Category: Normalization Committee

Dr Kwame Kyei defends his speech in leaked audio

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Executive Chairman of Asante Kotoko Dr Kwame Kyei has insisted he sees nothing wrong with what he told the players during an emergency meeting at Sports hotel on Monday. In a leaked audio that went viral on Tuesday, the executive chairman of the club was heard descending on the players after their exit in the MTN FA Cup. Many people in the football fraternity have since condemned his comment and opined he could have choose his words carefully. But speaking to Oyerepa FM on the comment, the Unity Oil mogul…

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Breaking News: King Faisal settles on Jumsco Park in Assin Fosu following Baba Yara closure

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Kumasi based Ghana Premier League outfit King Faisal is set to adopt the Assin Fosu Jumsco Park as their home venue for matches following the closure of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The Baba Yara Sports Stadium has been temporarily closed for renovation works to commemorate Ghana’s 63rd Independent Anniversary. The Independence Day event is set to be hosted at the facility on March 6. This has forced Asante Kotoko and King Faisal FC to opt for alternative home venues to honor their league games in the Ghana Premier League.…

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We are ready for Asante Kotoko- WAFA coach Prosper Narteh

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

West African Football Academy head coach Prosper Narteh has insisted his charges are ready for their midweek clash with Asante Kotoko. The Sogakope based club have lost just one game in the season and surprisingly it came at their home against Liberty Professional. WAFA returned to winning ways last Sunday following their victory over Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Academy boys are winless in their last two home games losing to Liberty Professionals and drawing against Hearts of Oak. “The fact that Hearts of Oak and Liberty…

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Dr. Christiana Baah Writes: Make the stadium safe

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

When a footballer, referee or any other athlete takes the field to participate in a game, he or she is at risk of many different injuries. Unfortunately, the fans in stands can also be at risk of a serious injury. And whether it is for a sporting event, concert, or convention, stadium owners have the responsibility of providing patrons with a safe place to sit, walk, and watch whatever event they are there to see as well us protect the footballers and the entire technical team. It is expected that…

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Volta RFA Chairman rallies support for Heart of Lions and Agbozume Weavers to make Ghana Premier League

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Volta Regional Football Association Chairman Daniel Agbogah has paid a courtesy call on locals to rally their support to the Division One clubs from the Region in the ongoing Ghana Division One League. Kpando Heart of Lions and Agbozume Weavers are the two clubs representing the region in this year’s division one league. Mr. Agbogah is therefore urging all the football followers from the region and other stakeholders to support Agbozume Weavers and Kpando Hearts Of Lions to book a ticket and join the Premier Division next season. In an…

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Karim Zito loses National U17 coaching Job

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

National U17 head coach Karim Zito has lost his position as the Black starlet head coach following the decision of the GFA to dissolve all the technical team of the National team. Zito who was appointed for the job in January last year led the starlet to the final of the WAFU Zone B qualifiers where they lost to Nigeria in the finals. The Dreams FC coach will no longer head the side following the decision of the FA which took effect on Wednesday January 2. The statement on the…

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Elizabeth, Grace and Janet up for 2019 SWAG Female Footballer of the Year

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Janet Egyiri , Grace Asantewaa and Elizabeth Addo are up in arms in a fierce battle for this year’s Sport Writers Association of Ghana Female Footballer of the Year award. The trio will be battling out for the ultimate to replace the current holder Mukarama Abdullai who won the award in 2019. Geace Asantewaa who now plies her trade at Spanish club EDF Logrono had a wonderful season for Ampem Darkoa Ladies before leaving to Spain. Asantewaa was the heart beat of the Ampem Darkoa Ladies team during the Normalisation…

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Hearts of Oak agree $100k deal with Al Hilal for Joseph Esso

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Hearts of Oak are set to lose the service of their starman Joseph Esso after they agreed a transfer fee of $100,000 with Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman. According to Fox sports, Accra Hearts of Oak have agreed a mouthwatering deal with the Sudanese giant which will see Joseph Esso join the club in January. Esso has been impressive since joining Accra Hearts of Oak from Ebusua Dwarfs. His performance for Black Stars B at the recent WAFU Championship held senegal made a lot of clubs to enquire about his…

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Shaibu Salifu Zida duly elected to serve on the Executive council of the GFA

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Upper East Football Association Chairman Salifu Zida has picked up the remaining slot allocated to the Regional Football Associations on the Executive Council of the Ghana FA. Salifu who was contesting for the position alongside Central Regional RFA Chairman Robert Duncan won the slot with 6 votes out of the 7 votes cast. One vote was rejected, while Brong Ahafo Region did not take part in the voting. It can be recalled the two went neck to neck in the October presidential and executive Council elections after going two separate…

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Maxwell Konadu under no illusions about the task he faces at Kotoko

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Asante Kotoko Coach Maxwell Konadu is under no illusions about the task in hand to achieve their lofty ambitions in the 2019/20 season. The Black Stars B gaffer signed a two contract and has been charged to win the upcoming Ghana Premier League campaign as well as qualify the team to the CAF Champions League. Speaking in an interview with Oyerepa FM, the gaffer gave an honest assessment of the current situation with his team. “Let me be honest with myself and our fans, the team is not in the…

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