Category: WAFA

Nyaho Tamakloe hails Ghana Premier League competition

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

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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Coronavirus: Kurt Okraku pens solidarity message to football fraternity

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Dear Club Owners & CEOs, MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY IN THE WAKE OF CORONA VIRUS One can not overstate the fact that the coronavirus pandemic has brought an unprecedented challenge for members of the football industry. As President of the Association and a club man, I know the extend of the challenges that clubs have gone through due to the current situation and the financial burden we continue to face as club owners, officials, players and as participants in the game. I share in this pain. However, we must also be concerned…

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Only Dwarfs and Berekum Chelsea outplayed King Faisal in the 14 games – Mujeeb Abdul Hakeem insists

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Kumasi King Faisal midfielder Mujeeb Abdul Hakeem says only Dwarfs and Berekum Chelsea outplayed them in the 14 games they have played in the Ghana Premier League. King Faisal are winless in the 14 games played so far, suffering  8 defeats and drawing 6 games in the process. Despite failing to win any of their games, the former Asante Kotoko midfielder insisted only Dwarfs and Berekum Chelsea outplayed King Faisal in the 14 games. ” Though we have lost 8 games and drawn 6 games, but we haven’t been bad…

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GFA secretary discusses GPL return after coronavirus pandemic

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association, Prosper Harrison Addo has revealed that clubs will be given time to prepare their teams adequately before the Premier League resumes after the Coronavirus pandemic. It is closing in on a fortnight since league was suspended indefinitely due to the outbreak of the deadly virus which has so far infected nearly 600,000 people, persons worldwide, killing over 30,000. Ghana has so far recorded 141 confirmed cases of Covid-19, involving five deaths. “We must give the clubs some time to train their players and…

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Liberty Professionals’ Mubarak Alhassan finally breaks silence on what caused WAFA exit

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Mubarak Alhassan has finally broken his silence on what influenced his departure from WAFA to Liberty Professionals after just a season. According to reports, Mubarak was sacked from the Sogakope based club due to gross indiscipline, before transferring to the Scientific Soccer Lads. But reacting on the issue for the first time, Mubarak explained he left the Academy Boys because his current employers offered him a too good to refuse deal and not because he was sacked by the club. ” When I was leaving Corner Babies to WAFA, I…

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WAFA defeat the worst in my career- AshantiGold defender Mubarik Yussif reveals

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Ashantigold defender Mubarik Yussif says the 6-1 defeat suffered by his side against WAFA in the match day 11 of the Ghana Premier League is the worst he has suffered in his career since making his professional debut. Mubarak who is rated among the best defenders in the league revealed he couldn’t eat nor sleep after the game as he was feeling the pain on their way back to Obuasi. Speaking exclusively to Footballmadeghana.com, Yussif insisted what happened at Sogakope is inexplicable and he will never forget about the game.…

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Match Report: Berekum Chelsea 1-2 WAFA, Eric Assamany’s last gasp winner stops WAFA’s slump but breaks Chelsea hearts

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A last minute goal by Eric Assamany earned WAFA an all-important win away against Berekum Chelsea. The two teams collided in this Ghana Premier League Match Week 15 clash at the Golden City Park. It started joyously for Chelsea but it was WAFA who had the last laugh as they came back from behind to win 2-1. The match commenced in a cagey manner with both teams quite cautious in their approach. Chelsea were forced into an early change as Jordan Opoku was withdrawn for Abu Muhammed Ushau. This substitution…

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Match Preview: Chelsea vs WAFA, stubborn Academy Boys face herculean task as guests to Berekum Chelsea

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WAFA travel to Berekum on Sunday to wrestle it out with Berekum Chelsea for supremacy in this match week 15 encounter. The Academy Boys have not had much joy on the pitch after their heavy win against AshGold. They have since lost back to back games and need to arrest this sudden slump. They come up against a Chelsea side that has been in inspired form in recent weeks. The Bibires have won their last 2 home games after a disappointing 1-3 loss to Inter Allies. They have scored at…

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GPLW 14 : Joseph Addo wins FMIG player of the week following stupendous performance against WAFA

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Aduana Stars Goalkeeper Joseph Addo has emerged as FMIG player of the week of match day 15 after putting up a great performance to help Aduana Stars to defeat WAFA at Sogakope. The goalkeeper was a delight to watch on the day as he had answers to all the questions the home side asked him. Addo made crucial saves in the game to make sure his side left Sogakope. Aduana Stars eventually won the game by 0-1 courtesy Yahaya Mohammed’s second half header. He was named the Nasco Man of…

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Ghana Premier League: GFA names referees and other officials for Match Week 15

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The Referees Committee has announced Match officials for the Ghana Premier League match week 15. Here are the officials for the weekend matches: BECHEM UNITED Vs ADUANA STARS (Sun) Venue: Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park Referee: Jones Akubiem Asst 1: Emmanuel Dolagbanu Asst2: Tijani Mohammed 4th Ref: Selorm Kpormegbe M/C : Mike Amedior   TECHIMAN ELEVEN WONDERS Vs EBUSUA DWARFS (Sun) Venue: Techiman Park Referee: Maxwell Owusu Asst 1: Isaac Opoku Antwi Asst2: Richard Appiah 4th Ref: Samadji Joshua M/C : M.I Salisu   BEREKUM CHELSEA Vs WAFA (Sun) Venue: Golden…

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