Special Competition

Aduana Stars could face stadium ban over crowd trouble

KAPOOR JR.

Aduana Stars are facing a potential stadium ban following the violent conduct of their supporters during their 1-1 draw against Medeama in the Special Competition on Wednesday.  Irate fans descended on referee Emmanuel Eshun and his two assistants, as play was interrupted severally during the crunch tie at Dorma Ahenkro. Marauding thugs threw missiles targeted at the match officials and the opposing bench, leading to officials running for cover on the pitch over claims of unfair officiating. The Match Commissioner and the bench of the opposing bench were hit with several stones…

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Medeama coach Samuel Boadu saddens by crowd trouble at Aduana Stars

KAPOOR JR.

Medeama coach Samuel Boadu has been left saddened by the violent crowd trouble that marred his side’s 1-1 draw at Aduana Stars on Wednesday. The two teams settled for a pulsating 1-1 draw at the Nana Agyemang Badu park, but not without controversy. Irate fans descended on referee Emmanuel Eshun and his two assistants, as play was interrupted severally during the crunch tie at Dorma Ahenkro. Marauding thugs threw missiles targeted at the match officials and the opposing bench, leading to officials running for cover on the pitch over claims…

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NC Special Competition: Eleven Wonders and Bechem United draw blank in 0-0 stalemate

KAPOOR JR.

Eleven Wonders were held to a 0-0 draw by Bechem United at Nana Gyeabour Park in the NC Special Competition on Wednesday. The contest never sparked into life, though the outcome was hardly surprising considering the form of both teams. Neither side wanted it bad enough as the first half ended with hardly a chance worthy of note. The visitors did briefly pose more of an attacking threat after the break, only to soon drop back and force their opponents to make all the running. Wonders remain rooted bottom of the pile with 4 points while the…

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NC Special Competition: Aduana, Medeama share spoils in Dormaa

KAPOOR JR.

Aduana Stars and Medeama SC played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Nana Agyemang-Badu II Park on Wednesday. Kalibo Dedy Toussanit put the visitors ahead in the 10th minute with a fine finish but the Ogya boys restored parity through Bright Adjei before halftime. Both teams had more than enough opportunities to snatch all three points in the second but there was not to be late drama as they held on for a point. The result meant that Aduana Stars have preserved their unbeaten home run while Medeama have picked their…

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NC Special Competition: Kotoko 2-0 Chelsea- Porcupine Warriors breeze past Blues

KAPOOR JR.

Asante Kotoko returned to action on Wednesday at the Baba Yara Stadium with a 2-0 win over Berekum Chelsea in the Normalization Committee Special Competition. The Porcupine Warriors dominated the early exchanges with some fine combination plays in midfield without really troubling the steady Chelsea defense. The game continued in the same pattern and eventually ended 0-0 in the first half. Emmanuel Gyamfi finally broke the deadlock in the 50th minute when he got on the end of Jordan Opoku’s cross to head the hosts in front. Gyamfi squandered a…

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BREAKING NEWS: Inter Allies part ways with coach Rashid Iddi

KAPOOR JR.

Inter Allies have announced the departure of head coach Rashid Iddi ahead of today’s clash against Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium. Coach Rashid led the struggling Capelli boys to pick 5 points from 6 games in the GFA Normalization Special Competition. Inter Allies lie 7th on the 8-team table. A club statement read; ‪”As per Coach Rashid Iddi’s request to continue his religious duties, Management of the Club agreed and granted Coach Rashid Iddi his request. ‪He is free to return to our Club when he is ready. ‪We wish…

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Special Competition: Inter Allies skipper eyes strong first-round finish against Hearts

KAPOOR JR.

Inter Allies skipper Michel Otou is relishing their mouthwatering clash against Hearts of Oak this afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium. The match will mark the end of the first round of the GFA Normalization Special Competition. The struggling Capelli boys have picked up 5 points from 6 outings. “It’s not too late to start picking points, we’ve always played well even though the results don’t really speak up with the performance. These big matches come with their own fortunes.” “We’ve got enough depth, enough versatility and a lot of…

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NC Special Competition: Asante Kotoko – Berekum Chelsea – Revived Chelsea to put Asante Kotoko to test

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

Asante Kotoko return to action on Wednesday at the Baba Yara Stadium when they face Berekum Chelsea in the final game of the first round of the Normalization Committee Special Competition. Despite no action in the match day six of the competitions, the Porcupines are still on top of the Zone A table with ten Points. The Porcupines are unbeaten in their last three games winning two and drawing one in the process. Fatawu Abdul Safiu has scored five goals in five games and will be looking to add more…

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NC Special Competition: Aduana Stars – Medeama SC – Mauves and Yellows to test the wrath of Fire Boys

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

Aduana Stars will welcome Medeama SC in what will be a mouthwatering encounter at the Nana Agyemang-Badu II Park. It will be battle between the third and second-placed teams in the Zone A. The home side are third with eight points, while the visitors boast of nine points in second position. Aduana Stars are unbeaten at home winning two and drawing one in the three games they have played so far while Medeama are yet to pick a point away in the Competition. “We want to finish in the top…

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FEATURE: Is Nyantakyi’s “GHOST” haunting Dan Kweku Yeboah?

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

Many football loving fans on September 13, 2018, came to the realization that Ghana football is expected to go on reforms to pave way for excitement, joy and ecstasy that once characterized our game. The Normalization Committee since its inception late last year have had their own issues with how to deal with the public and I believe my elder brother and colleague, Dan Kwaku Yeboah, was hired to bridge that gap. How events have unfolded over the period is there for the public to judge because I believe that…

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