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The GFA Foundation has paid a visit to former Ghana Coach, Sellas Tetteh at his residence in Accra. The Foundation also donated an amount of Fifty Thousand Cedis (GHS50,000.00) to Mr. Tetteh.
According to the President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the establishment and subsequent launching of the GFA Foundation is borne out of the desire and commitment by the current leadership of the Association to enhance the living conditions of former footballers who might be in needy situations as a result of old age, ill-health, injury or general deprivation.
The visit to the ex-Black Stars coach is the first activity by the GFA Foundation which was outdoored earlier this week by the GFA as its social intervention arm.
President Simeon-Okraku paid glowing tribute to Coach Sellas Tetteh for what he described as “invaluable and committed service” to the nation.
“I am happy to see to see you in good health”, he told the cheerful-looking former coach who also handled the national teams of Sierra Leone and Rwanda.
He took the opportunity to clarify recent news in the media to the effect that the GFA or the Ministry of Youth and Sports owes the coach some bonuses and salaries.
According to him, all entitlements including vehicles promised the team after the FIFA U-20 World Cup triumph has been fulfilled.
On his part, the Director of GFA Foundation, Malcolm Frazier Appeadu said the donation is a manifestation of the Foundation’s strategic objective of improving lives and livelihoods of football people and communities.
“We are not even a week old, but we felt it was absolutely necessary to come to you with the Foundation’s widow’s mite to facilitate your complete recovery and also towards your upkeep”, Malcolm said.
He reiterated that the gesture also falls in line with one of the GFA Foundation’s 5 thematic areas acronymize as GFA CARES which indicates support for welfare of ex-national players and football officials. He promised the coach that the Foundation will check up on him regularly.
Sellas Tetteh, a former Black Stars and Black Satellites’ Coach, was grateful to both the GFA and its Foundation for the visit and donation.
He also thanked the President for personally sponsoring him for the CAF License A Refresher Course for coaches at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence, Prampram in 2021.
He also thanked God for the immense benevolence Ghanaians have showed him since he retired from active coaching.
The family informed the GFA delegation that the coach was now fit, healthy and go about his normal duties by himself such as driving, among other things.
Sellas Tetteh led Ghana to win the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt, becoming the first African team to win the competition. He was named the CAF coach of the year in 2009. He is also a former coach for Rwanda and Sierra Leone senior national teams. On the local scene, he coached Dansoman based Liberty Professionals.
The delegation included Michael Osekere, and the Greater Accra Regional Football Association Chairman, Samuel Aboabire.
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Malik Jabir, a former player and coach of Asante Kotoko, has criticized the current management of the club under Nana Yaw Amponsah’s leadership.
As one of the most successful football clubs in Ghana, Asante Kotoko has a passionate fan base, making any critique of the club’s management likely to draw attention and generate discussions within the football community.
Jabir’s recent comments have sparked a debate about the state of Asante Kotoko and the direction of the club under Amponsah’s leadership.
Due to inconsistent results on the pitch and internal problems, Asante Kotoko’s defense of the title they won last season has not gone well. The Porcupine Warriors are currently managed by assistant coach Abdul Gazale after Burkinabe coach Seydou Zerbo was sacked following the defeat to Medeama SC.
Jabir, speaking to Silver FM, said that “Nana Yaw Amponsah’s administration is the complete opposite of Asante Kotoko’s tradition and philosophy.” He also suggested that the owner should set tradition aside and find investors, whether they are Ghanaians, foreigners, or others, who will join the club because they have invested money in it and expect returns“
Asante Kotoko, currently in fifth place, will play against league leaders Aduana Stars in their next league game.
Joe Carr, a former Ghanaian footballer, has advised Danlad Ibrahim to step down from his position as first-choice goalkeeper for Kotoko to avoid being disgraced.
The goalkeeper has received heavy criticism from fans due to his recent lackluster performances. He was in goal during Kotoko’s 3-0 defeat to Berekum Chelsea in week 26 of the Ghana Premier League.
Carr believes that Danlad, who is a talented goalkeeper and one of the best two in Ghana, should take a break and let others take over his role.
Carr stated that if he were in Danlad’s position, he would ask to be benched to regain his energy and form. He urged Danlad to take time off to avoid conceding more goals and risking further embarrassment.
Carr said, “Danlad is a national goalkeeper. He is a very good goalkeeper who ranks among the best two goalkeepers in Ghana but he must rest and allow others to keep the post. I would’ve asked to be benched if I was him to regain my energy and form”
“He has to rest to save himself from the disgrace of conceding a lot of goals. He is not the only goalkeeper in the team. I have been a goalkeeper and I have been in his situation before and my advice to him is to rest and come back fresh.”
Danlad Ibrahim has struggled with consistency this season, in part due to his involvement with national teams. He represented Ghana at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and was also part of the Black Galaxies team that played in the CHAN 2023 tournament. Despite Ghana’s early exit from the quarterfinals, Danlad showed a promising performance.
He also played a key role in helping the Black Meteors qualify for the upcoming U-23 AFCON tournament in Morocco.
Accra Great Olympics defender, Christopher Nettey, is optimistic that his team will avoid relegation in the current 2022/23 Ghana Premier League season, despite their struggles throughout the season.
The team, nicknamed the Wonder Club, recently parted ways with their former coach, Yaw Preko, due to a challenging start to the season.
The team’s current head trainer, Bismark Kobi-Mensah, has only managed two wins, two draws, and two losses in the three months since his appointment, leaving the team in 17th place on the league table with 31 points.
Nevertheless, Nettey believes that the team’s upcoming match at the WAFA Park will be advantageous, and he is confident that Great Olympics will survive relegation, despite having only eight games remaining in the season.
“We are moving to the WAFA Park and I believe it is in the best interest of the club,” he said in an interview.
“There are few matches to end the end of the season but I am convinced that Great Olympics will survive relegation,” he added.
The team’s next match will take place on Sunday against Tamale City at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Surprisingly, Arsenal and Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey was excluded from the nominations for the best eleven of the 2022/23 English Premier League season, despite being one of the best performing players in the league.
Partey played a key role in leading Arsenal to an unexpected title challenge, making 26 appearances for the Gunners and scoring in three of those games.
He also created eight chances, completed 87.4% of his passes, won 58% of his duels, won 61% of his tackles, and completed 76% of his dribbles.
Despite these impressive stats that have drawn comparisons with top players like Casemiro and Rodri, Partey was overlooked in the nominations for the team of the season, leaving many football fans surprised.
Other notable omissions from the team include Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Ben White (Arsenal), Manuel Akanji (Manchester City), David de Gea (Manchester United), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Nathan Ake (Manchester City), and David Raya (Brentford).
According to Ghanasportspage.com, the appointment of the next coach for Asante Kotoko is reportedly imminent, with Coach James Kwesi Appiah being the leading candidate.
It is rumored that there is a preliminary agreement between the former Black Stars coach and the club, and that Kwesi Appiah has offered to coach the team for free, subject to certain conditions that CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah must agree to.
However, until the official announcement is made, the 62-year-old trainer has not yet committed to the role.
Kwesi Appiah has a remarkable coaching record and would bring a wealth of experience to Asante Kotoko, having been without a club since his departure from Kenpong Soccer Academy earlier this year.
He won ten trophies with the Porcupine Warriors during his playing career, including the African Cup of Champions Clubs in 1983. He also served as an assistant coach for the team and was later promoted to head coach from 1995 to 1996.
The Executive Committee of the Ghana Football Association has ordered a temporary ban on Kenpong Academy FC from using the Swedru Stadium as its home venue with immediate effect.
This decision has become necessary due to the unfortunate incidents that occurred during Match day 23 between Kenpong FC and New Edubiase FC played on April 17,2023.
The decision is in accordance with Article 14(2) of the GFA Division One League Regulations which states inter alia “the GFA may order the closure of any league centre where the safety of clubs, Match Officials or Spectators cannot be guaranteed.”’
The Competitions Department is therefore advised to determine the venue for the Club’s subsequent home matches in accordance with the Division One League Regulations.
This order is however is without prejudice to the determination of the case pending before the Disciplinary Committee who have been charged to hear the case in accordance with the relevant Regulations.
The 2022/23 Ghana Premier League continued with matchday 26 fixtures over the weekend across the venues, providing a lot of excitement.
Aduana Stars on Saturday secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Great Olympics, moving three points clear at the top of the league table.
Bechem United let a two-goal slip to suffer a 3-2 defeat against Tamale City at the Aliu Mahama Stadium.
Hearts of Oak showed their resilience as they bounced back to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nsoatreman at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday evening.
Meanwhile, in other matches, Medeama moved up to second place after defeating Karela United 1-0 thanks to a first-half penalty converted by Vincent Atingah.
King Faisal pulled further away from the relegation zone with a 2-1 win over fellow strugglers Dreams FC, while Real Tamale United produced a five-star performance to thrash Bibiani Gold Stars 5-1 and climb to 11th place.
Legon Cities also climbed out of the relegation zone with a 2-0 victory over Kotoku Royals, with Michel Otou scoring a second-half brace. Accra Lions’ winless run extended to five games as they lost to Samartex 1-0.
Kotoko on Friday suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat in the hands of Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park.
GOLDEN CITY: Berekum Chelsea 3-0 Asante Kotoko
Scorers: Kalou Ouatara(2x), Patrick Kofi Ansu
Man of the match: Kalou Ouatara (Berekum Chelsea)
ABRANKESE: Aduana Stars 1-0 Great Olympics
Scorer: Frank Owusu
Man of the match: Joseph Addo (Aduana Stars)
ALIU MAHAMA: Tamale City 3-2 Bechem United
Scorers: Godfred Abban, Mohammed Yahaya, Collins Boateng (P) || Wontah Hafiz Konkoni(2x)
Man of the match: Godfred Abban (Tamale City)
ABRANKESE: King Faisal 2-1 Dreams FC
Scorers: Baba Yahaya, Fatau Mohammed || Mohammed Abubakar
Man of the math: Elbar Nasiru Osman (King Faisal)
EL-WAK: Legon Cities 2-0 Kotoku Royals
Scorers: Michel Otou(2x)
Man of the match: Michel Otou (Legon Cities)
ALIU MAHAMA: Real Tamale United 5-1 Goldstars
Scorers: Manaf Umar, Issa Kuka(3x), Stephen Dankwa Badu || Abednego Tetteh
Man of the match: Issah Kuka(RTU)
AKOON PARK: Medeama 1-0 Karela United
Scorer: Vincent Atingah(pen)
Man of the match: Theophilus Annobah(Medeama SC)
NSENKYIRE: FC Samartex 1-0 Accra Lions
Scorer: Dauda Yussif Seidu
Man of the match: Gordon Abusah (FC Samartex)
ACCRA: Hearts of Oak 2-1 Nsoatreman FC
Scorers: Philip Ofori (OG), Yaw Amankwah Baafi || Samuel Ofori
Man of the match: Yaw Amankwaah Baafi (Hearts Of Oak)
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