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Coach Seydou Zerbo names Asante Kotoko’s starting line-up for King Faisal clash

Coach Seydou Zerbo has named Asante Kotoko lineup for their clash against King Faisal on Monday evening.

Kickoff is 6pm.

Frederick Asare will start in posts due to the absence of Danlad Ibrahim – who featured for Ghana u-23 on Sunday.

Christopher Nettey returns as well as Richmond Lamptey.

Below is Asante Kotoko line up for King Faisal clash.

Frederick Asare (GK)

Christopher Nettey

John Tedeku

Sherif Mohammed

Andrews Appau

Richard Boadu

Enoch Morrison

Richmond Lamptey

Steven Mukwala

Dickson Afoakwa

Nicholas Mensah

Bench:

Moise Pouaty

Justice Blay

Eric Zeze

Stephen Amankona

Samuel Boateng

Raphael Dwamena

Shadrack Addo

Samuel Appiah

‘We want Black Stars to have controversy-free World Cup’ – Sports Minister

Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has stated that his outfit has learnt lessons from past World Cup campaigns and will use those lessons as a guide to ensure Ghana returns from the World Cup without controversy.

He said this in his speech at the National Team Day Walk with the Legends event held to rally support for the Black Stars upcoming campaign at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Ghana was embroiled in a series of controversies in its last campaign at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Mr. Ussif headlined a high-powered delegation from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) that walked from Ayi Mensah to Aburi Hill Top on Saturday.

“We are doing everything that is possible to make our campaign and the journey to the World Cup successful. We have learnt from our mistakes and we don’t want this Qatar [trip] to be anything bad. We want to ensure that we go to Doha and come back home successfully, without any problem” he said.

Mustapha Ussif also heaped praise on Black Stars legends for their continuous support to the team.

In his speech, Mr. Ussif thanked legends from AFCON (African Cup of Nations) trophy-winning teams including Rev. Osei Kofi, Ibrahim Sunday and James Kuuku Dadzie.

“I want to thank our legends for coming out in your numbers to galvanize support the entire country to support your brothers and, for some of you, your children, as we embark on this campaign to the World Cup. We are so proud of you legends for your commitment, dedication, hard work and sacrifice for our country in the past and you are still doing so by coming out in your numbers,” he said.

Ibrahim Tanko recommends two Black Meteors players to Otto Addo for 2022 World Cup

Head coach of Ghana’s U-23, Ibrahim Tanko says he will gladly recommend Hearts of Oak forward, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Kotoko goalkeeper, Danlad Ibrahim for the World Cup.

Tanko who guided the Black Meteors to the final round of the AFCON U-23 qualifiers over Mozambique says the two players have the qualities to be part of Otto Addo’s 2022 FIFA World Cup squad.

“The coaches are watching, I’m sure they will have a tape for this game as well.

“I mean Afriyie, Danlad it’s obvious everyone is talking about them and they have the quality.

“In terms of on the pitch and on the pitch, they are our captains and when you see how they are handling the boys you will know that these are the leaders.

“Definitely Otto Addo is my friend, we spoke a lot and if he asks me for these two guys definitely I will say yes.” Ibrahim Tanko said after Ghana’s win over Mozambique.

Slavko Matic commends ‘brave’ Hearts of Oak players after hard-fought Gold Stars win

Hearts of Oak exhibited a sumptuous fightback to grind first season victory of the season after humbling Bibiani Goldstars by 2-1 last Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium in week 4 of the Ghana Premier League.

Prince Owusu Kwabena’s early first half lead was subsequently wiped off by Isaac Mensah’s 76th minute equalizer before experience Gladson Awako scored a spectacular free kick in the dying embers to snatch all three points.

In his post-match presser, the 46 year old tactician, felt very elated with the win and has described his players as warriors. However, he was dissatisfied with the game plan of their opponents.

“They were warriors and brave on the pitch despite the antics of their opposition.”

“Very important that we won and the way we wanted to play, you saw Gold Stars from the first minute they started wasting our time”

“We didn’t play today 40 minutes in total and I think football won today and the character of my boys”

“They feel the pressure of course and when you receive this cheap goal, things start to be more difficult”

“But after the goal we immediately changed formation from 4-4-2 to 3-5-2, the most important thing is the win for my players”, the boss ended

We will travel to Cape Coast to take on newbies, Kotoku Royals in our next league fixture.

Hearts of Oak exhibited a sumptuous fightback to grind first season victory of the season after humbling Bibiani Goldstars by 2-1 last Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium in week 4 of the Ghana Premier League.

Prince Owusu Kwabena’s early first half lead was subsequently wiped off by Isaac Mensah’s 76th minute equalizer before experience Gladson Awako scored a spectacular free kick in the dying embers to snatch all three points.

In his post-match presser, the 46 year old tactician, felt very elated with the win and has described his players as warriors. However, he was dissatisfied with the game plan of their opponents.

“They were warriors and brave on the pitch despite the antics of their opposition.”

“Very important that we won and the way we wanted to play, you saw Gold Stars from the first minute they started wasting our time”

“We didn’t play today 40 minutes in total and I think football won today and the character of my boys”

“They feel the pressure of course and when you receive this cheap goal, things start to be more difficult”

“But after the goal we immediately changed formation from 4-4-2 to 3-5-2, the most important thing is the win for my players”, the boss ended

The Phobians will travel to Cape Coast to take on newbies, Kotoku Royals in their next league fixture.

‘Hearts of Oak players are the highest-paid players in Ghana’ – Vincent Odotei

A Board Member of Accra Hearts of Oak, Vincent Sowah Odotei, has dismissed assertions that Hearts of Oak underpays players of the club.

He claims the Phobians are the best-paying club in Ghana.

Experts say Ghanaian footballers who ply their trade on the local scene are underpaid which contributes to the regular player exodus, a trend that affects the performance of Ghanaian clubs in Africa inter-club competitions.

The welfare of local-based players has been a concern to many football enthusiasts in Ghana, but according to Hearts of Oak Board Member, Vincent Sowah Odotei, players of the Club are the best paid in the country.

He believes the club now operates with modern structures of football administration and this will make them very competitive both in Ghana and Africa.

Speaking on LUV FM’s Sports Show dubbed Kick Off, the former Member of Parliament for La Dadekotopon stressed, the facts available in Ghana confirm his claim that Hearts of Oak is the best paying top flight side.

He wants supporters who clamour for his exit to come to November’s AGM to witness the investment the Togbe Afede-led administration has made at Hearts of Oak.

“People who are clamouring, if they have shares, they should come to the AGM and then put their cash on the table.

“We have nothing to hide, they will see how much money is being pumped into the club every month.

“Hearts of Oak players are the highest-paid players in Ghana, I am telling you a fact. You can go back and cross-check the state of Hearts of Oak.

“If I tell you the amount of money that goes into salaries every month in Hearts of Oak, I’m sure people who are shouting will keep quiet but a time will come when those things will be made public,” he said.

King Faisal vs Asante Kotoko preview, kickoff time, team news, stats, predicted lineups & more

King Faisal will host Ghana Premier League champions Asante Kotoko in a match week 4 encounter on Monday night at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.

Their last two games recorded six goals with King Faisal scoring three and Asante Kotoko scoring three goals. Asante Kotoko have won twice in their four encounters with King Faisal picking only one victory and the other game ending in a draw.

King Faisal has yet to win a game in the 2022/23 betPawa Premier League and will be hoping to ditch their city rivals this night. Asante Kotoko’s last Premier League game in Kumasi ended 2-1 against Nsoatreman FC.

King Faisal’s possible starting lineup: Liventius Arthur, Cisse Tijani, Abdul Mubark Kadiri, Raphael Essien, Isaah Nyaabila, Patrick Amartey, Collins Boateng, Isaac Mensah, Mohammed Yahaya, Derrick Gyamfi, Bismark Asare.

Asante Kotoko’s possible starting lineup: Moise Pouaty, Augustine Agyapong, Enoch Morrison, Mubarik Yussif, Sherif Mohammed, John Tedeku, Richard Boadu, Serge Zeze Eric, Stephen Amankona, Steven Mukwala, Samuel Boateng.

Serge Zeze Eric of Asante Kotoko is the player to watch in this encounter.

Predicted scoreline: 2-0 Asante Kotoko will take all three points. Kotoko is high on confidence after their last win in the league.

Kickoff time: 6:00 PM

Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad wrap-up: Partey, Inaki, Paintsil on target for their clubs  

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With just a few days to the start of the 2022 World Cup, our reporter Herbert Boakye Yiadom continues with the monitoring of Ghanaian players abroad.

Players to have scored 

Thomas Partey scored a screamer as Arsenal thumped Nottingham Forest 5-0

Inaki Williams scored the match-winner in Athletic Bilbao’s 1-0 win against Villareal in the La Liga

Forson Amankwah scored for Altach in their 2-1 defeat to Austria Vienna

Godsway Donyoh scored in Neftci Baku 3-0 win against Zira in the Premier League

Joseph Paintsil scored and registered an assist in Genk’s 3-1 win against KV Mechelen

Richard Boateng scored in Maccabi Bnei Raina 2-1 defeat to Netanya

Jacob Nii Martey Akrong scored in Mosta FC 2-1 win against Birkirkara

Simon Zibo scored the consolation goal for Birkirkara

Isaac Donkor scored in Sakaryaspor’s 2-1 defeat to Altay

ENGLAND

In Premier League, Thomas Partey scored a screamer as Arsenal thumped Nottingham Forest 5-0

Daniel Amartey played the full throttle as Leicester City lost by a lone goal against Manchester Ci

Tariq Lamptey enjoyed some game minutes in Brighton’s 4-1 win against Chelsea

Jeffrey Schlupp and Jordan Ayew featured in Crystal Palace 1-0 win against Southampton

Mohammed Salisu was in action for The Saints

In Championship, Antoine Semenyo saw 72 minutes of action for Bristol City in their 1-1 draw against Swansea

Baba Rahman and Andy Yiadom were both in action as Reading lost Burnley 2-1

Tarique Fosu lasted 75 minutes in the game for Stoke City in their 3-1 defeat to Norwich

In League One, Jojo Wollacott conceded four goals as Charlton drew 4-4 against Ipswich

SPAIN

In La Liga, Inaki Williams scored the match winner for Athletic Bilbao in their 1-0 win against Villarreal

Iddrisu Baba played the full throttle for Real Mallorca in their 1-1 draw against Espanyol

Joseph Aidoo played the full throttle in Celta Vigo’s 3-1 defeat to Almeria

In La Liga 2, Samuel Obeng saw 28 minutes of action for Real Oviedo in their 2-1 defeat to Alaves

ITALY

In Serie A, Edwin Gyasi saw 83 minutes of action for Spezia as they lost 2-1 against Fiorentina

Alfred Duncan saw 45 minutes of action for Fiorentina

Felix-Afena Gyan was on the bench for Cremonense against Udinese which ended in a draw

FRANCE

In Ligue I, Abdul Samed Salis played 90 minutes in RC Lens 3-0 win against Toulouse

Kamaldeem Sulemana was on the bench in Rennes 3-0 win against Montpellier

Gideon Mensah played 90 minutes in Auxerre 1-0 win against AC Ajaccio

Alexander Djiku missed Strasbourg’s 2-2 draw against Marseille

GERMANY

In Bundesliga I, Christopher Antwi-Adjei saw 72 minutes of action for Bochum as they lost 4-0 to Wolfsburg

Daniel Kofi Kyereh saw 62 minutes of action for Freiburg in their 2-0 away win against Schalke

In Bundesliga II, Moritz Kwarteng saw 63 minutes of action in Magdeburg’s 1-1 draw against Heidenheim

Kwesi Okyere Wriedt played full throttle in Holstein Kiel 2-1 defeat to Dusseldorf

Patrick Pfeiffer and Braydon Marvin Manu were in action for Darmstadt in their 1-1 draw against St.Pauli

Stephan Ambrosius was in action for Karlsruher in their 1-0 defeat to Hannover

Ransford Yeboah Konigsdorffer saw 23 minutes of action for Hamburg in their 3-2 win against Paderborn

Kelvin Ofori was in action for Paderborn

ALBANIA

Michael Agbekpornu saw 90 minutes of action for KF Egnatia in their 3-0 win against Partizani

Edwin Gyasi saw 18 minutes of action for Kukesi as they lost 4-1 to KF Tirana

AUSTRIA

Forson Amankwah scored for Altach in their 2-1 defeat to Austria Vienna

Lawrence Agyekum was in action for Salzburg in their 1-0 win against Hartberg

Seth Paintsil saw 68 minutes of action for Hartberg

AZERBAIJAN

Godsway Donyoh scored in Neftci Baku 3-0 win against Zira in the Premier League

Kwabena Owusu played 15 minutes for Qarabag in their 4-0 win against Shamakhi

BELARUS

Fard Ibrahim played 90 minutes in Isloch Minsk 2-2 draw against Din. Minsk

BELGIUM

Joseph Paintsil scored and registered an assist in Genk’s 3-1 win against KV Mechelen

Kamal Sowah and Denis Odoi were in action for Club Brugge in their 4-2 win against Oostende

Majeed Ashimeru was involved in Anderlecht’s 4-2 win against Eupen

Mubarak Wakaso, Isaac Nuhu were in action for Eupen and Abdul Nurudeen Manaf was on the bench

Daniel Opare lasted 72 minutes in the game for Seraing in their 2-1 defeat to Royale Union

Elisha Owusu was in action for Gent against Leuven

BULGARIA

Bernard Tekpetey climbed off the bench to play 45 minutes for Ludogorets in their 3-1 win against Septemvri Sofia

Emmanuel Toku was in action for Botev Plovdiv in their 2-1 win against Hebar

CHINA

Frank Acheampong missed a penalty in Shenzhen 2-0 defeat to Henan Songshan Longmen

CROATIA

Prince Obeng Ampem was in action as Rijeka lost by a lone goal against Istra 1961

CYPRUS

Richard Ofori played in Nea Salamis’ 2-0 defeat to Paphos

DENMARK

Emmanuel Nuamah was in action for Nordsjaelland in their 2-0 win against Horsens

In First Division, Ebenezer Ofori saw 36 minutes of action for Velje in their 5-4 win against Nykobing

ESTONIA

David Addy was in action for Tammeka in their 2-0 win against Narva

Abdul Razak Yusif was in action for Paide in their 1-0 defeat to Flora

FINLAND

Prosper Ahiabu was in action for VPS in their 2-1 win against Haka

GREECE

Stephen Kwabena Hammond saw 90 minutes in Levadiakos 2-1 win against Atromitos

ISRAEL

Ghanaian trio Samuel Alabi, Ebenezer Mamatah, Zakaria Mugeese were in action for Ashdod in their 3-1 defeat to Maccabi Haifa

Richard Boateng scored in Maccabi Bnei Raina 2-1 defeat to Netanya

Isaac Nortey was in action for Maccabi Bnei Raina

LITHUANIA

Divine Naah played 45 minutes for Kauno Zalgiris in their 3-0 win against Banga

Francis Kyeremeh lasted 62 minutes in the game for Zalgiris in their 6-0 win against Dziugas Telsiai

Edward Sarpong was in action for Dziugas Telsiai

SLOVAKIA

Benson Anang and Samuel Gidi were in action for Zilina as they lost 4-0 against Z.Moravce-Vrable

MALTA

Jacob Nii Martey Akrong scored in Mosta FC 2-1 win against Birkirkara

Simon Zibo scored the consolation goal for Birkirkara

Geoffrey Acheampong lasted 76 minutes in the game for Mosta FC

MOLDOVA

Patrick Kpozo and Mudasiru Salifu featured in Sherrif Tiraspol 2-1 win against Dacia Buiucani

NORWAY

David Agbo saw two minutes of action for Kristiansund in their 4-0 win against Aalesund

Gilbert Koomson saw 45 minutes of action for Aalesund

Salomon Owusu lasted 90 minutes of action for Odd BK in their 2-0 win against Lillestrom

PORTUGAL

Issah Abass saw 45 minutes of action for Chaves as they lost 5-0 to Benfica

SERBIA

Ibrahim Tanko climbed off the bench to play 30 minutes for Javor in their 1-0 defeat to Backa Topola

Ibrahim Mustapaha saw 29 minutes of action for Crvena Zvezda in their 2-0 win against Kolubara

Osman Bukari was on the bench

Samuel Owusu was in action for Cukaricki in their 2-2 draw against Novi Pazar

SLOVAKIA

Rahim Ibrahim saw 74 minutes of action for Trencin against Ruzomberok which ended in a draw

SOUTH AFRICA

Kwame Peprah got some game minutes for Orlando Pirates in their 1-0 defeat to Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby.

Richard Ofori was on the bench for Orlando Pirates

SWEDEN

 Ibrahim Sadiq played the full throttle for Hacken in their 4-0 win against Goteborg

Emmanuel Lomotey featured in Malmo FF’s 5-2 win against Varberg

Mohammed Nasiru saw 23 minutes of action for Norrby in their 2-0 win against Oster

Emmanuel Agyemang-Duah and Alidu Hudu were in action for AFC Eskilstuna in their 2-0 win against Halmstad

Ghanaian trio Thomas Boakye, Sadat Karim and Phil Ofosu-Ayeh were in action for Halmstad

SWITZERLAND

Lawrence Ati-Zigi was in post as St. Galen lost by a lone goal to Winterthur

TURKEY

Isaac Donkor scored in Sakaryaspor’s 2-1 defeat to Altay

Bernard Mensah was in action for Kayserispor in their 2-2 draw against Adana Demirspor

Isaac Sackey played the full throttle for Umraniyespor in their 5-2 defeat to Besiktas.

Source: Ghanasoccernet

2022/23 DOL Day 5 Results & Standings: Bofoakwa halts Young Apostles’ perfect start, Nations FC pick away win as Liberty drops points, Arsenal & Tema Youth still winless

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The match-day five of the 2022/23 Access Division One League brought us enthralling results across the various zones and match centers.

In Zone One A and B, Baffuor Soccer Academy demolished Unity FC 5-1 on Matchday 5 in Zone One of the Access Bank Division One League to bounce back from their recent defeat to Young Apostles. Emmanuel Adomah Boateng and Prince Ntori both scored a brace in between Bernard Boateng’s 22nd minute strike as Emmanuel Yeboah fetched the consolation for the visitors inside 64 minutes.

Adomah scored the first goal in the 17th minute, Boateng increased the tally 5 minutes later to the set the tone for a demolition.

Back from recess Emmanuel Adomah got his second of the day in the 50th minute as Prince Ntori smashed home two quick goals in the closing stages (88th, 90th) to complete the rout.

Baffuor Soccer Academy have now recorded three wins in the competition while Unity FC languish at the bottom of the table without a point – with fourteen goals conceded in five games.

In the Sunyani derby – Young Apostles tasted their first defeat of the season after losing to Bofoakwa Tano at the Coronation Park.

Solomon Oblitey’s goal was all Bofoakwa needed to walk away with the points and to maintain their unbeaten run. Bofoakwa Tano have kept five consecutive clean sheets in Zone One.

Strugglers Berekum Arsenal continued their winless spree as they lost their fifth game of the season against B.A United at the Golden City Park. Aaron Yinpoya delivered a sublime shot from the edge of the box to hand B.A United a valuable win on the road.

In Zone Two, Nzema Kotoko recorded an impressive 2-0 win against WAFA SC on Matchday five of the Access Bank Division One League. David Cobbinah was the hero of the day for the home side as he scored two second half goals to hand Kotoko a sumptuous home win to end the winning run of WAFA.

Both sides displayed an exhilarating football in the first half with WAFA seeking to extend their unbeaten run following their sudden turn around in the Zone in the last couple of matches. As the first half failed to produce goals Nzema Kotoko opened the scoring 13 minutes after the break through David Cobbinah.

The attacker again found the back of the net in the 67th minute as Kotoko doubled their advantage. Chances were far and few then after, as Kotoko held on to win the encounter 2-0 at the Ampain AAK II Arena.

Nzema Kotoko have now won twice and drawn twice with one defeat in their last five games in the league. WAFA SC on the other hand have won twice and also lost twice with one draw in between as they sit in 8th place with 7 points.

Elsewhere – Elmina Sharks beat Asokwa Deportivo 2-0 at the Nduom stadium to increase their winning form to two wins on the spin having gone three games without a win prior to their triumph over Asokwa Deportivo. Deportivo on the other hand have now played five games and are yet to record a single win with four defeats and one draw registered this far in the Access Bank Division One League.

Asekem FC moved to the top of the Zone two table following a 2-0 win over Swedru All Blacks at home to maintain their unbeaten record after week five round of matches – even though they have drawn three out of the five games. Asekem FC now occupies the top spot with 9 points while Swedru All Blacks find themselves in the middle of the table after amassing 7 points from a possible 15. The Swedru side have yet to win on the road in the ongoing campaign.

In Zone Three, Volta Rangers have dropped five points in their last two games after they were held 0-0 by Attram De Visser on Matchday five of the Access Bank Division One League. Rangers were stopped in their tracks by leaders Heart of Lions on Matchday four after having a blistering start to the season.

Attram de Visser are unbeaten in their last five games scoring five goals and conceding two in the League as they have moved to the second spot in the log with 9 points – one adrift of leaders Heart of Lions who play on Monday.
In another news – Tudu Mighty Jets were held 1-1 by Liberty Professionals at the Tema Park to continue their winless run in the Division One League.

Liberty on the other hand have drawn their last four games with their last win dating back to Matchday one when they beat Golden Kicks 2-1 in an away duel.
Newbies, Na God FC shocked their city rivals Golden Kick SC at the Tema Park to record a second consecutive win in the League.

Golden Kicks took the lead in the 4th minute through Dacosta Owusu but Brefo Owusu pulled parity for Na God FC in the 41st minute as the first half ended 1-1.

Emmanuel Tackie scored the winning goal three minutes from time to hand Na God FC a vital away win.
The pick of the pack is the match between Leaders Heart of Lions and Koforidua Samper FI who were in second place before the weekend games. This fixture will take place at the El wak Sports stadium on Monday.

ALL DIVISION ONE GAMEWEEK FIVE (5) RESULTS AND STANDINGS

Zone One

Zone One A Results
Zone One A Standings
Zone One B Results
Zone One Bstandings

Zone Two

Zone Two Results
Zone Two Standings

Zone Three

Zone Three results

VIDEO: Inaki Williams scores 5th goal of the season for Athletic Bilbao against Villarreal

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Ghana forward Inaki Williams has scored his fifth goal of the season for his side Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish La Liga.

Williams netted against Villarreal on Sunday evening from close range.

His strike gave Bilbao a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute.

He is likely to beat his personal record of 13 goals in a complete season.

Below is the video of the goal

2022/23 GPL: Bechem United beat Kotoku Royals to claim first win of the season

Bechem United secured their very first win of the 2022-23 season after narrowly beating newly-promoted Kotoku Royals FC 1-0 in the Ghana Premier League.

Having lost their previous two league matches to Great Olympics and to Bibiani Goldstars, Bechem needed a positive reaction against Royals.

The Hunters earned the 1-0 victory over the Akyem Royals at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday afternoon.

Kassim Mingle Ocansey named a very solid starting lineup despite the absence of Samuel Osei Kuffour and Aaron Essel and Clinton Duodu who are with the Ghana U23 team.

Ocansey handed a full debut to Cephas Kofi Mantey who had an impressive pre-season with the team when he scored four goals in the GHALCA G6 tournament.

Cameroonian midfielder Gabriel Yapy Tenlep was brought on to make his first bow for Bechem when he replaced Abdul Latif Anabila.

The first half was dominated by Bechem as they got majority of the ball possession and also had a very decent scoring opportunities but couldn’t find the back of the net.

The Hunters were more transformed in the second half and had their dominance pay off in the 52nd minute when Mantey netted his first goal of the campaign.

Mantey’s second half goal was the difference of the matchday four fixture as the Hunters earned their first points of the season.

It’s a back-to-back defeat on the road for Royals and will be hoping to make amends in the next round.