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Augustine Okrah set to leave Bechem United despite incredible season

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Augustine Okrah set to leave Bechem United despite incredible season

The forward’s future with the Hunters has become uncertain following offers from other clubs

Bechem United legend Augustine Okrah is likely to depart the club barely after six months of joining them, sources close to the player have revealed to AshesGyamera.com.

The 28-year-old has been an incredible addition to Bechem’s setup after joining them from Asante Kotoko at the start of the season and his consistent performances have gone unnoticed.

After 24 Premier League games, Okrah is ranked fourth on the goalscoring chart with ten goals and three assists and also boasts of three goals in the FA Cup.

Following weeks of speculations that Okrah may be on his way out of Bechem to join another club as a free agent, since he only signed a one-year deal, it now looks like the former Al Hilal and Al Merriekh star may be leaving soon after receiving offers from the Middle East, Morocco and South Africa.

After Okrah scored a brace and provided two assists on Wednesday to help Bechem United defeat Tamale City 4-2 to reach the FA Cup semifinals, a section of the supporters rushed to him to plead that he should at least stay until the end of the season.

Okrah won the Best Player and Goal King of 2013/14 season after notching in 16 goals and providing eight assists.

What will journalists who said I’m not fit for Kotoko say again? – Prosper Ogum fires back

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What will journalists who said I’m not fit for Kotoko say again? – Prosper Ogum fires back

The Porcupine Warriors boss has hit back at a section of the media who initially downplayed his capabilities when his appointment was made official

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has questioned the current stance of journalists who kicked against his appointment few months ago.

Then with WAFA, Ogum, who had led the Sogakope-based club to finish third last season, was seen as the ideal replacement to Mariano Baretto but a lot of journalists raised red flag insisting that he doesn’t have the experience to manage a big club.

However, after 24 matches, Kotoko are on the verge of winning the Premier League after stretching their lead at the top to eight points following the 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak in the Super Clash on Sunday.

“I’m a development coach. I’m a youth coach so no wonder people like you and others with all due respect when I was coming, thought that a youth coach or a coach from academia doesn’t fit into Kotoko,” Ogum said as quoted by AshesGyamera.com.

“But I have come and I’m working so I don’t know how you’re going to tell the narrative again. I mean somebody who is a youth coach cannot coach. We brought in players from Division Two, players from nowhere and if you’ve actually followed football, it takes time for players to disabuse their beliefs and knowledge about how football is played and to accept a new one.

“But within this shortest period of time, we’ve been able to do that. Right from our first game against Dreams FC up to this time, it has never changed. I don’t want to take the credit, I want to give the credit to the players.

“They have been very obedient. They have been very humble and purposeful. In fact, the level of respect they give you me, I’m even amazed,” he added.

Ogum further explained why forward Stephen Amankona has been left out of his starting line up and believes the player must up his game.

Watch Prosper Ogum Narteh’s interview after win over Hearts

Kotoko, who lead the log with 52 points, will travel to Tamale next weekend to lock horns with RTU.

“Referee Kennedy Padi is a devil,” Hearts of Oak board member Akambi fires after defeat to Kotoko

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“Referee Kennedy Padi is a devil,” Hearts of Oak board member Akambi fires after defeat to Kotoko

The Phobians boss has slammed the referee after he awarded Kotoko what he claims to be a dubious penalty

Hearts of Oak board member Alhaji Akambi has aimed a dig at referee Kennedy Padi following their 1-0 defeat to Asante Kotoko in Ghana Premier League on Sunday.

Mbella Etouga scored the only goal after Fabio Gama was adjudged to have been brought down by Nurudeen Aziz.

“He is a devil. That referee is a devil and should be ashamed of himself on his performance yesterday, genuinely he came with a scoreline in his pocket,” Akambi said in an interview with Akwaaba Radio in Berekum.

“We have only one truth and then we have to say it as it is. I had a call from some countries like America, Canada, London after the game What’s wrong with the referee?”

“He came with a mindset. What’s he telling people? He was sitting like an angel during the pre-match as if he cannot talk but not knowing he was having a mindset whiles we were thinking about the beauty of the game. He knows what he was thinking about, and might even see us as a fools.”

“Hearts of Oak will never allow him to officiate any Hearts Of Oak game again.”

“I need his number so I can call and blast him for such a poor performance,” he added.

Kotoko lead the Premier League log with 52 points, 16 points better than Hearts of Oak who are currently sitting fifth on the log.

I was intelligent to get a penalty against Hearts of Oak – Fabio Gama insists

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I was intelligent to get a penalty against Hearts of Oak – Fabio Gama insists

The Brazilian midfielder was awarded a penalty which aided Kotoko to win the Super Clash on Sunday

Asante Kotoko midfielder Fabio Gama has rejected suggestions that he dived to win a penalty against

The midfielder was adjudged to have been brought down by Hearts midfielder Nurudeen Mohammed and Mbella Etouga scored the resulting kick.

Although, a lot of concerns have been raise on the penalty, Gama believes it takes only intelligent players to draw such fouls and chances.

“I didn’t dive. I was touched by the player that is why I fell,” Gama said after the game.

“This is what I will say intelligence. The guy touched me and fouls are fouls so it was a penalty,” he added.

Kotoko lead the Premier League log with 52 points, 16 points above Hearts of Oak with ten matches left to end the season.

Oscar Dela Hoya’s protege Ryan Garcia beats Ghana’s Emmanuel Tagoe in United States

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Oscar Dela Hoya’s protege Ryan Garcia beats Ghana’s Emmanuel Tagoe in United States

The Ghanaian boxer was hoping to get back to winning ways and then challenge for a world title but things didn’t work as planned

In a bout fought at a catch-weight of 139-pounds, top lightweight contender Ryan Garcia (22-0, 18 KOs) was dominant in a twelve round unanimous decision win over an awkward Emmanuel Tagoe (32-2, 15 KOs).

The scores were 119-108, 119-108 and 118-109.

Garcia was fighting for the first time since January 2021 – and it was his first fight with new trainer Joe Goossen.

In the fight, Garcia came out firing and applying pressure on Tagoe. Tagoe was trying to stay at a distance, moving away and jabbing. Garcia seemed to have knockout intentions in the very first round.

During the second, a combination of punches rocked Tagoe and eventually sent him down. Tagoe beat the count and Garcia went right after him.

Tagoe weathered the storm. In the third, Garcia continued to stalk and throw on the defensive minded Tagoe. The fourth saw Tagoe take some chances, but Garcia continued to press and throw quick punches.

Tagoe was able to avoid getting hit clean and made Garcia miss numerous incoming shots.

More of the same in the next few rounds, with Garcia targeting the body more often. In the tenth, Tagoe was running out of steam and getting worn down as Garcia rocked him and was trying to take him out. Tagoe was game and did his best to hold and survive until the final bell.

Garcia is being managed by former World Champion Oscar Dela Hoya.

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Psalm Adjeteyfio (T.T) of Taxi Driver fame confirmed dead

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Psalm Adjeteyfio (T.T) of Taxi Driver fame confirmed dead

Veteran Ghanaian actor Psalm Adjeteyfio AKA T.T has been confirmed dead according to sources close to his family.

The popular actor revealed a couple of weeks ago that he has been diagnosed with end-stage heart failure which had indirectly placed a limit to his lifespan.

Unfortunately, Adjeteyfio passed away on Friday morning at his Ayikuma home.

More to follow…

King Faisal 0-1 Berekum Chelsea: Relegation pressure forces Alhaji Grusah to turn ‘new technical director’ of Faisal

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King Faisal 0-1 Berekum Chelsea: Relegation pressure forces Alhaji Grusah to turn ‘new technical director’ of Faisal

The Inshallah Boys failed to end their series of poor results as they were once again pipped at home by the Bibires

King Faisal lost 1-0 to Berekum Chelsea in Ghana Premier League matchday 21 outstanding game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday.

The two clubs came into the game on the back of defeats last weekend as Faisal lost 1-0 in the Kumasi derby to Kotoko while Chelsea were pipped 3-2 by Real Tamale United on Monday.

Therefore, a win was imminent for both sides but it was Chelsea who drew the first blood after six minutes into the game.

Osei Wusu capitalised on a poor defending by Faisal and perfectly slotted in his effort for the opening goal.

Faisal regrouped and began to exert pressure on their visitors but all their efforts towards goal were thwarted by Chelsea’s defence.

With defeat staring at Faisal’s faces, the club’s bankroller and owner Alhaji Grusah joined the technical team from the VIP section to become the new technical director.

Despite his presence, King Faisal could not find a breach in Chelsea’s defence as they were resolute at the back and held on to record a win.

The defeat means that King Faisal have lost their last five Premier League games and interestingly, three of them were at home – Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

They now sit 11th on the log with 29 points, four points above the relegation zone and will travel to Elmina next weekend to battle Elmina Sharks, who sit bottom of the log with 15 points.

FAISAL’S LAST FIVE MATCHES

King Faisal 0-1 Aduana Stars
Ashanti Gold 2-0 King Faisal
Medeama 1-0 King Faisal
King Faisal 0-1 Asante Kotoko
King Faisal 0-1 Berekum Chelsea

“He is not at Kotoko’s level,” Prosper Ogum passionately narrates why Stephen Amankona isn’t playing for Kotoko

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“He is not at Kotoko’s level,” Prosper Ogum passionately narrates why Stephen Amankona isn’t playing for Kotoko

The Porcupine Warriors boss has shed light on why the forward is not getting playing time amid injuries to other players

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has insisted that forward Stephen Amankona will not play for the club until he improves his performance.

The 23-year-old joined Kotoko from Berekum Chelsea at the start of the season with a lot of expectations but he has surprisingly falling down in the pecking order.

Despite injuries to Dickson Afoakwa, Clinton Opoku and Isaac Oppong, Amankona is still struggling with game time as Ogum rather prefers to use makeshift players.

Kotoko pipped King Faisal 1-0 in the Kumasi derby thanks to Imoro Ibrahim’s free-kick to help them return to winning ways.

Asante Kotoko coach explains why Stephen Amankonah isn’t playing

Kotoko lead the log with 49 points, ten points above Aduana Stars who sit in second place. They will face bitter rivals Hearts of Oak next weekend at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

EXCLUSIVE: Baah, Lamptey & others dropped as Kotoko make five changes to face King Faisal in Kumasi derby

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EXCLUSIVE: Baah, Lamptey & others dropped as Kotoko make five changes to face King Faisal in Kumasi derby

The Porcupine Warriors boss has opted to change one-third of his side squad that played in mid-week as they prepare for the Kumasi derby this afternoon

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has made five changes in his squad to face King Faisal in the Kumasi derby of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, your number source of credible news AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

Following the red card to captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail in the 1-1 stalemate against Karela United, Kotoko have opted to change the face of their central defence.

Mubarak Yussif has been drafted in to fill the void left behind by Ganiu while Maxwell Agyemang has been dropped. As a result, Sherrif Mohammed and Yussif are expected to make up the central defence pair since the latter has a lot of pace and good reading of the ball. Christopher Nettey and Imoro Ibrahim have been maintained as the two full backs.

Also, goalkeeper Kwame Baah has been dropped to the bench after his terrible mistake added to Ganiu’s red card and allowed Karela to snatch a point.

Coach Prosper Ogum Narteh and goalkeeping coach Najau were not impressed with the shot-stopper’s performance and have decided to bring back Danlad Ibrahim who missed their last two games.

Moreover, AshesGyamera can confirm that midfielder Richmond Lamptey will not start the game as Justice Blay has been given the nod to partner with Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’ to provide more cover to Kotoko’s defence.

Meanwhile, Samuel Boateng’s place has been given to Cameroonian striker George Mfegue Rodrigues and he will partner his countryman Etouga Mbella in search of goals. Mudasiru Salifu will be the captain for the day.

On the part of King Faisal, goalkeeper Frank Boateng will start Adams Abdul Jabal but there will be no Osman Ibrahim since he is cap tied.

Mawuli Wayo will also miss the game due to some reasons but Kwadwo Frimpong has returned to the matchday squad and will be on the bench.

Nimble-footed Baba Yahaya who scored the winning goal against Kotoko in the FA Cup will start once again while Zubairu Ibrahim lead the attack with Joseph Gordon pulling strings in midfield.

King Faisal XI vs Kotoko:

Frank Boateng, Richard Akrofi, Abdul Latif, Richard Wiafe, Joseph Gordon, Samuel Ortis, Evans Sarfo, Enock Morrison, Yahaya Baba, Zubairu Ibrahim, David Oppong Afranie

Asante Kotoko XI vs King Faisal:

Danlad Ibrahim, Christopher Nettey, Imoro Ibrahim, Yussif Mubarik, Sherrif Mohammed, Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’, Justice Blay, Mudasiru Salifu, Fabio Gama, Mbella Etouga, George Mfegue

Uruguay’s Luis Suarez sends strong warning to Ghana after Fifa World Cup draw

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Uruguay’s Luis Suarez sends strong warning to Ghana after Fifa World Cup draw

The forward came from the bench to hit a brace to issue a warning to Ghana as Atletico Madrid left it late to hammer their visitors

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez scored a brace when Atletico Madrid hammered Deportivo Alavez 4-1 in La Liga on Saturday to send a strong warning to Ghana ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup.

Joao Felix shot Atletico in front by the 11th minute but Escalante Edgar Mendez pulled even for Alavez.

However, Suarez came from the bench the shot Atletico in front through a penalty before Felix added another goal.

Suarez wrapped up the game with a nice finish after he was played through by Matheus Cunha.

With Uruguay paired with Ghana in Group H, Suarez is expected to make another appearance against the West African giants after he infamously denied the Black Stars a place in the semifinals of the 2010 World Cup.

Suarez, together with his teammates, will square it off with Ghana on the last day fixture of Group H on December 2.

Ghana defenders Daniel Amartey, Alexander Djiku, Andy Yiadom, Baba Rahman, Andy Yiadom will have to be at their best to mark out Suarez despite the El Pistolilo hitting 35 years this year.

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