The Porcupine Warriors manager has been named as the coach of the month of January following his side’s wonderful performance in Ghana Premier League
Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has been adjudged Ghana Premier League Coach of the Month of January following his side’s incredible performance in the period under review.
Nartey shrugged off competitions from Karela United coach Bismark Kobby Mensah whose side had three wins and two draws from five matches as well as Kassim Mingle of Bechem United who led the Hunters to pick two wins and three draws from five matches.
Also, Medeama boss, Umar Abdul Rabi was among the shortlisted coaches as his side won three and lost one of their six matches last month.
Ogum had an incredible run as Kotoko won four games and had one draw from five games in January. They defeated Aduana Stars at Dormaa Ahenkro for the first time before adding regional rivals Ashanti Gold Medeama and Great Olympics to their casualties as they seized the top spot of the log.
Kotoko currently lead the Premier League table with 40 points, nine points better than Great Olympics who sit second on the log.
Ogum will start the month of March with a difficult fixture as Kotoko travel to Fosu Gyeabour Park in Bechem to lock horns with Bechem United next week Tuesday.
Following the initial decisions adopted by the FIFA Council and the UEFA Executive Committee, which envisaged the adoption of additional measures, FIFA and UEFA have today decided together that all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, shall be suspended from participation in both FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice.
These decisions were adopted today by the Bureau of the FIFA Council and the Executive Committee of UEFA, respectively the highest decision-making bodies of both institutions on such urgent matters.
Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine. Both Presidents hope that the situation in Ukraine will improve significantly and rapidly so that football can again be a vector for unity and peace amongst people.
The Porcupine Warriors chief has refused to shed light on whether he will accept another mandate or not when his tenure of office is over
Asante Kotoko chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah has opted not to talk about his future with a little over one year left
Nana Yaw Amponsah was appointed as the CEO in 2020 with a three-year mandate which expires in 2023 but he says he is not ready to talk about another term when his tenure expires.
Nana Yaw Amponsah talks about Kotoko’s Premier League title challenge, Etouga and Mfegue
The vehicle veered into the river early hours of Monday and it took several hours before it was finally taken out
A Toyota Land Cruiser V8 vehicle believed to be a property of Ghana plunged into the Odaw River at Circle, Accra, early hours of Monday morning.
Although, it is still unclear what led the accident, the car with registration number GV 2400-16 lost its way and crushed into the river.
The V8 fell in Odaw River
However, no deaths have been reported but the good news is that it has been lifted from the river and sent to an unknown location possibly for maintenance.
The driver of the vehicle has also been sent to a nearby hospital for first aid and medical check up.
It took an army of soldiers to guide to make way for Asante Kotoko players before they could easily board their bus and leave since supporters were too excited and wanted to have a feel of their stars
Asante Kotoko defeated Dreams FC 2-0 on matchday eighteen of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday and it was all joyful moment after the game.
There was no hue or cry but rather unending jubilation from the supporters and one would have to understand them at a point.
Their club has now opened up a ten-point gap between them and Bechem United who sit second place while they are fourteen points ahead of their bitterest rivals Hearts of Oak.
The dream of winning the Premier League title this season seems to gradually becoming a reality and the supporters wanted to have enough time to celebrate the win with their players.
It was Cameroonian striker Etouga Mbella who scored the first goal after 72 minutes of an end to end action where Kotoko could’ve gone down by two goals or more if Dreams FC were more purposeful upfront.
Etouga added another goal by 82nd minute after a through pass from Richmond Lamptey. Although, his initial shot was denied by the goal post, he was at the right place at the right time to tap in the rebound.
Watch the extended version of behind the scenes; every details here
The Porcupine Tertiary Group, who were vociferous throughout the game, continued with their JAMA session even after full time until the players joined them in celebration.
Kotoko players boarding their bus with soldiers protection
Kotoko now have 40 points after 18 games, ten points above Bechem United and Aduana Stars who are in second and third position respectively.
The top-flight’s second round kicked off over the weekend across nine centres and there were some interesting results and behind the scenes
The second round of Ghana Premier League began on Friday as King Faisal pipped struggling WAFA 2-1 in Sogakope while Hearts of Oak shared the spoils 1-1 with Legon Cities at the El Wak Sports Stadium.
Samuel Boadu blames his players after draw with Legon Cities
On Sunday, Asante Kotoko left it late but defeated Dreams FC 2-0 to complete a double over them thanks to Cameroonian striker Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry.
Watch dancing skills of Etouga, Mfegue & other Kotoko players
The win means Kotoko are now ten points clear at the top as second placed Bechem United narrowly lost to Medeama in Tarkwa thanks to a Vincent Atingah late penalty.
Meanwhile, Aduana Stars returned to winning ways as they ended Karela United’s winning streak with a 2-0 scoreline thanks to a brace from Bright Agyei.
Osman Amadu’s late goal against Hearts
Elsewhere in Obuasi, Ashanti Gold had the shock of their lives as relegation- threatened Eleven Wonders hammered the 4-1 in front of their home fans. Berekum Chelsea also pipped debutants Gold Stars 1-0 at the Golden City Park in Berekum.
On Monday, Great Olympics will lock horns with Real Tamale United at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Scores at a glance:
WAFA 1-2 King Faisal
Scorers: Konadu Yiadom | | Osman Ibrahim, Mawuli Wayo
Man of the Match: Richard Akrofi (King Faisal)
ACCRA: Legon Cities 1-1 Hearts of Oak
Scorers: Isaac Mensah | | Osman Amadu
KUMASI: Asante Kotoko 2-0 Dreams
Scorers: Franck Mbella Etouga (2x)
Man of the Match: Franck Mbella Etouga (Kotoko)
ELMINA: Elmina Sharks 1-1 Accra Lions FC
Scorers: Ishmael Antwi | | Kassim Osuman
Man of the Match: Samuel Arthur (Elmina Sharks)
OBUASI: Ashantigold 1-4 Eleven Wonders
Scorers: Ali Mohammed | | Tetteh Nortey, Osman Zackaria, Andrews Kuma, Laar Ibrahim
It was all joy for the Porcupine Warriors as their Cameroonian striker hit brace against Dreams to start the second round of the Ghana Premier League
Asante Kotoko defeated Dreams FC 2-0 on matchday eighteen of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday and it was a joyful moment after the game.
The Porcupine Tertiary Group, who were vociferous throughout the game, continued with their JAMA session even after full time until the players joined them in celebration.
A late brace from Etouga Mbella was all what Kotoko needed after struggling to break down the resilience defence of the visitors early in the game.
Danlad Ibrahim joined Mfegue on the dancing floor
Kotoko struggled to break the bulwark defence of Dreams in the first half and they could’ve even gone behind if the visitors were prolific upfront.
After the break, Kotoko doubled their performance and started causing troubles to Dreams backline.
Kotoko were handed a penalty on 71st minute after Mbella was brought down by onrushing goalkeeper Augustine Koomsom. The Cameroonian striker was played through by Richmond Lamptey and he intelligent drew a foul from the goalkeeper.
Etouga stepped up for the resulting kick and perfectly slotted it in for the opener.
Etouga added another goal by 82nd minute after a through pass from his teammate. Although, his initial shot was denied by the goal post, he was at the right place at the right time to tap in the rebound.
How Kotoko supporters celebrated Mbella’s second goal against DreamsFC
Kotoko now have 40 points after 18 games, ten points above Bechem United who also lost to Medeama in Tarkwa.
The Cameroonian striker hit brace against Dreams to start the second round of the Ghana Premier League
Asante Kotoko defeated Dreams FC 2-0 on matchday eighteen of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
A late brace from Etouga Mbella was all what Kotoko needed after struggling to break down the resilience defence of the visitors early in the game.
Dreams were the first to get a chance in the game by the tenth minute but Huzaf Ali shot wide with only goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim to beat.
Few minutes later, Kotoko came close to poke their noses in front but Mfegue’s shot was blocked.
After the break, Kotoko doubled their performance and started causing troubles to Dreams backline.
Kotoko were handed a penalty on 71st minute after Mbella was brought down by onrushing goalkeeper Augustine Koomsom. The Cameroonian striker was played through by Richmond Lamptey and he intelligent drew a foul from the goalkeeper.
Etouga stepped up for the resulting kick and perfectly slotted it in for the opener.
Etouga added another goal by 82nd minute after a through pass from his teammate. Although, his initial shot was denied by the goal post, he was at the right place at the right time to tap in the rebound.
How the supporters celebrated the goal and Mbella’s performance
Kotoko now have 40 points after 18 games, ten points above Bechem United who also lost to Medeama in Tarkwa.
The Cameroonian striker hit brace against Dreams to start the second round of the Ghana Premier League
Asante Kotoko defeated Dreams FC 2-0 on matchday eighteen of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
A late brace from Etouga Mbella was all what Kotoko needed after struggling to break down the resilience defence of the visitors early in the game.
Dreams were the first to get a chance in the game by the tenth minute but Huzaf Ali shot wide with only goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim to beat.
Few minutes later, Kotoko came close to poke their noses in front but Mfegue’s shot was blocked.
After the break, Kotoko doubled their performance and started causing troubles to Dreams backline.
Kotoko were handed a penalty on 71st minute after Mbella was brought down by onrushing goalkeeper Augustine Koomsom. The Cameroonian striker was played through by Richmond Lamptey and he intelligent drew a foul from the goalkeeper.
Etouga stepped up for the resulting kick and perfectly slotted it in for the opener.
Etouga added another goal by 82nd minute after a through pass from his teammate. Although, his initial shot was denied by the goal post, he was at the right place at the right time to tap in the rebound.
Kotoko now have 40 points after 18 games, ten points above Bechem United who also lost to Medeama in Tarkwa.
The Porcupine Warriors are hoping to return to winning ways against Dreams after sharing the spoils goalless against Hearts of Oak last weekend
Asante Kotoko host Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday in the first game of the second round of the 2021/22 season.
After drawing goalless with Hearts of Oak last weekend, Prosper Ogum Narteh is expecting his charges to double their efforts and win this game.
Kotoko are leading the league table with 37 points, seven points better than Bechem United who sit second place, while they are eleven points ahead of Hearts of Oak.
A win today will mean that they have opened a 14 point gap between them and Hearts
