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Yahaya Mohammed out for another 4 weeks

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Aduana Stars talisman Yahaya Mohammed has been asked to sit out of training for four more weeks after recovering from a shoulder injury.

The former Kotoko kingpin was given a sick leave following complications from a shoulder dislocation injury he suffered in their game against King Faisal in the Ghana Premier League. 

The burly striker has been absent from the Aduana’s squad in recent times.

He, however, returned to training last week but has been given told by the team’s doctors to absent himself from training after he reported the pain again.

“After resuming training last week, I still felt pain on my shoulder so went to see the doctor and had a scan, I have been asked to sit away for 4 more weeks, ” Yahaya Mohammed explained to Oyerepa FM.

Yahaya had been playing through the pain barrier for some time before he was granted medical leave.

Swansea City manager Steve Cooper describes Andre Ayew’s strike against Barnsley as excellent

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Swansea City manager Steve Cooper has hailed Andre Ayew’s magnificent strike against Barnsley in the Championship promotion play-off as an excellent finish.

Ayew, 31, settled the first-leg tie at the Oakwell Stadium when the Ghana captain drove into the area and curled home in the 38th minute to give the Swans a 1-0 advantage going into the second-leg tie.

The strike marks Ayew’s 17th goal of the season for the Welsh side who honour their home games at the Liberty Stadium.

READ MORE: VIDEO: Watch Andre Ayew’s stunning goal against Barnsley in Championship play-off 

“I thought we did that. We got a real moment of excellence with Andre’s goal and we managed to continue to be strong defensively. We could have shown a bit more quality on the ball at times, but I get it, the fans were back in tonight and there was a good atmosphere,” he said in the post-match interview.

Swansea will host Barnsley in the second-leg tie at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday and will clash with the winners of Bournemouth and Brentford in the final if they are able to secure qualification.

The Welsh gaffer has challenged his Swansea City players to learn their lessons from last year and make sure they convert a semi-final lead into a play-off final appearance.

By El Akyereko/Ghanasports

Former Kotoko defender Patrick Yeboah signs for Karela United

 
Former Asante Kotoko left-back Patrick Yeboah has completed a move to his boyhood club Karela United on a free transfer.

The 27-year-old has penned down a three-year deal with the Pride and Passion Lads for next season.

Yeboah recently parted ways with Medeana SC just eight months into his three-year contract.
 

He joined Medeama SC in October 2020 but got his contract terminated after failing to live up to expectations.

He was a regular starter at the Yellow and Mauves when the 2020/21 football season commenced but lost his position to Bright Enchill.

He, therefore, terminated his contact mutually and has joined Anyinase-based Karela United.

MTN FA CUP: Check results of the Preliminary round matches [Friday -Monday]

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The preliminary round of the 2020/21 MTN FA Cup competition was played over the weekend.

Winners of the weekend’s matches have advanced to the Round of 64 where they will be joined by clubs from the top flight league.

Vision FC lost 0-2 to Division Two side Third World FC in one of the major upsets in the preliminary round of matches while Eleven Wise also edged out Proud United on penalties.

Here are the results of the weekend’s MTN FA Cup matches:

Friday May 14

Attram D Soccer Academy  5-1 Stars Makers

Steadfast FC 10-0 Great Amphibians FC

Sunyani Reformers 0(6)-0 (5) Bibiani Goldstars

Windy Professionals 4-1 Soccer Intellectuals

Adidome Unity Stars 0-1 Akatsi All Stars

Saturday May 15

Sekondi Eleven Wise 1 (4)-(2)1 Proud United

Suamponmang United FC 1-2 Metro Stars FC

Tamale Sky FC 1-2 Tamale City

Bofoakwa FC 2-1  Berekum Barcelona FC

Techiman City vs Unity FC (To be determined by Disciplinary Committee)

Vision FC 0-2 Third World FC

Wa Yassin FC 1-2 Real 24 Hours

Winneba United 0-1 Stars Madrid

Accra City Stars 4-0 Emmanuel FC

Asokwa Deportivo vs Afrigya Shooting Stars [Walk over for Asokwa Deportivo]

Blue Skies Pelican FC 0-2  Okwawu United

Kintampo Top Talents 2-0 Nsotreman FC B

New Edubiase FC 0-1 Unistar Academy

Sunday May 16

Mighty Jets 1-0  Accra Lions

Nkwantaman United 2(1) 2(4) Aboi Young Stars

Okyeman Planners 1-0 Kotoku Royals

Phar Rangers 1-0 Krystal Palace

RTU 8-0 Gbewaa FC

Skyy FC 1-0 Nzema Kotoko

Kintampo FC 4-0 Young Zobzia FC

Accra Young Wise 0(6)-0(5)Nania FC

Achiken FC 1(4) 1(5) BYF Academy

BA United 0-1 Young Apostle

Berekum Arsenal 1(3)1(4) Kato Freedom Fighters

Swedru All Stars 0-2 Venomous Vipers

Tema Youth SC 1(4) 1(3) Danbort FC

Uncle T FC 1-0 Teshie Unique FC

Wa Suntaa 0-1 Sombo Freedom Stars

Zuarungu FC 0-8 Paga Crocodiles FC

Pacific Heroes 1(3)1(4) Riverplate Athletic Club

Bolga Soccer Masters 2-1 Garu United

Dolphins FC 0-5 Sekondi Hassacas

Kade United 2-0 Bazuka FC

Kanyasi New Dreams FC 2-1 Nkoraza FC

Kumawuman United FC 0-2 Wassaman FC

Likpe Heroes 1(4)1(5) Heart of Lions

Monday May 17

DC United 0-2  Mighty Royals

TTU Stars 0-4 Samartex FC

Bebeto FC 2-1 Abgozume Weavers

Thunderbolt FC 3-1 Owerriman FC

*Amidaus Professional vs Charity Stars FC (Walk over for Charity Stars)

Berekum Arsenals fined GHc5000 for filing frivolous protest

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The GFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed a fine of GHc5000 on  Berekum Arsenals for filing a frivolous protest against BA United.

Below is the decision of the Disciplinary Committee: DECISION – PROTEST – DOL – BEREKUM ARSENALS VS BA UNITED

2020/21 GPL: Match Report: Ebusua Dwarfs, Dreams FC tie ends in stalemate

Ebusua Dwarfs were held to a 1-1 stalemate at the Cape Coast stadium on Monday by Dreams FC as their winless streak stretches to four matches in the relegation dogfight.

The Crabs had to come from behind to earn the draw. They are now just two points above the relegation zone.

Dwarfs head coach Ernest Thompson Quartey dropped goalkeeper Razak Issah from the starting lineup following his howler against Asante Kotoko SC last Thursday.

Bright Quaye was preferred between the sticks for the match.

Japanese import Jindo Morishita was handed his first start whereas Godwin Adikah returned to the starting lineup after recovering from an injury.

Serbian trainer Vladislav Viric made only change in the Dreams squad that beat King Faisal Babes 3-0 last Wednesday.

Sulemana Fahadu replaced Victor Oduro in the starting lineup.

The visitors drew the first blood in the game as early as the 6th minute when Agyenim Boateng Mensah headed home a cross from Issah Ibrahim from the right.

Dreams came close to getting the second on three occasions before the end of the first half.

Dwarfs drew level in the 65th minute as Moro Sumaila scored his 5th goal of the season after connecting a fine pass from midfielder Michael Ohene Asamoah.

The Believers came close again in the 74th minute as Emmanuel Ocran wins a loss ball in front of the goal, sets Sylvester Simba up for a strike but the latter misses the goal by an inch.

The Abontoa Abontoa Boys nearly got the match winner but their attempt in the 89th minute missed the goalposts by a whisker.

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VIDEO: Watch Andre Ayew’s stunning goal against Barnsley in Championship play-off 

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Andre Ayew’s lone strike aided Swansea City to inflict a painful 1-0 home defeat on Barnsley at the Oakwell Ground Stadium to keep their qualification hopes to the English Premier League next season alive.

Ayew propelled Swansea City to a famous win over Barnsley with his wonderful strike on the 39th minute of the game.

After receiving a fine pass from Kyle Naughton, the Black Stars captain turned on to his left foot just inside the penalty area and curls a brilliant shot into the far corner.

He enjoyed the entire duration of the game with blistering performance for Swansea City.

Ayew is currently the top scorer of the former English Premier League campaigners, scoring 17 goals in 44 matches this season so far

Below is the goal:

Source:Kickgh

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Inter Allies 5-0 Berekum Chelsea

Inter Allies had a big smile with a five-star performance against Berekum Chelsea at the Theater of Dreams in Dawu on Sunday afternoon – Premier League matchday 25.

Alex Aso’s brace in the early minutes and one each from Richmond Lamptey, Samuel Armah and Nafiu Sulemana in the second half earned us the three maximum points.

Emmanuel Agyemang Badu returned to the starting XI, relegating Ivan Anokye Mensah to the bench as changes made from the last game against Eleven Wonders.

It was a dream start for us our striker Alex Aso gave us the lead in the 2nd minute, racing off a through pass from Mohammed Zakari.

Just two minutes after going up, Alex Aso jumped the highest to head home his brace and our second from Paul Abanga’s cross.

Allies held onto the lead till the end of the first half, despite the visitors getting some decent chances and possessions.

Twenty minutes from recess, Richmond Lamptey made it three with a trademark long drive – the goalkeeper failed to handle it first time.

Substitute Samuel Armah headed home Paul Abanga’s corner kick in the 71st minute.

Nafiu Sulemana got his goal in the 83rd minute to put the icing on the cake, heading home Fard Ibrahim’s cross from the left.

Sttacker Alex Aso was named the NASCO MVP. 

Watch full highlights below:

-Inter Allies

EPL returnees Watford announce the signing of Ghanaian youngster Kwadwo Baah

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English Premier League returnees Watford FC have announced the signing of highly-rated Ghanaian youngster Kwadwo Baah.

The 18-year-old, who is capable playing as a forward or on either wing, joins from Rochdale off the back of a 2020/21 season which saw him rack up three goals and two assists in 13 League One starts.

Baah was born in Germany to Ghanaian parents, but was raised in south London and spent four years in Crystal Palace’s academy from 2013-17. He joined Rochdale in 2019 after a brief spell with non-league side Whyteleafe.

The teenager was named EFL Young Player of the Month for January after scoring a stunning brace against Charlton Athletic, and his first strike from the edge of the box in the 4-4 draw was voted the club’s Goal of the Month.

In March he made his debut for England Under-18s during a 2-0 win against Wales in Cardiff.

Baah has signed a five-year contract with the Hornets and will join up with the squad ahead of our 2021/22 Premier League campaign.

Source: Kickgh

OFFICIAL: Samuel Frimpong signs new contract with Asante Kotoko

Samuel Frimpong has committed himself to Asante Kotoko SC by signing a new two-year contract with the club.

The former BYFC star has put pen to a new deal that will keep him at the club for the next two years, the club has announced.

Frimpong’s contract with the Porcupine Warriors was left with few days to end and could have walked away to another club but the Red and Whites have decided to tie him down for another two years.

The 24-year-old joined Kotoko from division one side Bekwai Youth Academy before the club loaned him out to Karela United during the truncated premier league season.

Asante Kotoko have been impressed with the right-back’s performances since the start of the season and had tied him down until at least 2023.

Samuel Frimpong is currently an important figure in coach Mariano Barreto’s squad, featuring in 16 games for the Reds in the Ghana Premier League.

Source:Myfabulousonline