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Breaking News: Asekem FC pip Pro Academy to qualify to Ghana Division One League

The Beposo-based club have booked their place in the second-tier after they defeated their opponents from Atwima Koforidua on Thursday

Asekem FC have qualified to Division One League after defeating Pro Academy 4-3 on penalties in the final. They’ll play in Zone 2.

The two clubs shared the spoils 1-1 and proceeded to penalty shootouts in the final at Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday.

Douglas Owusu opened the scoring for Asekem by the 20th minute but Pro Academy pulled even against the run of play.

Asekem began the campaign in the Middle League by drawing 1-1 with First Klass on opening day before thrashing Ebony FC 3-0.

They later came from behind to pip Benab FC 2-1 to top Group A and qualify to the final.

Pro Academy, on the other hand, defeated Natcosta 2-0 on opening day before they defeated Jachie United 2-1 and Kumawuman 1-0 to top Group B with nine points.

Ten-man Asante Kotoko defeat Asekem FC 3-1 in friendly game [Video + Pictures]

The Porcupine Warriors continued with their preparations despite having no game this weekend in the Premier League

Ten-man Asante Kotoko defeated lower division side Asekem FC 3-1 in a friendly game at the Beposo Park on Friday.

The Porcupine Warriors have had their Ghana Premier League matchday seven fixture against Hearts of Oak postponed due to the latter’s participation in the Caf Confederation Cup.

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Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh paraded a squad mixed by regular faces and fringe players against Asekem with young goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim starting ahead of Razak Abalora and Kwame Baah.

Skipper Abdul Ganiu partnered Maxwell Agyemang, while Sheriff Mohammed and Imoro Ibrahim took over the right and left back role respectively.

Richard Boadu Agadas, Joseph Amoako, Richmond Lamptey and Stephen Amankonah made up the midfield while Cameroonian strikers of Mfegue Mbella Frank Thierry and Mbella Etuoga led the attack.

Lamptey opened the scoring with a long range shot on the 18th minute before Ganiu doubled Kotoko’s advantage with a header Twi minutes later.

However, Kotoko were reduced to ten men before half time after Amankonah was shown a red card due to a bad tackle.

After the break, Asekem began to make their numerical advantage count and they were awarded a penalty in the process after a Kotoko defender brought down one of the hosts strikers. Surprisingly, the spot kick was missed.

Asekem finally found an opening in Kotoko’s defence and pulled one back against the run of play.

On 65th minute, Asekem were also reduced to ten men after their goalkeeper handled the ball outside the penalty area and they were forced to make a substitution as the reserve goalkeeper replaced one of their outfield players.

Substitute Solomon Sarfo Taylor capitalised on a poor defending by Asekem by the 71st minute and made it 3-1.

Kotoko will continue with their preparations at Adako Jachie before they host Real Tamale United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on December 19.

Watch Ganiu’s clearances & Mbella’s goal as Asante Kotoko defeat Asekem FC in friendly

The Cameroonian striker was on target while skipper Abdul Ganiu returnee from international duties to help the Porcupine Warriors defeat the lower tier side in a training match on Tuesday

Cameroonian striker Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry was on target when Asante Kotoko defeated lower division side Asekem FC 1-0 in a training match at the Adako Jachie training ground on Tuesday.

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Kotoko used this game as a preparation for Ghana Premier League matchday four fixture against Techiman Eleven Wonders at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday.

Following Kotoko’s narrow win over Gold Stars in Bibiani last weekend, coach Prosper Ogum Narteh opted to field fringe players for this game and rested those that played part in the victory over Gold Stars.

Young goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim was handed a starting place ahead of Razak Abalora and Kwame Baah.

The back four was made of Augustine Agyapong, Charles Owusu, Abdul Ganiu Ismail who returned from international duties with Ghana as well as Imoro Ibrahim.

Also, Emmanuel Keyekeh started in midfield together with Sheriff Mohammed, Stephen Amankonah and Clinton Opoku while Cameroonian strikers Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry and Mfegue George Rodrigues led the attack.

Kotoko had the first opportunity to take the lead by the 12th minute after Keyekeh combined beautifully to set up Mfegue but the striker’s effort narrowly missed the target.

However, his countryman Mbella showed him how to utilize half chances few minutes later.

The Cameroonian import latched on the ball after a mistake by the Asekem defenders and calmly sent in his last ditch effort beautifully.

Asekem were awarded a penalty to level the score after one of their strikers was clutched down in Kotoko’s penalty area. Unfortunately for them, the resulting kick was missed.

Mbella, according to AshesGyamera’s sources, could make his bow for Kotoko on Saturday following his consistent performance at training.

Mbella on target as Kotoko defeat Asekem FC in friendly ahead of Eleven Wonders clash

The Porcupine Warriors continued with their fine form as they pipped aside the lower tier side in a training match on Tuesday

Asante Kotoko defeated lower division side Asekem FC 1-0 in a training match at the Adako Jachie training ground on Tuesday.

Kotoko used this game as a preparation for Ghana Premier League matchday four fixture against Techiman Eleven Wonders at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday.

Following Kotoko’s narrow win over Gold Stars in Bibiani last weekend, coach Prosper Ogum Narteh opted to field fringe players for this game and rested those that played part in the victory over Gold Stars.

Young goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim was handed a starting place ahead of Razak Abalora and Kwame Baah.

The back four was made of Augustine Agyapong, Charles Owusu, Abdul Ganiu Ismail who returned from international duties with Ghana as well as Imoro Ibrahim.

Also, Emmanuel Keyekeh started in midfield together with Sheriff Mohammed, Stephen Amankonah and Clinton Opoku while Cameroonian strikers Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry and Mfegue George Rodrigues led the attack.

Kotoko had the first opportunity to take the lead by the 12th minute after Keyekeh combined beautifully to set up Mfegue but the striker’s effort narrowly missed the target.

However, his countryman Mbella showed him how to utilize half chances few minutes later.

The Cameroonian import latched on the ball after a mistake by the Asekem defenders and calmly sent in his last ditch effort beautifully.

Asekem were awarded a penalty to level the score after one of their strikers was clutched down in Kotoko’s penalty area. Unfortunately for them, the resulting kick was missed.

Mbella, according to AshesGyamera’s sources, could make his bow for Kotoko on Saturday following his consistent performance at training.

Kotoko lead Ghana Premier League log with nine points after defeating Dreams FC, Bechem United and Gold Stars.

They have scored six goals in the process and conceded just one.

Former Kotoko deputy captain Emmanuel Gyamfi scores on Aduana Stars debut

The midfielder announced his arrival to the Ogya Boys setup with a goal on his debut in a friendly

Former Asante Kotoko deputy captain Emmanuel Gyamfi marked his debut with Aduana Stars with a goal in the 2-2 draw against Asekem FC in a pre-season friendly at Beposo on Wednesday.

Gyamfi, who mutually terminated his contract with Kotoko last month, started the game on the bench together with former Kotoko defender Adom Frimpong.

However, the duo were thrown into the match after the break to showcase what they have to offer the club ahead of the start of the new season.

Nicholas Opoku Nti scored the opening goal for Asekem before Richmond Adu added another goal for the lower division side.

Gyamfi connected a pass from a teammate and calmly slotted in his effort to reduce the deficit for Aduana.

Defender Farouk Adams snatched the equaliser late in the game to save Aduana’s blushes.

Gyamfi joined Aduana after he was infamously labeled a mole in Asante Kotoko dressing room. Despite ending last season as one of the club’s top performers, new coach Prosper Ogum Narteh insisted that he doesn’t fit into his plans and advised him to look elsewhere.

He joined Kotoko from WA All Stars in 2016 as a free agent after he arrived from a loan spell at Shirak FC in Armenia.