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Legon Cities 0-0 Bechem United: Wasteful Augustine Okrah denies Hunters first away win in the Capital City

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Legon Cities 0-0 Bechem United: Wasteful Augustine Okrah denies Hunters first away win in the Capital City

The former Premier League topscorer could not make the numerous opportunities count as Bechem failed in their attempt to win their first away game of the season

Legon Cities shared the spoils goalless with Bechem United on matchday thirteen of Ghana Premier League at the El Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Monday.

After failing to record a win in their previous two visits against Great Olympics and Hearts of Oak, Bechem were poised to rewrite the story this time around against Legon who have been struggling to grind results especially at home.

It was Bechem who had the first chance at goal when Augustine Okrah was released by Francis Twene early in the game but the former Asante Kotoko forward saw his feeble shot saved by Legon goalkeeper William Emmanuel Essu.

Bechem thought they have been awarded a penalty when Legon defender Mohammed Issaka appeared to have handled the ball inside his box but the referee insisted it was outside the box.

Okrah fluffed yet another opportunity to put Bechem ahead as his shot went straight to goalkeeper Essu.

Croster Obuor Adu teared away from his marker and created a chance for Legon by the 33rd minute but his final pass to his teammate to score was blocked by Bechem defender Osei Kuffour.

Okrah was played through once again after the break but the forward failed to beat onrushing goalkeeper Essu after coming one-on-one with him.

Late in the game, Twene out-muscled his marker on the left flank but the youngster could not locate his teammate for a tap in.

Bechem are still fifth on the log with 22 points, five points behind Asante Kotoko while Legon have now moved to 13th position with 14 points, one point above relegation zone.

‘Ghana lacks quality striker like Asamoah Gyan for 2021 Afcon,’ Milovan tells Ghanaians to lower expectations.

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‘Ghana lacks quality striker like Asamoah Gyan for 2021 Afcon,’ Milovan tells Ghanaians to lower expectations.

The Serbian has suggested that Ghanaians should lower their expectations since the Black Stars lack a potential striker like Asamoah Gyan

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has advised Ghanaians to lower expectations as the Black Stars seek to gain qualification from the group stage of the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

The Black Stars have struggled in the two games played so far and are yet to record a win after losing to Morocco and sharing the spoils with Gabon.

However, they must defeat Comoros in the final game of the group to stand a chance of progressing to the round of 16 as either runners up of Group C or one of the best four third-place countries.

And Milovan believes the squad in-depth cannot be likened to that of 2010 where the Black Stars reached the final of the Afcon and quarterfinals of Fifa World Cup since the team lacks potent strikers like Asamoah Gyan.

“We don’t have a player like Asamoah Gyan. We don’t have that type of a player to change things for the team with small chance,” Milovan said ahead of the game on Tuesday.

“Communication is not a problem and they understand me very well. The problem is just that we didn’t have enough time to prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations. We don’t have the same team like 2010. Not enough time for preparations,” he added.

Ghana sit third of Group C with a point and any results apart from a win against Comoros will see them exiting the tournament earlier than expected.

‘Current squad can’t be compared to Black Stars of 2010,’ says Milovan Rajevac ahead of Comoros game

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‘Current squad can’t be compared to Black Stars of 2010,’ says Milovan Rajevac ahead of Comoros game

The Black Stars boss has reiterated that the current crop of players can’t be compared to the side he first led to make the country proud

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has suggested that the current crop of players lack quality as compared to the team he once coached for 2010 Africa Cup of Nations and 2010 Fifa World Cup held in South Africa.

The 68-year-old Serbian tactician has come under intense pressure following the Black Stars poor start to the Afcon ongoing in Cameroon.

Ghana, after two games are yet to pick a win and currently sit third of Group C log. The four-time champions need a win at all cost against Comoros in the final Group game on Tuesday in order to stand a chance of making it to the next stage.

Although, a section of Ghanaians have raised concerns about his inability to communicate with the players in English Language and rather pass on information through his interpreter, Milovan says that has never been a problem

“Communication is not a problem and they understand me very well,” Milovan said at the pre-match conference ahead of Tuesday’s game.

“The problem is just that we didn’t have enough time to prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations. We don’t have the same team like 2010. Not enough time for preparations,” he added.

Milovan further stressed that Ghana lacks a potent striker like former captain Asamoah Gyan who can change the outcome of a game with even a half chance.

“We don’t have a player like Asamoah Gyan. We don’t have that type of a player to change things for the team with small chance,” he said.

 Ghana left Yaounde on Sunday to Garoua with a flight to pitch camp there for the make or break encounter on Tuesday evening

“It was never a penalty,” Prosper Ogum reacts to Jones Akubiem’s controversial call against Kotoko

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“It was never a penalty,” Prosper Ogum reacts to Jones Akubiem’s controversial call against Kotoko

The Porcupine Warriors boss has added his voice to the controversial penalty that was awarded against his charges last weekend

Asante Kotoko coach Dr. Prosper Ogum Narteh has insisted that referee Jones Akubiem was wrong to have awarded a penalty against his side in the game with Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park on Saturday.

The Porcupine Warriors shared the spoils goalless with Chelsea but they had to rely on goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim to to salvage the point.

Very late in the game, referee Akubiem awarded a penalty to Chelsea after insisting that Kofi Owusu’s shot was blocked by Yussif Mubarik’s hand in the box.

However, Stephen Anokye Badu’s resulting kick from the spot was perfectly saved by Danlad.

“You [journalist] have said it that the ball hit the stomach so if you are telling me this, then it means my thoughts are right because you had the opportunity to watch the replay,” Ogum said after the game.

“So if you are telling me that the ball hit the stomach, then it means it was never a penalty. You are telling me so I’m basing on what you said,”

Ogum also heaped praise on Danlad and revealed that he spoke to the young shot-stopper before the penalty was taken.

“I was very confident. I you saw me, I called Danlad and spoke to him. I told him to keep his calm, watch the ball and pick his spot and that was exactly what he did to save the penalty. He was good and saved us from defeat,” he said.

Kotoko despite the stalemate with Chelsea are still leading the Premier League table with 27 points, three points above Aduana Stars who also shared the spoils 1-1 with Accra Lions.

Kotoko have one outstanding game against rivals Hearts of Oak and it has been scheduled for February 20 at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Video: Majeed Waris scores first goal of the season in Strasbourg’s home win over Montpelier in Ligue 1

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Video: Majeed Waris scores first goal of the season in Strasbourg’s home win over Montpelier in Ligue 1

The Ghanaian striker netted his first league goal of the season when Strasbourg came from behind to hammer the visitors on Sunday

Ghana striker Majeed Waris finally broke his duck after eleven games in Strasbourg’s 3-1 home win over Montpelier in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

After being snubbed by Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac ahead of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Waris has been playing very well at club side.

Montpelier took the lead in the game by the 11th minute through Florent Mollet after he connected a pass from Mihallo Ristic.

However, the visitors were reduced to ten men after the break after Elye Wahiwas shown a straight red card.

Waris took advantage of the numerical advantage and levelled the score for Strasbourg by 77th minute. The Ghanaian latched onto a pass from A. Thomasson and fired past Montpelier goalkeeper Jonas Omlin in the first post.

With six minutes remaining, Thomasson shot Strasbourg ahead with a fine finish before Kevin Gameiro wrapped up the victory with a late finish on 88th minute for the hosts.

Strasbourg have now moved to seventh on the Ligue 1 log with 32 points, 18 points behind leaders PSG.

Aduana 1-1 Accra Lions: Ogya Boys held at home as Kotoko maintain three-point lead

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Aduana 1-1 Accra Lions: Ogya Boys held at home as Kotoko maintain three-point lead

The Ogya Boys failed to make it two wins in two as they were held at home by the debutants

Aduana Stars shared the spoils 1-1 with Accra Lions on matchday thirteen of Ghana Premier League at Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro on Sunday.

After defeating Elmina Sharks last weekend, Aduana were eyeing another victory to close in on Asante Kotoko who drew goalless against Berekum Chelsea on Saturday.

However, Daniel Awuni shot Accra Lions in front after three minutes into the game with a nice finish.

The visitors could’ve added another goal by the 20th minute after Rauf Salifu waa played through but the striker failed to make the opportunity count.

Aduana finally found a breach in Lions’ defence to pull even by the 40th minute through a penalty as Yahaya Mohammed slotted in from the spot.

Aduana returned from the break and tried several times but could not break down the defence of Lions in their attempt to snatch a late winner.

Aduana now sit second on the log with 24 points, three points behind Asante Kotoko who also have a game in hand against Hearts of Oak. That game has been scheduled for February 20 at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Hearts of Oak 4-1 Eleven Wonders: Phobians return to winning ways

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Hearts of Oak 4-1 Eleven Wonders: Phobians return to winning ways

The Phobians showed class as they returned to winning ways against the struggling Brong Ahafo region club on Sunday

Hearts of Oak defeated Eleven Wonders 4-1 on matchday thirteen of Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

After a narrow defeat against Medeama in midweek, the Phobians needed a reaction and they had it in a grand style.

Youngster Salim Adams shot Hearts ahead by the 19th minute with a thunderbolt from about 25 yards away.

The Phobians doubled their efforts after the break as they scored three quick goals to unsettle the visitors.

Kofi Kordzi doubled Hearts’ advantage by the 48th minute before he added another goal five minutes later from the spot after Daniel Afriyie Barnieh was brought down in the box.

On the 62nd minute, Hearts made it 4-0 through Barnieh after the midfielder connected a wonderful pass from Ibrahim Salifu and perfectly fired in.

With six minutes remaining, Wonders pulled one back from the spot through former Hearts defender Tetteh Nortey.

Although, Wonders pushed men forward in their attempt to further reduce the deficit, Hearts cleared their lines and held on to pick another vital three points.

Black Stars arrive in Garoua to prepare for Comoros; supporters to travel by air on Tuesday after new arrangements

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Black Stars arrive in Garoua to prepare for Comoros; supporters to travel by air on Tuesday after new arrangements

The Black Stars touched down at Garoua on Sunday afternoon and have already checked in at their hotel to fine tune for the last game of the group

Ghana players, technical team and management team safely touched down in Garoua on Sunday afternoon after moving their camping base from Yaounde ahead of the last game in Group C of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations ongoing in Cameroon.

The Black Stars played their first two games in Yaounde where they lost narrowly to Morocco on opening day and shared the spoils 1-1 with Gabon on Friday.

Now, they badly need a win to progress from the group stage and must defeat Comoros in the last game of the group on Tuesday in Garoua.

Black Stars in Garoua

The Black Stars, unfortunately, will be without midfielder Kudus Mohammed who is yet to arrive in camp due to injury concerns. The Ajax midfielder was named in the 28-man squad with the hope that he would recover fully to join his countrymen for the national assignment.

However, Ajax coach Erik Ten Hag has suggested that the player may not play part in the Afcon since he is yet to regain match fitness and was even left out of the matchday squad for their league game this weekend.

“[Not including him in the Ajax squad against Utrecht] already proves what I’ve said all along. He is not [match] fit and it would be strange if he would join the [AFCON],” Ten Hag said .

Also, Benjamin Tetteh will sit out of the game after he was handed a three-game ban by CAF for punching a Gabonese defender on Friday. The lanky striker spent only five minutes on the field but was captured on camera to have given the Gabon defender a powerful left hook following a scuffle after the game.

AshesGyamera can now confirm that Ghanaian supporters in Cameroon will not travel by road from Yaounde to Garoua to cheer the Black Stars on after a timely intervention by African Origin Travel and Tours.

Initially, they were expected to travel 18 hours by road from Yaounde to Garoua but details of all supporters have been taken and necessary flight arrangements are ongoing to move them on time.

The supporters, according or our checks, will leave Yaounde on midday of Tuesday and arrive in Garoua a little over an hour later, before they head straight to the match venue to throw their weight behind the Black Stars.

Ghana currently sit third in Group C with a point after two games.

“It will be strange for Kudus to play in Afcon,” Ajax coach Erik Ten Hag

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“It will be strange for Kudus to play in Afcon,” Ajax coach Erik Ten Hag

The Black Stars may have to plan life without the youngster after his coach revealed that he is still not fit to play games

Ajax Amsterdam coach Erik Ten Hag has dashed the hopes of Ghanaians after suggesting that it is near impossible for midfielder Kudus Mohammed to play for Ghana in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

The 21-year-old has been nursing an injury since November last year but he was named among Ghana’s 28-man squad to represent the West African country at the tournament.

Although, he is yet to arrive in camp after two games, as the Black Stars continue to struggle in his absence, Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac must plan life without him.

The Black Stars lost 1-0 on opening day to Morocco before sharing the spoils 1-1 with Gabon on Friday.

“[Not including him in the Ajax squad against Utrecht] already proves what I’ve said all along. He is not [match] fit and it would be strange if he would join the [AFCON]. He is still yet to get fully better,” Ten Hag said

The Black Stars left their base in Yaounde on Sunday and have headed to Garoua to prepare for the final game against Comoros on Tuesday.

They need to defeat Comoros to stand the chance of qualifying to the next stage as runners up in the group or one of the best four third-place countries.

Video: Black Stars leave Yaounde for Garoua ahead of Comoros game; supporters to travel 18 hours

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Video: Black Stars leave Yaounde for Garoua ahead of Comoros game; supporters to travel 18 hours

The Black Stars left Yaounde on Sunday morning to Garoua to prepare for the final game in Group C against Comoros on Tuesday.

Ghana’s contingent in Cameroon left Yaounde on Sunday morning to Garoua with a flight to prepare ahead of the last game of Group C against Comoros scheduled for Tuesday.

The Black Stars have picked only a point after two games and would need to defeat Comoros to stand a chance of making it out of the group as runners up or one of the best four third-place countries.

Black Stars leaving Yaounde to Garoua

Ajax Amsterdam youngster Kudus Mohammed is still yet to arrive in camp due to the injury he sustained last year and Benjamin Tetteh will also miss the game.

Tetteh was handed a three-game ban by CAF after he was captured in a video punching a Gabon player.

The lanky striker can only play for Ghana if the Black Stars reach the semifinals of the competition.

The Ghanaian supporters and journalists are expected to travel by road from Yaounde to Garoua and the journey will last approximately 18 hours.

Barring any last minute changes, the supporters are expected to spend almost a day on the road as they head north of Cameroon to throw their support behind the Black Stars who are in dire need of a win.

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