Executive Chairman of Dreams FC Kurt Okraku says Asante Kotoko "rushed" in their decision to participate in the CAF Confederations Cup, inviting unnecessary pressure on new coach C.K Akunor. According to the astute football administrator, the Porcupine Warriors should have taken time in making a decision by assessing the team very well.“For me I think they are rushing. They should have taken time to make sure everything is well with the team before participating in
Asante Kotoko's move to sign Ivorian midfielder Jean Ourega Vital hit a snag, GHANASoccernet.com can report.The Porcupine Warriors failed to meet the economic demands by Karela United FC, putting the deal off.Vital arrived in Kumasi on Tuesday evening to conclude negotiations and possibly sign for the Reds but the failure to reach agreement makes the deal fall through.According to close sources Karela FC added a bail out for Asante Kotoko for a loan but they could not meet
Dutch born Ghanaian forward Elton Acolatse has expressed satisfaction at his progress at Belgian side Sint-Truiden. The 23 year old's career has been hampered by injuries in the past but he is currently enjoying a good campaign in the Jupiler league after joining Sint Truiden on loan from Club Brugge.The winger impressed in Sint-Truiden's 2-2 draw against his parent club on Sunday. He was deployed at the left back role where he enjoyed the battle with former teammate
FC Nordsjælland midfielder Godsway Donyoh has penned a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2021.Donyoh, 24, has been an instrumental figure at the Right to Dream Park since joining in 2016 from English giants Manchester City.Despite suffering persistent injuries, he has netted 23 goals in 57 games for the Wild Tigers.The Ghanaian started last season in excellent form, but in September 2017 he was hit by a knee injury that kept him out for most of
Former Tema Youth forward Michael Kporvi has expressed his determination to play in the CAF Champions League with newly-signed club, ASC Diaraf.The 23-year-old penned a one-year deal with the Senegalese side and has been registered ahead of the 2018/19 CAF Champions league season.Speaking after he signed for the club, the budding hitman declared his desire to taste CAF inter-club competition.“Every player would want to advance in his career and I see this as one of the biggest
Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has asserted that eliminating Chelsea in the English Football League Cup will be a stern task for Frank Lampard and Derby County.Frank Lampard's Stamford Bridge return in the EFL Cup with Derby County will be a big but difficult night, according to former Chelsea team-mate Michael Essien.For the first time in his fledgeling managerial career, Lampard will be in the opposition dugout against the club where he won 11 major trophies - including
Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Felix Annan says the club is ready for the CAF Confederations Cup next season despite the disappointment of the last campaign. The Porcupine Warriors will represent Ghana in Africa’s second tier competition after the Normalisation Committee granted their wish of playing in the continental championship.Felix Annan, who was a member of the team that disappointingly lost to CARA last season insists they are prepared for the challenge.“It is a great feeling
The senior female national team, the Black Queens have left Ghana for Lusaka for an international friendly against Zambia ahead of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. The team made up of 18 players and the technical team left Accra on Tuesday and are expected to play three games before returning to Ghana for the AWCON.Ghana will play Zambia before Kenya and South Africa.The team will then leave Zambia on November 5 to Nairobi where they are expected to play their Kenyan counterparts
Ghana’s Under-17 female football team, the Black Maidens, will pitch camp in Brazil as they round up their preparation towards their participation in this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) slated for Uruguay from November 13 to December 1.The Maidens, are scheduled to leave for Brazil’s city of Sao Paolo at dawn on Wednesday, where they will train for the next nine days before moving on to the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo for their WWC campaign.While in Sao Paolo, the
Head coach of Asante Kotoko Charles Kwablah Akunor says he is not under pressure to win the CAF Confederation Cup. Akunor was appointed coach of the Porcupine Warriors early this month and has been tasked to return the club to its glory days.With all domestic competitions at a halt following the revelations of the Anas number 12 documentary, the club have decided to participate in Africa’s second tier competition.The ex-Black Stars captain believes his side will be up for the
Head coach of Asante Kotoko Charles Kwablah Akunor says he is not under pressure to win the CAF Confederation Cup. Akunor was appointed coach of the Porcupine Warriors early this month and has been tasked to return the club to its glory days.With all domestic competitions at a halt following the revelations of the Anas number 12 documentary, the club have decided to participate in Africa’s second tier competition.The ex-Black Stars captain believes his side will be up for the
Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso is a doubt for Deportivo Alaves Copa Del Rey clash against Girona on Wednesday after sustaining an injury in the victory over Villareal on Sunday.The hard-tackling enforcer picked the injury after a collision with Ximo Navarro which resulted in the Andalusian defender evacuated to a hospital with a jaw injury that does not seem to be serious.Despite lasting full throttle without problems, the 28-year-old underwent medical tests immediately after the
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