Category: Premier League

‘Oti Akenteng did nothing for Ghana, he was not even in control’ Mohammed Polo charges

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Ex-Ghana international Mohammed Polo, has labelled Francis Oti Akenteng as an abject failure during his time as technical director of the Ghana Football Association. Oti Akenteng brought to an end an over 10 years stint as head of the FA’s technical directorate at the close of last month. Discussions about how he fared in the role have been activated in the media space as the GFA intensifies the process of appointing his successor. Mohammed Polo in reviewing the work of Oti Akenteng didn’t mince words when he called him a…

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Berekum Chelsea’s Ahmed Adams kicks against salary cuts

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Berekum Chelsea defender Ahmed Adams says implementing salary cuts for Ghanaian premier league players is unadvisable as it will affect them and their respective families. The impact of coronavirus on the global sports economy means clubs will have to take measures to cut down on expenses. Top European clubs like Juventus and Barcelona have all implemented salary cut measures to survive. In Ghana the debate continues as to whether local clubs can also do same. Ahmed Adams is the latest to add his voice to the discourse. According to him,…

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Shocking: Ghanaian footballer hangs boots at age 24

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In what a shocking development, FootballMadeinGhana can confirm that 24 year old former Elmina Sharks and Karela United defender Enock Abakrow has decided to quit football. His decision to retire from playing has been influenced by his failure to find a club since he was released by Sharks 3 years ago. Enock Abrakow took to social media to share his disappointment and decision with his fans and followers. He posted on his Facebook timeline “Difficult decision but let me use this to thank you all for your support giving me…

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Ghanaian players won’t survive salary cuts- Kwame Baah-Nuakoh

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Chairman of the GFA’s Club Licensing Board, Dr. Kwame Baah-Nuakoh has suggested no Ghanaian player will survive salary cuts amid the coronavirus crisis. Clubs across the world are finding ways to continue to stay financially sound due to the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on the global economy. The likes of Juventus, Barcelona, and some other top European clubs have implemented salary reduction measures to stay safe. Some connoisseurs of the game have proposed Ghanaian clubs do same, with this triggering a debate in the media space. However, former…

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Coronavirus: “We are the best people to save ourselves” – Isaac Twum tells Ghanaians

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Ghana international Isaac Twum has joined the campaign to kick out the deadly coronavirus . The disease, also known as Convid-19 has so far claimed many lives with several infections globally. The virus has led to the suspension of football related activities in the world with Ghana not exempted. Twum, who currently ply his trade with Norwegian outfit IK Start has called on Ghanaians to adhere to directives from the World Health Organization (WHO) and government to stay safe from the disease. “My advise to Ghanaians is that, we are…

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We’ll slash our salaries on mutual consent – Aduana Stars skipper reveals

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General captain of Aduana Stars Emmanuel Akuoko has joined the debate as to whether or not local players should take a pay cut amid the coronavirus crisis. There have been calls for players plying their trade in the country to emulate the European stars as they take salary cut to reduce financial burdens on their clubs. These calls have generated a lot of issues whether or not salary of players must be slashed in the wake of the disease due to lack of football activities. Addressing the issue, Emmanuel Akuoko…

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Hearts of Oak will appoint a new assistant coach very soon – Frederick Moore

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Accra Hearts of Oak Frederick Moore has assured the fans of the club that management and board decision are planning to employ an assistant coach to help head coach Edward Nii Odoom at the dugout. The club has been without an assistant coach after the current head coach was promoted to the role of head coach following  Kim Grant’s sacking. Head coach Odoom is mostly see alone with no one to consult for technical advice at the dugout. But speaking on the issue, Frederick Moore…

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Elmina Sharks striker Benjamin Boateng names Hearts of Oak defender as toughest opponent

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Benjamin Bernard Boateng says Hearts of Oak’s Raddy Ovouka has given him a tougher time than any other Premier League player this season. The prolific Elmina Sharks marksman scored 8 goals in 15 appearances before the country’s top flight was halted due to Coronavirus outbreak. Speaking in an interview with ghanapremierleagueupdates.com, the striker disclosed the Congolese defender was the toughest opposition he’s had to face in the first round of the 2019/20 season. Ovouka has been one of the revelations for the Phobians this campaign, establishing himself as a key…

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Covid-19: Ropapa Mensah donates to Cape Coast communities

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USA-based Ropapa Mensah donated Veronica buckets, bowls, tissues among other things to some communities in the central region to fight the spread of the novel-corona virus in the country. The donation which was done by the Ropapa foundation on behalf of the former Inter Allies goal poacher took place on Friday afternoon in Ntsen,Papratem, Gyegyano, brofeyedur, Ayiakoayiku, Tantri, kotokruba,Aboom,Turoum and Jackson street all in the Cape Coast municipality. The deadly virus has so far infected nearly 1M persons worldwide, killing over 40,000. As at April 5, Ghana has confirmed nine…

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Nyaho Tamakloe hails Ghana Premier League competition

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Board Member of Hearts of Oak, Dr Nyaho Tamakloe says the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League has been one of the most competitive campaigns in recent history. The Veteran football administrator hailed all the clubs for putting up a great show for the fans after 15 matches played. The country’s top-flight has been suspended indefinitely due to the outbreak of the deadly virus which has so far infected nearly 900,000 people, persons worldwide, killing over 40,000. “The Ghana Premier League in match week 15 is on hold as many other leagues…

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