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CAF Champions League: FC Samartex paired against Cameroonian side Victoria United FC in preliminary round

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Ghana Premier League champions, FC Samartex 1996,  have been drawn against Cameroonian side Victoria United FC in the preliminary round of the 2024-25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.

The Timber giants will travel to Limbe, Cameroon,  for the first leg tie before hosting their opponents in the reverse fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Founded in 2002, Victoria United FC, is one the rising forces of Cameroonian football and will prove a formidable opponents for the Ghanaian champions.

This marks FC Samartex’  maiden appearance in the competition, following their historic Ghana Premier League title win in the 2023-24 season.

The draw ceremony was held at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on July 11, 2024.

The preliminary round is scheduled for August, with the winner advancing to face either ASGNN of Niger or Moroccan giants Raja Club Athletic in the second round in September.

Samartex is eager to make a positive impact in their debut Champions League campaign, and this draw presents an exciting opportunity for them to showcase their skills against their Cameroonian opponents.

Moldovan side FC Petrocub cancel contract with Nana Yaw Amponsah’s Samaritan Investment

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Moldovan side FC Petrocub cancel contract with Nana Yaw Amponsah’s Samaritan Investment

Nana Yaw Amponsah’s time in Moldova is over as FC Petrocub have mutually terminated their contract with Samaritan Investment.

The former Asante Kotoko chief executive officer joined the club six months ago as the new president following his investment.

Under his leadership, the club was able to win a double in his first season and a slot to participate in the UEFA Champions League preliminary stage.

“After a successful six-month partnership with CS Petrocub Hincesti, during which we achieved an unprecedented and historic double by winning both the Super League and Moldovan Cup, Samaritan investment has decided to dissociate from the
administration and operations of the club,” an official statement read.

“This decision was made due to the discovery of unusual activities within the club and a mismatch in vision regarding the future sporting direction of the club.

“As a reputable consortium with a proven track record of success, we take these matters seriously and have entrusted our legal team to investigate and pursue all uncovered Irregularities to their legal and ethical conclusions.

“We state unequivocally that we met all conditions under the agreement as would be revealed with time despite numerous breaches and violations by our partners.

“We appreciate the achievements made during our partnership and wish the club success in its future endeavors,” the statement added.

Source: ashesgyemera.com

“It has been my childhood dream to play for Kotoko” – Emmanuel Antwi

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Newly-signed Asante Kotoko midfielder Emmanuel Antwi has expressed great joy after completing his dream move, describing it as a ‘childhood dream.’

The lanky midfield enforcer joined the Porcupine Warriors on Tuesday after a successful medical examination.

The 24-year-old penned a three-year deal after fruitful negotiations with the hierarchy of the Reds.

Reacting to the move, the former Accra Great Olympics player expressed elation, adding that he is looking forward to helping the club achieve more success now that he’s signed for his childhood dream club.

“I am thrilled to be here as it has been a childhood dream of mine to play for Kotoko. I am excited to wear the jersey and look forward to contributing to the team. Knowing some of the current players will help me settle in quickly and focus on the task ahead,” he told the club’s media.

Antwi is expected to join his new colleagues at the Adako Jachie Sports Complex on Wednesday as they prepare to leave for Europe for preseason activities.

OFFICIAL: Asante Kotoko complete signing of Emmanuel Antwi

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Asante Kotoko has announced the signing of Emmanuel Antwi on a free transfer.

The 24-year-old midfielder has committed to a three-year contract with the Porcupines, following a successful medical examination in Kumasi.

Antwi, who has excelled in his last two seasons with Great Olympics, made 26 appearances in the last league campaign, contributing six goals and five assists.

He is expected to join the team’s training sessions on Wednesday at the Adako Jachie Complex.

Asante Kotoko complete the signing of Al Hilal defender Abdul Hamid Mohammed

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Asante Kotoko has announced the signing of promising Sudanese defender Esmat Abdulhamid Mohamed from Al Hilal on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

The 21-year-old left-back, well-regarded in Sudanese football, signed his contract with the Porcupines after passing a mandatory medical examination on Saturday.

Abdulhamid’s move to Kotoko comes highly recommended by Sudan’s national coach and Kotoko’s technical director, Kwesi Appiah.

Having risen through the ranks at Al Hilal Omdurman, Abdulhamid gained valuable experience at Al Falah SC during the 2022/23 season, where he played in over 20 matches.

The young defender has also been called up to Sudan’s senior national team, making his arrival at Kotoko a significant acquisition for the Ghanaian club.

Abdulhamid’s signing is part of Kotoko’s rebuilding efforts following the release of 21 players, including Kalo Ouattara, Nicholas Osei Bonsu, and Isaac Oppong, among others.

This recent roster overhaul was in response to Kotoko’s disappointing sixth-place finish in the Ghana Premier League, where they failed to win the 2023/24 title and ended the season without any trophies.

With Abdulhamid’s addition, Kotoko aims to become more competitive in the league and strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.

Kotoko confirm the signing of Sudanese striker AbdoelKarem AbdoelRahman

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Ghanaian club Asante Kotoko has acquired promising Sudanese striker AbdoelKarem AbdoelRahman from Hay Alwadi Nyala on a season-long loan.

The 21-year-old joined after passing a medical examination, with a possibility for a permanent transfer later.

AbdoelRahman, recommended by Sudan head coach and Asante Kotoko’s technical director Kwesi Appiah, is known for his talent and potential as a U23 player in Sudanese football.

Having progressed through the ranks at AlWadi, he is expected to enhance the Porcupine Warriors’ attacking options.

He is Asante Kotoko’s first signing for the 2024–25 season.

Former Accra Lions captain Dominic Nsobila joins UAE side Dibba Al-Hisn SC

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Former Accra Lions captain Dominic Nsobila has joined UAE First Division team Dibba Al-Hisn SC.

The ex-Black Meteors midfielder, who had been rumored to be transferring to Kotoko during the ongoing transfer window, has opted to sign with Al-Hisn SC in preparation for the 2024/25 Pro League season.

Nsobila, who has been a free agent since leaving Accra Lions a few months ago, was reportedly sought after by Kotoko for a long-term contract, but the club couldn’t meet his salary requirements.

Despite his standout performances in the Ghana Premier League over the last two seasons, Nsobila has chosen to continue his career in the Middle East.

The 21-year-old midfielder is expected to bring his skill and experience to the Al-Hisn SC lineup.

Nsoatreman FC appoint Yaw Preko as new head coach

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Yaw Preko has become the new head coach of Nsoatreman, having signed a two-year contract with the club, Bismark Oppong Korang, a club official has told footy.ghpush.com/.

Preko succeeds Maxwell Konadu, who departed Nsoatreman earlier in the week to join South African second-tier team Black Leopards on a three-year deal.

During the recent season, Konadu led Nsoatreman to their first-ever trophy by winning the MTN FA Cup and was preparing for their inaugural CAF Confederation Cup campaign. However, he and the club agreed to part ways amicably.

In response, Nsoatreman quickly appointed Preko, confident in his experience and capabilities.

Preko, who has previously managed Ghana’s U-20 team, Hearts of Oak, and King Faisal, most recently coached Medeama.

He is eager to guide Nsoatreman through their historic African campaign.

Alongside his new position, Preko will continue his role as the coach of Ghana’s U-15 boys national team, a position he was appointed to earlier.

Both Nsoatreman and their supporters are excited to see how Preko will lead the club in their African football journey.

Full draw for AFCON 2025 qualifiers

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Full draw for AFCON 2025 qualifiers

The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025,  qualifiers was held in Johannesburg on Thursday.

The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025,  qualifiers was held in Johannesburg on Thursday.

48 African countries will be aiming to qualify for the 35th edition of the biennial Africa showpiece in an attempt to dethrone coach Emerse Fae’s Cote d’Ivoire as continental kings.

Fae – one of the two draw assistants together with Morocco legend Marouane Chamakh – saw his side placed in a tricky group as they bid to defend their title.

Cote d’Ivoire are defending champions after defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the final of the continent’s flagship sports competition in Abidjan earlier this year.

The Elephants were placed in Group G where they will play former champions Zambia, Sierra Leone and Chad.

Hosts Morocco were placed in Group B.

The Atlas Lions will take on Gabon, Central African Republic and Lesotho.

Morocco will approach this qualifying campaign with less pressure since they are already assured of participating in the competition on home ground.

The much-coveted trophy will be put back into play  with the start of the qualifiers for the next TotalEnergies CAF AFCON which will take place in the North African country.

The qualifiers will start in September 2024 and end in November 2024.

The first and runners-up in the eleven (11) groups that do not involve tournament hosts Morocco, will gain qualification to the competition.

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations is the biggest sporting event in Africa and the next championship will be held from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.


Groups:

Group A: Tunisia, Madagascar, Comoros, Gambia
Group B: Morocco, Gabon,Central Africa Republic, Lesotho 
Group C: Egypt, Cape Verde, Mauritania, Botswana
Group D: Nigeria, Benin Libya, Rwanda 
Group E: Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Togo, Liberia
Group F: Ghana, Angola, Sudan, Niger
Group G: Cote d’Ivoire, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Chad
Group H: DR Congo, Guinea, Tanzania, Ethiopia
Group I: Mali, Mozambique, Guinea Bissau, Eswatini
Group J: Cameroon, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe
Group K: South Africa, Uganda, Congo, South Sudan
Group L: Senegal, Burkina Faso, Malawi, Burundi

Source: cafonline.com

Ghana paired with Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan, two others in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

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Ghana paired with Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan, two others in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Ghana’s Black Stars have been drawn in group F of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. 

The four-time African champions have drawn old foes Sudan as well as Angola and Niger in an interesting group.

Ghana will face Sudan – a team managed by former Black Stars coach and current GFA Executive Council member Kwesi Appiah.

The Black Stars will subsequently battle Angola and Niger for a slot at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Morocco.

Ghana’s last two appearances at the Nations Cup ended with the team exiting  at the group stages.

The qualifying series, scheduled to commence in September 2024, will be a crucial step towards redemption for the Black Stars, who have suffered back-to-back group stage exits in recent editions of the tournament.

Ghana’s last AFCON triumph dates back to 1982 in Libya, and the team is eager to revive its glory days.

With a new dawn in Ghanaian football, the Black Stars will be looking to put their recent struggles behind them and make a strong push for the 2025 AFCON title.

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