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Asante Kotoko announce capture of Evans Adomako

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Asante Kotoko announce capture of Evans Adomako

Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of forward Evans Adomako from lower tier side Phar Rangers. 

Adomako joins the Ghanaian giants on a three year deal after passing his mandatory medicals on Tuesday.

He becomes the club’s fifth signing in the transfer window following the acquisitions of Emmanuel Keyekeh, Yusif Mubarik, Razak Abalora and Latif Anabila.

The 23-year-old spent most of his time playing in Belarus for the likes of FC Gomel, Rudar Velenje and NK Dravograj.

The lethal forward is expected to boost the attack of the Reds as they seek to wrestle back the Ghana Premier League and make a mark in Africa.

The Porcupine Warriors are currently in Koforidua having their preseason exercises ahead of the start of the new season next month.

The Kumasi based giants will begin their campaign with a game against Techiman Eleven Wonders.

Kotoko will also represent Ghana in the CAF Champions League next season.

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Hearts striker Obeng Jnr explains why he extended his stay

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Hearts striker Obeng Jnr explains why he extended his stay

Hearts Of Oak prodigy Kwadwo Obeng Jnr has expressed happiness extending his stay at the club.

According to him, he could not turn down the deal from the Rainbow Club having granted him an opportunity to showcase his talent.

The striker signed a three-year contract extension with the club on Tuesday and will be with the Ghanaian giants until 2023.

Obeng Jnr joined the Phobians from Bibiani Gold Stars in 2017 and has since fought his way into the first team of the capital-based club.

The new contract is a confirmation of the club’s confidence in the budding striker.

“I had no option but to extend my contract when the club approached me. I won’t and can’t be ungrateful to Hearts of Oak, ” Kojo Obeng Jnr told Oyerepa FM.

Hearts have not been able to win the Ghanaian top-flight for the past 11 years.

With the 2020-21 season set to start November 13, 2020, Obeng Jnr has indicated he and his teammates will fight for the ultimate to end the team’s trophy drought.

“Hearts is one of the biggest clubs in Africa and Ghana. Our ambition is to win the league and qualify Hearts of Oak for Africa. We want to win something for the club.”

The 21-year-old will be expected to play an integral role in the upcoming season following the departure of strikers Joseph Esso and Kofi Kordzi.

WAFU ‘B’ U-20: Coach Karim Zito reacts after being paired against Nigeria & Ivory Coast

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WAFU ‘B’ U-20: Coach Karim Zito reacts after being paired against Nigeria & Ivory Coast

Black Satellites Head Coach Karim Zito is relishing a tough challenge against Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire in the WAFU Under-20 Qualifying tournament.

In a virtual draw held in Abidjan on Tuesday, the U-20 Male team were handed a tough draw as they come up against Nigeria who placed third at the last U-20 AFCON and Ivory Coast.

Coach Zito however believes that though it is not an easy pairing, his team is focused on working hard to achieve their targets at the tournament.

‘’Well it is very interesting being paired against Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire. It is not an easy pairing but we are working towards the ultimate so to me, whatever it is, we have work hard and make it to the top’’, Coach Zito told Ghanafa.org.

Coach Karim Zito stated that:

ON PREPARATION

‘’We have been training well and all the boys are in good shape, by the time we leave for the competition the team will be ready

“We have played three trial games so far and the aim is to get the boys in tune with what we are doing which is going very well”

“We looking at playing another trial game, possibly against a Western Region select side before we wrap up our preparations ahead of the tournament”, the U20 head Coach told Ghanafa.org.

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WAFU ‘B’ U-20: Black Satellites handed tough draw

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WAFU ‘B’ U-20: Black Satellites handed tough draw

Black Satellites will face Nigeria and Ivory Coast in group B of the WAFU ‘B’ U-20 qualifying tournament. 

The youth tournament will be staged in Togo and commence from November 14 to 29.

WAFU ‘B’ serves as a qualifier for next year’s Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania.

Ghana U-20 must finish first in the tough group to qualify for the U-20 AFCON.

Black Satellites started preparations for the tournament in August.

They have been camping at the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence, Prampram

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Hearts Of Oak extend contract of Kwadwo Obeng Jnr

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Hearts Of Oak extend contract of Kwadwo Obeng Jnr

striker Kwadwo Obeng Jnr, ahead of the new season, the club has announced. 

The striker signed a three year contract extension with the club on Tuesday and will be with the Ghanaian giants until 2023.

Obeng Jnr joined the Phobians from Bibiani Gold Stars in 2017 and has since fought his way into the first team.

The new contract is a confirmation of the club’s confidence in the budding striker.

The 21-year-old will be expected to play an integral role in the upcoming season following the departure of strikers Joseph Esso and Kofi Kordzi.

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South African heavyweights Orlando Pirates announce the Signing of Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori

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South African heavyweights Orlando Pirates announce the Signing of Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori

South African giants Orlando Pirates have announced the capture of Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori from Maritzburg United.

The former Wa All Stars (now Legon Cities FC) shot-stopper joins the Buccaneers on a three-year contract following a hugely successful stint with Maritzburg United, where he was named as captain in his final season.

Ofori, 26, has been a long-term target for the Buccaneers since establishing himself as one of the leading stoppers in Africa with United and the Black Stars national team.

“I am very happy to be here. It is a dream for me to be a part of this exciting squad and to work with the technical team,” Ofori said.

“I also look forward to meeting my new teammates and being part of this exciting new project.”

Ofori has featured 85 times in the South African top-flight, keeping 29 clean sheets whilst conceding 80 goals and is expected to assume the number one spot over Wayne Sandilands this season.

Below is a snippet of his unveiling:

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2020-21 Ghana Premier League: Ghana FA open for Media accreditation

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2020-21 Ghana Premier League: Ghana FA open for Media accreditation

The Ghana Football Association is pleased to announce that application for media accreditation for the 2020/21 Football season is officially open.

Media organizations interested in covering the various competitions of the GFA can officially apply for accreditation by sending requests to ([email protected]) or present a letter (on an official letterhead) to the Communications Department of the GFA with names and passport size photographs of designated journalists.

All media houses should kindly note that requests that are not on official letterheads will not be considered.

Media houses are also to note that accreditation does not confer rights for live commentary or live broadcast of matches. Live Commentary and broadcast rights are a preserve of the media right holders.

The following accreditation allocations will be made for the media: TV Stations – 5 journalists per media house Radio – 5 journalists per media house Print & online – 3 journalists per media house           ( Photo-Journalists should be indicated)

The accreditation process begins immediately and would be closed at 5:00pm on Tuesday 27 October, 2020. Thank you.

GFA COMMUNICATIONS

Elmina Sharks name new leaders ahead of 2020-21 GPL season 

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Elmina Sharks name new leaders ahead of 2020-21 GPL season 

Ghana Premier league side Elmina Sharks have named new leaders for club going into the new Football season.

Defender Ishmael Hammond takes over from long time serving captain Daniel Obeng Crentsil who’s left Ghana for trials outside.

The 27 year old joined the club from fellow Premiership side Medeama SC in 2016 and has been instrumental in the success of the club combining defensive duties with midfield battle.

The club has further appointed Emmanuel Addingtonad the deputy captain of the side, he replaces Samuel Arthur who was deputy Captain of the side beofre the Ghana FA canceled the league due to COVID-19.

It is unclear why Samuel Arthur “Wachoo” has been left of the leadership role of the club, however indiders within the club maintains he made comments that did not go down well with the coach of the side Yaw Acheampong.

Elmina Sharks are preparing for the 2020/2021 season having seen the last two competitions canceled due to various reasons.

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Hearts Oak to announce Carlos Pinto as Technical Director

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Hearts Oak to announce Carlos Pinto as Technical Director

Ghanaian giants, Accra Hearts Of Oak are set to announce a foreign trainer Carlos Manuel Vaz Pinto to take up a Technical Director role, according to Oyerepa FM.

The Portuguese is set to arrive in Ghana to lead the technical unit of the Rainbow Club ahead of 2020-21 Ghana Premier League.

Oyerepa FM Sports further indicated that the Portuguese Coach will not only be a Technical Director but have oversight responsibility on Senior Side.

He is expected to work with the current head coach Edward Nii Odoom and a yet-to-be appointed assistant coach.

Per the report, Nii Odoom who has performed the dual role since the sacking of Kim Grant in 2019 will be made the assistant trainer.

The 46-year-old has previously handled Angolan clubs Clube Recreativo da Caala and Recreativo de Libolo.

He also coached Ethiopian giants Saint George SA.

Pinto last handled the FC Famalicão U23 from September 2019 to June 2020 playing 26 matches, winning just 4, losing 11 and drawing 11.

Hearts are preparing for the commencement of the new season scheduled to start November 13.

They travel to play Aduana Stars in the opening fixture at Dormaa.

Ashantigold coach Roberto Landi out of Ghana few weeks to start 2020-21 Ghana Premier League

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Ashantigold coach Roberto Landi out of Ghana few weeks to start 2020-21 Ghana Premier League

AshantiGold head coach Roberto Landi has revealed he has been forced to leave the country due to several matters including monetary issues.

The former Liberia coach was appointed as head coach of the Elephants in February but left for his country due to the Coronavirusrestrictions.

The 64-year-old Italian trainer, however, arrived in Ghana last month to begin his stint with AshantiGold.

But according to him, he has left for his hometown because he is not enthused about happenings in the club including monetary issues.

He is requesting for unpaid salaries since he penned the contract but club have refused to honour the demands.

“From last week, I have been in Italy. We need to discuss many things. there are indeed monetary issues but I can’t say much till Champion comes out, ” Roberto Landi told Oyerepa FM.

He was appointed to guide the Obuasi-based side to participate in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup. 

They also aim at competing for the ultimate when the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League campaign starts.

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