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Asante Kotoko sign defender Ablorh until 2026

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Asante Kotoko sign defender Ablorh until 2026

The Porcupine Warriors have secured the services of the defender as Prosper Ogum seek to bolster his defence ahead of the new season

Asante Kotoko have officially unveiled the signing of defender Joseph Ablorh on a two-year contract which will see him at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium until 2026.

Ablorh, who joins from Guinean side Haifa Club, has thus become the sixth signing by the Porcupine Warriors ahead of the start of 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.

He could be a surprise introduction tonight when Kotoko lock horns with Hearts of Oak in the Democracy Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium

Official: Leicester City sign Fatawu Issahaku until 2029

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Official: Leicester City sign Fatawu Issahaku until 2029

Ghana midfielder Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has signed a five-year deal with Leicester City which will keep him at the King Power Stadium until the summer of 2029.

The 21-year-old initially joined the Foxes on a season-long loan deal from Sporting but the club has opted to make his move permanent after becoming a cult hero.

Fatawu was instrumental in Leicester’s qualification back to the Premier League last season following series of inspiring performances in the Championship. He scored six goals and made 13 assists as Leicester won the Championship and secured an automatic promotion.

He joins Thomas Teye Partey, Kudus Mohammed, Jordan Ayew, Jeffrey Schlupp and Kamaldeen Sulemana as the Ghanaians to play in the 2024/25 Premier League season.

FC Petrocub terminate contract with Nana Yaw Amponsah’s Samaritan Investment

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FC Petrocub terminate contract with Nana Yaw Amponsah’s Samaritan Investment

Nana Yaw Amponsah’s time in Moldova is over as FC Petrocub have mutually terminated their contract with Samaritan Investment.

The former Asante Kotoko chief executive officer joined the club six months ago as the new president following his investment.

Under his leadership, the club was able to win a double in his first season and a slot to participate in the UEFA Champions League preliminary stage.

“After a successful six-month partnership with CS Petrocub Hincesti, during which we achieved an unprecedented and historic double by winning both the Super League and Moldovan Cup, Samaritan investment has decided to dissociate from the
administration and operations of the club,” an official statement read.

“This decision was made due to the discovery of unusual activities within the club and a mismatch in vision regarding the future sporting direction of the club.

“As a reputable consortium with a proven track record of success, we take these matters seriously and have entrusted our legal team to investigate and pursue all uncovered Irregularities to their legal and ethical conclusions.

“We state unequivocally that we met all conditions under the agreement as would be revealed with time despite numerous breaches and violations by our partners.

“We appreciate the achievements made during our partnership and wish the club success in its future endeavors,” the statement added.

Kotoko sign midfielder Emmanuel Antwi until 2027

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Kotoko sign midfielder Emmanuel Antwi until 2027

The Porcupine Warriors have secured their third signing of the transfer window after snatching the talented midfielder from the former Premier League side


Asante Kotoko have officially announced the signing of defender Emmanuel Antwi in a three-year deal from relegated Great Olympics.

The 26-year-old has been identified as the solution to Kotoko’s midfield problems after the club endured a tough campaign during 2023/24 season.

Antwi has extended his gratitude to Olympics and the teeming fans for their unflinching support during his stay in the capital city.

“”Thank you to the Accra Great Olympics Family. My time with you guys was amazing and I can’t thank you more,” Antwi wrote in his farewell message.

“Wishing you all the best for the season ahead and hope we cross paths again,” he concluded.

Antwi has become the third player to be officially confirmed by Kotoko following the arrival of two Sudanese players – forward AbdoelRahman Yoouef Yagoub and defender Esmat Hassabalbagi on loan with an option of making the deal permanent.

Dreams FC sign midfielder Ziblim until 2028

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Dreams FC sign midfielder Ziblim until 2028

The former FA Champions have secured a move for the talented midfielder in a long term deal

Dreams FC have signed youngster ALHASSAN Napari Ziblim in a four-year deal from African Kings FC, the two clubs have confirmed.

The defensive midfielder put pen to paper with the Believers after he was spotted by the club’s scouts after an impressive series of performances in the lower tier last season.

Ziblim will begin preseason with the club next week ahead of 2024/25 Premier League season.

Ignore all the fake stories and rumours – Danlad opens up on future

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Ignore all the fake stories and rumours – Danlad opens up on future

The former Porcupine Warriors goalkeeper has insisted he is yet to finalise his future following his departure from Kumasi

Former Asante Kotoko shot-stopper Danlad Ibrahim has refuted rumours surrounding his future following his departure from the Kumasi-based club.

The 21-year-old ended his stay with the Porcupine Warriors following the expiration of his contract and has been rumoured to be closer to sealing a deal with rivals Hearts of Oak who are searching every corner to solve their goalkeeping woes.

Aside Hearts, Premier League champions Samartex and FA Cup winners Nsoatreman who are also preparing for their maiden participation in CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup respectively have been reported as the other suitors.

“I have left everything to my management because I need time to focus. All the offers I have received are in the hands of my management,” Danlad said in an interview with Kessben TV.

“For now, I can boldly say I have not signed for any club. I’m innocent about all the rumours going around. My manager is currently not in Ghana so we will decide on my next move when he comes,” he added.

England fans happy despite Jude Bellingham’s suspension

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England fans happy despite Jude Bellingham’s suspension

The Three Lions fans are excited to know their talisman can feature in the weekend’s encounter against Switzerland

England fans are excited despite forward Jude Bellingham been handed a one-match suspended ban and also slapped with a fine of £25,000 by UEFA for a gesture he made during England’s 2-1 win over Slovakia.

Despite the ban, Bellingham has been cleared to feature for the Three Lions in Saturday’s quarter-final make or break match Switzerland in the ongoing EURO 2024 in Germany.
Bellingham made the gesture after scoring the all important equaliser for England late in injury time against Slovakia to force the game to Extra time.

The Real Madrid star has within a year to serve this ban.

Nsoatreman FC appoint Yaw Preko as new coach until 2026

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Nsoatreman FC appoint Yaw Preko as new coach until 2026

The FA Cup winners have added to their technical team another experience manager following the departure of Maxwell Konadu

Nsoatreman FC closed in on former Ghana international Yaw ‘Rush’ Preko as the new head coach following the departure of Maxwell Konadu.

Preko is believed to have signed a two-year deal with the Bono club and will lead them ahead of their maiden appearance in Caf Confederation Cup.

Nsoatreman lost their manager Konadu after he decided to mutually terminate his contract and join South African lower division side Black Leopards earlier this week.

Ghana to face Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan and others in 2025 AFCON qualifiers

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Ghana to face Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan and others in 2025 AFCON qualifiers

The Black Stars have been presented with their opponents ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

African teams on Thursday have learned their opponents en route to qualifying for the biennial football showpiece billed for Morocco in 2025.

Ghana will slug it out with Sudan led by former player and captain Kwesi Appiah, Angola and Niger in Group F following the draw held in Cairo.

The Black Stars, after a disappointing performance in the last edition staged in Côte d’Ivoire, are hoping to get another opportunity to end the country’s run without a trophy in over three decades.

The draw held on Thursday in Egypt was steered by Caf head of competition Khaled Nassar and was assisted by Algeria football other football greats.

It will be a homecoming to Kwesi Appiah who sacked in 2019 after failing to lead Ghana to win the AFCON in Egypt.

Two countries will qualify from each group after the qualifiers.

Full draw above.

BLACK LEOPARDS FOOTBALL CLUB APPOINTS NEW COACH

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BLACK LEOPARDS FOOTBALL CLUB APPOINTS NEW COACH

Black Leopards Football Club has appointed Ghananian Maxwell Konadu as a head coach for the coming season. Konadu who has penned a three-year deal with ‘Lidoda Duvha’ holds CAF Coaching License A and a wealth of experience as he has previously coached teams like 24 times Ghana Premier League Champions Asante Kotoko SC.

He started his coaching career back in 2008 with the Red Bull Academy, he then had stint with Asante Kotoko SC in the 2011 – 2012 season where he won the Premier League coach of the year before his appointment as ‘The Black Stars’ assistant coach in 2023.

He returned to Asante Kotoko SC in 2019 – 2020 season and qualified them for the CAF Champions League Competition. He has also coached Legon Cities Football Club from 2021 to 2023.

His last coaching job was with with Nsoatreman Football Club with whom he just won the

MTN FA CUP two weeks ago qualifying them into the CAF Confederation Cup and finished fourth on the Ghanain Premiere League.

Some of Konadu’s honours are as follows:

  • Ghana Premier League Tittle 2011 – 2012 season
  • Qualified Ghana National U20 Team to World Youth Championship in Turkey
  • Qualified the Black Stars of Ghana to 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil
  • Won Silver Medal as in assistant in at the 2015 Afcon with the Black Stars of Ghana.

The coach played for Asante Kotoko SC between 1991 and 1993, he then played for Qatari Club Al-Arabi between 1993 and 1995. He also played for a German side Engelsbach in 1995 before moving to Portugal in 1997 until his retirement in 2000 where he played for three teams (Leiria FC, Beira – Mar FC and Marinhense FC)

He will be assisted by Solly Luvhengo, Tendai Tanyanyiwa as the Goalkeeper Coach and Majaha Ndhlovu as the Physical Trainer.

“With the Motsepe Championship, there is only one thing to play for, which is promotion and to achieve that we need to leave no stone unturned and to do that we need to have the best people in charge. We are very happy with Maxwell and we are confident that he can take us to the promised land”Said Black Leopards Chairman, Tshifhiwa Thidiela.
-Black Leopards communication

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