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Prosper Ogum makes three changes in Kotoko squad to face Lions; Blay start as Mfegue misses

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Prosper Ogum makes three changes in Kotoko squad to face Lions; Blay start as Mfegue misses

The Porcupine Warriors boss has made three changes in his side to face the debutants on Saturday afternoon

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has made three changes in his side’s starting XI to face Accra Lions in Ghana Premier League on Saturday.

Imoro Ibrahim and Georges Mfegue have been ruled out of the game due to suspension.

Midfielder Justice Blay, Patrick Asmah and Samuel Boateng start in a new shape for Kotoko.

Meanwhile, winger Stephen Amankonah returns to the squad for the first time in a month and would hope to get some game time especially in the second half.

Ghana police arrest a man for threatening to stage coup d’etat because of E-Levy on Facebook; set for court on Val’s Day

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Ghana police arrest a man for threatening to stage coup d’etat because of E-Levy on Facebook; set for court on Val’s Day

The young man was apprehended on Friday and he is expected to be put before court on Monday for cross examination

Ghana Police Service have confirmed the arrest of one Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormowor for allegedly threatening to stage a coup d’etat in the country if E-Levy is passed by parliament.

Oliver, just like many Ghanaians, is not happy with the government’s new mode of taxation dubbed E-Levy where every transaction involving money which will be made on all mobile telecommunication networks in the country will attract a 1.57 per cent tax.

However, it seems he went a step further with his frustrations and took to Facebook to write about a possible coup d’etat adding that the country’s army are nothing but just ‘useless’.

Berekum Chelsea 1-1 Bechem United: Emmanuel Annor’s goal cuts Kotoko’s lead to three points

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Berekum Chelsea 1-1 Bechem United: Emmanuel Annor’s goal cuts Kotoko’s lead to three points

The Hunters extended their unbeaten in the league to nine matches after sharing the spoils in Berekum against the Bibires

Berekum Chelsea failed to return to winning ways as they were held to a 1-1 stalemate at home by in-form Bechem United on matchday seventeen of Ghana Premier League at the Golden City Park in Berekum on Friday.

After a pulsating opening exchanges, it was Augustine Okrah who almost snatched the first goal of the game for Bechem after a powerful effort but his shot was blocked.

However, Chelsea recovered from the early scare and pulled their noses in front thanks to a brilliant strike for Kofi Owusu by the 32nd minute.

The former Premier League topscorer connected a pass from his teammate inside Bechem’s box and turned his marker before unleashing a powerful shot to beat goalkeeper Abdulai Iddrisu.

The meant that Iddrisu’s seven-game run of clean sheet has come to an end.

After the break, Bechem doubled effort upfront and started asking questions.

Bechem finally pulled even by the 76th minute through Emmanuel Annor. The youngster perfectly met a tailor-measured cross from in-form Augustine Okrah and headed in the ball beyond the reach of the goalkeeper.

That goal scored by Annor means he has found the back of the net back-to-back for the first time this season after his goal sealed the victory over Ashanti Gold last week.

Bechem are second on the log with 30 points, three points behind leaders Asante Kotoko who have two games in hand.

Kotoko will host Accra Lions at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday before they travel to Accra to face Hearts of Oak in the Super Clash next weekend.

“I won GH₵50,000 court case against Ghana government for interference,” Kwesi Nyantakyi

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“I won GH₵50,000 court case against Ghana government for interference,” Kwesi Nyantakyi

The former football administrator has revealed that various governments have always been interfering with football related issues

Former Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi has added his voice on the reported rift between government and the FA on who becomes the head coach of Black Stars.

Following the departure of Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac, reports emerged that government was in support of the appointment of former Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur boss Chris Hughton while the FA opted for Otto Addo.

After several back and forth, Addo was named as the interim coach while Hughton settled for technical advisor role and Nyantakyi believes interference has been the case since time immemorial.

He further revealed how he won a court case against government and was paid GH₵ 50,000 cedis as compensation after they ransacked the Football Association’s headquarters in Accra.

Ghana FA set up new management committee of Black Stars

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Ghana FA set up new management committee of Black Stars

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association has appointed Vice President Mark Addo as Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee.

Other Members of the Committee include Kwasi Agyemang – Vice Chairman, Samuel Osei Kuffuor, Kwame Ofosu Bamfo, Colonel Kwadwo Damoah (Rtd.) and Alhaji Karim Grusah.

The Management Committee has ultimate responsibility of directing the activities of the team, ensuring it is well run and delivering the outcomes, monitoring the activities of the Technical team, the Medical team and the Playing body to ensure they are keeping with the founding principles, objectives and values of the team.

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Breaking News: Chris Hughton settles for Black Stars technical advisor role after missing out on head coach

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Breaking News: Chris Hughton settles for Black Stars technical advisor role after missing out on head coach

The Magpies former boss’ dream of leading the country of his descendants could not materialised as he has rather been offered an advisory role ahead of the cliffhanger World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria

Former Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur boss Chris Hughton has been named as the new technical advisor of Ghana.

Hughton has been in Africa for almost two weeks and even met the Ghana’s president Nana Akufo-Addo to discuss the opportunity of becoming the head coach of the Black Stars.

However, he has missed out on the opportunity and will rather work closely with Borussia Dortmund assistant coach Otto Addo who has been named as the new head coach of Ghana by the Football Association on Wednesday.

Hughton will work with former Middlesbrough captain George Boateng and Didi Dramani, who is currently working with WAFA Academy as their director of football.

“Former Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton has been appointed as Technical Advisor to the newly constituted Black Stars Technical team led by Otto Addo,” a Ghana FA statement read.

“Other members of the new Technical team include George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani. The 63- year old will provide Technical advice to the three man team for next month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off match against Nigeria.

“The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association took the decision at a meeting held in Accra on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Otto Addo, a former Ghana player is currently the Assistant Coach of German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund – he boasts of about 13 years of Coaching experience that dates back to 2009 when he first took up the job of an Assistant Coach at Hamburger SV.

“The 46-year old previously worked as a scout for the Black Stars in 2013 prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea.

“The four man team has been put together to take charge of the two matches against rivals Nigeria. The Black Stars will take on the Super Eagles at the Cape Coast stadium on March 24 before travelling to Nigeria for the 2nd leg at the Abuja Sports stadium on Sunday, March 27, 2022,” the statement added.

Breaking News: Former Asante Kotoko coach Dramani named new Black Stars assistant coach

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Breaking News: Former Asante Kotoko coach Dramani named new Black Stars assistant coach

The tactician, who led Kotoko to become back-to-back Ghana Premier League champions, will now deputise Otto Addo ahead of the make or break World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria

Former Asante Kotoko coach Didi Dramani has been named as one of the two assistant coaches for the newly constructed Black Stars technical team by Ghana Football Association on Wednesday.

Dramani, who is currently working with WAFA Academy as their director of football, will work under Otto Addo and new technical advisor Chris Hughton.

“Former Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton has been appointed as Technical Advisor to the newly constituted Black Stars Technical team led by Otto Addo,” a Ghana FA statement read.

“Other members of the new Technical team include George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani. The 63- year old will provide Technical advice to the three man team for next month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off match against Nigeria.

“The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association took the decision at a meeting held in Accra on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Otto Addo, a former Ghana player is currently the Assistant Coach of German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund – he boasts of about 13 years of Coaching experience that dates back to 2009 when he first took up the job of an Assistant Coach at Hamburger SV.

“The 46-year old previously worked as a scout for the Black Stars in 2013 prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea.

“The four man team has been put together to take charge of the two matches against rivals Nigeria. The Black Stars will take on the Super Eagles at the Cape Coast stadium on March 24 before travelling to Nigeria for the 2nd leg at the Abuja Sports stadium on Sunday, March 27, 2022,” the statement added.

Dramani led Kotoko’s win 2012/13 and 2013/14 Ghana Premier League titles before mutually parting ways for David Duncan to take charge.

Breaking News: Otto Addo appointed as new Ghana coach

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Breaking News: Otto Addo appointed as new Ghana coach

The former midfielder has been named as the new head coach of the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers

Former Ghana midfielder Otto Addo has been named as the new Black Stars coach, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach will replace Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac who was fired last week after a poor performance at 2021 Africa Cup of Nations held in Cameroon.

The Black Stars failed to win any of their three games at the competition and surprisingly lost to Comoros and Morocco as well as shared the spoils with Gabon.

“Former Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton has been appointed as Technical Advisor to the newly constituted Black Stars Technical team led by Otto Addo,” a GFA statement read.

“Other members of the new Technical team include George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani. The 63- year old will provide Technical advice to the three man team for next month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off match against Nigeria.

“The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association took the decision at a meeting held in Accra on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

“Otto Addo, a former Ghana player is currently the Assistant Coach of German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund – he boasts of about 13 years of Coaching experience that dates back to 2009 when he first took up the job of an Assistant Coach at Hamburger SV.

“The 46-year old previously worked as a scout for the Black Stars in 2013 prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea.

“The four man team has been put together to take charge of the two matches against rivals Nigeria. The Black Stars will take on the Super Eagles at the Cape Coast stadium on March 24 before travelling to Nigeria for the 2nd leg at the Abuja Sports stadium on Sunday, March 27, 2022,” the statement added.

Danlad Ibrahim apologises for attacking assistant referee Asante in Kotoko’s defeat to Elmina Sharks

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Danlad Ibrahim apologises for attacking assistant referee Asante in Kotoko’s defeat to Elmina Sharks

The youngster has admitted his mistake following his physical and verbal attacks on the assistant referee during Kotoko’s defeat to Elmina Sharks on Monday

Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim has apologised for attacking assistant referee Isaac Asante in his side’s 2-1 away defeat to Elmina Sharks in Ghana Premier League on Monday.

The 19-year-old charged on the assistant referee two after he flagged for a retake of the penalty he saved from Sharks striker Alhaji Mustapha.

Mustapha scored from the spot on the second time and Sharks held on to record their first victory in eight games.

Although, the assistant referee wasn’t harmed, Danlad was captured verbally abusing him and pushed him at a point.

Reports suggest Ghana Premier League Match Review Committee will analyse the situation and come out with their verdict later.

Despite the defeat, Kotoko are still leading the Premier League log with 33 points, four points above Bechem United who sit in second place.

Kotoko will host Accra Lions in the last but one fixture of the first round of the season on Saturday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium before they travel to Accra Sports Stadium on February 20 to lock horns with Hearts of Oak in the outstanding game.

Referee Abdulai explains why he awarded a penalty against Kotoko & why Danlad’s save didn’t count

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Referee Abdulai explains why he awarded a penalty against Kotoko & why Danlad’s save didn’t count

The Porcupine Warriors picked their second defeat of the season in Elmina and it has led into a lot of debate

Class one referee Abdulai Iddrisu has revealed that the penalty he awarded Elmina Sharks was legitimate despite the brouhaha surrounding it.

Kotoko were pipped 2-1 by Elmina Sharks at the Nduom Sports Stadium on Monday despite taking the lead through Dickson Afoakwa in the first half.

However Kwaw equalised for Sharks before Alhaji Mustapha slotted in the winner after the break through a penalty.

Although, Mustapha’s initial attempt on goal was saved by goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim, referee Ibrahim has explained why he ordered the player to retake the kick.

Referee Abdulai Ibrahim has shed light on why he awarded a penalty against Asante Kotoko and why he ordered Alhaji Mustapha to retake his penalty after Danlad Ibrahim saved the first one

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