second round and he is currently the only player to have been on the score sheet from matchday 25 to 27.

Okrah has now scored six goals and provided four assists in his last six games compromising of Premier League and FA Cup.

With seven matches remaining, Okrah is expected to at least score three more goals to equal his record and possibly add other goals to set new one which may also take years to break.

He is currently five goals behind Asante Kotoko striker Mbella Etouga and three goals behind Ashanti Gold Stars Yaw Annor, who scored four times over the weekend against Berekum Chelsea.

However, Okrah is known for his wonderful finish when the Premier League is at its climax.

In 2014, after scoring only three goals in the first round, he doubled his efforts to bang in 13 goals and went on to beat Asante Kotoko striker Seidu Bancey who was tipped to win the award.

Bechem United will host defending champions Hearts of Oak next weekend at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park before they travel to Tamale to face relegation-threatened RTU.

Ashanti Gold 5-1 Berekum Chelsea: Yaw Annor scores four to close in on Etouga in goal king race

The Miners made it two wins in a row as they hammered the Bibires at home on Sunday

Ashanti Gold hammered Berekum Chelsea 5-1 on matchday 27 of Ghana Premier League at the Len Clay Sports Stadium on Sunday.

After winning last weekend against Great Olympics, the Miners made it two wins in a row and seven points from their last three games.

Annor opened the scores on the 12th minute with a fine finish but Owusu Osei pulled even on 24th minute.

However, Eric Esso made it 2-1 for the hosts on the brink of half time after he was played through by a teammate.

After the break, Chelsea had a clear chance to go level in the game once again but the striker’s effort was blocked by Frank Akoto.

Ashanti Gold began the riot on when Annor scored on 73rd minute following a defensive mixup up.

The winger completed his hat-trick on 86th minute to the surprise of Chelsea defenders.

Annor completed the riot on 88th minute as he added another goal to make it four goals on the day.

Annor, who began the day on 12 goals, now have 16 goals and only two goals behind Asante Kotoko striker Etouga Mbella.

Full list of winners of 2022 Foklex Media Awards

The 11th edition of Foklex Media Awards took place over the weekend in Accra as a lot of media personalities were rewarded for their their role in the development of the country in diverse ways.

The nationwide award show saw top musicians also gracing the show, whiles some media personalities also made records.

Ahafo’s finest DJ, Kiki da Essien, won the best DJ of the Year in Bono, Ahafo and Bono East for the third time running.

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Richard Attah & York start as Samuel Boadu makes two changes in Hearts XI vs Dreams FC

The Phobians boss has altered his starting line up that thrashed Accra Lions last weekend as they prepare to face Dreams FC this afternoon

Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu has made two changes in his side ahead of matchday 27 fixture against Dreams FC in Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

After hammering Accra Lions 3-0 in the Accra derby last weekend, the Phobians are hoping to make it two wins in a row in order to breath life back into their Top Four aspirations.

As a result, goalkeeper Richard Attah has been handed his first start and will replace Richmond Ayi. He has been out four almost almost two months after he sustained an injury against Aduana Stars.

The bulky goalie has been out of action since March 13 and has missed eight matches in all competitions as a result.

Also, youngster Benjamin York will take over the position of Kwadwo Obeng Junior, according to your authoritative news outfit AshesGyamera.com. He will partner Afriyie Barnieh and Ibrahim Salifu in a front-three attack.

In midfield, Frederick Ansah Botchwey will combine with Gladson Awako and Suraj Seidu in a triangle shape.

Caleb Amankwah will partner skipper Mohammed Alhassan in central defence while Samuel Inkoom and Dennis Nkrumah Korsah take over the right and left back positions respectively.

Dreams come into this game on the back of a draw at home against King Faisal and new coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu will be eyeing his first win since taking over a fortnight ago.

Hearts XI vs Dreams FC:

Richard Attah, Samuel Inkoom, Dennis Korsah, Mohammed Alhassan, Caleb Amankwa, Frederick Ansah Botchwey, Suraj Seidu, Gladson Awako, Ibrahim Salifu, Benjamin York, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh

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Augustine Koomson, Abdul Jalilu, Kingsley Owusu, Suleman Fahadu, Agyenim Boateng Mensah, Abdulai Ibrahim, Simba Silvester, Maxwell Arthur, Issah Yakubu, Kofi Boakye, Clement Boahene

“The feeling isn’t complete,” Prosper Ogum sad after sinking WAFA in relegation battle [VIDEO]

The Porcupine Warriors boss defeated his former side and has admitted that he is a little worried since they shot him to game in his career

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh says it was a mixed feelings after defeating WAFA 1-0 in Ghana Premier League at the RedBull Arena in Sogakope on Saturday.

The victory sends Kotoko ten-point clear at the top in their bid to annex the Premier League trophy this season. However, it also condemned WAFA deep into the relegation battle since they now sit three points below safety while other clubs have a game in hand.

Ogum was the head coach of WAFA last season and guided them to a third place finish before taking up the Kotoko job.

“I’m happy we’ve won and again if you look at the defeat, it is gradually sending the team who made who I am in Ghana and in coaching down the relegation zone so the feeling is mixed,” Ogum said as quoted by AshesGyamera.com.

“I’m happy because we’re coming from the backdrop of two losses- RTU and Legon Cities – but then if you look at them too, they are in relegation zone so playing in such matches sometimes the feeling is not all that complete because you helping them down and normally it is not the best.

“But as a professional and people who know me well know that when it is business, it is business. After that we can go into the personal relationship,” he added.

WAFA must at least win five out of their seven remaining games to beat the drop at the end of the season.

“Kotoko players were discipline against Wafa than RTU & Legon Cities,” Ogum chides Asmah & talk tactics

The Porcupine Warriors boss has opened up on the tactics and general performance of his side following the victory over WAFA

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has shed light on players’ indiscipline and tactical awareness after the victory over WAFA on matchday 27 of Ghana Premier League at the RedBull Arena in Sogakope on Saturday.

A brilliant second half goal from Cameroonian striker Mbella Etouga was all that Kotoko needed to end their poor run of results recently and also pick their first-ever win against WAFA away at Sogakope.

Prior to the game, two players – Imoro Ibrahim and Richard Boadu – of Kotoko’s starting XI were suspended due to accumulated yellow cards but defender Patrick Asmah was also suspended by the club until the end of the season after a training ground bust up with the coach.

Asmah committed a schoolboy penalty against RTU which contributed to the defeat as well as having a terrible performance when he came on as a substitute against Legon Cities.

“If you look at the RTU and Legon Cities game, this more better, more compact, more teamwork, more disciplined and more determine to win comparatively to the RTU and Cities game,” Ogum said as quoted by AshesGyamera.com

“I think they looked very disciplined on the touchline. They played with my voice. Tactically, what we did throughout the week and especially what we did yesterday with respect to how WAFA was going to play; let’s allow them to play the ball and make sure that when we get the ball we transition quickly.

“The game itself we created more chances against WAFA which is unusual when you play at Sogakope but then we allowed them to play. It was one of those transitions that Appau gave that penetrating pass [to Etouga] because they were all shutting the lines and coming deep.

“We got the ball, one to recieve, two to pass and he broke the defensive line and we got it so tactically they were discipline today,” he added.

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Kotoko now lead the Premier League title race with a ten-point advantage as they currently have 55 points. Bechem United who sit second on the log and will play King Faisal on Sunday have 45 points.