Cameroonian striker, Frank Mbella has equalled Eric Bekoe’s record at Asante Kotoko after scoring against RTU on Sunday afternoon. Mbella was on target when Kotoko lost 2:1 to RTU at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in week 25 of the Ghana Premier League at Tamale. Despite Kotoko losing to RTU, scoring the consolation goal means Frank Mbella has equalled Eric Bekoe’s record of 17 goals. Bekoe, a former Kotoko legend became the club’s topscorer and the Ghana Premier League topscorer in 2007/08 season with 17 goals. The record lasted twelve years but has been equalled by the Cameroonian striker who…
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Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Ocran has won the Gibraltar Premier League title with Lincoln Red Imps. Ocran was in action when Lincoln Red Imps defeated Mons Calpe Sports Club 4:2 at the Victoria Stadium to win the 2021/22 Gibraltar National League title This becomes Lincoln Red Imps 25th league title since its formation 46 years ago. This becomes Ocran’s first league title for Lincoln Red Imps in Gibraltar after joining them in July, 2020 on a season-long loan deal. Ocran completed the transfer on July 16 after a successful medicals. His first appearance for Lincoln came in Champions League second qualifying…
Asante Kotoko head coach, Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum has named a formidable lineup to face RTU in Tamale this afternoon. The Porcupines travel to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium to face the relegation-threatening RTU side without midfield dynamo Justice Blay who is injured. As usual, coach Narteh Ogum has named Danlad Ibrahim in the goalposts for the clash with Maxwell Agyemang and Yusif Mubarik teaming up at the heart of defence. Due to the absence of Christopher Nettey due to accumulated yellow cards, Samuel Appiah is starting the right back position this afternoon while Patrick Asmah take charge of the…
Kelvin Prince Boateng scored the match winner for Holy Stars Baseke against New Edubiase in a 2-1 win at the Cosby Awuah Memorial Park. Kelvin’s 65th minute strike gave Holy Stars Baseke some breathing space to ensure they are at least 10 points above the relegation zone; 31 points after 22 games. The teenager has kick-started a dream campaign for his new side – two goals and one assist so far. The two goals lead rendered Isaac Mintah’s 68th minute strike a mere consolation and a harmless one. It is the second time in the second round that the goal…
Ghana will be facing Portugal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and most Ghanaians believe Cristiano Ronaldo will terrorize the Black Stars but Yaw Preko believes otherwise. Ghana will open the World Cup campaign against Portugal – a country most Ghanaians want a revenge against after a painful defeat at the 2014 World Cup. Even though Ronaldo scored the match winning goal for Portugal at the 2014 World Cup, Yaw Preko believes the Manchester United talisman will not be dangerous to the Black Stars in Qatar considering his unimpressive performance at the English Premier League club. “We shouldn’t…
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have denied transfer rumours surrounding their duo of Franck Mbella Etouga and Sheriff Mohammed. The two players have been in the headlines recently with links outside the club following their fine form in the Ghana Premier League this season. Etouga who has bagged sixteen league goals for Asante Kotoko and currently leading the top scorers chart this season has been heavily linked to French Ligue I outfit Saint-Étienne. Sheriff Mohammed on the other hand has also been linked to a move abroad after the end of the season. But the Communications Director of Kotoko,…
Ghana Premier League powerhouse, Asante Kotoko have reportedly begun talks with Mudasiru Salifu to renew his contract. According to reports, the 25-year old defensive midfielder will have his three-year contract with Kotoko coming to an end at the end of the ongoing league season. And following his spectacular form this season, the management of Kotoko have commenced talks with the talented midfielder to renew his stay at the club. It is believed that Mudasiru Salifu has already attracted interest from clubs abroad following his blistering form this season in the Ghana Premier League. Salifu has been a huge contributor to…
A boat traveling on the lake Volta in the Kwahu North District in the Eastern Region has capsized leaving seven people dead. The unfortunate incident is said to have occurred on Thursday April 14, 2022 around 6:00PM. The boat, with twenty passengers onboard, was heading to Havorkope from Dzemeni on the Dwarf Island capsized after being caught up by a heavy storm. The incident led to five females and two males between the ages of 31 to 60 years drowned. Thirteen passengers have since been rescued but the bodies of the seven who were found dead have been deposited at…
Real Tamale United (RTU) defender Rashid Alhassan is optimistic that his outfit will defeat Asante Kotoko on Sunday. RTU will host Kotoko in week 25 of the Ghana Premier League at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale on Sunday. And with Kotoko current performance, many believe it will be a mere formality for the Porcupine Warriors who want to stretch their lead in the league log. But Rashid Alhassan who joined RTU from Medeama SC in the middle of the league season, believes his outfit have what it takes to dismantle Asante Kotoko in Tamale on Sunday. According to the…
Former England defender, Micah Richards has showered praises on Michael Essien for a spectacular career in the English Premier League. According to Richards, Essien had an illustrious career with Chelsea and that makes the Ghanaian midfielder one of the best African players to ever played in the English Premier League. Richards, who played for Manchester City in his prime, was naming his best African players in the Premier League history on BBC where he included Michael Essien. He believes despite the incredible career Michael Essien had with Chelsea, he wasn’t recognised enough due to the fact the he was in…