Kano Pillars have announced an 18-member squad for Asante Kotoko clash. The Masu Gida lads defeated the Porcupines 3:2 in the first-leg of the CAF Champions League at the Sani Abacha Sports Stadium and will travel to Ghana for the reverse fixture. Coach Ibrahim Musa has dropped skipper Gambo Muhammad alongside starman Ikenna Hillary for the cracker in Kumasi. The game has been slated for Sunday, August 25 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Below is the 18-member squad and the technical bench GOALKEEPERS 1. Ayeleso Suraj Olayiwola 2. Ibrahim Iddrisu DEFENDERS 3. Abdullahi Musa 4. Emmanuel Anyanwue…
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Asante Kotoko supporters body in the Ashanti region have donated fruits and drinks worth thousands of cedis to the players on Thursday. The executive members of the supporters body in the Ashanti region, presented the items to the players after their training at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium ahead of Kano Pillars clash. The Porcupine Warriors will face the Nigeria superhouse in the second-leg of the CAF Champions League in Kumasi. The cracker has been slated for Sunday, August 25 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Kyfilla.com brings to your way, the profile of the Asante Kotoko registered players for the upcoming league season. The Porcupines are the sole representative of Ghana in the ongoing CAF Champions League competition after winning the NC Special Competition tier 1 against Karela United. Kyfilla.com have compiled the profile of five registered players with the remaining players to follow in our subsequent posts. The five players are; Godfred Asiamah, Augustine Sefah, Augustine Okrah, Felix Annan and Naby Keita. Read their profiles below Name: Felix Annan Position: Goalkeeper Jersey number: 12 Place of Birth: Latebiokoshie Hometown: Accra Previous club: WAFA Marital status: Engaged Childhood dream: IT Technician Favourite player: Edwin van der Sar…
President Akufo Addo has suspended the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Mr. A.B Adjei with immediate effect. A statement from the Communication Directorate at the Presidency, signed by Eugene Arhin and dated August 22 confirms the suspension of the PPA boss. According to the statement, the decision follows the recent broadcast of allegations made against him in a documentary conducted by undercover journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni titled ‘Contracts for Sale’. Read the statement below
Ghana Premier League giant, Ashanti Gold are likely to miss two of their players ahead of Akonangui FC clash. The Miners are likely to face the Equatorial Guinea side in the second-leg of the CAF Confederation Cup, without their duo Julius Ofori Ziggy and Stephen Owusu Banahene. Kyfilla.com understands, the duo are still recovering from a mild eye infection and stands likely to miss the Saturday clash. Ashanti Gold will face Akonangui FC in the reserve fixture of the CAF Confederation Cup slated for Saturday, August 24 at the Lenclay Stadium in Obuasi.
Former Black Stars goal poacher Junior Agogo has passed on in London, Kyfilla.com can report. Kyfilla.com can report that, the former Zamalek marksman gave up his life at a hospital in London on Thursday. Agogo has been hospitalized since 2015 after suffering from stroke. He was spectacular for Ghana during the 2008 African Cup of Nations hosted by the West African side.
Ghanaian midfielder Rabiu Mohammed has joined French Ligue 2 side Paris FC, Kyfilla.com can confirm. The 29-year old inked a season-long deal with the Paris based club after fruitful negotiations. The club’s statement reads “Paris FC is very happy to announce the signature of Mohammed Rabiu!The 29-year-old defensive midfielder has signed up for one season and will be number 13.” Rabiu Mohammed has previously played for Ghana Premier side Liberty Professionals alongside, Gimnastic, Xerez, Evian, Kuban Krasnodar and Anzhi Makhachkala. He capped 31 matches for Ghana as a defensive midfielder.
Ghana forward Andre Ayew assisted twice in Swansea City 3:1 victory against Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday. The 27- year old lasted 81 minutes in the game with an amazing performance at the Krjan Prince Foundation Stadium. Ayew provided his first assist in the game in the 29th minute as Bersant Celina opened the deadlock to end the first half. Jordan Hugill restored parity for the home side in the 66th minute but Borja Baston brought the visitors to the lead again with a 70th minute penalty kick. Dede Ayew had his second assist in the game as Sam Surridge…
Black Stars forward Kwabena Owusu has joined Spanish Segunda B side Córdoba CF, Kyfilla.com can confirm. The 23-year has joined the Whites and Greens after successful negotiations. A statement from Córdoba CF reads “Córdoba CF and CD Leganés have reached an agreement for the transfer of the attacker Owusu Kwabena for this season.” Owusu played last season at Salamanca UDS, a team which he managed to score 10 goals in 25 games. The talented goal poacher has had stints with clubs such as Toledo, Real Oviedo or Cartagena. He was part of the Ghana Black Stars team during the 2019…
Ghana defender James Opoku Nyimfah has been included in Societe Omnisports squad to face FC Noudhibou in the CAF Champions League. The 23-year old was left-out in the first-leg at Yamoussoukro but has finally been included in coach Lancine Pereira Kone 18-member squad for the second-leg game in Mauritania. He joined the 2018/19 champions of the Ivorian league two months ago from Bechem United, has been spectacular and he is expected to continue the fine form against the Mauritanian heavyweight. Societe Omnisports drew goalless with FC Noudhibou in the first-leg at Yamoussoukro and will travel to Mauritania for the reverse…