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Talented youngster Clinton ‘Messi’ Opoku trains with Asante Kotoko, set to sign a long-term deal

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Talented youngster Clinton ‘Messi’ Opoku trains with Asante Kotoko, set to sign a long-term deal

Whizzkid Clinton ‘Messi’ Opoku was on Monday spotted at the training grounds of Ghanaian powerhouse Asante Kotoko when the team commenced their preseason ahead of the 2021/22 football season.

footy.ghpush.com/ can confirm that Opoku, popularly known as ‘Asuom Messi’ trained for the first time with Kotoko under the tutelage of new head coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum at the Adako Jachie Training Complex on Monday afternoon.

The talented 16-year-old was instrumental for Phar Rangers and was rated among the best forwards in the 2020/21 Division One League zone Three before his club decided to withdraw from all competitions organized by the Ghana Football Association.

Snippets of information gathered by our outfit indicate that, the handlers of the Porcupine Warriors are enthused about the talent of Opoku and are ready to sign him for a long term in the coming days.

Opoku joined Phar Rangers from Eastern Region based second division side Kwaebibirem United FC.

Asante Kotoko have so far acquired the services of former Inter Allies midfielder Richmond Lamptey and Maxwell Agyemang of Wamanfo Mighty Royals FC.

They are tipped to sign highly-rated striker Stephen Amankona of Berekum Chelsea. Multiple reports indicate that Kotoko have reached $35,000 deal with the hierarchy of the Bibiries.

Asante Kotoko started their preseason on Monday, September 20, 2021, ahead of the Ghana Premier League which is slated for October 29.

AshantiGold President and CEO charged for match manipulation

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AshantiGold President and CEO charged for match manipulation

The President of Ashantigold SC Kwaku Frimpong and the Chief Executive Officer of the Club Emmanuel Frimpong have both been charged on three counts of misconduct for match manipulation in their 2020/21 Ghana Premier League Week 34 match against Inter Allies at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on July 17, 2021.

The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Club were both charged for breaching Article 27(1) and 27(2) of the GFA Code of Ethics, Article 18(1) of the GFA Disciplinary Code and Article 34(5)(a) and 34(5)(b) of the GFA Premier League Regulations.

The two Club Officials are expected to submit their Statements of Defence to the charges on or before Wednesday, September 22 after which the GFA Disciplinary Committee will adjudicate their cases respectively.

The GFA Prosecutor is expected to release more charge sheets for some officials and players.

Asante Kotoko announce two new assistant coaches

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Asante Kotoko announce two new assistant coaches

The Porcupine Warriors have announced the arrival of two new backroom staff who will assist the new head coach for the next two seasons

Asante Kotoko have confirmed the signing of David Ocloo and John Eduafo as the new assistant coaches for the club until 2023.

The duo, who will assist new head coach Prosper Ogum Narteh, have arrived at the club at a time where Johnson Smith has been allowed to leave following the expiration of his contract.

Also, Abdulai Gazelle has been resigned to the junior team as Kotoko want to revamp their youth system in order to produce quality players in the future.

Gazelle is currently on his way to United Kingdom for a refresher course at Kotoko’s partners Southampton until the end of October.

Meanwhile, with the new Ghana Football Association’s requirement that even assistant coaches of Premier League clubs must hold Caf License A certificate, Smith will have to upgrade himself in the coming months or go off the radar since he only boasts of license B certificate.

“We are glad to announce that Coach David Ocloo and Coach John Eduafo have joined our newly appointed Head Coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum as Assistant Coaches.Welcome, gentlemen,” a club statement read.

Kotoko began their pre-season training on Monday at the Adako Jachie training ground and they are expected to play series of friendly games in the coming days.

The 2021/22 Ghana Premier League campaign will kick of on October 29.

Ogum has become the seventh head coach appointed by Asante Kotoko since 2019 after C.K Akonnor, Kjetil Zachariason, Maxwell Konadu, Johnson Smith, Abdulai Gazelle and Mariano Baretto.

By Evans Gyamera-Antwi

Kotoko’s Gazale, David Obeng leave for Southampton FC attachment

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Kotoko’s Gazale, David Obeng leave for Southampton FC attachment

Asante Kotoko assistant trainer Abdulai Gazale and Communications and Brands Manager, David Obeng Nyarko left the shores of Ghana on Sunday, September 19, 2021 for attachment at the club’s partners, Southampton FC.

As part of Kotoko’s partnership/sponsorship deal with the English Premier League outfit, Southampton FC is to assist the Porcupine Warriors to develop formidable youth development teams.

Gazale, this leaves to acquire the knowledge needed for this project while David Obeng will be mastering the craft brands management and communication.

Asante Kotoko to begin preseason today ahead of 2021/22 season

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Asante Kotoko to begin preseason today ahead of 2021/22 season

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko will commence their preseason training on Monday, September, 20, 2021 ahead of the 2021/22 football season.

The players of the Porcupine Warriors are expected to report at the team’s training Complex at Adako Jachie this afternoon at exactly 3 pm.

Kotoko goes into the new season with a new trainer – Dr. Prosper Narteh-Ogum – after mutually parting ways with Portuguese gaffer Mariano Barreto.

The team will also be without captain Felix Annan, who has terminated his contract after 10 years of dedicated service.

However, the record Premier League champions have acquired the services of Richmond Lamptey from Inter Allies and Maxwell Agyemang from Mighty Royals.

They will be hoping to be in top share in their quest to win the Ghana Premier League and FA Cup after missing out on both last seasons.

The 2021/22 season is expected to commence October 29, 2021.

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Hearts Of Oak 2-0 CI Kamsar [ Caf Champions League preliminary round]

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WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Hearts Of Oak 2-0 CI Kamsar [ Caf Champions League preliminary round]

Hearts of Oak have sailed through to the next stage of the Caf Champions League after an impressive second-half display that saw them beat Guinean outfit CI Kamsar in the one-off game on Sunday afternoon.

Kamsar’s defensive approach worked in the first half as the Hearts of Oak could create a few opportunities despite dominating possession at their favourite Accra Sports Stadium.

Hearts of Oak recorded a 2-0 win over Kamsar, thanks to goals from returnee Kofi Kordzi and youngster Salim Adam in the last ten minutes of the duel.

Substitutes Kofi Kordzi and Salim Adam grabbed the goals for the Phobians on the 83rd and 90th minutes respectively.

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Match Report: Two second-half late goals secure win for Hearts Of Oak over CI Kamsar in Caf Champions League preliminary round

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Match Report: Two second-half late goals secure win for Hearts Of Oak over CI Kamsar in Caf Champions League preliminary round

Hearts of Oak have sailed through to the next stage of the Caf Champions League after an impressive second-half display that saw them beat Guinean outfit CI Kamsar in the one-off game on Sunday afternoon.

Kamsar’s defensive approach worked in the first half as the Hearts of Oak could create a few opportunities despite dominating possession at their favourite Accra Sports Stadium.

Hearts of Oak recorded a 2-0 win over Kamsar, thanks to goals from returnee Kofi Kordzi and youngster Salim Adam in the last ten minutes of the duel.

Boadu parraded a strong starting line-up and that was evident in the first half despite the few struggles due to the compact game exhibited by the visitors.

Goalkeeper Richard Attah was selected over Ben Mensah and Richmond Ayi while captain Abdul Fatawu Mohammed, Raddy Ovouka, Robert Addo Sowah and Mohammed Alhassan made up the back four.

Boadu deployed two defensive midfielders in the shape of Caleb Amankwah and Frederick Ansah Botchway while Emmanuel Nettey, and Salifu Ibrahim played the offensive role.

Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Isaac Mensah led the attack.

But two late goals from substitutes Kofi Kodzi and Salim Adams changed the story after a tough start for the Phobians.

After a pulsating opening ten minutes, Hearts dominated play and dictated the pace of the game. They managed a few incursions into the opponent’s half.

Hearts appealed for a penalty by the 28th minute but referee Patrick Tanguy J. Philippe Vlei from Cote D’Ivoire waved play on.

The Phobians scored two goals in each half of the game but they were ruled out by the referee.

Hearts finally took the lead by the 83rd minute through a Kofi Kodzi’s fantastic free-kick. The striker calmly bent his effort above the human wall and beyond the Kamsar goalkeeper’s stretch.

Deep in additional time, Samuel Boadu made two changes with Salim Adams coming on Caleb Amankwah while William Dankyi also replaced Salifu.

Youngester Adams scored the goal for Hearts to cushion and send them to the next stage of the competYoungsterearts will now face Wydad Athletic Club from Morocco in the next round of the competition.

WATCH LIVE: Tottenham vs Chelsea – EPL

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WATCH LIVE: Tottenham vs Chelsea – EPL

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WATCH LIVE: Hearts Of Oak vs CI Kamsar – Caf CL preliminary round

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WATCH LIVE: Hearts Of Oak vs CI Kamsar – Caf CL preliminary round

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OFFICIAL: Kotoko announce Prosper Narteh Ogum as new head coach

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OFFICIAL: Kotoko announce Prosper Narteh Ogum as new head coach

Record Ghanaian champions, Asante Kotoko have announced the appointment of Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum as the club’s new head coach.

The 43-year-old replaces Portuguese Mariano Barreto who left after agreeing to terminate his contract.

Narteh Ogum, a Caf License ‘A’ holder, will lead the Kotoko technical bench on an initial two-year contract.

An official announcement via the club’s socials in the wee hours of Sunday, September 19 read:

“We’re delighted to announce Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum as our new Head Coach.

The Sports Psychologist, Educationist, and coach joins us on a 2-year deal from WAFA, having previously handled UCC Soccer Team, Elmina Sharks, Dwarfs and Karela Utd.”

The new Kotoko coach’s most recent stint was with Ghana Premier League rivals WAFA SC, a side he managed for a little over 20 months.

Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum guided the Academy Boys to a third-place finish – behind new club Kotoko and champions Hearts of Oak – at the end of the 2020/21 GPL.

He arrives with former Liberty Professionals coach David Ocloo as one of his assistants.

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