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PHOTOS: Hearts of Oak hands over construction of new secretariat to contractors

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PHOTOS: Hearts of Oak hands over construction of new secretariat to contractors

Accra Hearts of Oak have formally handed over the reconstruction of the club’s secretariat to contractors, who will begin work immediately.

After Hearts of Oak majority shareholder Togbe Afede XIV cut sod for the restoration of the new facility in Asylum Down, Accra, the property would take at least until December to finish.

The ceremony to hand over the construction to the contractors took place on Saturday morning, May 21st.

The club took to its official Facebook page to announce the handing over ceremony and also post pictures of the event.

The Phobians are 3rd on the Ghana Premier League table with 47 points after 29 games. They will play Eleven Wonders in the next Premier League game on May 23rd.

The Accra based club has also qualified for the final of the 2022 MTN FA Cup after defeating Dreams FC 3-2. They will play Ghana Premier League club Bechem United in the final.

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Iran invite Black Stars to camp in their country ahead of 2022 World Cup

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Iran invite Black Stars to camp in their country ahead of 2022 World Cup

Foreign Minister of Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has extended an invitation to the Ghana national team to camp in the country ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup later this year.

Amir-Abdollahian made the call during a seventh meeting Iran-Ghana Permanent Cooperation Commission held in Tehran on Tuesday which was attended by Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture to discuss bilateral relations.

Ghanaian deputy foreign minister Thomas Mbomba was also present at the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest.

Furthermore, the Iranian minister said that Ghana national football team has qualified for the World Cup in Qatar, and the team and its fans can go to Iranian Kish Island and use its suitable infrastructure and nice weather as the island is located close to Qatar.

Kish is a 91.5-square-kilometre resort island in Bandar Lengeh County, Hormozgān Province, off the southern coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf.

Owing to its free trade zone status, the island is touted as a consumer’s paradise, with numerous malls, shopping centres, tourist attractions, and resort hotels.

Mohammed Awal, expressed appreciation for Iran’s support to Ghana and its people in the fields of agriculture, health, education amongst others.

He also called for strengthening and expanding cooperation in other fields, including maritime and air transportation and the launch of direct flights to develop tourism industry, especially medical tourism.

Ghana have been drawn in Group H of the Mundial along with Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.

Kevin De Bruyne named Premier League Player of the Season

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Kevin De Bruyne named Premier League Player of the Season

Kevin De Bruyne has been crowned the Premier League Player of the Season for 2021-22.

The 30-year-old joins Arsenal’s Thierry Henry and Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Nemanja Vidic as the only players to win the trophy in multiple campaigns.

De Bruyne, who won the award for the first time in the 2019-20 season, has been a star player for the Citizens, who are chasing their fourth Premier League title in five seasons.

The Belgium international is most recognized for his playmaking ability, but he has also had plenty of success in front of goal this season, scoring a career-high 15 Premier League goals and adding seven assists in 29 games.

Speaking to mancity.com on receiving the award, De Bruyne said: “To win this award for a second time is an achievement that I am really proud of.

“There is so much quality in the Premier League and it is a pleasure to be nominated with so many other great players who have had incredible seasons for their clubs.

“I think my performances this season have been good and I am happy that I have been able to contribute with goals and assists throughout the season.

“Thank you to all of the staff, coaches, and especially my teammates because without them this wouldn’t be possible.”

De Bruyne takes home the award after getting the most votes from the general public, a panel of football experts, and the leaders of all 20 Premier League clubs.

To win the accolade, City’s number 17 beat out his teammate Joao Cancelo as well as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrod Bowen, Bukayo Saka, Mohamed Salah, Son Heung-min, and James Ward-Prowse.

Match report: Atinga scores as Medeama fightback to beat Olympics to go second

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Match report: Atinga scores as Medeama fightback to beat Olympics to go second

Medeama SC defeated Great Olympics in Ghana Premier League natch-day 30 fixture at Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Great Olympics got off to a strong start in this game that was up for grabs.

Maxwell Quaye scored the game’s first goal in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a mistake by Vincent Atingah.

Medeama equalized in the 36th minute when Kwasi Donsu was hauled down in the box by goalkeeper Stephen Kwaku, resulting in a penalty.

Before halftime, Vincent Atingah stepped up and calmly converted to make it 1-1.

The second half was a 50-50 duel, with Medeama scoring the game-winning goal.

Godfred Kwadwo Asamoah’s long-range shot in the 71st minute sealed the victory.

Medeama are now second on the league log with 50 points, six behind leaders Asante Kotoko who plays Berekum Chelsea in Kumasi on Sunday.

GHS advises GFA to postpone Hearts -Wonders match

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GHS advises GFA to postpone Hearts -Wonders match

The Ghana Football Association has postponed the Ghana Premier League match-day 30 fixture between Eleven Wonders and Hearts Of Oak.

The encounter was scheduled to come off on Monday afternoon in Techiman but it has now been postponed following advice from the Ghana Health Service.

It would be recalled that Hearts requested for the postponement of their league game against Gold Stars after a strange illness attacked someone of the players but the FA declined.

But the GHS has advised they hold on this time around as they are still investigating the cause of the illness that has affected the Hearts of Oak team.

Per our report, the game will now be played on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Check out Asante Kotoko squad to face Berekum Chelsea on Sunday

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Check out Asante Kotoko squad to face Berekum Chelsea on Sunday

Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has named Asante Kotoko’s squad as welcome Berekum Chelsea on Sunday in the premier league match-day 30 at the Baba Yara sports stadium.

Versatile player Sheriff Mohammed is out through injury.

Captain Abdul Ganiu returns to the squad after recovering fully from the injury he sustained against Karela United.

Asante Kotoko squad to face Berekum Chelsea

Goalkeepers:
Danlad Ibrahim
Kwame Baah

Defenders:

Christopher Nettey
Abdul Ganiu
Charles Owusu
Maxwell Agyemang
Andrew Appau
Samuel Appiah
Imoro Ibrahim

Midfielders:

Mudasiru Salifu
Fabio Gama
Richard Boadu
Emmanuel Keyekeh
Lamptey Richmond
Stephen Amankona

Strikers:
Solomon Sarfo Taylor
Mbella Etouga
George Mfegue Rodrigues
Evans Adomako
Samuel Boateng

Daniel Afriyie Barnieh agrees new deal with Hearts Of Oak

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Daniel Afriyie Barnieh agrees new deal with Hearts Of Oak

Hearts Of Oak are close to extending the contract of their priceless attacker, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh.

Barnieh has been impressive since joining the Phobians in January 2020 after signing a three-year deal.

The talented sharpshooter has been outstanding in the last two seasons, and several reports suggest the Africa Under-20 championship winner could leave the club at the end of the 2021/22 season.

But according to a member of the club’s board, Vicent Sowa-Odotei, Hearts are almost through with discussions with Barnieh and the player is willing to sign the dotted lines.

“Daniel Afriyie Barnieh has agreed on a deal to extend his contract with Accra Hearts of Oak. We held successful talks and after agreeing on terms, we offered him a contract that reflected those terms. That was done 10days ago,” Sowah-Odotei told Asaase FM.

Barnieh has scored 10 goals and assisted 6 times this season, in all competitions.

He was adjudged the best home-based best footballer by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana after captaining the Black Satellites to win the Afcon U-20 in Madagascar in 2021.

He aided Hearts to win the Ghana Premier League last season, after going 12 years without the trophy.

He joined Hearts from lower-tier side Madina Republicans.

GFA announce Match Officials for Ghana Premier League match-day 30 fixtures

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GFA announce Match Officials for Ghana Premier League match-day 30 fixtures

The Referees Committee of the Ghana Football Association has announced Match Officials for Matchweek 30 of the Ghana Premier League.

Below are the Match Officials:

1.DATE: MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022
MATCH:  ELEVEN WONDERS VS HEARTS OF OAK
VENUE: OHENE AMEYAW PARK
REFEREE: JACOB ADUNTERA
ASSISTANTS: BAWA HARUNA & KENNETH ARMOO
4TH REFEREE: FREDERICK SAMENA
MATCH COMMISSIONER: MIKE AMEDIOR
VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: OBED ANANE FRIMPONG
LIVE ON STARTIMES

2.DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
MATCH:  BECHEM UNITED VS LEGON CITIES
VENUE: NANA FOSU GYEABOUR PARK
REFEREE: RUSTUM SENORGBE GAMELI
ASSISTANTS: FRANCIS BONZIE ARTHUR & ALEX OSAM
4TH REFEREE: MAXWELL OWUSU
MATCH COMMISSIONER: ALHASSAN MOHAMMED
VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: PRINCE AGYEMAN
GFA CAMERAMAN: LORD YEBOAH

3.DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
MATCH:  DREAMS FC VS WAFA
VENUE: THEATRE OF DREAMS
REFEREE: FRANKLIN AKUMATEY
ASSISTANTS: PROSPER AVINOU & ALI TIMUAH BAAH
4TH REFEREE: ERIC OWUSU PREMPEH
MATCH COMMISSIONER: JAMES ADJEI
VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: PHRANK DELALI AWUTEY
GFA CAMERAMAN: PAUL EGBENYA

4.DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
MATCH:  GOLD STARS VS RTU
VENUE: DUNS PARK
REFEREE: MAXWELL HANSON
ASSISTANTS: STEPHEN BALANGUENA & PASCAL MAWUSI
4TH REFEREE: EDWARD APIJAN
MATCH COMMISSIONER: NANABOAMAH DARKO
VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: SETH ADJEI
GFA CAMERAMAN: ISAAC NYARKO

5.DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022
MATCH:  GREAT OLYMPIC VS MEDEAMA
VENUE: ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM
REFEREE: EMMANUEL OTOO
ASSISTANTS: KOFI NYARKO BAKAE & MIKAAL -IL FAUZAN
4TH REFEREE: MAHAMA EWUNTOMA
MATCH COMMISSIONER: TASEMBEDO OUSMANE
VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: SENA RICHARDS
LIVE ON STARTIMES

6.DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
MATCH:  KARELA UNITED VS KING FAISAL
VENUE: CAM PARK
REFEREE: ALI MUSAH
ASSISTANTS: DAVID ADDICO & ISAAC ASANTE
4TH REFEREE: ERIC SEFA ANTWI
MATCH COMMISSIONER: ALHASSAN SEINI SEIDU
VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: STEPHEN APAKA QUAICOE
GFA CAMERAMAN: ISHMAEL ODARTEY MILLS

7. DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
MATCH:  ELMINA SHARKS VS ASHGOLD
VENUE: NDUOM STADIUM
REFEREE: ESO DOH MORRISON
ASSISTANTS: ROLAND ADDY & FREDERICK DANFUL
4TH REFEREE: BASHIRU DAUDA
MATCH COMMISSIONER: ODURO NYARKO
VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: JONATHAN NELSON ACKON
GFA CAMERAMAN: ISAAC ARYEE

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8.DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
MATCH:  ACCRA LIONS VS ADUANA SC
VENUE: ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM
REFEREE: SELORM YAO BLESS
ASSISTANTS: EMMANUEL DOLAGBANU & MUMUNI FUSEINI
4TH REFEREE: GABRIEL OPOKU ARHIN
MATCH COMMISSIONER: JACOB AMEGATSEY
VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: SENA RICHARDS
GFA CAMERAMAN: DAVID KPELIH

9.DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
MATCH:  ASANTE KOTOKO VS BREKUM CHELSEA
VENUE: BABA YARA STADIUM
REFEREE: ADAARI ABDUL-LATIF
ASSISTANTS: ATO YAWSON & EMMANUEL ARKAFIE
4TH REFEREE: JOSHUA SAMEDJI
MATCH COMMISSIONER: THOMAS NUNOO
VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: NATHANIEL GYASI
LIVE ON STARTIMES

FIFA U-17 WWCQ: Black Maidens defeat Morocco to take control of first leg

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FIFA U-17 WWCQ: Black Maidens defeat Morocco to take control of first leg

Ghana’s Black Maidens are one match away from qualifying to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 after beating Morocco 2-0 at the Accra sports stadium on Friday.

The Maidens started the game on the high but Morocco proved a hard nut to crack in the first few minutes of the game.

Success Ameyaa came close with a lovely strike from the edge of the box but had her effort saved but Stella Nyamekye fired a beautiful shot from close range to put the Maidens in front in the 18th minute.

Rashida Shahadu’s chance to double the lead for the host was flagged offside in the 23rd minute. The score line remained 1-0 in favour of Ghana at the break.

Stella Nyamekye came close to doubling Ghana’s lead in the 52nd and 60th minutes but her efforts were saved by the Moroccan  goalkeeper.

The Black Maidens won a free kick in the 65th minute, which was wonderfully converted by Nancy Amoh to give Ghana a 2-0 lead.

Nancy Amoh came close to adding to the tally but her long range strike was tipped away by the goalkeeper before hitting the side of the post, with just 4 minutes to end the game.

Ghana continued to push for a third goal but Morocco stood resolute to deny the Maidens as the referee whistled to end proceedings.

The return leg is scheduled for Rabat, Morocco in two weeks with the winner qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, India 2022.

Check out full list of 18 African Match Officials selected for 2022 World Cup

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Check out full list of 18 African Match Officials selected for 2022 World Cup

Fifa has chosen 18 African match officials to serve in various roles at the 2022 Fifa World Cup final in Qatar later this year.

Fifa said on Thursday, May19, that 36 center referees, 69 assistant referees, and 24 Video Assistant Referees will be in charge of games in November and December.

Africa will be represented by six center referees at the tournament, including Rwandan Salima Mukansanga, who is part of the first group of female referees to ever officiate at the event.

Fifa has also selected 10 assistant referees from Africa to run the lines at the global football showpiece event. Two Moroccans will be on duty at the Video Assistant Referees.

See full list of African officials below.

VAR OFFICIALS

Rédouane Jiyed – Morocco

Zourak Adil – Morocco

REFEREES

Bakary Papa Gassama – Gambia

Mustapha Ghorbal – Algeria

Salima Mukansanga – Rwanda

Maguette Ndiaye – Senegal

Janny Sikazwe – Zambia

Victor Gomes – South Africa

ASSISTANT REFEREES

Mahmoud Abouelregal – Egypt

Djibril Camara – Senegal

Abdelhak Etchiali – Algeria

Mokrane Gourari – Algeria

Zakhele Siwela – South Africa

El Hadji Samba – Senegal

Phatsoane Souru – Lesotho

Noupue Elvis – Cameroon

Marengule Arsenio – Mozambique

Jerson Dos Santos – Angola

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