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RSC Anderlecht confirm the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru on permanent deal

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RSC Anderlecht confirm the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru on permanent deal

Belgium giants RSC Anderlecht have confirmed the capture of Ghanaian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru in a permanent deal. 

The attacking midfielder joins Anderlecht on a four-year deal from Red Bull Salzburg after a successful loan stint.

The former WAFA kingpin first joined the Jupiler Pro League side in January on a year loan and after an explosive performance in the second half of the season, the Purple and White made the deal permanent.

“Majeed Ashimeru is leaving our club and moving permanently to RSC Anderlecht, where he was already on loan last season.” said the Austrian club.

Confirming the signing of mercurial midfielder, the sporting director Peter Verbeke of Anderlecht said;

“Despite a difficult integration due to Covid and an injury, Majeed has shown in his best moments what he can teach us. He has an excellent vista and passing, coupled with speed and infiltration ability, interesting qualities to give our midfield a little extra bring the following seasons,” said sporting director Peter Verbeke.

Ashimeru managed to make 12 appearances for the Anderlecht in all competitions and scored two goals.

Ashimeru moved from Ghana Premier League side WAFA SC to Salzburg in August 2017 and has spent loan spells at Austria Lustenau, Wolfsberger AC and FC St. Gallen.

GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE: Former Asante Kotoko Skipper Amos Frimpong Tip Asante Kotoko To Win The League Over Arch Rivals Hearts Of Oak

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GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE: Former Asante Kotoko Skipper Amos Frimpong Tip Asante Kotoko To Win The League Over Arch Rivals Hearts Of Oak

Former Asante Kotoko Skipper has tipped the Porcupine Warriors to win the current league at the expense of the intercontinental club masters.

Techiman Eleven Wonders defender Amos Frimpong sees his former team Asante Kotoko to win the 2020-21 Ghana Premier League campaign over their arch rivals Hearts of Oak.

The two teams are set to lock horns with each other on June 27, 2021 at the Accra Stadium after the first leg ended goalless draw at the Accra stadium; Asante Kotoko adopted Accra stadium as home venue before relocating to the Len Clay stadium in Obuasi currently.

As the two teams share same 53 points, each will be preparing very hard to win the said game since it’s the difficult one in the remaining fixtures for both sides.

However, Amos Frimpong is of the conviction that Kotoko will win the league because he believes Kotoko has upper hand over Hearts in Accra.

“So that game in Accra will be a decider because both teams will win the rest of their games.

“Whoever wins [the game in Accra], wins the league. Amos Frimpong told Germany based Topical Radio.

“And l tip Kotoko to win the League because we have a very good record against them [Hearts of Oak] in Accra and l am confident Kotoko will beat Hearts on that day.” Amos Frimpong, the former Kotoko captain told Frank Agyam of Germany based Topical Radio.

Hearts of Oak will host Legon Cities FC in the matchday 29 at the Accra Stadium whilst Kotoko lock horns with Karela United at home at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.

GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE: Hearts And Kotoko Clash Will Decide The League Winner – Amos Frimpong

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GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE: Hearts And Kotoko Clash Will Decide The League Winner – Amos Frimpong

The Former Asante Kotoko Skipper has claimed the one that emerged victorious in the Super Clash will eventually win the Ultimate title.

Techiman Eleven Wonders Defender Amos Frimpong is saying any team between Asante Kotoko or Hearts of Oak who win in the Super Clash will eventually win the 2020-21 Ghana Premier League title.

The Phobians will host their Fabulous rivals at the Accra stadium on June 27, 2021 in the week 31 of the ongoing premier league campaign.

The first leg which was played in Accra ended goalless draw.

As the two teams share same 53 points, each will be preparing very hard to win the said game since it’s the difficult one in the remaining fixtures for both sides.

Speaking with Frank Agyam of German based Topical radio, Amos Frimpong believes the winner in the Super Clash will eventually win the title since the remaining fixtures is easy for each club to win over their foes.

“It’s looking very tough with both teams having the same points.

“So that game in Accra will be a decider because both teams will win the rest of their games.

“Whoever wins [the game in Accra], wins the league. Amos Frimpong told Germany based Topical Radio.

“And l tip Kotoko to win the League because we have a very good record against them [Hearts of Oak] in Accra and l am confident Kotoko will beat Hearts on that day.” He added.

Hearts of Oak will host Legon Cities FC in the matchday 29 at the Accra Stadium whilst Kotoko lock horns with Karela United at home at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.

GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE: Kwame Poku’s Sale Has Cost Kotoko The League Title – Sarfo Gyamfi

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GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE: Kwame Poku’s Sale Has Cost Kotoko The League Title – Sarfo Gyamfi

The Porcupine Warriors Legend has postulated that the team is struggling to win the league because of the sale of their former top striker.

Asante Kotoko Legend Sarfo Gyamfi has attributed Kotoko’s difficulty to win the 2020-21 Ghana Premier League title due to the sale of their former forward Kwame Poku.

Kotoko sold Kwame Poku to Algerian giants USM Algiers three months ago.

Build up to Poku’s transfer to USM Algiers, Poku was one of the top scorers in the GPL having netted 7 goals in the ongoing premier campaign.

This, Sarfo Gyamfi believes it’s the reason Kotoko is struggling to win the league.

“The problem at the Black Stars is the same as one at Kotoko.

“Kotoko’s problem is as a result of the sale of striker, Kwame Poku. Sarfo Gyamfi told Africa-foot.com

“The sale of Kwame Poku has cost Kotoko now and that’s why they are struggling for the league title.

“If Kwame Poku had not left, Kotoko would have won the league long ago.” He added.

Asante Kotoko are currently second on the league with 53 points, same as their arch rivals Hearts of Oak however, Hearts tops the league table with more goals than Kotoko.

Ghana FA rejects Hearts Of Oak’s request to postpone match-day 30 clash against Legon Cities

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Ghana FA rejects Hearts Of Oak’s request to postpone match-day 30 clash against Legon Cities

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has rejected Hearts of Oak’s request to postpone the date and time for their 2020/21 Ghana Premier League match-day 30 encounters against city rivals Legon Cities from Thursday, June 24, 2021.

The Phobians wrote to the football governing body on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, to reschedule the game to enable them to have adequate time to prepare for their super clash against arch-rivals Asante Kotoko on Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Accra.

Hearts of Oak, in their letter to the FA, asserts that their arch-rivals Asante Kotoko will get enough rest ahead of the big game since they play their league game on Wednesday afternoon thus getting a 72-hour rest whilst they get a 42-hour rest should they play on Thursday evening.

The league leaders are proposing the two games be played simultaneously to ensure the two teams get the 72-hour rest.

But the hierarchy of the Ghana FA has declined Hearts Of Oak’s request for the postponement of the Legon Cities clash ahead of the Super Clash.

“The Ghana FA has sent us a letter that, our request for the change of time cannot be granted.

“For now, we are focusing on the Windy Professionals game on Sunday then we deal with the Legon Cities FC and use the other day for recovery ahead of the Kotoko game, ” Hearts PRO Opare Addo confirmed to Pure FM.

GFA announce Match Officials for MTN FA Cup Round of 32

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GFA announce Match Officials for MTN FA Cup Round of 32

The Referees Committee of the Ghana Football Association has announced Match Officials for the Round of 32 of the MTN FA Cup competition.

Below are the Match Officials for the Round of 32 matches:


DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021
MATCH: TAMALE CITY VS TECHIMAN CITY

VENUE: ALIU MAHAMA STADIUM, TAMALE

REFEREE: CHARLES BULU

ASSISTANTS: MORO ABASS KASIMPU & HENRY ESSEL BEDIAKO

4TH REFEREE: ISSIFU MUSTAPHA

MATCH COMMISSIONER: ALHASSAN SEINI SEIDU

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: SEY MUBARIK

GFA CAMERAMAN: AFRIYIE AKUFFO KING

DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021
MATCH: PAGA CROCODILE STARS VS ADUANA FC

VENUE: PAGA TOWN PARK

REFEREE: MAALE IMGERDE IREME

ASSISTANTS: IDDRISU NUHU IS-HAQ & ABDUL RAHAMAN YAKUBU

4TH REFEREE: IDDRISU MUSTAPHA

MATCH COMMISSIONER: JOHN YAKUBU

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: ABAGNA NELSON

GFA CAMERAMAN: ABDUL SAMED

DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021
MATCH: KINTAMPO TOP TALENTS VS KATO FREEDOM FIGHTERS

VENUE: KINTAMPO PARK

REFEREE: ERIC SEFA ANTWI

ASSISTANTS: AUGUSTINE DAKURAH & ERNEST AYAMBA

4TH REFEREE: FRANCIS XAVIER ADAMS

MATCH COMMISSIONER: NANA OPARE AKUFU

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: THOMAS OPOKU

GFA CAMERAMAN: ABDUL SAMED

DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021
MATCH: STEADFAST VS BREKUM CHELSEA

VENUE: ALIU MAHAMA STADIUM, TAMALE

REFEREE: ANDREW AWURISA

ASSISTANTS: ALI TIMUAH BAAH & FORKOR ALIDU MAHAMUD

4TH REFEREE: WITTIRIRAH HERBERT HAMZA

MATCH COMMISSIONER: MARK KODUA

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: MUNTAKA MOHAMMED

GFA CAMERAMAN: AFRIYIE AKUFFO KING

DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2021
MATCH: KINTAMPO FC VS SUNYANI REFORMERS

VENUE: KINTAMPO PARK

REFEREE: ERIC OWUSU PREMPEH

ASSISTANTS: VICTOR OBOUR TWUM & MICHAEL ALUGMI

4TH REFEREE: ERIC OSAFO ASAMOAH

MATCH COMMISSIONER: JAMES MORNAH

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: THOMAS OPOKU

GFA CAMERAMAN: ERIC ASOMA

DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021
MATCH: ASOKWA DEPORTIVO VS SKYY FC

VENUE: OKESE PARK, EJISU

REFEREE: JOSHUA SAMEDJI

ASSISTANTS: MOSES AMEGBETOR & AGBESHIE ADAMS

4TH REFEREE: BLISS DOUGLAS – KPORHA

MATCH COMMISSIONER: KWEKU BUCKMAN

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: PRINCE BAAH

GFA CAMERAMAN: JAMES ATTOBRAH

DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021
MATCH: THUNDERBOLTS VS ASANTE KOTOKO – LIVE ON STARTIMES

VENUE: OKESE PARK, EJISU

REFEREE: EMMANUEL OTOO

ASSISTANTS: RICHARD APPAIH & JONES AMOAH BOATENG

4TH REFEREE: RICHMOND ADJEI

MATCH COMMISSIONER: JAMES ADJEI

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: PRINCE BAAH

DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021
MATCH: KARELA UNITED VS MEDEAMA SC

VENUE: CAM PARK, AIYINASE

REFEREE: PHILLIP ARTHUR- FORSON

ASSISTANTS: ISAAC ODOOM & ABDUL SHARIFF DUAH

4TH REFEREE: LAUD NETTEY

MATCH COMMISSIONER: EUGENE AKORNOR

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: STEPHEN APAKA QUAICOE

GFA CAMERAMAN: EMMANUEL KPAB

DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021
MATCH: ELMINA SHARKS VS VIPERS

VENUE: NDUOM SPORTS COMPLEX

REFEREE: RUSTUM GAMELI SENORGBE

ASSISTANTS: STEPHEN BALANGUENA & DORIS ESSUMAN DARKO

4TH REFEREE: SOLOMON MORDEY

MATCH COMMISSIONER: JACOBS AMEGATSEY

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: JONATHAN NELSON ACKON

GFA CAMERAMAN: ISHMAEL ODARTEY MILLS

DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021

OKWAHU UNITED VS ATTRAM DE VISSER

VENUE: OFORI PARK, NEW ABIREM

REFEREE: JAMES TAYLOR

ASSISTANTS: JAMES OSAFO & BLESS AWADZI

4TH REFEREE: PROSPER ACQUAH

MATCH COMMISSIONER: GOERGE ERIC ANTWI

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: FRANCIS TWUM

GFA CAMERAMAN: LORD YEBOAH

DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021
MATCH: ABOI YOUNG STARS VS ASHGOLD

VENUE: SAMREBOI

REFEREE: BENJAMIN KWAME SEFAH

ASSISTANTS: EMMANUEL ALLOU TEBSON & TANKO AYUBA GIBRINE

4TH REFEREE: ALBERT AZANTILOW

MATCH COMMISSIONER: EMMANUEL TWUMASI

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: KWASI ABRONOMAH

GFA CAMERAMAN: JOHN AFFUL

DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021
MATCH: HEARTS OF OAK VS WINDY PROFESSIONALS – LIVE ON STARTIMES

VENUE: ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM

REFEREE: SELORM YAO BLESS

ASSISTANTS: COURAGE KUEDUFIA & ISAAC ASANTE

4TH REFEREE: JOSEPH KWOFIE

MATCH COMMISSIONER: ALBERT COMMEY

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: DESMOND WORLANYO

DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021
MATCH: THIRD WORLD FC VS TEMA YOUTH

VENUE: BLUE SKIES PARK, DOBRO

REFEREE: ESO DOH MORRISON

ASSISTANTS: BEATRICE THAUD & WISDOM TEFE

4TH REFEREE: JOSEPH OSAFO

MATCH COMMISSIONER: SAMUEL ABBEY

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: JOYCELYN EFFAH OPOKU

GFA CAMERAMAN: SOLOMON POAKWA

DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021
MATCH: YOUNG WISE VS WAFA

VENUE: BLUE SKIES PARK, DOBRO

REFEREE: WISEMAN GHANSAH

ASSISTANTS: KOFI NYARKO BERKAE & ROLAND ADDY

4TH REFEREE: FRANKLIN AKUMATEY

MATCH COMMISSIONER: ADJIRI BARNOR

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER:

GFA CAMERAMAN: ELVIS MENSAH

DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021
MATCH: HEARTS OF LIONS VS GREAT OLYMPICS

VENUE: KPANDO STADIUM

REFEREE: OBED DANQUAH

ASSISTANTS: SAMUEL DAVOR & RICHARD NARTEY

4TH REFEREE: FOSTER BASTIOUS

MATCH COMMISSIONER: WILLIAM GIDIGLO

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: ERIC ELI ADZIE

GFA CAMERAMAN: EMMANUEL OSEI

Abuakwa Super Kings stuns Tortibo to leapfrog Pupuni in U-19 Cricket league

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Abuakwa Super Kings stuns Tortibo to leapfrog Pupuni in U-19 Cricket league

Abuakwa Super Kings Cricket Club stunned Tortibo Twinkle Star Gentlemen (TSG) with a 43 runs victory in a week 3 tie of the ongoing Asuogyaman Boys U-19 T20 Community League to topple Pupuni Community Cricket Club on the Zone 2 table.

The second match of the week which was played at the Senchi Methodist Park due to unfavorable playing condition at the Akosombo Presby Park after a downpour saw Tortibo win toss, electing to field first. Abuakwa Super Kings scored 58 runs, all out, in 10.1 over in the first innings and restricted Tortibo TSG to a score of 15 runs, all out in 5.3 overs.

Prince Homeku, who was adjudged Man of the Match was magical in the bowling figures, taking 3 wickets, giving away just a run in 2 overs, with a maiden. His team mate, Prince Addae took 2 wickets, gave away 5 runs in 1.3 overs, with a maiden over.

Tortibo, after making headlines in week 1, after a fashionable 38 runs victory against Senchi Royal Batters, didn’t appear themselves. They however maintained their 3rd spot, still with 2 points.

Abuakwa Super Kings are now on top of the Zone 2 table, 4 points apiece with Pupuni Community Cricket Club, but with a Net Run Rate advantage of 3.292, having won 2 matches continuously, same as Pupuni.

Mangoase Hydro, had their first win against Senchi Master Batters in the first match played on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Mangoase Hydro scored 50 runs, all out in 10.2 overs in the first innings, after Senchi Master Batters won toss and electing to field first.

Henry Gidi, Man of the match for the game and his team mates restricted Senchi Master batters to 27 runs, all out in 7.4 overs and won the game by 23 runs. Henry, took 3 wickets, gave away 6 runs in just 1 over in the bowling figures and scored 7 runs, off 7 balls.

Mangoase, after their win moved from bottom to 4th, shifting their opponents to the bottom.

In the Zone 1 match played on Thursday, June 17, at the Fintey D/A Basic School Park, after its postponement from Saturday, the Terrific Hitters from Boso saw off Frankadua Century Batters by 7 wickets to book a ticket to the semifinals.

Frankadua Century Batters after winning toss and electing to bat first scored 64 runs, for 9 wickets. Boso, had no problems at all, as they needed 3 more, 67 runs, for 3 wickets in 9.3 overs.

Isaac Darko, was superb in the batting performance, scoring 39 runs, off 24 balls not out to be adjudged the Player of the Match accolade.

Anum Wicket Masters will now face Frankadua to decide who cements the 2nd spot in Zone 1.

Meanwhile in Zone 2, Senchi Royal Batters and Senchi Master Batters will lock horns in a local derby as they both battle for qualification, having lost 2 matches apiece.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey

Asante Kotoko, Hearts Of Oak & three other Clubs apply for CAF Inter-Club License

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Asante Kotoko, Hearts Of Oak & three other Clubs apply for CAF Inter-Club License

Five Ghana Premier League clubs have applied for license to participate in next season’s CAF Inter Club competitions.

Joint league leaders, Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko SC are among the five clubs. Others include Medeama SC, Accra Great Olympics and Aduana FC.

The GFA gave all the 18 Premier League clubs and participating clubs in the MTN FA CUP round of 32 a deadline of Wednesday, June 16, 2021 to apply for the license.

The Club Licensing Department shall continue the Licensing process for the five clubs with inspection of Stadiums and vetting of other important documents within the next weeks before the clubs meet the Club Licensing Committee for a final review.

This Licensing process is in line with the new CAF directives to have licensing for all prospective CAF Inter Club participants completed before the June 30th, deadline.

-GFA

Ghana FA Opens Bidding Process For 202o/21 MTN FA Cup Finals & Awards Gala

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Ghana FA Opens Bidding Process For 202o/21 MTN FA Cup Finals & Awards Gala

The 2020/2021 edition of MTN FA CUP is turning out to be the most exciting in recent past given the surprises and level of competition with as many as 9 Division two teams competing with 11 Premier League Clubs and 12 Division One Clubs for the Cup.

According to Hon Wilson Arthur, Chairman of the FA Cup Committee, Cities with standard facilities are invited to bid for the opportunity to host this p stigious event on Sunday 8th August 2021.

Cities are to put in bid proposals detailing motivation, legacy expectations and, plans to leverage the tourism business opportunities as well as support for participating clubs.

In the recent three editions of MTN FA Cup Finals, Sekondi Takoradi, Cape Coast and Tamale cities put up splendid hosting support to establish the FA Cup finals as the highlight event on the soccer calendar in Ghana.

Potential cities likely to put in a bid include Ashanti regional capital Kumasi,, Ghana’s mining city Obuasi, Cape Coast, Accra and Tamale.

The Essipong stadium – built ahead of the 2008 Africa Cup Of Nations – is currently undergoing refurbishment and won’t be ready by August this year so twin city Sekondi-Takoradi may not have the pitch facility to put in a competita ive bid.

The winner of the 2020/21 MTN FA Cup will not only lift the prestigious Cup with cash prian ze of GHS 80,000 but gets to represent Ghana in the CAF Confederation Cup Tournament plus additional amount of gh100,000 for preparation for the international assignment.

Giving the cliffhanger league situation top clubs like Accra Hearts of Oak, Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Medeama find themselves in with just give matches more to be played, the MTN FA Cup ticket to Africa has become very attractive plan B.

The questions begging for ans are which City will host the 2020/2021 MTN FA Cup Finals and which club will lift the the prestigious trophy on 8th August 2021?

Berry Ladies CEO Gifty Oware-Aboagye nominated for top executive Award

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Berry Ladies CEO Gifty Oware-Aboagye nominated for top executive Award

Berry Ladies Chief Executive officer Dr Gifty Oware-Aboagye has been nominated among two other football executives by the Ghana Football Award board for the title of best Chief Executive officer in Ghana Football.

Gifty Oware-Aboagye is contesting Chief Executive officer of Karela United Elloeny Amande and Nana Yaw Amponsah of Asante Kotoko.

This was made known during the Nominees Announcement on Wednesday, June 16, 202 on Joy Prime, Asempa FM and Adom TV.

Dr Gifty Oware-Aboagye of Berry Ladies has given true definition to ‘modern day’ football club management with only 1 year in the Ghanaian women league, Dr. Gifty Oware-Aboagye has transformed the outlook of the side promoting women football brand resourcing.

Nana Yaw Amponsah are credited for transforming Asante Kotoko only 8 months in office, his management has improved on the business and sponsorship fortunes of the club including signing a partnership deal with English Premier League side Southampton, Nana Yaw Amponsah has guided his side to challenge for the Ghana Premier League title, and are currently second on the league table same points with leaders Hearts of Oak.

Elloeny Amande is credited with The swift improvement of Karela United over the period, Mr Amande whose tenure as CEO has seen the club chalk major success on the field of play, Mr Amande has lifted Karela United from a near relegation club, to a title contender.

The Award ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, July 3, 2021at the Grand Arena, Accra.

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