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Experienced Ghanaian coach Samuel Boadu has been officially appointed as head coach of Berekum Chelsea, having inked a one-year contract with the club.

Boadu, a Ghana Premier League-winning coach with Hearts of Oak, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having secured a domestic double and Ghanaian FA Cup victory in his coaching career.

Boadu is expected at the dugout for Chelsea’s upcoming clash against Accra Lions on Sunday.

This move follows the departure of Christopher Ennin, leaving the club without a permanent coach.

Boadu, previously engaged in national duties and interim coaching at Cornerstone FC, is poised for a top flight return and lead Chelsea to success.

Despite initial considerations for Annor Walker, Boadu emerged as the frontrunner and has committed to a short-term contract.

His remarkable track record, including transforming Medeama into title contenders, positions him as an ideal candidate.

Chelsea, currently sixth in the league table and trailing leaders Samartex by five points with 15 games remaining, aims to enhance their fortunes under Boadu’s guidance, making a formidable push for success in the Ghana Premier League.

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FC Samartex maintained their unbeaten run against Aduana Stars in the Ghana Premier League as they triumphed over them on Monday afternoon in Dormaa Ahenkro.

Two quick goals in the first half were enough for Nurudeen Amadu’s outfit to claim the maximum points at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park.

The important victory sees the Timber Giants consolidate their at the top of the league standings, stretching their lead to five points.

Baba Hamadu Musa opened the scoring of the match with his seventh goal of the campaign in the 8th minute to give Samartex the lead after a free-kick.

Midfielder Emmanuel Keyekeh doubled the advantage for the visitors a few moments later with a thunderous effort following a brilliant footwork from outside the box, having received a pass from Musa.

Samartex kept their composure intact until the end of the first half.

Substitutes Richard Mahama and Sampson Cobbinah combined to pull one back for Aduana with fifteen minutes left on the clock.

Aduana tried to pull parity, but none of their efforts could trouble Samartex as they remained undefeated against the Ogya Boys since joining the top-flight.

The Timber Giants have now managed three victories and one draw after four meetings against Aduana in the Ghana Premier League.

The second round of the 2023–24 Ghana Premier League commences this weekend. 

The Heart of Lions return to their favorite venue, Kpando Sports Stadium, as they welcome Asante Kotoko on matchday 18 on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Kotoko will be boosted by the victory against Nsoatreman FC in the J.A. Kuffour Charity game last weekend. 

They trek to the Volta region with a 20-man squad as they hope to pick a victory.

The Porcupine Warriors are third on the league log with 29 points, while Heart Of Lions lie bottom with 15 points.

Below is the full list of coach Prosper Ogum’s 20-man squad;

Frederick Asare-GK
Moise Pouaty-GK

Sheriff Mohammed
Justice Blay
Nurudeen Yusif Mohammed
Emmanuel Kotei
John Tedeku
Henry Ansu
Rocky Dwamena
Richmond Lamptey
Nicholas Mensah
Bernard Somuah
Eric Zeze
Michael Kyei Dwamena
Peter Amidu
Richmond Opoku
Isaac Oppong
Morrison Enock
Steven Mukwala
Kalo Ouattara