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Kotoko Board Chairman Dr Kwame Kyei finally opens up on Light FM’s ferocious attacks on New Management

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Board Chairman for Asante Kotoko, Dr Kwame Kyei Baffuor has finally lifted the lid on Light FM’s constant on attacks on the Nana Yaw Amponsah-led administration.

Nana Yaw’s management has been faced with scathing attacks and unfounded accusations from some media personalities with Kumasi-based Light FM sports crew leading the charge in recent weeks.

This attitude has caused a huge uproar at the supporters front with some section accusing Dr Kwame Kyei of empowering his employers at Light FM to attack Nana Yaw Amponsah and his management team to make their work difficult.

The supporters, on their various social media handles in recent weeks have expressed their anger with some vowing to do all they can to protect their management.

However, the Chief Executive Officer of Unity Group of Companies reacting to the issue in an interview with Kumasi-based Kessben FM/TV said he has no idea what goes on at the studio since his busy schedules do not permit him to follow their programs.

“My works are many and I am not always at the studio to monitor what goes on there. I am requesting for what they’ve been saying there that you think went against you but so far I’ve seen or heard nothing”

“There’s no way I will see something bad and I will keep mute, what I know is that we are promoting Kotoko, we cant run Kotoko down because we do everything Kotoko wherever you go and you follow us, why do you follow something you don’t like? he quizzed.

“You will never talk about what you don’t like, but all the same, I will make sure I talk to them when I feel they are going wrong”

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2020-21 GPL: WAFA SC unveil 29-man squad for the season

WAFA SC have released their Ghana Premier League squad for the 2020/21 football season.

The list is composed of THREE goalkeepers; TEN defenders, EIGHT midfielders and EIGHT forwards.

They made just two signings ahead of the season with the acquisition of Michael Kyei Dwamena (midfielder) and a striker Godwin Agbevor.

Left-back Francis Boateng has returned from Portugal after missing last season’s campaign.

Togo international Atte Yousifou is the only foreigner in the squad.

WAFA will play at home on the opening day of the season against King Faisal.

WAFA SC’s 29-man squad and Shirt Numbers:

GOALKEEPERS

Boliver Owusu Sarfo [16], Ferdinand Sabi Acquah [23], Prince Ato Bilson [1]

DEFENDERS

Samed Abdul Karim Mohammed- [2], Abukari Ibrahim-[28], John Tedeku-[3], Francis Boateng-[12], Ransford Darko-[17], Atte Yousifou- [20], Suraj Musah- [21], Andrew Ntim Manu [26], Nii Gyashie Acquaye Bortey [24], Konadu Yiadom [25]

MIDFIELDERS

Michael Kyei Dwamena-[5], Kelvin Boakye Yiadom-[6], Forson Amankwah-[11], Ransford Appah- [8], Lawrence Agyekum-[18], Faisal Seidu [19], Michael Agyemang Danso [22], Enock Asubonteng [26]

STRIKERS

Godwin Agbevor-[7], DanielOwusu-[14], Eric Asamany- [15], Marvin Owusu-[9], Mola Jalilu Haruna-[30], Augustine Boakye-[10], Daniel Lomotey Adzigodi Agloe-[29], Sampson Agyapong-[13]

Fixtures for 2020-21 Division One League ZONE TWO released

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The Ghana Football Association has released fixtures for Zone Two of the 2020/21 Division One League.

The Second tier league is scheduled to kick off between December 3-5 across the country and run through till the weekend of July 2-5, 2021.

The upcoming season promises to be exciting with lots of interesting derbies on every match day.

Specific dates, time and for each match fixture would be announced after the Club Licensing Board submits approved venues for the season.

Below are the fixtures:

Ghana coach CK Akonnor happy with Christopher Nettey’s performance in Sudan win

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Black Stars head coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor says he was elated with the performance of Asante Kotoko right-back Christopher Nettey on his first-ever match for Ghana at the senior national team.

Nettey earned a late call-up to represent as replacement for America-based experienced defender Harrison Afful.

He earned praise from Akonnor during the post-match interview after an impressive debut on Thursday afternoon.

“It wasn’t the best of performance but I am very happy for what we have produced today. We kept a clean sheet and that’s the most important thing. We are expecting some players tonight who will join us for the return leg in Sudan.” Akonnor said after the game.

“There are a number of positives to pick from the game. A player like Nettey played for the first time and he did well. All he needs is another chance.” he added.

Nettey was substituted on the 68th minute by Nicholas Opoku.

Captain of the side, Andre Ayew handed Black Stars a 2-0 win over Sudan in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a sumptuous brace.

The reverse fixture will be played in Khartoum on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

Ghana lead the Group C with 9 points.

VIDEO: Watch highlights of Ghana’s 2-0 victory over Sudan in Afcon qualifiers

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André Ayew scored twice as Ghana defeated Sudan 2-0 in 2020-21 African Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Cape Coast stadium, Thursday.

André Ayew opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a sumptuous free-kick from the edge of the box.

The Swansea forward, who was making his 91st appearance for Ghana completed his brace in the 81st minute with another superb finish.

The Black Stars will travel to Khartoum for the reverse fixture on Tuesday, November 17.

Ghana after 3 games sit top of Group C with 9 points.

Watch highlights of the game below:

2020-21 AfconQ: Andre Ayew’s stunning brace hand Ghana victory over Sudan

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Ghana defeated Sudan 2-0 in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers Group I fixture at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Thursday.

After several players including Thomas Teye Partey and Harrison Afful couldn’t make the trip, head coach C.K Akonnor was forced to name a depleted starting XI which had Asante Kotoko’s Christopher Nettey and Chelsea outcast Abdul Baba Rahman among the defenders.

Despite the setbacks, Ghana had a bright start as Tariq Fosu combined with Andre Ayew to set up Jordan Ayew by the 13th minute but the Crystal Palace striker couldn’t connect the pass.

However, Andre Ayew gave Ghana the lead by the 18th minute with a wonderful free-kick from 25-yards away.

Nine minutes later, Samuel Owusu could’ve doubled the Black Stars’ lead after latching onto a pass from Fosu but he agonisingly fluffed the chance.

With two minutes to the break, Sudan came close to level the score after goalkeeper Richard Ofori made a terrible mistake but John Boye recovered on time to save the situation.

After the break, Fosu combined with Jordan and had an opportunity to score his debut goal but his last ditch effort went wide.

With ten minutes remaining, Andre Ayew added another goal with a sublime finish. The Swansea City star went past three defenders before slotting his effort into the left top corner.

Ghana, who are top of the group after winning all their three games, will travel to Khartoum next week to play Sudan in the return fixture on Tuesday.

By Evans Gyamera-Antwi

WATCH LIVE: Ghana vs Sudan – 2020-21 Afcon qualifiers

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We bring you the live coverage of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Ghana and Sudan at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium. 

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2020-21 GPL: Referees for match-day One announced

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The Match Officials for Matchweek 1 of the 2020/21  Ghana Premier League season have been appointed.

Below are Officials for Day 1 of the GPL:

DATE: SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2020 (STARTIMES LIVE)

MATCH: ADUANA STARS VRS HEARTS OF OAK

VENUE: DORMAA AHENKRO

REFEREE: ERIC SEFA ANTWI

ASSISTANTS: DAKURA SOGLO AUGUSTINE & THOMAS NGINDIEYE

4TH REFEREE: MAXWELL OWUSU

MATCH COMMISSIONER: PAUL AYAMBA

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: VINCENT AMPAABENG

DATE: SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2020

MATCH: LEGON CITIES VRS BEREKUM CHELSEA (STARTIMES LIVE)

VENUE: ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM

REFEREE: ESO DOH MORRISON

ASSISTANTS: STEPHEN BALONGOULA & GILBERT ADOM MENSAH

4TH REFEREE: RUSTUM G. SENORGBE

MATCH COMMISSIONER: JAMES ADJEI

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: DESMOND AMENU

DATE: SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2020

MATCH: WAFA VRS KING FAISAL `

VENUE: WAFA PARK SOGAKOPE

REFEREE: JONES AKUBIEM

ASSISTANTS: ALEX OSAM & ISAAC ASANTE

4TH REFEREE: BISMARK APPIAH

MATCH COMMISSIONER: MICHAEL N. AYEH

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: TILDA ACORLOR

GFA CAMERAMAN: BERNARD AGBODJA

DATE: SUNDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2020

MATCH: MEDEAMA VRS GREAT OLYMPICS

VENUE: AKOON PARK TARKWA

REFEREE: ERIC O. PREMPEH

ASSISTANTS: EMML. DOLAGBANU & ISAAC O. ANTWI

4TH REFEREE: JOSHUA SAMADJI

MATCH COMMISSIONER: ABAIDOO MENSAH

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: RICHARD BAFFOUR NKRUMAH

GFA CAMERAMAN: KOJO SASSAH

DATE: SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2020 (STARTIMES LIVE)

MATCH: ASHANTI GOLD VRS KARELA UNITED

VENUE: LEN CLAY OBUASI

REFEREE: GABRIEL O. ARHIN

ASSISTANTS: PATRICK PAPALA & MUMUNI FUSEINI

4TH REFEREE: MOHAMMED MISBAU

MATCH COMMISSIONER: AUGUSTINE ASANTE

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: NUHU ADAMS

DATE: SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2020

MATCH: DWARFS VRS ELMINA SHARKS

VENUE: CAPE COAST STADIUM

REFEREE: ABDUL LATIFF QADIR

ASSISTANTS: EMML. DEI &  ISAAC NYAMEKYE

4TH REFEREE: WISEMAN GHANSAH

MATCH COMMISSIONER: FELIX ADJETEY SOWAH

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: LUKEMAN AYINDE

GFA CAMERAMAN: GABRIEL BENTUM

DATE: SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 2020

MATCH: LIBERTY PROFESSIONAL VRS BECHEM UNITED

VENUE: DANSOMAN

REFEREE: EMML. TAMPURI

ASSISTANTS: PETER DAWSA & SULEMANA S. DEEN

4TH REFEREE: MUSAH MUBARIK

MATCH COMMISSIONER: S. ODURO NYARKO

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: SETH ACQUAYE

GFA CAMERAMAN: HERBERT SEMAKOR

DATE: SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2020 (STARTIMES LIVE)

MATCH: ASANTE KOTOKO VRS ELEVEN WONDERS

VENUE: ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM

REFEREE: JULIAN NUNOO

ASSISTANTS: ROLAND ADDY & PASCAL MAWUSI

4TH REFEREE: SELORM KPORMEGBE

MATCH COMMISSIONER: ANDREWS TAMAKLOE

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: RAYMOND ACKUMEY

DATE: MONDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2020 (STARTIMES LIVE)

MATCH: INTER ALLIES VRS DREAMS

VENUE: ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM

REFEREE: BEN K. SEFAH

ASSISTANTS: ISAAC ODOOM & FREDERICK DANFUL

4TH REFEREE: KENNY PADI

MATCH COMMISSIONER: MIKE AMEDIOR

VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: FRED GYAN-MANTE

Boye, Rahman, Chris Nettey start as Akonnor names Starting line-up against Sudan

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Ghana coach Charles Akonnor has named Kotoko defender Christopher Nettey for the youngster’s debut in his severely depleted starting line-up to face Sudan on Thursday in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Several returnees will also be starting the match that kicks-off at 1600GMT as the Black Stars boss has sturggled to put together his favourite starting team.

Defender John Boye is joined in the starting line up with Baba Rahman and Afriyie Acquah in the Black Stars team to play the Nile Crocodiles in the match at the Cape Coast Stadium.

Also making the starting line-up is midfielder Emmanuel Lomotey who plays for French side Amiens.

Two players – who impressed in the recent Black Stars friendlies against Qatar and  Mali – Alexander Djiku and Tarique Fosu regain their places in the starting line up as Akonnor seeks some experienced players to stop the East Africans.

However experienced players in the side goalkeeper Richard Ofori, captain Andre Ayew and his brother Jordan will start the match to inject the much needed experience in the game.

The Black Stars coach has been forced to make do with the squad because of injuries, withdrawals and the outright decision of European clubs not to release players for the match.

Starting line-up

Richard Ofori, Christopher Nettey, Baba Rahman, John Boye, Alexander Djiku, Afriyie Acquah, Emmanuel Lomotey, Samuel Owusu, Tarique Fosu, Jordan Ayew, Andre Ayew.

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Milovan Cirkovic not satisfied with quality of Ashantigold players; target top 4 finish

Ashantigold trainer Milovan Cirkovic says he is not satisfied with the quality of players in the club.

The Miners appointed the experienced Serbian trainer as head coach of the side two weeks ahead of the 2020-21 Ghana Premier League.

Cirkovic replaced Italian coach Roberto Landi who left the Miners a few weeks ago due to disagreement with the management of the club on his salary.

The 57-year-old trainer who has over thirty years experience in coaching has been observing the side since his arrival.

According to him, much need to be done to improve the team, noting that a top-four finish on the upcoming season log would not be a bad achievement.

“I have had little time to study them but I can say I am not satisfied with what I have seen, we need to do more, they are better but more work needs to be done. Placing in the first four on the log won’t be bad, ” Coach Milovan Cirkovic told Oyerepa 100.7fm.

Ashantigold will host Karela United in their opening fixture of the season on Sunday.

Cirkovic has worked as assistant coach of Thailand from September 2017 to January 2019 under former Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac.

He has also managed Tanzanian giants Simba SC in 2013.