Asante Kotoko whitewashed lower tier side Tamale City FC 6:0 in a friendly match at the Adako Jachie training complex on Wednesday morning. [ads1] The friendly was to prepare coach Maxwell Konadu’ side ahead of their second Ghana Premier league fixture on Friday. Striker Richard Arthur bagged a hat-trick for the Porcupine Warriors in the friendly with Martin Antwi, Matthew Kelvin Andoh getting one goal each. Youngster Kingsley Osei Effah also had his name on the score card for the Ghana Premier league heavyweight. [ads2] Asante Kotoko after pipping Eleven Wonders 1:0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in the…
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Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan has renewed his stay with the club until 2022. [ads1] The club captain and first-choice goalkeeper signed contract documents at the club secretariat on Tuesday. The signing was witnessed by Coach Maxwell Konadu and Nana Akwasi Gyambibi, Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman, Dr Kwame Kyei. The senior national team, Black Stars, goalkeeper’s initial contract was set to expire at the end of this month. [ads2] The renewal confirms the two parties’ resolve to continue to work together having agreed to the terms of the union. Felix Annan joined the Porcupines in 2011 and has,…
The nominees for the 45th edition of Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards has been announced. [ads1] Black Stars trio of Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew and Mubarak Wakaso have been nominated for the male footballer of the year award. Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Anna, Shafiu Mumuni of Ashgold and Joseph Esso of Hearts of Oak will be battling for the local best player of the year award. In a statement signed by General Secretary of the association Charles Osei Asibey, the short listed nominees went through a careful but rigorous process in choosing who deserve an honor. Over 27…
Ghana Premier League club Elmina Sharks have announced the signing of four new players. [ads1] The Elmina based club have bolstered their squad with the arrival of the four new players. The fearsome Sharks have signed Lord Bawa Martey, Dennis Mensah, Edmond Asiedu and Raphael Ocloo. [ads2] Goalkeeper Lord Bawa Martey has joined the Premier League side on a two-year deal from Takoradi based division one league outfit Proud United. Dennis Mensah who is a defender from lower tier side Ekumfi United has also joined to strengthen the defense of the team. Midfielder Edmond Asiedu has sealed a deal with…
The FA Cup Committee have announced the date for the commencement of the 2019/20 Championship. [ads1] The Committee headed by Hon. Wilson Arthur have confirmed that, the competition will kick-off from January 24-27, 2020. A draw is expected to be held after the preliminary round to pitch teams for the other stages which will involve premier league and division one league clubs. Asante Kotoko are the reigning champions of the FA Cup after smashing bitterest rivals Hearts of Oak 3:1 at the Tamale Sports Stadium in the finals. [ads2] Hearts of Oak are the most successful club in the history…
The match officials for day two of the 2019/2020 season of the Ghana Premier League have been announced. [ads1] The day two matches will be played across the various eight league centers this weekend. Below are the officials Match: Legon Cities FC VS Asante Kotoko (FRIDAY) Venue: Accra Sports Stadium Referee: Clement K. Nkuah Asst 1: Papala Patrick Asst 2: Alex Osam 4th Official: Abdulai Ibrahim Match Commissioner: Felix Adjetey Match; Inter Allies VS Bechem United (SATURDAY) Venue: Accra Sports Stadium Referee: Jones Akubiem Asst 1: Kofi Kyei Andoh Asst 2: Frederick Danful 4th Ref: Bismark Appiah Match Commissioner: Samuel…
Asante Kotoko defender Augustine Sefah has signed a one-year contract extension with the club. [ads1] The experienced right-back, who is known to be a big game player, signed the new deal at the club secretariat in Kumasi on Monday. His initial two-and-a-half contract was set to expire on December 31, 2019, but his new deal will keep him at the Baba Yara Stadium until December 2020. [ads2] The development follows the club and Coach Maxwell Konadu’s interest in the experienced player who has, since his arrival, been a key part of our defensive set up.
Former Asante Kotoko defender Abeiku Ainooson is on the verge of joining Sekondi Hasaacas. [ads1] Kyfilla.com can exclusively report, that the 29-year centre-back has begun transfer talks with Hasaacas ahead of the upcoming league season. According to source, the management of Hasaacas want to include the experienced defender to solidify their defense. Hasaacas currently boast of defenders like Theophilus Nana Awortwe and former B.A United’s Nana Egyir and want to sign Abeiku Ainooson to strengthen the squad. Ainooson has been off the local scene since leaving Ashgold Sporting Club in 2017. [ads2] He featured for Asante Kotoko from the 2013…
The Executive Members of Asante Kotoko supporting base National Circles Council (NCC) have been officially announced. [ads1] The members were revealed to the public during a sworn in ceremony yesterday at the Asante Kotoko Secretariat at Odeneho Kwadaso. The members will be led by the overall chairman Christopher Damenya who few months ago beat Solomon Ofosu Ware in the elections for the seat. Below is the NCC Executive Members 1. Christopher Demenya – Executive Chairman 2. Daniel Nana Kwame Dankwah – 1st Deputy Chairman in charge of Finance, and Administration. 3. Benjamin Obeng Sekyere – 2nd Deputy Chairman in charge…
Ghana Premier League side Dreams FC have announced their 30-member squad for the 2019/20 league season. [ads1] The Dawu based club who smashed newly promoted side King Faisal 4:1 at home in the opening game of the Ghana Premier League, have officially confirmed their full squad for the season. Newly signed playmaker Emmanuel Ocran alongside experienced Eric Gawu were included in the list. [ads2] Below is Dreams FC full squad for the season