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WAFU-B U20 Championship: Black Satellites suffer defeat to Nigeria in opener

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WAFU-B U20 Championship: Black Satellites suffer defeat to Nigeria in opener

A goal in each half consigned the Black Satellites to a defeat in their opening match of the WAFU-B U20 Championship against the Flying Eagles of Nigeria at the Stade de Général-Seyni-Kountché.

The Nigerian’s took the lead when Adams Olubi fired home after a defensive blunder in the Ghanaian goal area. Substitute Ahmed Abdullah who came on for Adams doubled the lead for the Nigerians in the second half.

The Black Satellites were unable to pull a goal back or draw parity despite the several goalscoring opportunities that came their way.

The closest opportunity to score came in the second half after Zubairu Ibrahim failed to convert from close range.

The win takes the Nigerians on top of Group B with three points with the Black Satellites needing a win against Burkina Faso on Saturday, May 14.

Speaking at the post match press conference, Coach Abdul Karim Zito stated that his side struggled to adapt to the hot weather conditions in Niamey and with the game will help his team prepare adequately for the next group match.

Goalkeeper Gregory Obeng also stated that the players are poised to put the defeat behind them and go all out for a win against Burkina Faso.

Match Report: Medeama thump Ashantigold in Tarkwa to move third on the league log

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Match Report: Medeama thump Ashantigold in Tarkwa to move third on the league log

Medeama SC defeated Ashantigold SC 2-0 in a Premier League matchweek 28 fixture at the Akoon Park on Sunday afternoon.

Medeama shot into the lead through Kofi Patrick Ansu after just 12 minutes into the game.

Coach Umar Abdul Rabi ensured his side maintain their lead before recess.

After the break, the Tarkwa-based proved to be strong which saw them double their lead in the 76th minute through Prosper Owusu.

Medeama who are third on the league log have now closed the gap on second placed Bechem United, trailing them with just a point.

Meanwhile, Ashantigold who has been impressive in their last two games were unable to maintain their form.

Medeama are 3rd on the table with 46 points whereas Ashantigold occupies 10th position with 38 points after 28 matches.

Match Report: Bright Adjei scores late as Aduana hold wasteful Kotoko in Kumasi

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Match Report: Bright Adjei scores late as Aduana hold wasteful Kotoko in Kumasi

Cameroonian striker Franck Etouga Mbella scored a belter for Asante Kotoko as they drew with Aduana Stars.

The Week 28 game played at the Baba Yara Stadium was an opportunity for Kotoko to extend their lead at the top of the Ghana Premier League table after Bechem United drew their game with Hearts of Oak.

It started brightly for Kotoko but they had to wait till the 39 minute.

George Mfegue combined well with Frank Etouga Mbella who scored from a one time shot to give Kotoko a 1-0 lead before halftime.

The second half saw Frank Mbella missed two penalty kicks and Kotoko were later punished by Bright Adjei.

The striker rose highest to head home from a corner kick in the 90th minute to make it 1-1.

The draw means Kotoko lead the with 56 points, 9 better than Bechem United who lie second.

VIDEO: Watch Frank Etouga’s stupendous strike against Aduana Stars

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VIDEO: Watch Frank Etouga’s stupendous strike against Aduana Stars

Etouga has put Asante Kotoko ahead with a classy goal at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Watch the goal below;

https://youtu.be/82IFPUEPk-Q

Chelsea beat Man United to clinch Women’s Super League title for third time in a row

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Chelsea beat Man United to clinch Women’s Super League title for third time in a row

Chelsea women’s team have won the Super League title for the third consecutive time following their 4-2 in over Manchester United.

The London club went into the match leading Arsenal by a point and needed a win to defend their crown regardless of results elsewhere.

Arsenal were trailing their London rivals by a point and were praying for a slip-up to be crowned champions.

The match at Kingsmeadow got off to an electric start, with Man United taking a lead through Martha Thomas after just 13 minutes.

Five minutes later, Chelsea pulled level when Erin Cuthbert easily found the back of the net, before Ella Ann Toone restored the visitors’ lead in the 25th minute.

Samm Kerr restored parity a minute after the restart before Guro Roiten shot the Blues ahead with a lovely in the 51st minute.

Kerr then made it 4-2 in the 66th minute with a wonderful volley from the edge of the box, and it proved the all-important goal that took the match away from the visitors.

The win meant Chelsea finished top on 56 points, one ahead of Arsenal in second.

Team News: Kotoko make two changes as Ogum names starting XI to face Aduana Stars

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Team News: Kotoko make two changes as Ogum names starting XI to face Aduana Stars

Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum has named his men for the Premier League clash against Aduana Stars this afternoon in a Premier League matchday 28 fixture.

The Porcupines host the Ogya Lads at the Baba Yara Stadium with the Reds winning the reverse fixture 2-0 in Dormaa in the first round.

The two teams come into this game not at their best, Asante Kotoko after suffering consecutive defeats edged WAFA 1-0 to bounce back to winning ways and will be hoping to build on that against Aduana.

Danlad Ibrahim starts in post with Nettey and Imoro Ibrahim starting from the right and left side of defense respectively. Appau maintains his place and will partner Yusif Mubarik.

Sheriff Mohammed keeps his place in midfield and will partner returnee Richard Boadu who comes in for suspended Mudasiru and Fabio Gama in a three-man midfield.

The attack will see Georges Mfegue operating from the left side with Stephen Amankona maintaining his place on the right with Mbella Etouga leading the lines.

Asante Kotoko line up;

Ibrahim Danlad (GK), Christopher Nettey, Imoro Ibrahim, Andrews Appau, Mubarik Yussif, Sherrif Mohammed, Stephen Amankona, Richard Boadu, Franck Etouga, Fabio Gama, Georges Mfegue.

WAFU-B U20: We will count on our strengths against Nigeria – Zubairu Ibrahim

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WAFU-B U20: We will count on our strengths against Nigeria – Zubairu Ibrahim

Captain of the National U20 team Zubairu Ibrahim says the Black Satellites will count on their strengths when they come up against Nigeria in the opening WAFU-B U20 Championship match on Sunday, May 8, 2022 in Niamey, Nigeria.

According to the skipper of the side, the months of training at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) has prepared the team for the competition which kicked off on Saturday.

Speaking to Ghanafa.org after the team’s final training session on Saturday, Zubairu emphasized that the Black Satellites are focused on defending the title Ghana won in the last edition of the Championship in Benin, two years ago.

“We had a lot of sessions in Prampram so we are well-prepared for this competition. We are here to defend the title we won and return the trophy to Ghana

“Though we know games against Nigeria at every level are difficult, we are not under pressure and we will play according to our game plan”.

“We believe in our team and we believe in our strengths and hopefully that will help us deliver a win against Nigeria on Sunday”, Zubairu stated.

He called on Ghanaians to support the team as the tournament kicks off with an assurance that the team is poised to make the nation proud again.

Ghana’s opening match against Nigeria will kick off at 5pm local time(4pm GMT) at the Stade Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey.

WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship: Côte D’Ivoire beat host nation Niger, Benin pip Togo in Group A

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WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship: Côte D’Ivoire beat host nation Niger, Benin pip Togo in Group A

The 2022 U-20 WAFU Zone B Championship got underway in Niamey, Niger earlier today.

Host nation Niger got the tournament underway against Ivory Coast at the Stade Général Seyni Kountche.

The game ended 1-0 in favor of Ivory Coast. ‪Seydou Traore‬ scored the only goal of the game in the 51st minute, beating the goalkeeper with a header.

Niger missed a good opportunity to level the score in the 68th minute from a spot-kick, Moussa Ibrahim struck the post.

‪Skipper for the Ivorians Arafat Doumbia picked up the man of the match award.

In the second game of the day, Benin defeated Togo 1-0, ‪Farid Edou‬ scored the only goal of the game in the 60th minute. He took advantage of an error by the Benin defense.

Benin’s Zoulkaneri Seibou was named man of the match.

The competition will continue tomorrow, with the opening game of Group B set to take place. The group consist of only three teams after Cape Verde pulled out.

The only game to be played tomorrow will see holders Ghana play Nigeria at the Stade Général Seyni Kountche at 17:00 GMT.

The WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship serves as
qualifiers for the U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The finalists will secure a place at the AFCON to be played in Egypt between 18 February to 12 March, 2023.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS

Niger 0-1 Côte D’Ivoire

Benin 1-0 Togo

TODAY’S GAME

Ghana vs Nigeria (17:00 GMT)

-MahamaShaibu

Asante Kotoko vs Aduana Stars preview, team news, kick off, H2H & TV channels

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Asante Kotoko vs Aduana Stars preview, team news, kick off, H2H & TV channels

Asante Kotoko and Aduana Stars are well known for their differences in ideology, battles for dominance and clashes of personality and Sunday’s encounter between two of the Ghana Premier League’s varieties, will be no different.

Asante Kotoko’s quest to clinch this season’s title will be put to test this afternoon when they meet two-time champions Aduana Stars in a match day 28 Ghana Premier League tie at the Baba Yara Sports stadium.

The league leaders return home after their historic win over struggling WAFA last weekend and would want to do double over Aduana in Kumasi after recording their first-ever win at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in the first round of the campaign.

Kotoko are 10 points clear at the top of the table after 27 matches and will hope to beat the fire boys to better their chances of winning the title.

Aduana Stars have not been overly impressive this season but are not far behind this season, picking 41 points and occupying sixth in the League table.

Their recent results have been bad, going seven games without a win – recording two defeats (against Olympics and Chelsea), drawing three.

Aduana Stars have scored four goals and conceded six in their last seven outings.

Asante Kotoko and Aduana Stars have been quite balanced in their last five meetings, with the Reds winning once and the Ogya lads winning two with two ending in a draw.

The game is scheduled for 6pm kick off and will be broadcasted live on StarTimes Adepa channel 247.

HEAD-TO-HEAD SINCE 2009-10 SEASON.

• 2009-10 season
Asante Kotoko 1-0 Aduana FC
Aduana FC 1-0 Asante Kotoko

• 2010-11 season
Aduana FC 2-0 Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko 3-0 Aduana FC

• 2011-12 season
Asante Kotoko 0-0 Aduana FC
Aduana FC 0-0 Asante Kotoko

• 2012-13 season
Aduana FC 0-0 Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko 1-1 Aduana FC

• 2013-14 season
Asante Kotoko 2-1 Aduana FC
Aduana FC 2-0 Asante Kotoko

• 2014-15 season
Aduana FC 1-0 Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko 4-0 Aduana FC

• 2015-16 season
Aduana FC 1-0 Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko 0-0 Aduana FC

• 2017 season
Asante Kotoko 1-1 Aduana FC
Aduana FC 0-0 Asante Kotoko

• 2020-21 season
Asante Kotoko 0-1 Aduana FC ***
Aduana FC 0-0 Asante Kotoko

• 2021-22 season
Aduana FC 0-2 Asante Kotoko ***
George Mfegue Omgba 19′ & Richmond Lamptey 90+4′

Total matches played – 19
Asante Kotoko wins – 5
Goals scored – 14
Aduana FC wins – 6
Goals scored – 11
Drawn games – 8

• The time last the “Ogya Boys” won at Asante Kotoko Home Grounds in the GPL is 24th Jan. 2021 in match Day 10 in the 2020-21 season (0-1) through Samuel Bioh on the 75th minutes.

• Aduana FC have won ONCE out of nine (9) previous visits @ Asante Kotoko Home Grounds in the Ghana Premier League since 2009-10 season when the Ogya Boys joined the Ghana top-flight competition.
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OTHER GAMES

• 2018 Season (Canceled)
Asante Kotoko 2-1 Aduana FC
Songne Yacouba (brace)//Bright Adjei
MVP: Songne Yacouba – Aduana FC

• 2019 NC Special Competition
Asante Kotoko 1-0 Aduana FC
Aduana FC 1-1 Asante Kotoko

• 2019-20 season (truncated)
Aduana FC 1-0 Asante Kotoko
Samuel Bioh
MVP: Flavien Kouassi Kongoza – Aduana FC

• MATCH FACTS

• Aduana FC have gone seven (7) games (630 mins) in the GPL without WIN (D5 L2 GF3 GA6). The last time Aduana FC won a game in the competition was 13th March, 2022 in match Day 20 against Hearts of Oak (1-0).

• Asante Kotoko are yet to CONCEDE/LOSE this season against BRONG AHAFO based clubs in the GPL.

• 20/11/21 Asante Kotoko 2-0 Eleven Wonders (Day 4)
01/01/22 Aduana FC 0-2 Asante Kotoko (Day 11)
15/01/22 Berekum Chelsea 0-0 Asante Kotoko (Day 13)
• 08/03/22 Bechem United 0-0 Asante Kotoko (Day 19)
• 21/03/22 Eleven Wonders 0-0 Asante Kotoko (Day 21)
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• BRONG AHAFO based clubs who have so far visited ASHANTI REGION this season in the GPL.

• 20/11/21 Asante Kotoko 2-0 Eleven Wonders (Day 4)
• 15/12/21 Ashanti Gold 0-1 Aduana FC (Day 8)
• 27/02/22 Ashanti Gold 1-4 Eleven Wonders *** (Day 18)
• 06/03/22 King Faisal 0-1 Aduana FC (Day 19)
• 21/03/22 King Faisal 0-1 Berekum Chelsea (Day 21)
• 01/05/22 Ashanti Gold 5-1 Berekum Chelsea (Day 27)
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• Asante Kotoko Day 28 Home games in the GPL since 1999 season.
2000 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Kwaebibirem
2002 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Goldfields
2003 Asante Kotoko 1-0 King Faisal
2005 Asante Kotoko 2-0 King Faisal
2006-07 Asante Kotoko 1-2 Sekondi Hasaacas ***
2008-09 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Sekondi Hasaacas
2009-10 Asante Kotoko 0-1 Ashanti Gold ***
2011-12 Asante Kotoko 4-3 Bechem United
2014-15 Asante Kotoko 4-2 BA United
2020-21 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Ashanti Gold
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• Aduana FC Day 28 Away games in the GPL since 2009-10 season.

2010-11 Hearts of Oak 1-0 Aduana FC
2014-15 Heart of Lions 1-0 Aduana FC
2017 Bolga All Stars 1-4 Aduana FC ***
2020-21 Ebusua Dwarfs 1-0 Aduana FC
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• The first time Asante Kotoko lost @ Home in the GPL since 1999 is 24th Mar. 1999 in match Day 5 in the 1999 season against Power FC (0-1).

– Since then, Kotoko has played 288 games @ Home in the GPL.
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• The last time Kotoko lost @ Home in the GPL is 24th April, 2022 in match Day 26 in the 2021-22 season against Legon Cities (1-3).

– Since then, Kotoko are yet to play Home game in the GPL.

• Asante Kotoko have lost 38 out of 291 Home games so far in the GPL since 1999 season.

• Asante Kotoko have so far played 291 Home games in the GPL since 1999 season.
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• The first time, Aduana FC won an Away game in the GPL since 2009-10 season is 6th Jan. 2010 in match Day 14 in the 2009-10 season against Sekondi Hasaacas (1-2).

– Since then, Aduana have played 143 Away games in the GPL.
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• The last time Aduana FC won an Away game in the GPL is 6th March, 2022 in match Day 19 in the 2021-22 season against King Faisal (0-1).

– Since then, Aduana have played 4 Away games (360 mins) so far in the GPL.
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• Aduana FC have so far played 150 Away games in the GPL since 2009-10 season.
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• Asante Kotoko Home matches in the month of MAY in the GPL since 1999 season.
19/05/99 Asante Kotoko 3-0 Ghapoha
26/05/99 Asante Kotoko 1-1 Sekondi Hasaacas
30/05/99 Asante Kotoko 0-1 Hearts of Oak ***
17/05/00 Asante Kotoko 2-0 RTU
08/05/02 Asante Kotoko 5-2 Dawu Youngsters
19/05/02 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Power FC
26/05/02 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Okwawu Utd
28/05/03 Asante Kotoko 4-0 BA United
23/05/04 Asante Kotoko 4-1 BA United
01/05/05 Asante Kotoko 2-0 Sekondi Hasaacas
15/05/05 Asante Kotoko 3-1 Hearts of Oak
07/05/08 Asante Kotoko 2-0 Berekum Arsenal
25/05/08 Asante Kotoko 3-3 Hearts of Oak
28/05/08 Asante Kotoko 2-0 Kessben
10/05/09 Asante Kotoko 1-1 Kessben
17/05/09 Asante Kotoko 0-1 Heart of Lions ***
27/05/09 Asante Kotoko 3-0 Tema Youth
02/05/10 Asante Kotoko 0-1 Ashanti Gold ***
12/05/10 Asante Kotoko 5-1 Great Olympics
18/05/11 Asante Kotoko 0-0 Ashanti Gold
29/05/11 Asante Kotoko 2-3 Liberty Professionals ***
13/05/12 Asante Kotoko 4-3 Bechem United
27/05/12 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Tema Youth
08/05/13 Asante Kotoko 0-0 Medeama
19/05/13 Asante Kotoko 1-1 Aduana Stars
08/05/16 Asante Kotoko 3-0 Ebusua Dwarfs
22/05/16 Asante Kotoko 1-0 Inter-Allies
29/05/16 Asante Kotoko 4-2 Techiman City
14/05/17 Asante Kotoko 0-0 Tema Youth
08/05/21 Asante Kotoko 3-1 Dreams FC
13/05/21 Asante Kotoko 2-1 Ebusua Dwarfs
22/05/21 Asante Kotoko 1-1 WAFA
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• NB: Asante Kotoko and Aduana FC only meeting in the month of MAY in the GPL since 2009-10 season came on 29th May, 2021 in match Day 27 in the 2020-21 season (Aduana FC 0-0 Asante Kotoko)

• Aduana FC Away matches in the month of MAY in the GPL since 2009-10 season.
05/05/10 Liberty Prof. 0-1 Aduana FC ***
22/05/11 Hearts of Oak 1-0 Aduana FC
02/05/12 Ashanti Gold 1-1 Aduana FC
20/05/12 Medeama 2-1 Aduana FC
09/05/13 Amidaus Prof. 1-2 Aduana FC ***
19/05/13 Asante Kotoko 1-1 Aduana FC
11/05/14 Bechem Utd 1-1 Aduana FC
01/05/16 Liberty Prof. 2-3 Aduana FC ***
18/05/16 Edubiase 0-1 Aduana FC ***
25/05/16 Dwarfs 2-1 Aduana FC
14/05/17 Bechem Utd 1-1 Aduana FC
02/05/21 Xi Wonders 2-1 Aduana FC
13/05/21 Great Olympics 2-3 Aduana FC ***
23/05/21 Legon Cities 2-0 Aduana FC
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• The last AWAY side to prevent Asante Kotoko from scoring @ HOME in the GPL is Elmina Sharks who secured 1-0 win on 18th Jul. 2021 in match Day 34 in the 2020-21 season.

• Asante Kotoko have so far kept 268 CLEAN SHEETS out of 584 games in the GPL since 1999 season.

• Aduana FC have so far kept 141 CLEAN SHEETS out of 301 games in the Ghana Premier League since 2009-10 season.

• Asante Kotoko have won the Ghana league title on 23 occasions since the competition started in 1956.

• Aduana Football Club have won the Ghana Premier League title on 2 occasions (2009-10 & 2017). NOTE: In 2009-10 season when they won the title, they set world record for least productive champions with 19 goals in 30 matches. With an average of 0.6333 goals per match, they broke the all-time world record set by Trabonspor, the Turkish Super Lig side became champions in the 1979-80 with 25 goals in 30 matches (average 0.833) and also emulating a feat by AIK in Sweden (1998).

• Asante Kotoko worse performance in the Ghana league since 1956 is 11th out of the 15-club league in the 1970 season.

• Aduana FC worse performance in the GPL since 2009 is 9th place with 40 points in the 2013-14 season.

• Asante Kotoko are 1st with 55 points after Day 27 games while Aduana FC on the other hand are 5th with 41 points on the Ghana top-flight log.

Bechem goalie Iddrissu not eager for Black Stars call-up

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Bechem goalie Iddrissu not eager for Black Stars call-up

Bechem United goalkeeper Abdulai Iddrissu is not eager for a call-up to the Black Stars despite consistently proving himself in the Ghana Premier League with oustanding performances for the Hunters.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper, who joined Bechem United in October 2020, has conceded 14 goals in 23 GPL appearances, recording an impressive 16 clean sheets. He picked up the Nasco Man-of-the-Match award in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Hearts of Oak at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park after pulling impressive second half saves to deny Phobian attackers Afriyie Barnieh and Obeng Junior.

With the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Central African Republic approaching, Abdulai Idrissu insists he is fully focused on Bechem United’s GPL campaign but would welcome a Black Stars call-up if invited.

“I’m doing what I’m supposed to do. If what I am doing merits a national team call-up and the gaffers in charge of the national team think that I have to be part, no problem but right now, it’s Bechem United and nothing else,” Iddrissu told Startimes in a post-match interview.

If invited, Idrissu would have to challenge for a spot in the goalkeeping department, which boasts of Swindon Town’s Joseph Wollacott, Richard Ofori of Orlando Pirates, Eupen’s Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, Lawrence Ati-Zigi of St. Gallen and Hearts of Oak’s Richard Atta.

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