Striker Toure wants Kotoko’s exit By Patrick Akoto Ashantigold could gazump Berekum Chelsea for the services of want-away striker Ahmed Toure. The miners have reportedly set their eyes on the Ivorian who has dropped hint he will be willing to leave Asante Kotoko at the end of the season. The 24-year-old has struggled for first team action since he returned from suspension for over staying a compassionate leave
Posted On Monday, 21st May 2012 Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu believes the Ghana top-flight can be rated among the best Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has expressed delight with the standard of the Ghana Premier League. The former Berekum Arsenal and Asante Kotoko star claims level of competition can match the other leagues in the world
Posted On Monday, 21st May 2012 Abubakar Yufis to step back into Medeama post By Ameenu Shardow Coach Yusif Abubakar will revert to Medeama after his mission to help Wassaman United escape relegation failed. The former Hearts of Oak coach was the assistant to coach Bashir Hayford before being poached by Wassaman with the sole aim of helping them beat the drop. Abubakar is however set to rejoin the Yellow and Mauvs with Wassaman confirming their status as first side this season to go down following a 2-1 loss to Berekum Arsenals at the Golden City Park on Sunday
Ashanti Gold beat uncrown league champions, Kumasi Asante Kotoko 3-2 in an uncompromising 29th week Glo Premier League match played at Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Sunday. It was a match in which both sides played their hearts out with Kotoko going into attack right from referee William Agbovi’s whistle but a chance by Michael Anaba in the 8th minute hit the side net. Ashgold counter attacked later with striker Yakubu Mohammed opening the scores in the 15th minute when his terrific shot beat goalkeeper Isaac Amoako
Wassaman looking to appease fans with FA Cup glory By Ameenu Shardow Wassaman United will be looking to atone for their Premier League relegation by winning this year’s FA Cup competition. The Tarkwa-based club lost 2-1 to Berekum Arsenals on Sunday to seal their return to the second tier within just one year of winning promotion. Wassaman have however enjoyed a fine run in this season’s FA Cup competition and now face Tema Youth at the quarter final stage
Posted On Monday, 21st May 2012 Berekum Arsenal owner Alhaji Yakubu Moro wants live television broadcast for their final league match against Hearts of Oak in Accra on Sunday. This is in sharp contrast to an earlier protest to prevent the TV rights broadcasters from covering their penultimate fixture against Wassaman United at home which they won 2-1. The controversial administrator claims he has realized his players perform better when their matches are live on TV.
Hearts coach CK Akunnor wants referees jailed By Patrick Akoto Hearts coach CK Akunnor wants referees to be jailed for bias officiating. The ex-Ghana international had to be restrained after referee Musah Plato allowed what seemed a dubious goal to stand in their Premier League defeat at Berekum Chelsea last Thursday. He went ballistic and nearly attacked the match officials.
Abubakar Yusif proud with work at Wassman By Ameenu Shardow Coach Abubakar Yusif insists he has no regrets during his time at Wassaman United despite failing to keep the club afloat in the Premier League. Sunday’s loss to Berekum Arsenals at the Golden City Park confirmed the Tarkwa-based club as the first team to be relegated this season. Coach Abubakar who was brought in from Medeama with the sole task of helping the team escape the drop however says he is proud at the collective effort of the team even though it wasn’t enough to keep the side that won promotion to the Premier League just last year afloat.
Ofosu Appiah and his Jomo Cosmos side have been relegated from the South Africa Premier Soccer League Michael Ofosu Appiah saw his South African Premier Soccer League side Jomo Cosmos relegated at the weekend. The former Asante Kotoko defender was out of the Ezenkosi team who lost 1-0 to Santos at the Athlone Stadium. Appiah made 18 appearances for the club since joining them in August
Coach EK Afranie is in Canada By Patrick Akoto Veteran coach Emmanuel Kwesi Afranie is among world renowned coaches who will address series of technical symposia in Canada on Monday. The ex-Asante Kotoko coach is the only African who has been invited by the organizers of the seminar to share his expert views on the game
