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Fabio Gama & Isaac Oppong out as Kotoko arrive in Sunyani with 22 players ahead of Aduana clash

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Fabio Gama & Isaac Oppong out as Kotoko arrive in Sunyani with 22 players ahead of Aduana clash

The Porcupine Warriors touched down in the Bono regional capital on Thursday evening ahead of their make or break game against Aduana Stars on Saturday in Dormaa Ahenkro

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has travelled to Sunyani for preparations towards Saturday’s game against Aduana Stars in Dormaa Ahenkro with 22 players.

Following the shocking 1-0 defeat to King Faisal on Wednesday, leading to their elimination from the FA Cup, Kotoko left Kumasi to avoid

As a result, they left to Sunyani to fine tune ahead of the crucial game against Aduana and they are expected to spend two nights before they leave for Dormaa Ahenkro on Saturday morning.

Missing once again from the squad is Brazilian midfielder Fabio Gama, defender Maxwell Agyemang and youngster Isaac Oppong who are currently nursing injuries.

Goalkeeper Kwame Baah was dropped as Ogum picked Razak Abalora and Danlad Ibrahim who was in post against Faisal.

Meanwhile, Cameroonian strikers Etuoga Mbella and Mfegue Rodrigues are available for selection and would likely lead the pack. The duo were very sluggish upfront against Faisal and they would hope to make amends against Aduana.

Kotoko are yet to record a win in Dormaa Ahenkro since Aduana qualified to play in the league in 2009.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers:
Razak Abalora
Danlad Ibrahim

Defenders:
Sherif Mohammed
Andrews Kwadwo Appau
Yusif Mubarik
Abdul Ganiu Ismail
Christopher Nettey
Imoro Ibrahim
Augustine Agyapong
Samuel Appiah

Midfielders:
Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’
Richmond Lamptey
Mudasiru Salifu
Emmanuel Keyekeh
Charles Owusu
Stephen Amankonah
Joseph Amoako
Clinton Opoku

Strikers:

Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry
Mfegue Rodrigues Georges
Solomon Sarfo Taylor
Evans Adomako

‘Kotoko will fight hard to win Ghana Premier League title,’ Ganiu assures fans after FA Cup elimination

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‘Kotoko will fight hard to win Ghana Premier League title,’ Ganiu assures fans after FA Cup elimination

The Porcupine Warriors skipper has admitted his disappointment following their shocking elimination from the FA Cup but assures the supporters with the league title

Asante Kotoko captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail has pleaded with the club’s teeming supporters following the painful defeat to King Faisal in the round of 64 of the FA Cup on Wednesday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Kotoko are now out of the FA Cup and would have to challenge Aduana Stars, King Faisal, Bechem United and Hearts of Oak to the Premier League trophy or risk going trophyless for the second season on a row.

The defeat has raised a lot concerns about the team’s performance and tactical prowess of head coach Prosper Ogum Narteh who arrived at the club recently to replace Portuguese manager Mariano Baretto.

“We are not happy about our exit from the FA Cup,” Ganiu told his club media.

“We will work harder and keenly contest for the GPL trophy. Together We Build,” he added.

Kotoko, who sit second on the log, will travel to Dormaa Ahenkro on Saturday to battle with Aduana Stars who sit at the summit of the Premier League table in the top of the table clash.

“Even Barcelona is out of Uefa Champions League,” Kotoko board member ‘claps back’ at critics after FA Cup defeat to King Faisal

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“Even Barcelona is out of Uefa Champions League,” Kotoko board member ‘claps back’ at critics after FA Cup defeat to King Faisal

The Porcupine Warriors chief believes all is not lost despite their elimination from the Cup competition which has left them with only the Premier League title to fight for this season

Asante Kotoko board member Evelyn Nsiah Asare has responded to criticism directed at the club’s top hierarchy in the wake of their FA Cup defeat by to city rivals King Faisal, insisting that they will bounce back.

A first half goal from diminutive midfielder Baba Yahaya, after he benefited from Andrew Appau’s mistake, helped Faisal to record a back-to-back victory over Kotoko in December.

The results have raised concerns about the club’s title challenge this season after going trophyless last term but the board member believes even Spanish giants Barcelona are recently facing troubles therefore all is not lost.

“Krobea is out of FA Cup and so what?” she quizzed.

“Bacelona is out of Champions League, I do not think their supporters or the team is dead. You can say all that you want, we are still a great family and we will be back.

“I sleep Krobea, I eat Krobea na my everything is Krobea,” she added.

Kotoko, who sit second on the Ghana Premier League log with 20 points, will head to Dormaa Ahenkro this weekend to face leaders Aduana Stars in the top of the table clash. The two clubs have same points.

Kotoko have one outstanding game against Hearts of Oak due to the latter’s participation in Caf Confederation Cup and the date for it will be communicated later by Ghana Football Association.

King Faisal’s supporters PRO Saani on Prosper Ogum Narteh

“Prosper Ogum is just an overrated coach who needs to learn more,” Saani insists

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“Prosper Ogum is just an overrated coach who needs to learn more,” Saani insists

The Porcupine Warriors’ 1-0 defeat at the hands of King Faisal on Wednesday means the manager’s time at Baba Yara Sports Stadium looks set to come under all types of scrutiny

King Faisal supporters spokesperson Saani Mohammed has insisted that Asante Kotoko coach Dr Prosper Ogum Narteh is “overated” and not good as their rivals suggest after a back-to-back victory on Wednesday.

Fasial defeated Kotoko 1-0 to eliminate their city rivals from the FA Cup in th round of 64 thanks to a Baba Yahaya’s first half goal.

“With all due respect, Kotoko coach Dr Prosper Ogum Narteh is an overhyped and overrated coach,” Saani told AshesGyamera.com in an interview.

“He needs to learn more tactics because he is just not good as their supporters want to portray. He lacks a lot and we clearly exposed him once again.

“We defeated Kotoko 3-2 in the league bit they claimed a lot of their players didn’t play part due to injuries and suspension and that affected them. Today, these players were present yet we won so I don’t know the excuses they will come up with once again.

“Ogum is renowned lecturer but just a normal coach. He can’t match the tactical brain of Nurudeen Amadu because the latter has defeated him twice on a row,” he added.

Saani further advised Kotoko’s top hierarchy to learn how to stop Aduana Stars at home from King Faisal since they were able to shock the Dormaa Ahenkro-based club in front of their intimidating supporters.

“King Faisal hold the key to stop Aduana Stars in Dormaa Ahenkro. We are the only side that have beaten them in front of their supporters so Kotoko should humble themselves and we will show them the way to pick even a point in Dormaa Ahenkro.

“Without our help, there is no way Kotoko can pick a favourable scoreline against Aduana Stars. We are ready to help only if they will accept it,” he added.

“Any Ghanaian who has travelled outside before will never speak against E-Levy,” Diana Asamoah

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“Any Ghanaian who has travelled outside before will never speak against E-Levy,” Diana Asamoah

The Gospel musician has insisted that all those speaking against E-Levy haven’t travelled to other countries to witness what they have used taxes to do

Gospel artist turned NPP communicator, Evangelist Diana Asamoah has slammed Ghanaians who have opposed the paying of the E-levy for developmental projects.

In the voice of Diana Asamoah, Ghanaians opposing the introduction of the E-levy have never traveled outside Ghana. She stated that taxes play important roles in the country’s development.

“If you go to Italy, the toll is automated. You will not see anyone there collecting tolls but you are compelled to pay. You pay 10 Euro on your going and the same on your return. Everything is taxed”, she said during an interview with Zion Felix

“In Ghana, it is because some people have not traveled before that is why they speak like that [against paying taxes]. If we were to explain the objective and the need to pay the E-Levy, it would bring massive developments. Ghana would have been so beautiful,” she added.

“You must win 2021 Afcon trophy or pay the money spent on you,” Guinea president warns players

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“You must win 2021 Afcon trophy or pay the money spent on you,” Guinea president warns players

The West African country’s president has issued a strong warning to the players as they prepare to participate in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon

Guinea president Colonel Mamady Doumbouya has advised the country’s senior national team to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations title holding in Cameroon next month.

The tournament which was rescheduled due to Covid-19 pandemic has been slated to kick off between January 9 and February 6, 2022 in five cities and six stadiums.

Guinea among the 24 country’s to battle for the covetous trophy in the Central Africa country next year.

The country is yet to clinch the continental showpiece with their best performance being in the finals in Ethiopia 1976 where they lost the trophy to Morocco.

The interim President of Guinea wants the current squad to change the narrative by winning the upcoming trophy.

At a send-off ceremony, Colonel Mamady urged the players to win the title or reimburse the money invested in them.

“Bring back the trophy or bring back the money we invested in you. Period”

Guinea will kick-start its campaign against Malawi on January 10, 2022 while Ghana also take on Morocco the same day.

Just like Guinea, Ghana are yet to win a major trophy since lifting the Afcon title in 1982.

However, they have gone to three final since then losing to Ivory Coast twice in 1992 and 2015 and Egypt in 2010.

Prosper Ogum broods on Kotoko players’ fitness ahead of King Faisal and Aduana Stars clash

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Prosper Ogum broods on Kotoko players’ fitness ahead of King Faisal and Aduana Stars clash

The Porcupine Warriors gaffer has admitted that he is worried by his players recurring injury situations ahead of the two most important games of the campaign

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh says he is worried by his side’s niggling injury situations after they defeated WAFA 1-0 on matchday ten of Ghana Premier League.

Kotoko went into the game without Mudasiru Salifu, Maxwell Agyemang, Isaac Oppong, Samuel Boateng and Christopher Nettey who were all ruled out due to ill health.

Highlights of Asante Kotoko vs WAFA

Meanwhile, skipper Abdul Ganiu Ismail did not play a part of the game due to suspension.

“The injury situation at Kotoko is alarming, almost all my starters are injured. Agyemang, Ganiu, Mudasiru, Oppong, Boateng, Nettey, and others,” Ogum said after the game.

“It hurts and it’s not helping matters but it won’t help to keep complaining. For example, we got a maximum of three points today.

“Is that not what’s more important? I am okay, the main reason for playing a league match is to get three points and Kotoko had it against Wafa.

“We’re hoping that they will recover on time to help us in the subsequent games. We have to be ready for the FA Cup [against King Faisal] and league game [against Aduana Stars] in Dormaa Ahenkro,” he added.


With Aduana tied on the same points with Kotoko on the log, the game in Dormaa promises to be very crucial as it may go a long way to play a role in who wins the league title at the end of the season.

Ghana Premier League Week Ten Wrap; Scorelines, Man of Match winners, League Table

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Ghana Premier League Week Ten Wrap; Scorelines, Man of Match winners, League Table

Ghana Premier League matchday ten took place over the weekend as Asante Kotoko made it two wins in a row with a 1-0 victory over WAFA at home thanks to a second half strike by Richmond Lamptey.

Elsewhere in Bechem, in-form Augustine Okrah ended King Faisal’s four-game unbeaten run as Bechem moved three points within first position.

In Tarkwa, it took a late goal by Amed ‘Simba’ Toure to give Medeama a narrow victory over Aduana Stars as the Dormaa Ahenkro-based club’s give game winning streak came to an end.

Bibiani Gold Stars compounded the woes of Karela United as they hammered the Ainyinase outfit 3-1 at the Dun’s Park.

SCORES AT A GLANCE:

DAWU: Dreams FC 2-2 Hearts Of Oak

Scorers: Ibrahim Issah, Ishmael Dede || Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, Salim Adams

Man of the Match: Ishmael Dede (Dreams FC)

TARKWA: Medeama SC 1-0 Aduana FC

Scorer: Ahmed Toure

Man of the Match: Ahmed Toure (Medeama)

SOGAKOPE: Great Olympics 2-0 Eleven Wonders

Scorers: Yussif Abdul Razak, James Akaminko

Man of the Match: James Akaminko (Great Olympics)

BIBIANI: Bibiani Gold Stars 3-1 Karela United

Scorers: Prince Owusu Kwabena(pen), Charles Kamara Gyamfi, Nuhu Sule | | Umar Bashiru (pen)

Man of the Match: Nuhu Sule (Gold Stars)

BEREKUM: Berekum Chelsea 1-0 AshantiGold SC

Scorer: Stephen Anokye Badu

Man of the Match: Jackson Owusu (Berekum Chelsea)

BECHEM: Bechem United 1-0 King Faisal

Scorer: Augustine Okrah

Man of the Match: Clinton Duodu (Bechem United)

KUMASI: Asante Kotoko 1-0 WAFA SC

Scorer: Richmond Lamptey

Man of the Match: Richard Boadu (Asante Kotoko)

MONDAY
ELMINA: Elmina Sharks vs Legon Cities

SOGAKOPE: Accra Lions vs RTU

BASIC STATS:
Games played – 7
Home wins – 6
Away Wins – 0
Draws – 1
Goals – 14
Goals scored by Home teams – 11
Goals scored by away teams – 3
Goal/game – 2
Home wins % –85.71%

TOP SCORERS‘ CHART
David Abagna (RTU) – 8
Maxwell Nii Abbey-Quaye (Great Olympics) – 7
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Dreams FC ) – 6
Augustine Okrah (Bechem) – 6

Huzaf Ali (Dreams FC) – 5
Emmanuel Gyamfi(Aduana Stars) – 5

Zubeiru Ibrahim(King Faisal) – 4
Ibrahim Osman (King Faisal) – 4
Bright Adjei (Aduana ) – 4
Agyenim Boateng Mensah (Dreams FC) – 4
Prince Owusu Kwabena (Gold Stars ) – 4
Umar Bashiru(Karela United) – 4

Isaac Oppong (Asante Kotoko ) – 3
Salifu Rauf (Accra Lions) – 3
Emmanuel Avornyo (Bechem United) – 3
Abass Ganiu (Eleven Wonders) – 3
Franck Thierry Etouga (Asante Kotoko) – 3
Kofi Kordzi ( Hearts Of Oak) – 3

Francis Twene (Bechem United) – 2
Samuel Boateng (Asante Kotoko) – 2
Jonah Attuquaye (Cities) – 2
Yahaya Mohammed (Aduana) – 2
Justice Torsutsey (WAFA) – 2
Obuaba Yaw Dasi (Bechem) – 2
Tetteh Nortey (Eleven Wonders) – 2
Georges Mfegue (Asante Kotoko) – 2
Justice Ato Mensah (Elmina Sharks) – 2
Kofi Ansu Patrick (Medeama) – 2
Kofi Owusu (Chelsea) – 2
Sampson Ahyapong (WAFA) – 2
Darlington Gyan Fosu (Karela United) – 2
Richard Amoah (Gold Stars) – 2
Sam Adams (Aduana Stars) – 2
Enoch Morrison(King Faisal) – 2
Richmond Lamptey (Asante Kotoko) – 2
James Akaninko (Great Olympics) – 2
Daniel Afriyie Barnieh (Hearts) – 2
Ahmed Toure(Medeama) – 2
Stephen Anokye Badu (Chelsea)

League Table:

Bechem 1-0 King Faisal: Augustine Okrah’s masterpiece ends Faisal’s unbeaten run on Boxing Day

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Bechem 1-0 King Faisal: Augustine Okrah’s masterpiece ends Faisal’s unbeaten run on Boxing Day

The midfielder was at his best once again as the Hunters snatched a narrow victory against the Inshallah Boys

Bechem United defeated King Faisal 1-0 in Ghana Premier League matchday ten fixture at the Fosu Gyeabour Park in Bechem on Sunday.

Ahead of the game, the visitors had gone four league games without a defeat and were joint top leaders on the table alongside Aduana Stars.

It was Bechem who had the first shot on target by the third minute but goalkeeper Abdul Jabal Adams saved the situation.

Zubeiru Ibrahim and Ibrahim Wayo combined to set up Osman Ibrahim on the 22nd minute but the striker who is on loan from Asante Kotoko could not send his effort on target.

Back from recess, Bechem brought on Hafiz Wontah Konkoni for Emmanuel Annor and that changed the tempo of the game. Konkoni was marking his return from injury following a career-threatening injury he sustained against Hearts of Oak on May 12, 2021.

The former Legon Cities striker combined with Clinton Duodo to set up Emmanuel Avornyo but the latter shot wide.

However, Okrah was at the right place at the right time with barely ten minutes remaining and the forward connected a pass to score the opening goal.

Although, he came close to add another three minutes later, his goal-bound shot was blocked by Pius Baffour.

Okrah has now scored six league goals after ten games and provided three assists

Asante Kotoko 1-0 WAFA: Lamptey’s strike sends Porcupine Warriors joint top of GPL table

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Asante Kotoko 1-0 WAFA: Lamptey’s strike sends Porcupine Warriors joint top of GPL table

The Porcupine Warriors have made it two wins on a row as they’ve now moved to the top of the log despite having a game at hand

Asante Kotoko defeated West African Football Academy 1-0 on matchday nine of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

After the 2-1 away win over Legon Cities last weekend, coach Prosper Ogum Narteh opted to make four changes in the squad that started the game in Dawu.

With captain Abdul Ganiu Ismail suspended and Maxwell Agyemang ruled out due to ill health, Andrews Appau and Yussif Mubarik came on for the duo respectively.

Also, Richard Boadu who missed the Legon game due to suspension returned and took over the box-to-box midfield duties from Mudasiru Salifu who was out through sickness.

Meanwhile, Brazilian midfielder Fabio Gama also came in for Emmanuel Keyekeh.

After a pulsating twenty minutes, Kotoko were awarded a penalty after goalkeeper Osei Kwadwo Bonsu challenged Mfegue in the box. However, the referee rescinded his decision.

The decision didn’t go down well with a section of the Kotoko supporters who voiced out their frustrations.

After the break, Kotoko pressed harder to break down WAFA’s defence but all their attempts were neutralised.

However, Richmond Lamptey found a opening in WAFA’s backline by the 60th minute and broke the deadlock after a nice build up.

Kotoko could have doubled their advantage but Cameroonian striker Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry was very selfish upfront as he failed to make count the numerous chances that came his way.

WAFA nearly snatched the equaliser by the 88th minute but goalkeeper Razak Abalora saved the situation with a wonderful save.

Kotoko have moved top joint of the Ghana Premier League table with 20 points, same points with Aduana Stars and King Faisal.

Kotoko will travel to Dormaa Ahenkro on matchday eleven for the top of the table clash against Aduana Stars.

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