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GPL Return is the ultimate Goal – Anim Addo

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Newly named board chairman of Okwawu United, Samuel Anim Addo has called on the club’s supporters to rally behind them as they seek to turn the fortunes of the club around.

The Ghana Football Association Executive Council member was appointed board chairman of the Nkawkaw based club by life Patron of the club, Kwahuhene Dasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II.

He heads a five-member board which includes Kingsley Adofo-Addo as secretary, Yaw Obeng [Finance Director], Emmanuel Akoto-Bamfo [Marketing and Corporate Director] and Prince Boateng [Operations Director].

Sammy Anim has been tasked by the board to restore the one-time Ghana Premier League giants to their former glory days.

And in an interview with Accra-based Hot FM, Anim Addo called on the club fans to support the board in the quest to restore lost glory.

“I will appeal to every Okwahu native to come and support the team for the lost glory to come back. The plan is to bring Okwahu united back to premier” He concluded.

REPORTS: Asante Kotoko table $66,000 for the services of Konadu Yiadom

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Ghanaian powerhouse, Asante Kotoko are close to securing the services of Konadu Yiadom after his reported move to Hearts Of Oak hit a snag.

Footydreams.com can report that, the Porcupine Warriors has tabled $66000 to sign the enterprising central defender from West Africa Football Club.

The Reds (Kotoko) held a meeting with Konadu Yiadom last week in Kumasi.

The Soccer Academy defender told them that he is willing and ready to stint with the club next season.

The skipper of Wafa managed to score three times in his 32 game outings for his side in the 2020/21 season.

The lanky defender was exceptional in Ogum’s squads in the just ended 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season.

Snippets of information gathered indicate that WAFA coach Nartey-Ogum who is reported to have agreed to join Kotoko was instrumental in the discussion between Kotoko and Yiadom.

Story Emmanuel Owusu @lilpromzy27 on Twitter

GPL: 3 clubs want to use Accra Sports stadium as home for 2021/22 season, Kotoko return to Baba Yara Stadium

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The Cub Licensing Board has announced the venues submitted by Ghana Premier League clubs for the 2021-22 season.

Three clubs including newly-promoted Accra Lions want to use the Accra Sports Stadium as their home grounds.

The Porcupine Warriors have chosen Baba Yara Stadium as their main venue although renovation work are still ongoing.

Lemon Cities, who used the Accra Sports Stadium as their home ground last season have opted to play at the Carl Reinfolf Park in Dansoman.

The inspection will begin from Thursday, September 16, 2021, and will conclude on Sunday, September 26, 2021, to validate that all necessary satisfactory requirements are met and approved for the season.

The 2021/22 Ghana Premier League will start on October 29.

Below are the venues submitted by Premier League clubs.

GFA to decide on the fate of CK Akonnor Friday

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The Executive Committee of the Ghana football association(GFA) and the Black Stars management committee will tomorrow (10th of September, 2021) meet and review the technical report from the head coach of the senior national team.

Coach CK Akonnor has been under intense pressure to either resign from duty or face the sack due to the team’s(Black Stars) current performance in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers where Ghana recorded a win over Ethiopia and suffered a defeat to South Africa.

This has called on the FA executives and the management committee of the team to meet immediately and resolve the matter.

Their decision will be based on the technical reports from the coach.

A deep throat from the FA has revealed to
footy.ghpush.com/ that there will be a new technical handler for the team going forward.

Story by Emmanuel Owusu @lilpromzy27 on Twitter

I didn’t deserve Black Stars call-up – German-based  Braydon Manu

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German-based forward, Braydon Manu has questioned his maiden Black Stars call-up, noting he never expected it due to a lack of playing time at his club.

The SV Darmstadt 98 attacker has handed his debut senior national team call-up by Charles Akonnor for the Black Stars two 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa.

Manu was an unused substitute in the two matches but he insists he didn’t deserve the call-up.

“I was surprised because at first, I thought it was fake. I didn’t believe it. First of all, I had a call from the technical director.

“I was happy but still I was like how? Because to be honest I had not played that much to say that they should call me,” Manu told Ahotor FM.

“I score goals. I assist. But, I thought to myself maybe they see something in me that other people have not seen. It was after that Charles Akonnor, the coach, called me…”

The 24-year-old, was on loan at Hallescher FC, despite joining Darmstadt from the same club in 2019.

Braydon Manu’s stats from the 2019/20 season

-At Darmstadt (Bundesliga 2 – 2020/21 season)

3 games, 0 starts, 1 goal – left for loan with Hallescher.

-At Hallescher (3. LIGA – 2020/21 season)

18 games, 16 starts, 4 goals – returned after season end.

-At Darmstadt (Bundesliga 2 – 2021/22 season)

2 games out of 5 played games, 1 goal.

Why former Kotoko captain Godwin Ablordey was kicked out of the club as Team Manager revealed

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Life as it is remained a mystery — difficult to grab how it operates- the unfairness aspect always halt the progress of humanity.

Former Skipper of Asante Kotoko, Godwin Ablordey has had his share of how well life can be cruel after putting up your best for an organization.

Early to 2000s, Godwin Ablordey carved a niche with the quarters of Asante Kotoko ad became a common name following his unique way of taking penalties. 

Ablordey during his prime received an expansive plaudit from the rank and file of Asante Kotoko which earned him the name ‘Champion’.

His mobility in midfield, accuracy in passing, ability to switch play to coerce his team to initiate attack, work rate, and other qualities were mind-blowing.

After retirement from football, he was called to serve Kotoko again under the watch of Dr. Kofi Koduah Sarpong as Team Manager. 

He put up his best and distinguished himself in devotion, discipline and humility.

After a successful spell under two administrations (Dr. KK Sarpong and Opoku Nti), life rested on him its unfair deal during Dr. Kwame Kyei’s first three years of administration. 

The player who served the club diligently and fashion out spectacan outrageous hotel bill duties was unfortunately sacked because he failed to sign an outrageous hotel bills from Dr. Kwame Kyei.

In an exclusive interview with Kickgh.com, the peeved former team manager of the Ghanaian giants disclosed that he is currently home because he resolved to protect the purse of Asante Kotoko SC. 

“It is unfortunate how some people put themselves out for the supporters to know that they love the club but in actual sense, they are the ones milking the club.”

“I was maliciously relieved of Team Manager’s position because I failDrto sign an outrageous hotel bill receipt from Sports Hotel which was directed by Dr. Kyei. I didn’t sign because the price was huge, and we never negotiated the price,” he revealed. 

“After I decided not to append my signature for them to collect the money, Dr. Kyei and his cohorts decided to mistreat me because he saw me as a person blocking him from milking from the club.”

“They started saying I am sabotaging people within the technical team just to axe me from team. I was made the technical director of the inactive Youth team but later they told me that the want to dissolve it to reorganize it again and that saw me outside the club.”

“It is painful sometimes how some of these people behave outside, but in their closets scheme bad for people,” he concluded.

Source:Kickgh

Kotoko midfielder Emmanuel Gyamfi gifted a plot of land by Goaso Chief

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Asante Kotoko deputy captain, Emmanuel Gyamfi has been rewarded a land by Goasomanhene Nana Kwasi Bosompra I for uplifting the image of the Ahafo Region with his impressive performances in the Ghanaian top-flight for the Reds.

Gyamfi, who hails from Mim near Goaso, visited the chief, Nana Kwasi Bosompra I, on Monday, September 6, 2021, to present a customised Asante Kotoko Jersey to him.

Expressing his appreciation after the presentation, the Omanhene of the Ahafo regional capital gave the plot of land to Gyamfi – who once played for Goaso-based Unity FC before joining Wa All Stars (presently Legon Cities FC).

He wished Gyamfi the best of luck ahead of the upcoming 2021/22 football season which is slated to kick off October 29.

“Gyamfi hails from Ahafo and he has taken us far. I will urge him to do more than he did last season for Asante Kotoko. It’s our prayer that he gets an injury-free season to be able to perform more than last season. I know he’ll not disgrace, ” the Omanhene said.

“He has to build here. So, I have given him a plot of land to build his dreamland on it. I will urge him to start building now with the little he gets.

” We’re doing this to encourage all people from this area to perform well in every profession they find themselves in.”

He was accompanied to the Chief’s palace by Sports Journalist Yaw Adjei.

Gyamfi is one of the longest-serving players in the Porcupine Warriors team having joined in 2016 from Wa All Stars after a short stint with an Armenian side. 

Gyamfi, 26, has won 5 major titles with the Kumasi-based club since he arrived in 2016 including the 2017 MTN FA Cup with 18 goals to his credit.

2022 WCQ: South Africa beat Ghana to go top of Group G

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Ghana’s Black Stars surrendered their top spot in Group G after losing 1 – 0 to South Africa at the FNB stadium.

South Africa’s Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored the only goal of the contest as the Black Stars of Ghana tasted defeat in the second group game of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

The 4-time AFCON champions enjoyed a lively start to the game and threatened to get on the scoresheet very early in the game but a resolute South African defense kept the Black Stars away.

Bafana Bafana when they found their rhythm dominated possession and threatened on multiple occasions.

Percy Tau thought he had broken the deadlock but he was flagged offside after heading the ball into the back of the net.

South Africa started the second half with intent and went close once again after a huge error by Richard Ofori almost saw Makgopa punish the Black Stars but his effort narrowly missed the target

However, South Africa will have their goal finally as Bongokuhle Hlongwane broke the deadlock in the dying minutes of the game to hand Ghana its first defeat of the 2022 World Cup qualifying series.

The Black Stars now sit 2nd in Group G with 3 points with South Africa now topping the group with 4 points.

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2022 FIFA WCQ: Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe to officiate South Africa vs Ghana Clash

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Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe has been appointed as Centre Referee for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifier between South Africa and Ghana.

The 42-year old FIFA Referee will be assisted by compatriots Chansa Kabwe (Assistant I), Chikotesha Diana (Assistant II) and Kafuli Derrick Kasokota (Fourth Official). Liunda Leslie Leonard from Tanzania will serve as Referee Assessor while Dlamini Zide Gilbert from Eswatini acts as the Match Commissioner.

Referee Sikazwe was one of the referees for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea. He refereed the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup final in Japan, and the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final in Gabon. He was selected to officiate at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, and made his debut in the Belgium vs Panama Group G game on 18 June to become the first Zambian referee to officiate a game at the FIFA World Cup finals.

The Black Stars are currently in Johannesburg for the crucial Group G game after beating Ethiopia 1-0 in the opening match on Friday. South Africa are eager to return to winning ways following a goalless draw against Zimbabwe.

The game is scheduled for 18:00GMT kick off at the FNB Stadium on Monday, September 6, 2021.

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CI Kamsar vs Hearts Of Oak Champions League battle in limbo as Military stage Coup in Guinea

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Accra Hearts of Oak’s CAF Champions League preliminary round fixture against CI Kamsar in danger as military stage coup in Guinea.

The Military attempted a coup d’etat against President Alpha Condé and his government in the early hours of today.

“Since 8 am (local time), automatic weapon fire has been ringing in Kaloum, the business and administrative district and the headquarters of the presidential palace,” local media reported “Guinea News”.

The newspaper noted that “the reasons for these shots which terrorize the population” are not known for the moment (11h UT).

“All the streets have been deserted, while heavy gunfire continues. The soldiers, visibly unhappy, empty the magazines of their weapons, while the inhabitants of Kaloum remain holed up, terrorized and worried”

Hearts of Oak are set to make a trip to Conakry to battle out with CI Kamsar in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League first leg tie on September 12 before the reverse tie on September 19 in Accra.

Following the Coup d’etat happening in Guinea, Confederation of African Football (CAF) will be considering the safety of players and match officials due to unrest.

Source:Kickgh