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Hearts of Oak forward Kofi Kordzi sets sight on Ghana Premier League Golden Boot

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Hearts of Oak forward Kofi Kordzi sets sight on Ghana Premier League Golden Boot

Hearts of Oak center-forward, Kofi Kordzi has set sights on winning the golden boot for the 2021/22 Premier League season.

Despite Hearts of Oak’s struggles in the first round of the season, Kofi Kordzi has been fantastic when called upon by head coach Samuel Boadu.

Kofi Kordzi after the first round has scored 7 goals for the Phobians in 8 starts, 4 less than current top scorer Franck Etouga.

“My target is to win the goal-king title and I’m going to work very hard towards that goal during this second round,” Kofi Kordzi said as quoted by Ghanaiantimes.com.gh.

Kordzi has also vowed to help Hearts of Oak get their season back on track after an abysmal first round. However, he will have to start playing regularly to help his side do so.

The 27-year has struggled for playing minutes in recent weeks, failing to start any of the last 4 games.

Europa League R16 Draw: West Ham drawn with Sevilla, as Barcelona play Galatasaray

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Europa League R16 Draw: West Ham drawn with Sevilla, as Barcelona play Galatasaray

The Europa League Round of 16 draw has taken place and there are two or three crunch matches, with Sevilla facing David Moyes’ West Ham, and Barcelona playing Turkish giants Galatasaray.

Here is the full draw:

Rangers FC vs Crvena zvezda
SC Braga vs AS Monaco
FC Porto vs Olympique Lyonnais
Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen
Sevilla vs West Ham
FC Barcelona vs Galatasaray
RB Leipzig vs Spartak Moskva
Real Betis vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Key Europa League dates

March 10 & 17: Round of 16
March 18: Quarter-final & Semi-final draw
April 7 &14: Quarter-finals
April 18 and May 5: Semi-finals
May 18: Final (Seville, Spain)

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Before the draw, it was confirmed that because of what’s happening between Russia and Ukraine, the UEFA Champions League Final will be moved from Saint Petersburg to Stade de France in Saint-Denis, and the European Club Association has now issued a statement supporting the decision taken by the UEFA Executive Committee to move the Champions League final away from Russia.

“We are deeply concerned by the ongoing situation in Ukraine and stand resolute with European and international sports organizations in insisting that the use of force and aggression between nations, communities or individuals is unacceptable,” the ECA statement read.

“As the body representing Europe’s leading football clubs, ECA will continue to monitor and work in tandem with UEFA to ensure the right decisions are taken for European club football in response to this grave situation.

UEFA also announced that Russian and Ukrainian teams competing in their competitions must play at neutral venues until further notice.

Mathew Anim Cudjoe: Ghanaian midfielder ready to make Dundee United debut this weekend

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Mathew Anim Cudjoe: Ghanaian midfielder ready to make Dundee United debut this weekend

Ghanaian youth midfielder, Mathew Anim Cudjoe could finally make his bow for Dundee United on Saturday, over two months after he joined them.

Cudjoe, 18, completed a three-year deal in November last year from Ghanaian lower-tier side Young Apostles after loan stints with Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League.

After several training sessions and playing part in a match-day against Celtic last month, Cudjoe is hoping to make his dream debut when Dundee United travel to play Aberdeen FC on Saturday.

He told the club’s website: “Everything is done so I am ready to play and they (fans) will see me on the pitch doing well. I have to make history here.

“I am here to help the team and myself achieve.”

“I am happy to be here. It is a great club. When I came here everyone welcomed me so I am happy to be here.

“Ghana football and football here, there is a difference. Because football here, is more physical and faster but in Ghana, you can relax and play

“Yes, I prefer playing here because players in Africa want to travel and play in Europe.

“Bayern Munich is a big club and I went there for trials. I learned a lot because they have good and experienced players so it’s not easy to be there and I learned a lot.”

In March 2021, he helped his country lift the U20 African Cup of Nations – playing in all six games throughout the tournament, including the final – in which the Black Satellites defeated Uganda U20 2-0.

VIDEO: Ghana U-20 star Mathew Anim Cudjoe enjoying life at Dundee United in Scotland

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VIDEO: Ghana U-20 star Mathew Anim Cudjoe enjoying life at Dundee United in Scotland

Ghana youth midfielder Mathew Anim Cudjoe says he is enjoying life in Scotland as he is ready to play for Dundee United.

The Scottish Premier League side announced the signing of the Ghanaian youth prospect in November, last year in a three-year deal .

Cudjoe, 18, joined Dundee from Ghanaian lower-tier side Young Apostles after loan stints with Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League.

“I am happy to be here. It is a great club. When I came here everyone welcomed me so I am happy to be here, ” he told the club’s media.

“Ghana football and football here, there is a difference. Because football here, is more physical and faster but in Ghana, you can relax and play

“Yes, I prefer playing here because players in Africa want to travel and play in Europe.

“Bayern Munich is a big club and I went there for trials. I learned a lot because they have good and experienced players so it’s not easy to be there and I learned a lot.

“I was in Ghana and my dad called me that this team (Dundee United) were interested in me so I have to come here and do my best for the team.”

In March 2021, he helped his country lift the U20 African Cup of Nations – playing in all six games throughout the tournament, including the final – in which the Black Satellites defeated Uganda U20 2-0.

Super Clash: Accra Sports stadium pitch helped Hearts of Oak – Yaw Preko

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Super Clash: Accra Sports stadium pitch helped Hearts of Oak – Yaw Preko

Former Hearts of Oak assistant coach, Yaw Preko has indicated that the poor nature of the Accra Sports Stadium surface handed the club an advantage in their Super Clash match against Asante Kotoko.

The two biggest clubs played a goalless stalemate on Sunday in a match-day 7 outstanding Ghana Premier League.

According to Preko, Kotoko’s possession-based game could not be executed owing to the pitch, unlike the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Preko further explained that Kotoko could not dominate the match because the balls weren’t flowing smoothly for them.

“I realized that Asante Kotoko couldn’t play their normal game as they do in Kumasi because of the current nature of the Accra Sports Stadium pitch. The balls weren’t flowing smoothly for Kotoko to dominate play in the middle which helped Hearts, ” Preko told Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM.

Following the draw, Hearts of Oak dropped to eighth place with 25 points, while Kotoko extended their lead at the top to seven points.

The Phobians have now gone three games without a win, putting an end to the Porcupines’ winning streak.

Hearts will face Legon Cities in the second round to continue their quest to turn their season around while Dreams will play Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium.

However, the two sides have been selected to battle against on March 4, 2022, in the President’s Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Transfer News: Comoros Island ‘deadly’ striker on the verge of joining Hearts of Oak

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Transfer News: Comoros Island ‘deadly’ striker on the verge of joining Hearts of Oak

Ghana Premier League heavyweight, Hearts of Oak are close to signing a talented striker from Comoros Island.

According to sources, the unnamed striker has landed in Ghana and currently training with the Phobians.

It is believed that, the technical team of Hearts of Oak led by coach Samuel Boadu are impressed with the performance of the striker and a deal could be reached in the next coming days.

Should the deal materialized, it will be the first time that the Ghana Premier League champions have signed a player from the East African country.

Even though a deal is yet to be reached, it is believed that the top hierarchy at Hearts of Oak have tipped this unnamed player as the right material to solidify the team’s attacking force which boat of Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, Isaac Mensah, Isaac Agyenim Boateng and host of others.

Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak currently sit seventh on the Ghana Premier League with 25 points after seventeen matches, twelve points away from bitterest rivals and league leaders Asante Kotoko.

-Kyfilla.com

Hearts of Oak icon Dong Bortey raves about Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh

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Hearts of Oak icon Dong Bortey raves about Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh

Former Hearts of Oak star Bernard Dong Bortey has lauded head coach of Asante Kotoko Prosper Narteh Ogum for his great impact at the club.

Ogum, who joined Kotoko before the start of the current season has guided the Porcupines to the top of the league table with 37 points after 17 matches played so far.

The Porcupines, under the guidance of the former WAFA gaffer after the first round recorded 11 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats with 26 goals scored and conceded 10.

In an interview with Koforidua-based Bryt FM, Bortey, who is now into coaching eulogized the former WAFA coach, describing him as a great coach in the country.

“I have followed the league and I think Asante Kotoko is doing well because they had a good preparation. Prosper Narteh has proven he is a great coach. He has gotten the materials at Kotoko and has been able to make good use of it, so I will congratulate him”

“I don’t even remember the last time a club accumulated such points in first round. It happened during our time with Hearts of oak, so let see if Ogum and Kotoko can break it”

Asante Kotoko will next host Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Stadium in matchday 18 fixture on Sunday before taking on Hearts of Oak the following Friday in the 2022 President’s Cup in Kumasi.

Dr Kwame Kyei buys Anane Boateng Stadium for sons

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Dr Kwame Kyei buys Anane Boateng Stadium for sons

Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Dr Kwame Kyei has acquired the ultra-modern stadium at Abrankese, christened the Anane Boateng Stadium from Mr Kwabena Kesse popularly known as Kessben at an undisclosed amount, Myfabulousonline.com can confirm.

The 12,000 capacity stadium located at Abrankese near Kuntenase in the Bosomtwe District of Ashanti Region was opened in 2007 and was the home venue for Kessben FC, now Medeama SC.

Dr Kyei who has already initiated renovation works at the facility purchased the stadium for his two sons, Divine Kyei Boadu (President of BYFA) and Paul Kyei (Board Member of BYFA) who are the owners of Division One club, Bekwai Youth Football Academy (BYFA) to support their project.

The stadium, according to Myfabulousonline source will be used by the BYFA academy side with the senior team been stationed at Bekwai for their DOL games.

BYFA are in Zone two of the National Division One. The club secured promotion into the country’s second-tier league in 2017 and are yet to qualify for the Ghanaian top-flight since.

Date and time confirmed for final El Clasico clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona

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Date and time confirmed for final El Clasico clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona

LaLiga has confirmed the date and time for the second El Clasico of the season.

FC Barcelona will travel to Santiago Bernabeu on March 20th, in what will be a key fixture of matchday 29.

The Los Blancos are on course to lifting another La Liga crown as they lead the standings on 57 points, six ahead of second-placed Sevilla.

The Blaugrana, on the other hand, are currently fourth on the standings, level on points with defending champions Atletico Madrid, but with a match at hand.

If they win the match, Barcelona could be a point behind third-placed Real Betis.

Up next for Real Madrid is a trip away to Rayo Vallecano, with Barcelona taking on Athletic Club.

VIDEO: Latest update on Hearts of Oak’s Pobiman project

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VIDEO: Latest update on Hearts of Oak’s Pobiman project

Hearts Of Oak Pobiman ultra-modern office and training complex is gradually taking shape as the second phase is near completion.

The first phase, which was completed months ago by local contractors, K.A Estates Company Limited, began in July 2020..

PrefabEx Ltd and CUBE Ltd have taken over the second phase of the project.

The Ultra Modern Training Complex, when completed, will be housed with;

  • Staff Residence
  • Senior Housing Unit,
  • GYM
  • Training Centers (Pitches)
  • Laundry, Swimming Pool
  • Lockers
  • Toilet Facilities
  • Kitchen and Dining Hall.

Watch the video below

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