The Miners have asked their head coach to proceed on leave after failing to pick a win in seven games
Bibiani Gold Stars have announced their decision to allow head coach Michael Osei to proceed on a short term leave following the club’s recent poor performance in Ghana Premier League.
The Western North club has failed to win any of their last seven games, picking only five points out of a possible 21 points.
The poor run of results have seen them in the relegation zone after eleven games this season.
As a result, Osei will be away from the technical bench when they make a short trip from Bibiani to Bechem to face in-form Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday.
Gold Stars sit 17th on the log with 11 points, one point below safety.
The Miners boss believes his charges could end up with good results in their first trip to Kumasi as he feels he has good players to win the tactical battle on Sunday
Bibiani Gold Stars coach Michael Osei has insisted their matchday 20 game in Ghana Premier League against Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday will be “purely tactical” battle as they search for their first away win in the top-flight.
The debutants lost the first leg at home three months ago but according to Osei, who previously led Kotoko as a player and coach, he has been able to build a formidable side who are peaking at the right time and will cause a major upset to his former side.
“Kotoko are at the top [of the Premier League log] at the moment and have good form but my team is also in a good shape and we’ve been consistent with our performance,” Osei said as quoted by AshesGyamera.com.
He continued: “Maybe the away performance hasn’t been good but all the same I’m happy with our play so I know definitely that it will be an interesting game.
“This is because both clubs are in good shape so it will be purely tactical game because they also have a very good coach. I think he is doing very well with the players and we’re also doing well so this is a game I believe to be more interesting to watch,” he added.
Osei is yet to face Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium with another club and has already been dreaming of a wonderful welcome.
“I’m very happy going back to Kumasi with Gold Stars. Kumasi is my hometown, where I grew up. Since I left Kotoko in 2016, I’ve played against Kotoko twice but none of them has been at their home ground [Baba Yara Sports Stadium],” he said.
“So I’m very excited to have the opportunity to face them for the first time in Kumasi.
“I have won once against Kotoko since leaving them with Liberty Professionals as well as losing one with Gold Stars in the first round in Bibiani. The defeat was a very painful one.
“I’m worried with our away matches because the results haven’t been better and per our preparations it should not be so. However, we’re still working hard that it will change and it must start from Kotoko,” he concluded.
Watch Michael Osei’s interview before the game
Unlike Kotoko who are leading the log with 41 points, Gold Stars after ten away games have scored only seven goals and conceded seventeen goals. They lie 17th on the away log with just two points from a possible 30 points.
They also have the third worse defence away from home behind Accra Lions and Techiman Eleven Wonders.
The Gye Nyame boss is optimistic of picking at least a point against his former side at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium as he marks a return to the venue that brought him to limelight years ago
Bibiani Gold Stars coach Michael Osei says they are fully prepared to defeat Asante Kotoko in matchday 20 fixture of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
The debutants lost the first leg at home three months ago but according to Osei, who previously led Kotoko as a player and coach, his charges are peaking at the right time and will cause a major upset to his former side.
“I’m very happy going back to Kumasi with Gold Stars. Since I left Kotoko in 2016, I’ve played against Kotoko twice but none of them has been at their home ground [Baba Yara Sports Stadium],” Osei told his club’s media, as quoted by AshesGyamera.com.
“So I’m very excited to have the opportunity to face them for the first time in Kumasi.
“I have won once against Kotoko since leaving them with Liberty Professionals as well as losing one with Gold Stars in the first round in Bibiani. The defeat was a very painful one.
“Kotoko are at the top [of the Premier League log] at the moment and have good form but my team is also in a good shape and we’ve been consistent with our performance. Maybe the away performance hasn’t been good but all the same I’m happy with our play so I know definitely that it will be an interesting game.
“This is because both clubs are in good shape so it will be purely tactical game because they also have a very good coach. I think he is doing very well with the players and we’re also doing well so this is a game I believe to be more interesting to watch.
“I’m worried with our away matches because the results haven’t been better and per our preparations it should not be so. However, we’re still working hard that it will change and it must start from Kotoko,” he added.
Watch Michael Osei’s interview ahead of Kotoko game
Gold Stars after ten away games have scored only seven goals and conceded seventeen goals. They lie 17th on the away log with just two points from a possible 30 points.
They also have the third worse defence away from home behind Accra Lions and Techiman Eleven Wonders.
It was a disappointing scene as the Miners failed to once again pick a point against one of the big clubs in the league
A section of Gold Stars supporters were very furious following the 1-0 defeat to Hearts of Oak at the Dun’s Park in Bibiani on Saturday and believe head coach Michael Osei must be sacked.
The debutants have enjoyed a slow start to the their debut campaign in the top-flight and have lost two of their six home games this season.
A James Sewornu’s goal was all what Hearts needed to run away with a win and the results have left many supporters questioning the tactics of coach Michael Osei.
Some of the supporters vented out their frustrations
The Phobians returned to winning ways after series of uninspiring results thanks to a James Serwornu’s first half goal
Hearts of Oak defeated Gold Stars 1-0 at the Dun’s Park in Bibiani on Saturday to end their run of poor performance in Ghana Premier League.
After sharing the spoils goalless with Bechem United last weekend, coach Samuel Boadu came under intense pressure and needed a reaction from his players.
After a slow start to the game, the Phobians had their noses in front thanks to a beautiful goal from youngster James Serwornu by the 30th minute.
The midfielder latched onto a pass from Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and powerfully sent in his long range shot beyond the reach of Gold Stars goalkeeper Ernest Kussi.
After the break, Hearts struggled to contain their hosts in midfield which forced them into bringing on midfielder Ansah Botchway for Caleb Amankwah and that worked for them.
On 75th minute, goalkeeper Richmond Ayi saved the Phobians from conceding the equaliser as denied Frank Adjei from close range.
Gold Stars had another chance by the 82nd minute through a corner kick but Hearts defence were equal to the task.
The debutants are making giant strides in the league as they are yet to taste a defeat after two games and will welcome table toppers Asante Kotoko on Friday
Bibiani Gold Stars head coach Michael Osei believes he was a better footballer than Asante Kotoko new coach Prosper Ogum Narteh during their heydays.
Osei, who in the past made his name as a footballer in Kumasi with Kotoko, a club currently coached by Ogum, will welcome his former side to Dun’s Park in Bibiani for the top of the table clash in Ghana Premier League matchday three fixture.
Gold Stars are yet to taste a defeat in their maiden participation in Ghana Premier League as they pipped Berekum Chelsea at home and held Medeama to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday at the Akoon Park in Tarkwa.
When Osei was quizzed who is the senior in coaching between himself and Ogum he replied that they are at level pegging but believes he was a better footballer.
“I think maybe Prosper Ogum Narteh and I are almost at the same level in coaching. He is a good coach just like myself. He has done well for Kotoko so far and you can see I’m also doing my bit with Gold Stars who are only playing in the league for the first time,” Osei told Zylofon FM.
“However, in terms of football, I think I was or I’m ahead of him. I was good footballer and everyone who watched me can attest to that fact,” He added.
Osei is also optimistic that his side will be a able to hand Kotoko their first defeat of the season on Friday.
“We’ve noticed that Kotoko have started very well this season. I had the opportunity to watch them last weekend alongside my technical team. We saw that they are very good side but we are also a strong side and our team is jelling very well,” he said.
“It will be an interesting game and very difficult game but I believe that [we will defeat them]. I don’t want to brag. Let’s wait for Friday and see what happens,” he concluded.
The Miners have secured their third major signing ahead of the start of their debut season in Ghana Premier League
Ghana Premier League debutants Bibiani Gold Stars have secured the serviced of defender Emmanuel Anaful from Ebusua Dwarfs, the two clubs have confirmed.
The 21-year-old was one of the topmost performers for Dwarfs last season as he featured in 32 matches out of the 34 matches played. He assisted two goals and won two Man of the Match awards.
Although, Dwarfs got relegated at the end of the season because of points deduction following their supporters troubles against Legon Cities, Anaful’s performance didn’t go unnoticed.
Gold Stars coach Michael Osei decided to sign him despite Karela United interest and he will be playing for the Miners in the upcoming season.
He has become the third major signing by Gold Stars after the arrival of Abednego Tetteh and Augustine Sefa.
