Elmina-based Sea Lions Ladies have returned to the Women’s Premier League after a convincing 3-1 victory over Jonina Ladies in the Regional Women’s Championship. The Sea Lions displayed exceptional performances throughout the playoffs, announcing their comeback to the top flight. After spending only one season in the second-tier league, they have reclaimed their spot among the elite teams of women’s football in Ghana. READ ALSO: WRFA Presents Citations to Gyan, Kinaata, Paintsil and others They demonstrated effective interplay and dominance, securing four victories and suffering only one defeat. This resulted in them finishing table-toppers in the playoffs with 12 points, putting…
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Kumasi Asante Kotoko has pull out of the 2023 Ghalca Top four tournament which was billed to start on August 6 to August 13, 2023 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Champions, Medeama SC, Aduana Stars, Bechem United and Asante Kotoko who finished in the top four of the 2022/23 Betpawa Premier League were billed to partake in this year’s edition at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi from August 6 to August 13,2023 But with the recent happenings at the camp of the Fabulous lads, it seems they will not be ready to play in the mini tournament…
Nigerian afrobeat star Burna Boy visit Jamaican reggae icon Sizzle Kalonji at Judgement Yard in August Town as he celebrated his 32nd birthday. Burna Boy reminisced about his first encounter with Sizzla “…First time I met you, we were in South Africa… I think this must have been in 2014 or ‘15–something like that. You were performing and I heard, and I was on the streets at the time. I was big and stuff but not big enough to not be on the streets. I came to the show, and I ended up being backstage with you. We spoke in…
Soccer for Dreamers, a social intervention initiative in collaboration with GFA Foundation, a charity wing under the Ghana Football Association has presented assorted items to the six(6) clubs participating in the Women’s Division One Championship. The presentation took place at the Adwoa Asantewa Memorial Hotel, Kyebi, in the Eastern Region. https://www.kyfilla.com/us-based-comapany-ppep-donate-to-fijai-united-soccer-academy/ Items presented included menstrual cups, wristbands, and soccer training kits. Officials from Soccer for Dreamers provided education on football and menstrual hygiene in schools and at training for all the clubs present. Soccer for Dreamers is an initiative by three brothers – Baruch, Jed, and Kayden Akwaboah – who…
Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak are reportedly close to appointing Nigerian tactician Paul Osahoun Aigbogun as their Head Coach for the upcoming season. The Phobians are currently without a substantive coach and are looking for a replacement trainer ahead of the 2023–24 football season. The former Ghana Premier League winners worked with three coaches during the 2022–23 season, namely Samuel Boadu, Slavko Matic and David Ocloo. Boadu, who ended the club’s trophy drought, started the season before he was replaced by Serbian trainer Slavko Matic in October 2022. However, disgruntled club fans instigated the Serbian’s departure in March…
A 22-year-old lady, Linda Agyiri, is battling for her life at St. Francis Hospital in Assin Fosu after her ex-boyfriend inflicted cutlass wounds on her. The bitter event unfolded when the suspect, Paul Tamakloe, popularly known as Sean Paul, rushed to the victim’s father’s house around 8:30 p.m. This was to settle their relationship matters, which hit rock bottom a year ago. The victim’s father, Evans Agyiri, insisted the victim was asleep; therefore, the suspect should return another day, but the response did not sit well with Paul, as a heated argument broke out and resulted in a scuffle that…
This year’s edition of the Division League Super Cup competition will be held at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex from August 18–September 1, 2023. Eight teams from last season’s Division One League will participate in the 3rd Super Cup edition. https://www.kyfilla.com/nations-fc-belong-to-his-children-not-dr-kwame-kyei-nana-gyimbibi-coker/ Winners of Zone 1B, Bofoakwa Tano, alongside Young Apostles and Eleven Wonders, will compete in Zone 2. While Nations FC, former champions Skyy FC, and Nzema Kotoko make up the list of clubs from Zone Two. Koforidua Semper FI and Hearts of Lions represent Zone Three. https://www.kyfilla.com/dol-clubs-to-receive-gh%c2%a280k-next-season-as-incentives-kurt-okraku/ Daboase-based Skyy FC won the first edition after beating Tema Youth…
Bechem United values defender Kofi Agbesimah at $50,000, according to the club’s director of operations. The 26-year-old is one of the most sought-after players following his swashbuckling performance for the Hunters last season. Agbesimah has been consistent for Bechem United since joining the club in 2018 from Bectero FC. The enterprising defender has emerged as a transfer target for several clubs, including Nsoatreman FC, Hearts of Oak, and others. And according to the club’s Director of Operations, Francis Addae, Bechem United will not accept a transfer fee below $50,000 for the defender. “We have informed Hearts of Oak about our…
Hearts of Oak midfielder Abdul Aziz Nurudeen has declared that the club’s ultimate target is to win the Ghana Premier League next season. The Phobians endured a torrid campaign last season, finishing 12th in the domestic top-flight. The 24-year-old midfielder was sidelined during the 2022–23 football season due to recurring injuries. Having undergone surgery, the combative midfielder is expected to return to action for the Phobians in the upcoming season. READ ALSO: Hearts of Oak Agree Payment of USD 14, 002 to Slavko Matic Speaking to Kumasi-based Kessben TV, he said, “What has happened is already behind us because there is…
Mexico Women’s Premier League outfit FC Juárez Femenil has announced the signing of Black Queens midfielder Grace Asantewaa. She joins after leaving Spanish side Real Betis Women, where she has been for two seasons, making almost 50 appearances. A statement from the Mexican Liga MX Femenil on Wednesday said, “FC Juárez announces that player Grace Asantewaa will be part of the women’s first team as reinforcement for the Apertura 2023 Tournament. “The Ghanaian midfielder is 22 years old and plays for her country’s national team. Additionally, she was part of Real Betis in the Spanish first division. https://www.kyfilla.com/armwrestling-supermatch-police-officer-grace-mintah-whips-bukom-vampire-as-tahiru-dethrones-undefeated-asoka-gh/ “Welcome, Grace!…