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Jul232017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Kotoko players thankerful to God after accident

Kumasi Asante Kotoko players have expressed their deepest appreciation to God for saving their lives in last Wednesday’s motor accident in Nkawkaw. In an interview with the club's website, the players led by goalkeeper Isaac Amoako thanked God for saving them from the tragic accident. “It was a dangerous incident and the manner in which we were saved was miraculous.We’re most grateful to God. It was clear His grace and mercy were upon us on that day. We also thank our medics and other volunteers who came around to help. But for their intervention and effort, maybe the accident could’ve claimed more lives” said Amoako. The Porcupines upon their return to Kumasi after a midweek game against Inter Allies were involved after the team bus ran into a stationary KIA truck on the Nkaw

Jun62017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Sanford Women’s FA Cup draw to be held tomorrow

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The Round of 16 draw of the Sanford Women's FA Cup will be held at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Secretariat in Accra on Wedneday June 7. Defending champions Police Ladies beat second tier side Anlo Ladies 4-0 in the last round. Lady Strikers defeated Hasaacas Ladies in an all top-flight game in the Round of 32 with Samaria Ladies also edging past Soccer Intellectuals 4-3 on penalties after a goalless game. The biggest match of the last round also saw Ampem Darkoa Ladies defeat Fabulous Ladies 2-1, with Lepo Ladies recording an emphatic 8-2 win over FC Savannah. Officials of Sanford World Clinic and key GFA officials are expected to attend Wednesday's live draw which starts at 11am. Below are the teams which have made it to the Round of 16: Northern zone Real Upper Ladies Afia ...

Jun62017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Kwesi Appiah prunes Stars squad ahead of Kumasi trip

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Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has excluded three players from his squad ahead of the trip to Kumasi for Sunday's 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia. The Black Stars have spent the past four days in non-residential training in Accra and will travel to Kumasi on Monday to continue with preparations for the game. Coach Appiah named a 30-man squad for the qualifier against Ethiopia and the friendlies with Mexico and the United States. With the match against the Ethiopians looming, Appiah must prune his squad ahead of Sunday's match which kicks off at 3:30pm. Denmark-based goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey has been granted the permission to stay because of a family emergency in Norway. Another Denmark-based player Godsway Donyoh has also been left out as he has not reco...

May262017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

GPL: Match officials for week 16 announced

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The Ghana Premier League returns this weekend in all venues across the country. Officials for Match day 16 of the Premier League have been announced. Below are the Match officials for Match day 16: Match: Hearts of Oak vs Liberty Professionals (Sun) Venue: Accra Stadium Referee: S.B. Bortey Asst 1: Ben Vormaxor Asst 2: B.A Crentsil 4th Ref: Samuel Suka Match Commissioner: Annan Lomotey Match: Inter Allies vs WAFA (Sun) Venue: El Wak Stadium Referee: Dally Gagba Asst 1: Alex Anim Asst 2: Freeman Anwulo 4th Ref: Timothy Obuobisa Match Commissioner: Andrews Derry Match: Medeama vs Bolga All Stars (Sun) Venue: Tarkwa Referee: Kenny Padi Asst 1: Kennedy Bentil Asst 2: Sumaila Salifu 4th Ref: Maxwell Hanson

May192017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Medeama SC part ways with Bennett Ofori

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Ghana Premier League side Medeama SC have parted ways with striker Bennett Ofori on mutual grounds. The winger joined the Tarkwa based side after leaving Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the beginning of the current season on a two-year deal. Bennett Ofori made eight Premier league appearance for the Mauve and Yellows starting five and coming on as a substitute on three occasions. "We mutually parted ways with winger Bennett Ofori this morning. He becomes the 6th player to leave the club. We wish him well," The club wrote on their Twitter handle. The former Berekum Chelsea man will now look elsewhere after leaving Medeama.

May192017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

MTN FA Cup: Officials for Round of 32 matches

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The MTN FA Cup competition enters into the Round of 32 this weekend with teams battling for a place in the Round of 16 stage. Officials for the Round of 32 of the MTN FA Cup competition have been announced. Below are the Match officials for this weekends games: Match: Danbort FC vs Heart of Lions (Sun) Venue: Nungua Referee: Ben Sefa Asst 1: Dominic Tandoh Asst 2: Emmanuel Tebson 4th Ref: Mathew Ayinsu Match Commissioner: Mike Okoto Match: Liberty Professionals vs Uncle T FC Venue: Dansoman Referee: Wiseman Ghansah Asst 1: Joseph Laryea Asst 2: E.B Quaye 4th Ref: Prince Coffie Match Commissioner: Alhaji Umar Teni Match: New Salamina vs Eleven Wonders Venue: Dormaa Referee: Akoto S. Daniel Asst 1: Seidu Daud

May162017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Appiah unveiled as Black Stars Coach

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Ghana finally unveiled Coach James Kwesi Appiah as the Black Stars Head Coach today at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) secretariat in Accra. Appiah, who has been contracted for a two-year period, which is renewable, is also assigned to head the Local Black stars team. At the unveiling ceremony, the Vice President of the GFA George Afriyie confirmed that, former Ghanaian international footballer Ibrahim Tanko would be the first assistant coach, whilst Maxwell Konadu, who has been the assistant of the team since 2012 has been demoted to second assistant coach. According to Afriyie, the changes were done in consultation with Appiah and members of the Black Stars management team. The Vice President said Appiah’s reappointment did not come on a silver platter and that the f

May32017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Garth Crooks calls for black players strike in support of Sulley Muntari

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Ex-Tottenham striker Garth Crooks says "every self-respecting black player" in the Italian league should strike this weekend unless Sulley Muntari's one-match suspension is withdrawn. Pescara midfielder Muntari, 32, was banned after he protested against racist abuse he received from the crowd during Sunday's Serie A match at Cagliari, which earned him a yellow card for dissent before he walked off. Italy's football chiefs were branded "gutless" by anti-discrimination organisation Kick It Out. "Those with power in Italy need to take action to stop this happening again," Kick It Out tweeted. In a fuller statement on its website the organisation added: "Garth Crooks, an independent Kick It Out trustee, is calling for every self-respecting black player in the Italian League to no

Apr262017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Isaac Amoako: Our woes are over

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Isaac Amoako has declared that, the tumultuous winless streak Asante Kotoko has been experiencing is over and that, the Porcupines are now back on winning track, following the win in the FA Cup Round of 64 match against Bekwai Youth Academy last Sunday. The goalie’s conviction isn’t only based on the victory chalked at Bekwai. He’s in fact, certain that, his comeback to full activity brings good omen to the team like it has in previous years. Prior to game, Kotoko had played five Premier League matches without victory. The Porcupines thus slipped to fourth from second position on the league table. That sparked loads of supporters’ agitation, which even led to the exit of former Coach Zdravko Logarusic. Isaac Amoako, who has been injured for nearly two years, played n

Apr242017 by Enoch Ntiamoah SiawNo Comments

Clifford Aboagye thank teammates for warm gesture

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Clifford Aboagye former Ghana youth star has thanked his Atlas FC teammates and fans for the warm gesture shown towards him. His play mates before their Sunday game against Pachuca wished him a speedy recovery by displaying a big banner at the Estadio Jalisco. And the former Ghana youth star who is out injured has thank his colleagues for the support. Clifford tweeted after their 1-0 win: “Great win today and wonderful gesture from my mates .. thanks for all the support. Clifford Aboagye‏ @cliffortis Great win today and wonderful gesture from my mates .. thanks for all the support .. yes we can