Asante Kotoko are likely to meet Kenyan side Kariobangi Sharks FC in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup following their 6:1 victory at home over Artar Solar from Djibouti. Kariobangi Sharks hosted Artar Solar in the CAF Confederation Cup prelims at the Moi International Sports Stadium today 27th November, 2018. The encounter ended in a 7 goal thriller with the Kenyans emerging as the winners. Kotoko had a walkover in the first phase of the CAF Confederation Cup prelims after the Cameroon Football Federation failed to present a second team in the Confederation Cup to face Kotoko. However,…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Former vice President of the defunct Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie says he support Kotoko to represent Ghana in the 2018-19 CAF inter-club competition. Kotoko will participate in the CAF Confederation Cup even though football activities in the country has been put on hold. However, George Afriyie believes Asante Kotoko are financially sound and therefore ready to compete in the 2018-19 season of the CAF Confederation Cup. “I totally support Kotoko to go to Africa because they’re financially sound”, he said. “Even clubs who’s countries are at war always push in Africa competitions. The Porcupine Warriors first prelims game in…
The maiden edition of the National Sports Authority ,NSA(Western Region) in partnership with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation’s Inter-districts athletics championship has been launched. The ceremony was held today 25th November,2018 at the Lobby Hall – Sekondi Sports Stadium. Addressing the gathering at the ceremony, the Western Regional Sports Authority boss, Mr. Jeffrey Owusu Manzam stated the aim of the championship is to get a core group to call a regional team and also have a data of every regional athlete. Nana Kofi Arbonah IV, the chief of Essipong Traditional Area who was the chairperson for the ceremony entreats authorities…
Bechem United gaffer Bismark Kobby Mensah has been appointed as the head coach of Samartex FC after hours of resigning from the Ghana Premier League side. Samartex FC- a division one side in the Western region refused to extend the contract od their former gaffer Stephen Abugri after his two terms expired. However, kyfilla.com source at the camp of the Samraboi based team has revealed that management of the division one side have been in negotiations with the former Sekondi Hasaacas gaffer for the past one week and the deal would officially be finalized from next week. Bismark Kobby Mensah…
The Black Maidens of Ghana have been crashed out of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay. Ghana who showed glimpses of winning the ultimate were booted out of the quarter finals of the competition after being beating by Mexico 4:2 on penalty shootouts. Captain Mukarama Abdulai had the opener for Ghana in the 46th minutes of the encounter but unfortunately Mexico came back strong in the second half to get the equalizer through Diana Jimenez in the 61st from a spot. Suzzy Dede Teye brought Ghana yo the lead after getting a 75th minutes goal and again…
Bechem United head coach Bismark Kobby Mensah has officially resigned as the gaffer for the Ghana Premier League side. Coach Bismark Kobby Mensah was appointed as the head coach for the Bechem side earlier this year after parting ways with their former Italian gaffer, Vicenzo Alberto Annese. However, the former Sekondi Hasaacas gaffer has submitted his resignation letter to the management of Bechem United, asking to step down as the head coach due to personal and family issues. Kyfilla.com can report that Samartex FC who parted ways with their head coach Stephen Abugri have shown interest in Kobby Mensah and…
Future Stars have won the STMA zone of the Western Region Club Owners Association tournament after beating Dolphins 7:6 on penalty shootouts. Dolphins FC had the opener through Akwasi Adjei strike in the 2nd minutes of the first half but Mustapha Mamudu had the equalizer for Future Stars from a spot at the 33rd minutes in the first half. Dolphins FC came back strong in the second half to another goal but all efforts went fruitless as Future Stars managed to keep their composure. The game ended in 1:1 stalemate after the entire ninety minutes of the cagey encounter. Benjamin…
Medeama Sporting Club midfield dynamo Justice Blay says Ghana played their heart -out in their international friendly against Namibia. The Black Stars B were beaten by Namibia in an invitational game yesterday at the Sam Nijoma Stadium in Windhoek. The game was to honor the President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Hage Gottfried Geingbo. Ghana were beaten 4:2 on penalty shootouts after the game ended 1:1 with Ashantigold goal poacher Shafiu Mumuni getting the equalizer for Ghana. Justice Blay who had a first team selection in an interview with Kyfilla.com after the defeat to Namibia said the players…
Former Ghana International Mohammed Polo says ex- Hearts of Oak star who currently plays for Egyptian side Al Masry, Torric Jebrin was an embodiment of his style of football. According to Polo who was termed the ‘dribbling magician’ due to his impeccable style of play believes Jebrin possessed his style of play and even saw himself in the youngster when at Hearts of Oak. Torric Jebrin was a delight to watch when he joined Hearts of Oak but later in 2011 left the team to seek for greener pastures. Speaking to Kwesi Koomson of Aseda FM in Takoradi, the dribbling…
Former Accra Hearts of Oak and Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Polo says he is ready to handle any of the national teams when given the chance. Mohammed Polo endured a turbulent season at Hearts of Oak as the head coach after taking over from dismissed David Duncan. In an interview with Kwesi Koomson of Aseda FM of which Kyfilla.com monitored, Polo wailed that he has been waiting for quite too long for national team assignment and believes he’s ready to coach any of the national teams when given the chance. ” I’ve waited for quite too long for a national…