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Karela United announce 4 new signings for 2020/21 GPL

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Karela United announce 4 new signings for 2020/21 GPL

Karela United have announced shoring up their squad for the 2020/21 season with the signings of four new players.

The Pride and Passion have been busy preparing for another go at the Ghana Premier League (GPL) title as they hope to improve upon their abysmal performance exhibited last season.

Karela United was languishing at the relegation zone before the 2019-20 Ghana Premier League was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Karela United, having to put behind the disappointment of last season, look ready to start afresh with offensive midfielder Godfred Adotey, lateral defender Augustine Randolf, goalkeeper Yaw Ansah and Obed Kofi Sam.

Adotey, who was earned a call-up in the second batch of 70 players invited by Coach Karim Zito to the Black Satellites camp joins the Anyinase-based club from lower-tier side Kumasi Desire FC.

Goalkeeper Yaw Ansah joins the side from fellow Ghana Premier League side Medeama SC whilst Obed Kofi Sam – who is a winger joined from Division One League side Sekondi Hasaacas.

The 2020/21 Ghana Premier League gets underway on November 13, 2020, with Karela United playing guests to Ashantigold SC at the Len Clay Sports Stadium.

Medeama announce two new signings ahead of 2020-21 GPL

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Medeama announce two new signings ahead of 2020-21 GPL

Medeama SC have announced beefing up their squad for the 2020/21 season with the signings of two new players.

The Mauve and Yellows have been busy preparing for another go at the Ghana Premier League (GPL) title after their impressive run last season was halted by the Coronavirus breakout in mid-March.

Medeama, in their quest to win the domestic top-flight, has strengthened the already in-depth squad with the acquisition of former Ghana Under-20 striker Abdul Basit-Adam and former Tema Youth defender Musah Baba Abdulai.

Basit-Adam joins the Mauves and Yellow on a three-year deal from lower-tier side New Edubiase United.

The 25-year-old returned to the Ghanaian top-flight after ending his stay at Turkish side Çanakkale Dardanel SK.

Basit Adam is expected to follow in the footsteps of his former New Edubiase colleagues Bernard Ofori and Prince Opoku Agyemang to deliver another superb performance for the Tarkwa-based club in the upcoming season.

He has had stints with South African giants Free States Stars, and Swedish outfits Gefle IF and Frej.

Musah Baba Abdulai on the other hand, penned down a three-year deal.

The centre-back before joining Tema Youth, spent two seasons at former FA Cup winners Nania FC.

Baba adds up the depth in the squad in the defensive department of Medeama with Daniel Egyin, Rashid Alhassan and Ali Ouattara all available.

Justice Blay who played on loan at Asante Kotoko last season has returned to the club and they have also secured the services of former Kotoko left-back Patrick Yeboah. Free-kick expect Kwesi Donsu is also around to provide the needed strength in midfield.

The 2020/21 Ghana Premier League gets underway on November 13, 2020, with Medeama playing hosts to Accra Great Olympics at Akoon Park.

Maxwell Baakoh rejects GHS 3,500 monthly salary offer from Kotoko

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Maxwell Baakoh rejects GHS 3,500 monthly salary offer from Kotoko

Maxwell Baakoh’s Manager, Maxwell Nana Essien has disclosed that his client is not satisfied with bid sent to them by Asante Kotoko for renewal f contract.

According to him, the Porcupine Warriors have offered Baakoh a contract which will see him earning GHS 3,500 a month as salary but they have requested for an improved offer.

Baako joined the Kumasi-based club on a two-year deal in 2018 from Karela United, but he is on his way out of the club after rejecting contract extension talks with the Porcupine Warriors with his current contract set to expire on October 30. 

Nana Essien revealed that the Reds owe Baakoh GHS 25,000 from the initial contract and, that they must settle it before they start fresh negotiations.

“Asante Kotoko has made an offer to the player but they can do better, new offer should be better than the previous. The new offer wants to pay Maxwell Baakoh GHc 3500 monthly but we want them to give an improved offer, ” Nana Essien told Oyerepa FM.

“It’s true Kotoko is yet to pay GHc 25000 for the last season which expires on Friday. They should pay that then we start with fresh negotiations, ” he revealed.

It is believed that several clubs in the Ghana Premier League have expressed interest in signing the talented forward on a free transfer before October 31.

Other reports indicate that Baakoh could move outside for a deal worth $200,000.

He is currently having pre-season with Kotoko in Koforidua ahead of the new season.

Asante Kotoko call off move for Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala

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Asante Kotoko call off move for Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala

Ghanaian top-flight side Asante Kotoko have called off their move for highly-rated Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala, according to Oyerepa FM.

The Porcupine Warriors decided against signing the attacker after the player demanded full payment of his signing-on fee.

The 21-year-old was identified as top transfer target for the Reds following his explosive performance in the Uganda Premier League.

Kotoko was in advanced talks with the young forward and was expected to arrive in Ghana over the weekend to sign a three-year deal.

READ MORE: Steven Mukwala – The highly-rated Ugandan striker linked with a move to Asante Kotoko

But Kotoko have cancelled plans of acquiring his services.

According to Oyerepa FM, the management of Kotoko have started talks with former Ashantigold striker Shafiu Mumuni as the Porcupine Warriors wants to sign him before the transfer deadline on Friday.

Ghanaian Players Abroad wrap-up: Obeng, Assifiuah, Abu score for their clubs

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Ghanaian Players Abroad wrap-up: Obeng, Assifiuah, Abu score for their clubs

Ghana’s leading football website brings to you the performance of Ghanaian players across the globe as the 2020/21 football season kicks off amid the pandemic

Every weekend your European football specialist Herbert Boakye Yiadom will bring you a comprehensive report on how Ghanaian players performed abroad in their respective leagues as football restarts amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Ebenezer Assifiuah scored for French Ligue 2 side Pau FC in their 4-1 win over Niort on Saturday.

Sadat Karim scored for Halmstad in their 2-1 win over Vasteras SK.

Ghana forward Samuel Obeng scored for Spanish second-tier side Real Oviedo as they lost to Leganes in the La Liga 2

Francis Abu came off the bench to score the equalizer for Nordsjalland in their 1-1 draw at AC Horsens on Sunday in the Danish Super Liga.

Elvis Manu came off the bench to score for Ludogorets in their 3-1 win over Montana

Below is a comprehensive report on the performance of players abroad

ENGLAND

In the Premier League, Jeffrey Schluppsaw 75 minutes of action for Crystal Palace in their 2-1 win over Fulham.

Thomas Partey played his full debut for Arsenal in the Premier League against Leicester City

Mohammed Salisu was not included in the matchday squad for Southampton against Everton

In the Championship, Andre Ayewlasted the entire duration for Swansea City in their 1-1 draw against Bristol City

Andy Yiadom missed Reading game against Rotherham

Albert Adomah lasted 68 minutes in the game for QPR as they were held to a draw by Birmingham

SPAIN

In the La Liga, Joseph Aidoo missed the game for Celta Vigo in their 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid

In the La Liga II, Baba Iddrisu saw 90 minutes of action for Mallorca as they drew against Mirandes

Samuel Obeng scored for Real Oviedo as they lost to Leganes

ITALY

In the Serie A, Emmanuel Gyasi played 90 minutes for Spezia in their 2-2 draw against Parma

Alfred Duncan was an unused substitute in Fiorentina’s game against Udinese which ended 3-2

In the Serie B, Kevin-Prince Boatengscored for Monza in their 2-1 defeat to Chievo

GERMANY      

In the Bundesliga II, Patrick Twumasiclimbed off the bench to play 11 minutes for Hannover 96 in their 3-0 win over Dusseldorf

Kelvin Ofori played no part in the game for Dusseldorf

Prince Osei Owusu played 18 minutes in the game for Paderborn

Raman Chibsah was on the bench for Bochum as they drew against VFL Osnabruck

Hans Nunoo Sarpei played 90 minutes for Greuther Furth in their 3-1 win over Holstein Kiel

FRANCE

In the Ligue 1, Aleksander Djiku played the full throttle for Strasbourg in their 3-0 win over Brest.

Majeed Waris played no part in the game for Strasbourg

John Boye played 90 minutes for FC Metz in their 2-0 win over St Etienne

Enock Kwarteng was on the bench for Bordeaux in their 2-0 win over Nimes

In the Ligue 2, Ebenezer Assifiuahscored for Pau FC in their 4-1 win over Niort

AUSTRIA

In Austrian Bundesliga, Majeed Ashimeru played the full throttle for Salzburg in their 2-0 win over Austria Vienna

Sadam Sulley saw 90 minutes of action for Reid in their 2-0 defeat to Sturm Graz

Kofi Babil warmed the bench for Altach in their 4-2 win over Admira

Ghanaian forward Kelvin Yeboah scored his first goal of the season when WSG Swarovski Tirol shared spoils with TSV Hartberg in the Tipico Bundesliga on Sunday.

BELARUS

Francis Narh and Dennis Tetteh featured for Slavia Mozyr in their 2-1 win over Neman

BELGIUM

In the Jupiler League, Eric Ocansey played 45 minutes for Kortrijk in their 3-1 defeat to Anderlecht

Kamal Sowah featured in the game for OH Leuven as they recorded a 2-1 win over Club Brugge

Daniel Opare saw 45 minutes of action for Waregem in their 3-0 defeat to Oostende

Opoku Ampomah made a brief appearance for Antwerp in their 3-2 win over Beerschot

Samuel Asamoah played the full throttle for St. Truiden in their 2-0 win over St. Leige

BULGARIA

Bernard Tekpetey saw 14 minutes of action for Ludogorets in their 3-1 win over Montana

Elvis Manu came off the bench to score for Ludogorets in the game

CHINA

Mubarak Wakaso played 88 minutes for Jiangsu Suning in their 1-0 win over Chongqing Lifan

DENMARK

Isaac Atanga and Kamal Deen featured for Nordsjaelland as they held by Horsen to a 1-1 draw

Francis Abu came off the bench to score the equalizer for Nordsjalland in their 1-1 draw at AC Horsens on Sunday in the Danish Super Liga.

In the First Division, Emmanuel Toku played 90 minutes as Fremad Amager lost 3-0 to Silkeborg

David Martin was on the bench for Fremad Amager

Clinton Antwi saw 82 minutes of action for Esbjerg in their 2-1 win over Hobro

Frank Assiniki played no part in Koge game against Vendsyssel

HUNGARY

Abraham Frimpong was red-carded in Ferencvaros game against Ujpest as they won 2-0

POLAND

Yaw Yeboah lasted 66 minutes in the game for Wisla as they won 3-0 against Podbeskidzie

PORTUGAL

Ghana youth defender Edward Sarpong rescued Esperance de Lagos from defeat in the Portuguese third-tier on Saturday.

SWEDEN

Enock Adu played the entire duration for AIK in their 2-0 win over Goteborg

Sadat Karim scored for Halmstad in their 2-1 win over Vasteras SK.

Thomas Boakye featured in the game for Halmstad

SWITZERLAND

Lawrence Ati-Zigi featured for St.Gallen in their 1-0 defeat to Lugano

TURKEY

Abdul Aziz Tetteh was on the bench for Gaziantep in their 1-0 win over Konyaspor

Afriyie Acquah and Benjamin Tetteh featured in the game for Yeni Malatyaspor as they recorded a 2-1 win over Genclerbirlgi

Ghanaian young striker Umar Basitscored for Ankaraspor Kulübü as they lost at home in the TFF First League.

USA

In the MLS, Harrison Afful, Jonathan Mensah, Emmanuel Boateng featured in Columbus Crew 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo

Samuel Tetteh lasted 55 minutes in the game for New York Red Bulls in their 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire

Lawrence Owusu played 90 minutes for Vancouver Whitecaps in their 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes

In the USL Championship, Solomon Asante and Kontor Owusu Ansah featured for Phoenix Rising as they won 2-1 after penalties against El Paso in the Championship play offs semi finals.

©Ghana soccernet

Hearts Of Oak complete the signing of Victor Kwaku Aidoo

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Hearts Of Oak complete the signing of Victor Kwaku Aidoo

Ghana Premier League heavyweights Accra Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of striker Victor Kwaku Aidoo.

The 21-year-old is joining the Capital based club from Division One League side Samartex FC after fruitful negotiations.

According to the Public Relations Officer of Samartex FC, Abronoma Mensah, the highly-rated forward has passed his medical, and have signed a three-year deal with the Rainbow Club.

Per the contract terms, Samartex has the first option to buy locally and will also enjoy a 20% onward transfer fee.

“Aidoo has completed his switch to Hearts Of Oak. He’s done medical and all necessary documentation have been done, ” Mensah told Oyerepa FM.

“Samartex have first option to buy if Hearts decide to sell him on the local scene, ” he revealed.

Aidoo has been training with Hearts since they commenced their pre-season training. Coach Nii Odoom and the technical team are satisfied with his performance.

Aidoo had an incredible campaign with Samartex FC last season where he scored six goals in the Division One League season which was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

He is joining Hearts of Oak as a replacement for Kofi Kordzi who has left the club for Qatari side Mauthier SC.

He joins already signed players in Eric Dizan, Ademola Kuti, Abdul Ramani Lawali, Nuru Sulley and Abednego Tetteh.

VIDEO: Pyramids fall to defeat against RS Berkane in CC final

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VIDEO: Pyramids fall to defeat against RS Berkane in CC final

Pyramids have suffered a 1-0 defeat against RS Berkane in the CAF Confederation Cup final on Sunday evening.

The Cairo-based side had a shaky start to the game and nearly allowed Berkane to score the opener after 11 minutes of play but the Moroccan outfit failed to capitalize on a defensive error.

Four minutes later, Pyramids conceded after failing to deal with a set piece as Issoufou Dayo tapped home for Berkane to take the early lead amid a defensive scramble.

Following the early goal, Pyramids had a few chances to respond but couldn’t create a real threat on goal in the first half.

Just three minutes after the break, Berkane had a glorious chance to double their lead when Bakr El Helali made his way into the box from the right-hand side and fed Mouhssine Iajour, who skied his shot off target.

Pyramids head coach Ante Cacic tried to bolster his attack by bringing on reinforcements in Ibrahim Hassan and John Antwi in place of defenders Ahmed Ayman Mansour and Ahmed Tawfik.

In the 64th minute, Pyramids nearly grabbed the equalizer as Abdallah El-Said’s set-piece effort was diverted by Mohamed Farouk but his shot was just a whisker wide.

Another defensive error by Pyramids in the 72nd minute almost gifted Berkane their second goal of the evening.

Miscommunication at the back between Omar Gaber and Abdullah Bakry presented the ball to Hamdi Laachir, who went one-on-one with El-Mahdy Soliman but his shot went high above the crossbar.

Pyramids’ disappointing defeat means that they have failed to qualify for the CAF Champions League next season, having already confirmed third place in the Egyptian Premier League table.

Watch highlights of the match

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Aduana Stars thrash Wamanafo Mighty Royals in pre-season friendly

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Aduana Stars thrash Wamanafo Mighty Royals in pre-season friendly

The Ogya Boys recorded an important victory in their pre-season friendly against local rivals as they geer up for the new season

Ghana Premier League side Aduana Stars thrashed Wamanafo Mighty Royals 5-2 in a pre season friendly at the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park on Sunday in Dormaa Ahenkro.

Midfielder Elvis Opoku opened the scoring for Aduana after an end to end action in the opening minutes before a brace from Bright Agyei set them up to have a little breathing space in the game.

Two additional goals from former Techiman City midfielder Fatau Abdul Rahman and Justice Anane respectively won the day for them despite a brilliant brace from Martin Coby mid-way in the game for the visitors.

Aduana, who are eyeing for their third league title, will continue with their pre-season as coach Paa Kwesi Fabin has lined up a series of high-profile games for his charges before the season kicks off on November 13.

By Evans Gyamera-Antwi

Asante Kotoko proposed trip to UAE cancelled

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Asante Kotoko proposed trip to UAE cancelled

Kumasi Asante Kotoko have resolved to cancel their proposed trip to the United Arab Emirates for their final part of preparations ahead of the 2020-21 Ghana Premier League season.

The Ghanaian giants were scheduled to leave the shores of Ghana this month to pitch camp in the Asian county to continue their pre-season exercise.

The Reds trekked to the Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua a few weeks ago for the second phase of their pre-season.

But according to the club’s Communications Director, Moses Antwi Benefo, the hierarchy of the club have decided against travelling to Dubai due to the Coronavirus.

” Looking at the Covid situation in Dubai ,it’s a bit scary which we don’t want to endanger the health of our players. Another country management was looking at was Turkey, ” Moses Antwi Benefo told Oyerepa FM.

“The Black Stars story has informed our decision not to make the trip. We will now move to Accra to train at Accra Sports Stadium to familiarize with the pitch for some days before we return to Kumasi for the necessary traditional blessings before the season begins.”

Ghana’s top-flight is scheduled to begin on November 13, 2020. Kotoko will play as hosts to Techiman Eleven Wonders.

Kotoko will represent Ghana in next season’s Caf Champions League.

Felix Annan ready to depart Kotoko to South Africa – Agent reveals

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Felix Annan ready to depart Kotoko to South Africa – Agent reveals

Asante Kotoko captain, Felix Annan could leave the club ahead of the upcoming Ghana Premier League season, his representative Tsepo More has disclosed.

The 25-year-old has fallen down in the pecking order of the club’s goalkeeping unit after losing the starting position to Kwame Baah during the truncated 2019-20 season.

The situation could worsen following the acquisition of Ghana’s national team goalkeeper Razak Abalora – who many pundits of the game have tipped to take up the number one position.

But according to Annan’s agent, he client is willing to depart the Porcupine Warriors for top-flight in the South African Premier Soccer League.

“The most important thing that we are trying to do is to bring the player to South Africa. He is a very quality player and Chippa United is one of the clubs that were keen on the player,” Tshepo More told Soccer Laduma.

“The club’s goalkeeping coach really liked him but due to the Coronavirus disease, we couldn’t bring the player here at the time but that is not the end.

“The boy has been working really hard and is very hungry and I can’t really point out any negatives about him,” he added in the interview.

Annan has previously ventured out his frustrations following Maxwell Konadu’s decision to bench him since he took time off to wed his long time girlfriend earlier this year.

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