Former Ghana international Odartey Lamptey has advised Asante Kotoko players to abide by the rules of newly-appointed coach Charles Akonnor to avoid his exasperation.The former AshantiGold SC coach was named as the substantive head coach of the club on Monday after signing a three-year deal to replace Paa Kwesi Fabin.The 45-year-old gaffer signed a three year deal with the Porcupine Warriors as head coach until 2021.“CK Akunnor is a disciplinarian. He doesn’t joke with his
VfB Stuttgart coach Tayfun Korkut has lauded the mentality and attitude of young midfielder Hans Nunoo Sarpei.Sarpei was called into the first team for the first time last Wednesday in the defeat to RB Leipzig in the league.The 20-year-old was an unused substitute in the 2-1 home win over Werder Bremen."Sarpei has been good the past few weeks. He is adventurous, has a good mentality. Similar in type to [Santiago] Ascacibar. That's why he was in Leipzig in the squad.''Last
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is hosting a returnees party in Kumasi next week, but can he justify his change in approach?Rocked by defeat by Kenya last month, a loss that triggered fresh questions over his decisions in charge of the Black Stars, the Ghana boss has responded with a squad full of players returning to stake their claim in the side again.Of the 23 players called up by Appiah for the double-header against Sierra Leone, ten did not make the trip to Kenya and four - Bernard
Chief Executive Officer of Asante Kotoko has disclosed that his outfit has tasked Charles Akunnor to deliver the CAF Champions League or Confederation Cup for them.The former Dreams FC and Ashgold SC gaffer was named as the substantive head coach of the club on Monday after signing a three-year deal to replace Paa Kwesi Fabin.The 45-year-old gaffer signed a three year deal with the Porcupine Warriors as head coach until 2021.According to the club's chief, the former Hearts
Ghana Premier League giants have completed the signing of Kwame Bonsu on a three-year-deal, according to media reports.According to reports in the media, Bonsu signed a three-year deal with the Porcupine Warriors at the club's secretariat on Monday morning after a successful trials.The 24-year-old has been training with the first team of Porcupine Warriors since last month.He has been without a club after being released from prison in Sweden in July.Bonsu was handed a two-year
Former Persib Bandung star Michael Essien has paid tribute to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit the city of Palu, Indonesia.The death toll from the disaster rose only slightly on Monday, to 844, due to difficulties in reaching the areas worst affected by the quake.The lack of heavy machinery made it difficult to retrieve corpses from the rubble.Essien, who recently played in Indonsia, posted on his Instagram page: ''We Pray for the people in PALU in Indonesia????????????????????????.''
China-based Frank Acheampong has been excluded from the Black Stars despite returning to action and scoring for Tianjin Teda in the Super League.The forward was handed a starting role and converted a 22nd minute penalty to double their lead as Teda threw away a two-zero advantage to draw 2-2 with Beijing Renhe.He was replaced in the 83rd minute .Acheampong had recovered from an eye injury which kept him out of last month's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya
Karela United have lined up a friendly against neighbours Medeama on Sunday to mark the one week celebration of deceased Senator David Brigidi.The two Western region teams will clash at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park.The friendly will be used to mark the one week celebration of Karela United founder and chief executive Senator David Brigidi, who died on Sunday in London after a short illness. We have confirmed a friendly with our neighbours @KarelaUtd_FC for a friendly
Coach of Italian Serie B side Spezia, Pasquale Marino has expressed his delight with the display of Ghanaian youngster Emmanuel Gyasi in the club's 2-1 win over Capri on Saturday. Emmanuel Gyasi, who returned to the club after a successful loan spell at Sudtirol, scoring once in six appearances to help the side to to 8th on the table.After the game, manager Pasquale Marino heaped praises on the Ghanaian and his Nigerian friend Okereke."Okereke and Gyasi. From the realistic
Kumasi Asante Kotoko have confirmed new coach C.K Akunor will be unveiled on Wednesday after joining the club on Monday. The former Black Stars captain signed a three year deal with the Porcupine Warriors and will succeed Paa Kwesi Fabin who resigned after seven months in charge of the club.The club stated on their website,"Kotoko will unveil new coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor on Wedneaday as the former Black Stars captain has signed a three-year contract with the club.""The
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko has sent a message of condolence to debutantes Karela United FC following the death of their bank-roller David Cobinna Brigidi. The club joins a host of other teams to have sent their heart warming messages on the passing of the former Bayelsa State senator.Mr. Brigidi popularly known in football circles as Senator Brigidi passed on on Sunday after a short illness in London.Asante Kotoko posted on their website;"The management of Kumasi
Frank Acheampong has been left out of Ghana's squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone due to an eye problem.The China-based player pulled out of the country's squad in their 1-0 defeat to Kenya last month.The Tianjin Teda star is reported to be suffering from an acute eye problem and has been under treatment.Acheampong has been one of Ghana's top performers abroad this season after banging in 13 goals in the Chinese Super League.
Ghana defender Andy Yiadom has been nominated for Reading's Goal of the Month for September.His goal against Hull City in the English Championship is among the four-man shortlist.The 26-year-old is facing competition from Liam Moore who scored goal against Sheffield Wednesday, Sam Baldock's effort against Preston North End and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson's strike against Hull are the other contenders.Reading fans will vote and the winner announced on Monday, 8 October.
In-form Ghana winger Yaw Yeboah has won another Most Valuable Player accolade for his display for CD Numancia in their goalless draw with Osasuna in the Spanish Segunda Division on Sunday.Yeboah has taken the Soria-based by storm since joining on a three-year deal from English giants Manchester City in the summer.Despite Aritz López Garai's outfit failure to return from Pamplona with the maximum points, the 21-year-old was adjudged the best player on the pitch, having clocked
Ghanaian duo Kasim Nuhu and Patrick Twumasi have been left out of the country's squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier due to injuries.Nuhu, who plays for German Bundesliga side TSG Hoffeinheim, is recuperating after picking an ankle setback during a league clash against Freiburg on September 1.The 23-year-old was forced to withdraw from the Black Stars' squad for a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya on September 8.He has been left out of
Crystal Palace defender Jeffery Schlupp has been overlooked again by Ghana despite his decent form in the English Premier League.The 25-year-old was among high profile players who failed to make the country's squad ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone next week.The former Leicester City star did not find favour with the Ghanaian gaffer after being left out his squad again for the double-header.Schlupp has scored once in five appearances for
Asante Kotoko SC new trainer Charles Akonnor claims it is a privilege to lead the club as a head coach.The former Ghana captain new signed a deal with the Porcupine Warriors on Monday which will see him guide the club till 2021."Asante Kotoko is a big club and is a privilege to be here coaching this club." he told Nhyira FM.However, Akonnor believes he can succeed at the club if handed the necessary support."There is no room for fear because Asante Kotoko is used
Medeama president Moses Armah has mourned the untimely demise of Karela United founder and chief executive Senator David Brigidi.The Businessman was confirmed dead on Sunday morning in London after a short illness.And Medeama chief has been left shocked over the sad development."It's unbelievable. God knows best and knows why it had to happen so," he told Medeamaa FM"My sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family, Karela United Football Club and the people
Ghanaian striker Charles Buaku Atsina has issued an apology to defender Cristian Sirghi following a dangerous tackle on Sunday.Atsina handed out a fractured nose injury to the Romanian when his side KS Kastrioti were humiliated 4-0 by Flamurtari FC in the Albanian top-flight.Sources close to Sirghi suggest the 31 year-old will require a surgery and could be on the sidelines for about two weeks."I want to apologize for what happened during the match. It was not intentional,
Deputy Accra representative of Asante Kotoko, Nana Kwame Dankwa has confirmed that his outfit has signed Charles Akunnor on a three-deal.The ex-Ashantigold coach will replace coach Paa Kwesi Fabin who resigned after seven months in charge of the Porcupine Warriors.C.K. Akunnor reached an agreement with the management of Asante Kotoko on Friday before penning a deal on Monday."I can confirm he has signed for 3 years and will be unveiled on Wednesday," Nana Kwame Dankwa
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