Author: DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

GPL: Bechem United Coach, two others suspended & handed fines

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Head Coach of Bechem United Kwaku Danso has been fined GHc5000 and suspended from the Club’s next three official matches after pleading guilty to misconducts in the Ghana Premier League Match day 8 against Medeama. Two other team officials of the Club have all been handed fines and suspensions after pleading guilty to the charges against them. Click below for the full decisions: Kwaku Danso (Head Coach): DECISION -Misconduct -Bechem United – Kwaku Danso Osei Yaw Collins (Team Official): DECISION -Misconduct – Bechem United -Osei Bonsu Collins Godfred Yeboah Berko…

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Eleven Wonders coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu wants 2019/20 GPL season cancelled over Coronavirus pandemic

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Eleven Wonders coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has called for the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season to be made “null and void”. Football across the world has been ground to a halt due to the outbreak of Coronavirus with the Ghanaian top flight halted until further notice. As at 27th March, four more Covid-19 cases have been recorded in Ghana making the total number of cases in the country 136. Eleven Wonders are currently 12th on the league table with 19 points- just six points adrift of third-placed Asante Kotoko, after 15 matches played…

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Hearts of Oak-linked Keyekeh focused on fulfilling Karela FC contract

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Karela United FC star Emmanuel Keyekeh has vowed to stay at the club amid serious interest from a host of Ghana Premier League clubs. The talented midfielder has been linked with a move to Hearts of Oak in the ongoing transfer window with Asante Kotoko also reportedly interested. However, Keyekeh insists he is happy with the Aiyinase based outfit and is not willing to force a move. “I will not move despite the numerous offers from Hearts and Kotoko,” he told West End Radio. “I am a Karela United player and…

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Ghana FA won’t appeal CAF pitch invasion fine- Henry Asante

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

The Communications Director of GFA, Henry Asante Twum has announced that his outfit will not appeal CAF’s decision to punish them for the invasion of the field of play by a fan, Awal Suleman. This is in relation to the incident that occurred at the latter stages of the Black Stars’ win over South Africa in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Cape Coast Stadium on November 14, 2019. CAF Disciplinary Board on Wednesday fined Ghana an amount of US$10,000 for the incident after studying the reports from…

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Thomas Abbey says ‘Yes’ to Hearts of Oak return

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Thomas Abbey has given his thumbs up to a sensational return to Hearts of Oak in the ongoing transfer window. The pacy winger is currently a free agent after his contract with Malaysian outfit PKNP was terminated. Speaking in an interview with Angel TV, the former Hearts captain expressed his readiness to sign for the Phobians. “I’m a free agent now and ready to sign for Hearts of Oak if only they give me good offer, why not, football is my job,” “If only they will sit down with me…

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VIDEO: Black Meteors funny moments and bloopers during #BringBackTheLove campaign

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

The Ghana Football Association has shared a hilarious behind the scenes footage of the National U23 team during the #BringBackTheLove campaign. Amidst the Corona-virus pandemic, the governing body decided to lighten the mood by releasing this exclusive video. It can be recalled that some members of the Black Meteors squad rallied for support ahead of their U-23 Africa Cup of Nations which was played in Egypt last November. Ghana U-23 team last played at the Olympic Games in 2004.  Here is the video below: https://twitter.com/ghanafaofficial/status/1243097027526959105?s=21

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GFA fined $10,000 by CAF over pitch invader against South Africa

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Ghana an amount of Ten Thousand US Dollars (US$10,000) for the invasion of the field of play by a soccer fan. This is in relation to the incident that occurred at the latter stages of the Black Stars’ win over South Africa in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Cape Coast Stadium on November 14, 2019. CAF Disciplinary Board fined Ghana the amount of US$10,000 for the incident after studying the reports from the match officials. It would be…

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Covid-19: Play safe, listen to experts and stay home- Emmanuel Sowah

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

KAS Eupen defender Emmanuel Sowah has called on Ghanaians to adhere to preventive measures to halt the spread of the coronavirus. The 22 year old joined a long-list of former Dreams FC players to add their voice to the ongoing campaign against the deadly virus. Ghana has recorded 68 cases of COVID-19 with 3 deaths as at 25 March 2020. Covid-19: Play safe, listen to experts and STAY HOME- K.A.S Eupen star Emmanuel Sowah pic.twitter.com/qrJRXWHMyu — D-A-R-A-J-A (@dat_boi_kapoor) March 25, 2020 Ghana has banned all social gatherings and sporting events…

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La Liga Rising Star: Ghana’s Mohammed Salisu

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Among LaLiga’s most exciting defensive rising stars is Real Valladolid centre-back Mohammed Salisu, whose solid and composed displays in his debut season suggest a long and highly successful career is ahead of him. Valladolid’s 20-year-old Ghanaian centre-back has been one of the most impressive defenders at any La Liga Santander club in 2019-20, getting the better of personal duels with forwards as experienced and talented as Atletico de Madrid’s Alvaro Morata, Real Sociedad’s Willian Jose and Real Betis’ Borja Iglesias. Having only made his La Liga Santander debut last August,…

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Asante Kotoko: A glowing light of darkness

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Pardon my crude oxymoron. It is deliberate. It is the way I chose to title this article in light of the National Circles Council (NCC)’s “letter of displeasure” on the continuous verbal attacks unleashed on Asante Kotoko Management members by Light FM’s sports crew. The letter, dated March 24, 2020 and signed by the NCC Chairman, Christopher Demeya, chronicles the maligning of Management members appointed Kotoko Chairman, Kwame Kyei, by his own media house. “The NCC is not averse [to] dissenting views but not when it smacks of sheer malice…

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