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Ghana National Deaf Rugby Team prepares ahead of Wales Games

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Ghana National Deaf Rugby Team prepares ahead of Wales Games

The Ghana National Deaf Rugby Team which is currently based in Kumasi the Ashanti Regional capital over the weekend held a training with the National coaches of the Ghana Rugby Federation at the Babayara stadium , Kumasi .

The Team which is to play series of international friendly matches with their Wales counterpart in April as preparations towards the World Deaf Rugby championship in Argentina have the opportunity of training with the National coaches of the Ghana Rugby Federation who move from Accra to Kumasi to help the Team .

The President of the Deaf Rugby Association Mr Yaw Konadu revealed that the Wales game is geared towards preparations of the world championship which will take place in Argentina in 2023 , he also made it known that their Wales counterpart have arranged for series of matches for the Team in the United Kingdom and in all the team will be playing about seven (7) matches before their return to Ghana .

He was happy about the support the Team has so far received from the National Sports Authority , Ashanti Region since the Team started it’s training at the Ashanti Regional capital and as well grateful to the Herbert Mensah led Ghana Rugby Federation for all the support given to the Team . He again revealed that the Team was so happy to receive the National coaches from Accra who came to train them and will again be returning to Kumasi this coming Saturday .

In addition to the training the Team as well met with the Secretary of the Ashanti Regional NSA Mr Owusu Ansah who sat in for the Regional Director of the NSA , Mr Ansah commend the Team and it’s management for the efforts they have put into training so far and as well promise the Regional NSA support to the Team as far as their camping in the regional capital is concerned , he indicated that the Regional Director is committed to the cause of the Team and has promise his full support for the Team .

Mr Wilson Agbesi , the acting Secretary General of the Ghana Deaf Rugby Association Express his appreciation to the Ashanti Regional NSA for all the great support they have given to the team and again appeal to the NSA to continue it’s support for the Team , he as well stated that the Wales game is going to be a great preparations for the team as far as the World championship is concern and it is the target of the Team to do very well in the world championship in raising the flag of Ghana high once again as far as disability sports is concerned .

The Team will continue it’s training at Kumasi till depart to Wales on the 20th of April 2022 .

By Akakpo Agodji (Deaf Rugby Association communications director)

Ghana Wheelchair Basketball Federation (GWBF) goes to Congress on 9th April 2022

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Ghana Wheelchair Basketball Federation (GWBF) goes to Congress on 9th April 2022

The Ghana Wheelchair Basketball Federation GWBF is set to go to Congress on the 9th April 2022 , with an election time release by the Federations Electoral Committee which was sighted by our outfit and confirmed by the Secretary General of the Federation Mr Wilson Agbesi has indicated that the long awaited congress will take place on the 9th of April 2022.

The Secretary General further revealed that the Federation have a very detailed and comprehensive time as far as the process is concern starting from Regional Elections to the National Congress and they are working hard in making sure they hold a very successful and historic congress .

When ask if he will be contesting his position again , the outspoken Secretary General smile and this is what he said !

‘I think am not surprised about your question at all , haha ! I knew you will surely ask but at the moment my focus is not about either I will be contesting or not , my focus is far from that my main focus at the moment is to make sure together with other board members in making sure that the biggest step back we have as a Federation for some time now which is the IWBF is finally settled as the Ministry had trigger the process of the debt settlement , I think that is my focus now that is what will make me happy at this moment but not about either I will be contesting or not ,let’s leave that for now and tackle the pressing issue at hand . In addition to this my another focus is to see to it that all process put in place as far as the Congress is concern is implemented and done well to the admiration of all of us !

When he was pushed to the wall about he contesting again he again smile and concluded with this ,

My brother ,you don’t just stand up and say you are contesting an election or you are not , a lot of stuff are involved in this , you need to carry out a lot of consultantations before deciding on a step to take so please it is not just a days decision so as I earlier said let’s leave it for now and I believe when we get to the said bridge we then know how to cross it ,haha .

I think you are okay now and don’t worry you will surely know at the right time I will be contesting or not but for now is too early and I will plead with you not to distract my attention from my main Focus at the moment .

The Secretary General was full of smile and in lovely mood throughout our interview with him , below is the final time table for the GWBF congress.

GWBF 2022 Congress / Election Time Table.

From Regional to National .

  1. Monday 28th February – Notice of Election to all Regions.
  2. Thursday 3rd March – Regional Election Nomination Open .
  3. Monday 7th March – Regional Election Nomination Close .
  4. Wednesday 9th March – Vetting of candidates .
  5. Saturday 12 March – Regional Election and Swearing In of Executives

6 . Monday 14th March – Submission of Executives Name to GWBF National.

  1. Monday 14th March – Nomination open for Athletes commissioner Election .
  2. Wednesday 16th March – Nomination close for Athletes commissioner Election .
  3. Monday 21st March – Athletes commission election .

10 . Friday 25th March – Nomination of National Election Open .

11.Thursday 31st March Nomination close for National Election .

12 . Monday 4th April : Vetting of candidates .

13 . Wednesday 6th April – Publication of candidates .

  1. Saturday 9th April -National Congress , Election and Swearing in of Elected Executives .

Thanks .

By : GWBF Election Committee .

Breaking News: Hearts to face Asante Kotoko in another game on March 4

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Breaking News: Hearts to face Asante Kotoko in another game on March 4

The two most glamorous clubs have been scheduled to play another game next month as part of Ghana’s Independence Day celebration

Ghana Premier League giants hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko have been scheduled to face off on March 4 as part of Ghana’s upcoming Independence Day celebration.

The two clubs met last weekend in Ghana Premier League matchday seven outstanding game and although, it ended in a goalless draw, they would have another opportunity to settle the score this time around.

“Hearts of Oak will battle rivals Asante Kotoko_SC in the 2022 President Cup on Friday, March 4,” a statement by Ghana League Clubs Association read on Tuesday.

“The match will take place at the Accra Sports Stadium at 6 pm. His Excellency President Nana Akufo Addo will do the ceremonial kick-off and presentation of medals,” the statement added.

According to AshesGyamera.com’s sources, each club will receive an appearance fee between 50,000 and 100,000 cedis before kick off.

Kotoko lead Ghana Premier League table after the first round with 37 points, twelve points better than Hearts.

“Mbella & Mfegue are just ordinary players,” Dan Quaye launches attack on Kotoko’s Cameroonian strikers

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“Mbella & Mfegue are just ordinary players,” Dan Quaye launches attack on Kotoko’s Cameroonian strikers

The former Phobians defender has launched a stinging attack on the Cameroonian strikers, accusing them of not doing anything extraordinary despite the hype around them

Former Hearts of Oak defender Dan Quaye has criticized Asante Kotoko strikers Etuoga Mbella Franck Thierry and Georges Mfegue Rodrigues and says they are nothing more than an “ordinary players” amid the huge hype around them.

Although, the duo have scored fifteen goals combined (Mbella – 11 and Mfegue – 4), same number of goals as compared to Hearts of Oak, Quaye insists that they do not boast of any special qualities.

According to the former Ghana international, the Cameroonian strikers were hugely exposed in the Super Clash against Hearts of Oak las weekend at the Accra Sports Stadium when Kotoko shared the spoils goalless with their rivals.

“When Mfeuge and Mbella met an experience team who has several experience defenders, we all saw how they struggled,” Quaye told Energy FM as monitored by AshesGyamera.com.

LISTEN TO DAN QUAYE’S COMMENTS ON MFEGUE & MBELLA

“This should tell you that in terms of football, there are several forms of qualities. They are not extraordinary players that one can boast of. They are like our [local] players and even our players are far far better than them,” he added.

Quaye further heaped praise on former AC Milan and Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Ali Muntari who recently signed a short term contract with Hearts of Oak.

“Everybody knows that Sulley Muntari is one of the best players in the scene. This is because looking at where he has reached in terms of football, nobody can deny his quality.

“His passes are still good but the only problem is about his weight. You can see that he hasn’t been active for the past three years and that has taken a little toll on him. If he is able to work on his fitness, he will be back to his full potential,” he added.

After the first round of the Premier League, Mbella leads the goalscoring chart with eleven goal, three more than Augustine Okrah and David Abagna Sandan of Bechem United and RTU respectively.

Ghana FA nominate ‘red hot’ Etouga Mbella & others for Player of the Month of January

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Ghana FA nominate ‘red hot’ Etouga Mbella & others for Player of the Month of January

The Porcupine Warriors striker’s performance has not gone unnoticed as he has been shortlisted among three players for the award

Asante Kotoko striker Etouga Mbella Frank Thierry has been shortlisted for Ghana Premier League Player of the Month of January following his splendid performance.

However, the 20-year-old must shrug off competitions from Ashanti Gold winger Yaw Annor and Karela United forward Umar Baahiru.

“Three players have been shortlisted for the Ghana Premier League Nasco Player of the Month award for the month of January,” a GFA statement read.

“Asante Kotoko’s Franck Mbella Etouga has earned a nomination for the top award alongside Ashantigold SC Yaw Annor and Umar Bashiru of Karela FC.

“The winner of the 2021/22 GPL NASCO Player of the Month for January award will be announced on Friday February 25, 2022 live on GFA News.

“The winner of the Award will receive a NASCO Television set and a personalized trophy,” the statement added.

Below are the statistics:

Franck Mbella Etouga (Asante Kotoko SC)

5 Goals scored

2 MVPs won

Yaw Annor (Ashanti Gold SC)

4 Goals scored

1 MVP won

Umar Bashiru (Karela United FC)

4 Goals scored

1 MVP won

“Do you understand the system & formations or not?” Samuel Boadu clashes with journalists after stalemate with Kotoko

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“Do you understand the system & formations or not?” Samuel Boadu clashes with journalists after stalemate with Kotoko

The Phobians boss became the protagonist of an unsavoury incident involving a journalist over tactics and formations

Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu nearly engaged in a heated argument with a journalist who asked him about his choice of tactics and formations used against Asante Kotoko in the Super Clash at Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

With the Phobians going two matches without a win prior to this game, Boadu opted to make some changes in his set up with Obeng Junior and Mohammed Alhassan coming in for Kofi Kordzi and Caleb Amankwah respectively.

The journalist asked Boadu why he opted to deploy a 4-2-2 formation against Kotoko when he had been using 4-3-3 formation in most games which the players seem to have perfected despite initially struggling.

But Boadu denied the suggestions and insisted that he went into the game with a 4-3-3 formation with variations.

“Please, for your own, do you understand the system or not formation? What did you see and what shows we started with 4-4-2 formation later changed to [another formation] against Kotoko,” Boadu quizzed as quoted by AshesGyamera.com.

Samuel Boadu explains the tactics he used against Kotoko ||Max Graphics

“At least, you should have gotten the team list and watch the system on it before you can talk about it.

“We played 4-3-3 with variations. The 4-3-3 formation is not only about lining up players very straight. You can vary it.

“You can play 4-1-2-2-1 and that is the same as 4-3-3. You can play 4-3-2-1 so it is a variation and nothing new,” he added.

Despite Hearts avoiding defeat in their last two games, Samuel Boadu’s charges are yet to win in their last three games and have picked only five points from their last five games.

After the first round of the season, Hearts sit eighth on the log with 25 points, twelve points behind leaders Asante Kotoko.

How journalists, Kotoko & Hearts fans reacted after goalless draw at Accra Sports Stadium

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How journalists, Kotoko & Hearts fans reacted after goalless draw at Accra Sports Stadium

None of the two sides could win the game but the supporters admitted to have enjoyed themselves following an end to end action

Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko supporters admitted to have enjoyed themselves after a goalless draw in the Super Clash at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Although, there were no goals to celebrate with, several fans who thronged to the stadium shared their satisfaction after the game and believed that the second round fixture slated for Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi will be one for the gods.

Hearts of Oak midfielder Sulley Muntari attracted a lot of fans following the goalless draw against Asante Kotoko in the Super Clash on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Although, Hearts had a better start as compared to Kotoko, with Gladson Awako and Obeng Junior having several chances, they failed to make them count and later had to defend to keep Kotoko at bay.

Midfielder Sulley Muntari was ever present in Hearts set up but he was later substituted after picking up a yellow card to prevent him from seeing red card.

And after the game, fans thronged to where Muntari was and showered praise on him while others sought for permission to snap pictures with him.

Kotoko still lead Ghana Premier League log with 37 points, seven points better than Bechem United who are in second position while they are twelve points better than Hearts of Oak.

The second round of the season starts next weekend with several interesting fixtures.

“Kotoko & Hearts fans mob Uefa Champions League winner Muntari after Super Clash in Accra

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“Kotoko & Hearts fans mob Uefa Champions League winner Muntari after Super Clash in Accra

Although, the Phobians could not defeat their fierce rivals in the Super Clash on Sunday, Sulley Muntari got some love from fans of both sides

Hearts of Oak midfielder Sulley Muntari attracted a lot of fans following the goalless draw against Asante Kotoko in the Super Clash on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Although, Hearts had a better start as compared to Kotoko, with Gladson Awako and Obeng Junior having several chances, they failed to make them count and later had to defend to keep Kotoko at bay.

Midfielder Sulley Muntari was ever present in Hearts set up but he was later substituted after picking up a yellow card to prevent him from seeing red card.

And after the game, fans thronged to where Muntari was and showered praise on him while others sought for permission to snap pictures with him.

Kotoko still lead Ghana Premier League log with 37 points, seven points better than Bechem United who are in second position while they are twelve points better than Hearts of Oak.

“Our high pressing football made us tired” Samuel Boadu reveals why Hearts players were struggling

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“Our high pressing football made us tired” Samuel Boadu reveals why Hearts players were struggling

The Phobians could not maintain the tempo they started with against Kotoko in the Super Clash and their boss has shed light on the reasons behind it

Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu has explained why his charges struggled at a point to contain Asante Kotoko in the goalless draw in the Super Clash on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Although, Hearts had a better start as compared to Kotoko, with Gladson Awako and Obeng Junior having several chances, they failed to make them count and later had to defend to keep Kotoko at bay.

And Boadu has revealed that his charges were tired at a point due to the pressing game they initially played.

Midfielder Sulley Muntari was ever present in Hearts set up but he was later substituted after picking up a yellow card to prevent him from seeing red card.

Kotoko still lead Ghana Premier League log with 37 points, seven points better than Bechem United who are in second position while they are twelve points better than Hearts of Oak.

Watch and listen to Samuel Boadu’s comments after the Super Clash

“It’s not our best game but Kotoko can’t defeat even Auroras if I’m the coach,” Samuel Boadu fires back at Prosper Ogum

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“It’s not our best game but Kotoko can’t defeat even Auroras if I’m the coach,” Samuel Boadu fires back at Prosper Ogum

The Phobians boss has rejected suggestions that they have now played their best game so far this season

Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu has rejected suggestions that the game against Asante Kotoko was their best performance so far this season.

The Phobians shared the spoils goalless with Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday and Prosper Ogum Narteh claimed he was happy to have pushed Hearts to come up with their best performance as the first round came to an end today.

“We played very well and because of our level of football, you can see that Hearts of Oak upped their game for the first time this season and it was good for Ghana Premier League,” Ogum said at Post Match Conference.

However, reacting to this claims, Boadu feels that assertion is not accurate since Legon Cities remain the toughest opponents they’ve faced so far this season.

β€œThis is not true although we did well. This game was not one of our best games so far. I believe our best game of the first round was against Legon Cities,” Boadu said.

“If we had even used our junior team (Auroras) against them today, Kotoko can still not score us,” he added.

WATCH THE SAVES, MISSED CHANCES & Sulley Muntari’s performance

Hearts, who have 25 points, trail Kotoko twelve points after the first round and would hope to return to winning ways at the start of the second half of the season which kicks off next weekend.

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