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Kwesi Appiah betrayed me ahead of 2019 Afcon- Asamoah Gyan explains why

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Kwesi Appiah betrayed me ahead of 2019 Afcon- Asamoah Gyan explains why

The Black Stars former skipper has insisted that he felt betrayed after his captain’s armband was taken from him prior to the tournament

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says he felt betrayed by former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations held in Egypt.

Prior to the start of the tournament, Gyan was unceremoniously stripped off his captain’s armband and made a general captain.

Andre Ayew was then named as a the new captain and that generated a lot of controversies around the them. As a result, Ghana president Nana Akufo-Addo had to intervene at a point before Gyan was named among the squad for the competition.

And the former Al Ain star believes he wasn’t expecting such a decision from Kwesi Appiah at that crucial moment.

“I felt betrayed [when the captain’s armband was taken from me in 2019],” Gyan told Asaase Radio in an interview.

“So I couldn’t control my emotions. People who know everything behind the scenes, know I was betrayed [by the coach],” he added.

At the tournament, Ghana suffered one of their worst performance as they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Tunisia.

Gyan also failed to score in the tournament for the first time since 2008.

Gyan, who is yet to launch a book about his career, is currently a free agent after mutually parting ways with Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities last year.

Match fixing scandal: Eleven Wonders didn’t score genuine goals against Bechem – Kingsley Owusu Acheaw

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Match fixing scandal: Eleven Wonders didn’t score genuine goals against Bechem – Kingsley Owusu Acheaw

The Hunters owner has opened up on suggestions that his outfit connived with others to play match of convenience

Bechem United owner Kingsley Owusu Acheaw has rejected suggestions that his club teamed up with Eleven Wonders to play a match of convenience in Ghana Premier League last weekend.

After going two goals up, Bechem conceded three late goals and interestingly all of them were through penalties.

And the Bechem owner believes the referee was very poor on the day. He further stressed that he should be demoted by Ghana Football Association as a result.

WATCH AND LISTEN TO WHAT BECHEM OWNER SAID

SAD NEWS: Cristiano Ronaldo’s son confirmed dead

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SAD NEWS: Cristiano Ronaldo’s son confirmed dead

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez have announced the loss of their baby boy on Monday.

The boy who was born few hours ago could not survive despite all the efforts put in by doctors, nurses and other experts present.

Announcing the unfortunate incident, Ronaldo took to his his official page on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to share the unfortunate news with his fans and well wishers.

Mixed feelings: Some Kotoko supporters happy despite defeat to RTU

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Mixed feelings: Some Kotoko supporters happy despite defeat to RTU

The Porcupine Warriors dropped points in Tamale but that didn’t stop some of their supporters from celebrating

Asante Kotoko were pipped 2-1 in Tamale by RTU on matchday 25 of Ghana Premier League but some section of the supporters were not disturbed.

This was because Bechem United who follow them on the log lost 3-2 in Techiman therefore the eight-point gap between them was intact.

Also, to some of the supporters, they are natives of Tamale who would relish to see their boyhood club RTU surviving relegation so if it meant defeating Kotoko to stay up, it is not a big case for them.

Watch some of the views of the supporters

OFFICIAL: Appiah & Asmah start as Ogum makes two changes in Kotoko’s XI to face RTU

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OFFICIAL: Appiah & Asmah start as Ogum makes two changes in Kotoko’s XI to face RTU

The Porcupine Warriors boss has made two changes in his side as they face the Giants of the North in the top-liner this afternoon

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has made two changes in his starting line up against Real Tamale United this afternoon at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale.

After Kotoko pipped Hearts of Oak 1-0 last weekend, the Porcupine Warriors are hoping to stretch the lead at the top especially since Bechem United are sit in second place are also traveling to the dreadful Ohene Ameyaw Park in Techiman to face Eleven Wonders.

Samuel Appiah has been given the nod to start after Christopher Nettey was suspended due to accumulated yellow cards, while goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim has maintained his place in the post ahead of Kwame Baah.

Patrick Asmah has been given a starting role in midfieldand Stephen Amankona are expected to have some game time against RTU.

Asante Kotoko XI vs RTU

Danlad Ibrahim, Samuel Appiah, Imoro Ibrahim, Yussif Mubarik, Maxwell Agyemang, Sherif Mohammed, Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’, Fabio Gama, Asmah George Mfegue, Mbella Etouga, Samuel Boateng

SURE BET: Ghana Premier League odds for Easter

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SURE BET: Ghana Premier League odds for Easter

Few hours to kick off, your authoritative football news outfit has scanned the environment and has these predictions

Ghana Premier League enters matchday 25 and we have vigorously gone through some data analysis to come up with some predictions for our cherished readers

Per the statistics available to us, Bechem United are likely to lose for the first time in almost two months when they face Eleven Wonders in Techiman. In that game, more than a goal is expected as clean sheets for both sides look uncertain.

In Sogakope, WAFA are expected to breath life back into their relegation battles with a win when they face Berekum Chelsea. Over 2.5 goals are expected in that game.

Also, Hearts of Oak are likely to hammer relegation bound Elmina Sharks at the Accra Sports Stadium while Kotoko may drop points against RTU at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale.

GPL predictions:
Eleven Wonders 2-1 Bechem (Wonders win)

WAFA 3-2 B.Chelsea (WAFA win)

Aduana Stars 3-2 AshGold (Aduana DC)

GoldStars 1-0 Olympics (GoldStars win)

Karela 2-1 Dreams (Karela DC)

Hearts 3-1 Sharks (Hearts win)

RTU 2-1 Kotoko (RTU DC chance)

Prosper Ogum makes changes; Here’s Kotoko’s XI to face RTU

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Prosper Ogum makes changes; Here’s Kotoko’s XI to face RTU

There will be obviously new faces in Kotoko’s starting line up against the relegation threatened side

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh is expected to make at least two changes in his starting line up against Real Tamale United this afternoon at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale.

Following Kotoko’s slim victory over Hearts of Oak last weekend, the Porcupine Warriors are hoping to stretch the lead at the top especially since Bechem United are sit in second place are also traveling to the dreadful Ohene Ameyaw Park in Techiman to face Eleven Wonders.

However, with Christopher Nettey suspended due to accumulated yellow cards, Augustine Agyapong is expected to start to fill the void while goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim may be benched for Kwame Baah.

Apart from Agyapong coming in, it is not likely to have any change in defence and attack but there may be some changes in midfield especially with roles assigned to some players.

How Asante Kotoko arrived in Tamale

Imoro Ibrahim and Mudasiru will be the captains for the day since Ganiu is still out injured and would need more time to recover.

Patrick Asmah and Stephen Amankona are expected to have some game time against RTU.

Asante Kotoko probable XI vs RTU

Kwame Baah, Augustine Agyapong, Imoro Ibrahim, Yussif Mubarik, Maxwell Agyemang, Sherif Mohammed, Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’, Fabio Gama/Amankona, George Mfegue, Mbella Etouga

Ganiyu, Nettey, Taylor & Lamptey out; Checkout Kotoko’s 21-man squad in Tamale for RTU clash

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Ganiyu, Nettey, Taylor & Lamptey out; Checkout Kotoko’s 21-man squad in Tamale for RTU clash

The Porcupine Warriors arrived in the Northern regional capital early hours of Saturday ahead of their first game at the venue for almost five years

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has named a 21-man squad for the Ghana Premier League matchday 25 fixture against Real Tamale United at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Due to accumulated cards, right-back Christopher Nettey and skipper Abdul Ganiyu Ismail (injury) will miss the game as Kotoko seek to build on the crucial win against their rivals Hearts of Oak last weekend.

Also, there will be no Evans Adomako and Solomon Sarfo Taylor as well as Isaac Oppong as the trio are still not fully fit for the game.

However, Kotoko are expected to parade a formidable side that can overrun RTU who are fighting relegation and will be having their captain David Abagna Sandan back in action after several months in the treatment room.

Kotoko arrived in Tamale with a heavy military escort due to security issues on the road especially between Kintampo and Tamale.

How Asante Kotoko arrived in Tamale

Kotoko full squad in Tamale:

Goalkeepers:

Kwame Baah, Danlad Ibrahim

Defenders:

Imoro Ibrahim, Asmah Patrick, Augustine Agyapong, Andrews Appau, Mubarik Yusif, Samuel Appiah, Maxwell Agyemang, Charles Owusu.

Midfielders:

Mudasiru Salifu, Fabio Gama, Emmanuel Keyekeh, Sheriff Mohammed, Richard Boadu, Dickson Afoakwa, Stephen Amankona, Clinton Opoku

Forwards:

Samuel Boateng, George Mfegue, Mbella Etouga

I’m not sure I will play for Ghana at the World Cup – Brighton defender Lamptey

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I’m not sure I will play for Ghana at the World Cup – Brighton defender Lamptey

The youngster has been consistently performing at club level but he is skeptical about his chances of representing the country of his descent at the upcoming Fifa World Cup

Brighton and Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey has further fuelled doubts about his nationality switch ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup to be staged in Qatar.

The 21-year-old was born in England to Ghanaian parents and although he has previously represented the European giants at the youth level, he is still eligible to play for Ghana.

After an incredible showing in the shocking 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League on Saturday, Lamptey was asked if he would relish to play for West African giants Ghana as the Black Stars will be among five of Africa’s representatives at the mundial.

“I’m not sure yet,” Lamptey as quoted as saying by Ghanasoccernet.

“I have to just keep focusing on my club football. Take a game by game and then we’ll see [what happens in future],” he added.

Ghana coach Otto Addo is believed to be looking around for additional players to his already established squad and Lamptey is among such talents.

Apart from the Brighton defender, Frankfurt winger Ansgar Knauff, Bristol City striker Antoine Semenyo are also on the radar.

The Black Stars have been paired with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay in Group H.

Radebe, Kalou named 2023 Afcon qualifying Draw Assistants; which country will Ghana face?

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Radebe, Kalou named 2023 Afcon qualifying Draw Assistants; which country will Ghana face?

Former Africa Cup of Nations winners Lucas Radebe and Salomon Kalou will be the two draw assistants for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 group stages draw on Tuesday night next week.

The draw will be conducted live at 17h30 GMT at SuperSport studios in Johannesburg, South Africa.

You can watch it on all CAF platforms and join the conversation #TotalEnergiesAFCON23

Ex-South Africa international defender Radebe and former Cote d’Ivoire striker Kalou will join CAF Director of Competitions Samson Adamu for the draw.

The former Bafana Banfana defender and captain Radebe was a member of the South African team that won the 1996 African Cup of Nations. He made four appearances in Africa’s flagship football competition, having played in the tournaments of 1996, 1998, 2000 and 2002.

Radebe was also the captain of the South African national football team during both the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Kalou, the former Chelsea player, was a key attacker for the Elephants when they won the AFCON in 2015 in Equatorial Guinea.

He scored five goals in the six appearances in the tournament as he featured in the 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017 editions of the continental showpiece event.

Forty-eight teams, including Ghana, will be drawn into 12 groups of four teams with the top two teams qualifying for the tournament to be played in the West African country.

The Black Stars will be hoping to qualify to the next Afcon and possibly win the trophy after failing since 1982.

Ghana were surprisingly booted out of the competition last time in the Group Stage following defeats to Morocco and Comoros.

The qualifiers will start in June 2022.

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