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Sacked Ghana Premier League coach reveals why Hearts of Oak are struggling this season

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Sacked Ghana Premier League coach reveals why Hearts of Oak are struggling this season

Former Head Coach of Eleven Wonders and Medeama, Ignatius Osei-Fosu has explained why Hearts of Oak has struggled this season.

The Phobians have endured a torrid 2021/22 football season and are currently watching rivals Asante Kotoko run away with the Premier League title.

Hearts of Oak currently sit in 6th place on the league table with 29 points from 20 games, 15 points behind leaders Asante Kotoko and 8 points behind 2nd placed Aduana FC.

In an interview with Max TV, Ignatius Osei-Fosu who’s currently without a club after being axed by Medeama earlier this season revealed that the Phobians are struggling due to fatigue.

“Other teams had holidays Hearts of Oak didn’t have, it has nothing to do with technical or tactical. I guess they have to rotate their squad and have believe in the other players.

“When you look at their centre back pairing they started playing early last year and for almost a year they haven’t had a break. They were preparing for Africa when other teams were on break so their woes are down to tiredness because they have the quality. They concede a lot of late goals because when you’re tired your eyes become weary and lose concentration,” he added.

The Phobians will return to action on Sunday against AshantiGold at the Accra Sports Stadium and head Coach Samuel Boadu will hope to pick maximum points.

Baba Yara Sports Stadium to host Ghana vs Nigeria World Cup play-off tie

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Baba Yara Sports Stadium to host Ghana vs Nigeria World Cup play-off tie

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted a one match approval for Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi to host the World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off match between Ghana and Nigeria.

The approval comes after a CAF Licensing Inspector visited the Baba Yara Sports Stadium last Sunday to inspect the facility.

In a letter signed by CAF Development Officer, Raul Chipenda and sent to the General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association, Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq. and copied to FIFA, CAF stated that:

“Reference to the CAF stadium inspection conducted to Baba Yara Sports Stadium (Kumasi) for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 African qualifiers playoff round match, Ghana Vs. Nigeria scheduled for the 25th of March 2022, following the analysis of the report we have taken the following decision:

  1. Grant a one-match approval for the use of Baba Yara Sports Stadium (Kumasi) in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 African qualifiers playoff round match Ghana Vs. Nigeria;
  2. Upon conclusion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff round match, the stadium is automatically removed from the list of CAF approved stadiums and will only be approved for any subsequent CAF/FIFA international senior national teams matches and CAF men’s interclubs competitions following the implementation of all the CAF remarks”.

The letter further stated that the following conditions must be met before the match against Nigeria. They include:

  1. Installation of new international standard, modern and comfortable officials’ benches at pitch level;
  2. Adjustment of the floodlight intensity. A minimum of 1200 Lux should be provided all over the pitch, covering uniformly every area of the playing field;
  3. Increase seating and lockers in the teams dressing rooms to reach (25) persons;
  4. Installation of completely new modern equipment and materials in the referees dressing rooms and ensure that is equipped with all the necessary materials and CAF requirements;
  5. Set up the water system to provide both cold and hot water in the teams and officials dressing room;
  6. General refurbishment of the CAF office, installation of modern desks and seats, including the necessary electronic and working equipment;
  7. VOC must be available and equipped with all the necessary equipment and requirements;
  8. Complete refurbishment of the media tribune, press conference room and media centre, installing new and modern equipment.
  10. In order to follow the progress of the above-mentioned works in the stadium, CAF will designate a stadium inspector to conduct an onsite assessment up till the day of the upcoming FIFA match.

CAF again stated that there shall be an onsite stadium inspector to conduct further assessment of the facility until the day of the match and in the event that the above mentioned conditions are not met before the match; financial sanctions shall be imposed on Ghana.

The Baba Yara stadium replaces Cape Coast stadium which was originally scheduled to host the match.

Ghana will play Nigeria in the 1st leg on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 19:30GMT at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier: Black Maidens to battle Senegal on Sunday

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2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier: Black Maidens to battle Senegal on Sunday

The Black Maidens of Ghana will take on the Young Teranga Lionesses of Senegal in the 2nd leg of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 first round qualifiers at the Accra Sports stadium on Sunday.

Coach Baba Nuhu’s side are heading into the match with a 1-0 advantage from the 1st leg which was played in Thies – Senegal a fortnight ago.

Princess Owusu scored the only goal of the match inside 87 minutes to give Ghana a slight advantage ahead of the 2nd leg.

Ghana are chasing a record 7th straight FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup appearance having finished 3rd at the 2012 edition in Azerbaijan.

The match against Senegal is scheduled for 3pm kick off on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

‘”Blame Nana Yaw Amponsah who feels big to call me” — Samuel Inkoom tells Kotoko fans on his proposed move to Hearts Of Oak

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‘”Blame Nana Yaw Amponsah who feels big to call me” — Samuel Inkoom tells Kotoko fans on his proposed move to Hearts Of Oak

‘Blame Nana Yaw Amponsah who feels big to call me for Hearts of Oak move’ — Samuel Inkoom tells Kotoko fans

Former Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom has sent ‘coded’ message in reaction to his proposed free transfer to Hearts of Oak.The 32-year-old commenced training with the Phobians on Tuesday morning with hopes of securing a deal after the trial period.

Should the deal materialise, Inkoom will become the second Black Stars player after Sulley Muntari to pitch camp with the Ghanaian Champions.Fans of his former club, Asante Kotoko have reacted to his shocking decision to feature for Hearts of Oak instead of the Kumasi-based club.

However, the former FC Basel right-back in an interview with Onua TV disclosed that Asante Kotoko’s Chief Executive Officer, Nana Yaw Amponsah feels big to contact him after he had expressed interest of returning to the Porcupine Warriors to relaunch his football careerr.

“Don’t blame me for my proposed Hearts of Oak move, Asante Kotoko CEO feels big to call me,” Inkoom told Onua TV/FM“Asante Kotoko fans should blame their CEO, Nana Yaw Amponsah not me” he added.

Inkoom left the shores of Ghana in 2009 to pursue his career in Europe after spending just a season at Ghana Premier League heavyweights Asante Kotoko.In a journeyman career, the right-back has played for teams based in 9 different countries, namely Switzerland, Ukraine, France, Greece, United States of America, Portugal, Turkey, Bulgaria and Georgia.

He has been unattached since January after parting ways with Georgian top-flight league outfit Torpedo Kutaisi.Inkoom has capped 44 times for the Black Stars of Ghana with a goal to his credit.

Source:Kickgh

Hearts of Oak PRO Opare Addo reveals plan to sign Samuel Inkoom

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Hearts of Oak PRO Opare Addo reveals plan to sign Samuel Inkoom

Communications Director for Accra Hearts of Oak, Kwame Opare Addo says Hearts of Oak will sign Samuel Inkoom when he impresses the technical team.

The former U-20 World Cup winner was spotted training with the defending champions of the Ghana Premier League today.
The 32-year old is now a free agent after having stints with clubs in Europe with Torpedo Kutaisi being the last club he featured for before returning to Ghana earlier this year.

Speaking to Starr FM Sports, Communications Director for Hearts pf Oak, Kwame Opare Addo confirmed that the Black Stars player has started training with them.

“Inkoom trained with Hearts of Oak today and will continue to train with the team while the technical team led by coach Samuel Boadu continue to observe him him.” he said.

He also revealed that Samuel Inkoom has no contract with the club but a good report and recommendation from the technical team of Hearts of Oak will  earn him a contract.

“It is based on the observations and recommendations that we will receive from the head coach that the club will determine the next stage. We don’t have any deal with Samuel Inkoom. We have started the observation period under the technical team so we are waiting patiently.”

“If the technical team says he is okay, he meets whatever they are looking for, he has something that can bring a positive impact, we will sign him.” He added.

Samuel Inkoom plied his trade on the local scene for Asante Kotoko before joining FC Basel in 2009.

Source: starrfm.com.gh

Danish side AGF express interest in Hearts Of Oak midfielder Salim Adams

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Danish side AGF express interest in Hearts Of Oak midfielder Salim Adams

Danish Superliga side Aarhus Gymnastikforening (AGF) have expressed strong interest in Hearts of Oak midfielder Salim Adam, according to Ghanaian Sports journalist Saddick Adams.

According to the 2018 GIJ best Sports journalist, the representatives of the European club are expected in the country for official talks.

Adams, 19, joined the Phobians on loan from Division One League side New Edubiase United ahead of the ongoing Ghana Premier League season.

President of New Edubiase football club, Abdul Salam Yakubu recently disclosed that the youngster has attracted interest from several European sides.

However, Hearts of Oak are believed to have also approached him for a permanent deal with a promise to ship him abroad should a suitable offer comes.

Adams has been impressive in the most of the Phobians this season, cementing his place as the preferred defensive midfielder for coach Samuel Boadu in most part of the season.

Transfer News: Ghanaian defender Baba Musah joins Latvian club Riga FC

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Transfer News: Ghanaian defender Baba Musah joins Latvian club Riga FC

Ghanaian international, Baba Musah has completed a three year deal with Latvia champions and European team, FC Riga.

Nicknamed ‘Kouyate’, the 22-year-old fully-developed defender secured a move to defending league champions after an incredible debut in the Latvia higher league 2021/22 season.

The former FK Metta center back didn’t only display solidity at the back but also showed his attacking prowess by scoring two goals in eighteen matches with glittering performances weekly.

Being on the list of many clubs abroad after a successful season, he rather settled for another stint with a team in same league by joining the nations champions.

Baba Musah is a product of MSK Zilina Africa football club, lower tier division team in Ghana developing, nurturing and trading talents across Europe and Asia.

By: Courage Kwame Dzide

Transfer News: Asante Kotoko lead race to sign prolific striker Yahaya Mohammed

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Transfer News: Asante Kotoko lead race to sign prolific striker Yahaya Mohammed

Asante Kotoko SC are set to beat in the race for another division one league top ahead of the summer registration window, according to 442gh.com.

The Baba Yara stadium based outfit recently opted for football talents in the lowers of Ghana football and it paid off with the likes of Maxwell Agyapong and Isaac Oppong earning impressive waves across the country.

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National Division One League top scorer in zone one, Yahaya Mohammed, who has scored 13 league goals and 4 assists for Tamale City FC, is at the center of transfer tango among the elite clubs in the country.

The composed forward took the second tier by storm and have since been earmarked by experts of the game to monopolize the topflight thanks to his taste for all kind of goals.

Scouts of Asante Kotoko SC have already recommended the sharp shooting attacker to the managerial and technical department of the club who are convinced about his scoring abilities and overall game play.

Reliable sources have it that the player has been recommended to two other Premier league clubs including Accra Hearts of Oak SC.

Asante Kotoko SC will invite the player and his representatives for round table discussion when the National Division One League season ends.

Former Black Stars defender urges coach Otto Addo to DROP Jordan Ayew ahead of Nigeria clash

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Former Black Stars defender urges coach Otto Addo to DROP Jordan Ayew ahead of Nigeria clash

Former Ghana defender Frimpong Manso has urged coach Otto Addo to drop Jordan Ayew for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Nigeria

He questioned the influence of Jordan Ayew in the Ghana team and believes Otto Addo could benefit from making his Black Stars attack.

The 30-year-old has struggled to find the back of the net for both club and country, scoring one goal in 24 appearances for Crystal Palace this season. Ayew last scored for the Black Stars in March 2021 against São Tomé and Príncipe in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.

He has since gone five matches without scoring for his national team and according to Manso, the former Marseille forward should be left out of the squad to face the Super Eagles later this month.

Frimpong-Manso told the Graphic Sports:

“Our biggest headache is the attack, where Jordan Ayew has proved that he cannot be relied upon to handle it, hence the need for the Black Stars coach to look for other options as we meet Nigeria in our last World Cup qualifier, Manso was part of Ghana’s squad that lost the 1992 AFCON final to Ivory Coast in Dakar.

He is currently the head coach of division one club Asokwa Deportivo.

Meanwhile, Jordan Ayew has scored 18 goals in 73 caps for Ghana. Ghana will take on Nigeria on March 25 at the Cape Coast Stadium before travelling to Abuja for the return game on March 29.

The winner of the tie will book a place in the 2022 World Cup scheduled to be hosted in Qatar later this year. The Black Stars having failed to play at the last edition hosted in Russia in 2018 will be aiming to play in the Mundial for the fourth time in the history of the global showpiece.

Source: sports Brief

2022 World Cup play-off: Orlando Pirates coach confirms Richard Ofori Ghana call-up for Nigeria clash

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2022 World Cup play-off: Orlando Pirates coach confirms Richard Ofori Ghana call-up for Nigeria clash

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, Richard Ofori has been handed a callup into the Black Sta for Ghana’swhile play-off against Nigeria.

Ofori recently returned to the pitch after he picked up an injury whiles representing Ghana in the World Cup qualifiers against South Africa in last year September.

According to the head coach of Orlando Pirates, Mandla Ncikazi, the 28-year received an invitation for the World Cup playoff against Nigeria this month.

Ofori on his injury return has reclaimed the number one spot at his club Orlando Pirates and was in post for the CAF Confederation Cup game against Royal Leopards on Sunday.

“Ofori is a top professional, Ghana selected him without playing a game. I was surprised.” Mandla Ncikazi told the South Africa media after the 3-0 victory against Royal Leopards in the CAF Confederations Cup game last Sunday.

“You could just see the confidence he brings and breathes around the defence and I’m sure he is going to lessen the leaking of goals at Pirates because more than the fact that we are not scoring we are also letting in goals and I’m sure it’s going to improve,” he added.

Richard Ofori was last in post for the Black Stars during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Johannesburg.

The Black Stars will,l take on the Super Eagles on Friday, March 25 at the Cape Coast stadium and on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja for a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be played in Qatar later this year.

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