Asante Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu claims his tactical superiority earned them a 2-1 win over arch-rivals Hearts of Oak in Sunday's Super Cup.The Phobians started the match on the front foot and deservedly found the opener through Kofi Kodji’s penalty in the 36th minute.But Kotoko found a way back into the game after an own goal by Mohammed Alhassan on the stroke of half time before substitute Naby Keita's 64th minute header clinched the Cup for Maxwell Konadu lads.During
Asante Kotoko came from behind to beat Hearts of Oak 2-1 at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday in the 2019 President Cup. The Porcupine Warriors went down in the 36th minute when Kofi Kordzi drilled from a penalty after Empem Dascosta had handled the ball in the area.But before the break, Kotoko snatched the equalizer from a Mohammed Alhassan own goal.Guinean import Naby Keita came off the bench to head home a Patrick Yeboah cross for the match winner. ?
Hearts of Oak coach Kim Grant claims Asante Kotoko's equalizer in his side's 2-1 defeat on Sunday in the 2019 President's Cup was offside.The Phobians took the lead in the 36th minute when striker Kofi Kordzi converted from the spot, but they allowed the Porcupine Warriors snatch the win through substitute Naby Keita.Kotoko drew level on the nick of half time courtesy an own goal from Mohammed Alhassan whose clearance detoured into his own net.But ex-Ghana international
Guinean import Naby Keita climbed off the bench to score the match winner as Asante Kotoko nailed rivals Hearts of Oak 2-1 in Kumasi on Sunday to win the 2019 President Cup.The Porcupine Warriors need the dig deep for the win as the Phobians took the lead through striker Kofi Kordji from the spot on 36 minutes.This was after centre back Empem Dacosta handled the ball inside the box and the burly striker drilled home from 12 yards.Goalkeeper Kwame Baah got the direction of Kordji's
The 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season starts on 28th December, 2019 with 18 clubs participating in the competition with exciting matches coming up in the season.Below are the full fixtures of the season:Round 128.12. 08:00 Aduana Stars - Inter Allies28.12. 08:00 Asante Kotoko -Eleven Wonders28.12. 08:00 Ashanti - Great Olympics28.12. 08:00 Bechem United - Elmina Sharks28.12. 08:00 Dreams - King Faisal28.12. 08:00 Ebusua - Medeama28.12. 08:00 Hearts of Oak - Berekum Chelsea28.12.
Sierra Leonian top-flight side East End Tigers have named police officer Victoria Conteh as their head coach."I'm so proud being a woman... to be appointed head coach of a male football team," Conteh, 45, told AFP on Friday."It has never happened in Sierra Leone," she added.Also known by the nickname "D'Cox," Conteh said she started playing football in her childhood, as a defender, and went on to captain the police football team."I'm
Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) president Kwabena Yeboah has encouraged the sports media in Ghana to endeavour to subscribe to join the association because of the enormous benefits they stand to gain professionally by signing up to become members of the country’s only professional association of practising sports journalists.The ace broadcaster and commentator made the remarks last Saturday at the inauguration of the Bono Region branch of SWAG at the conference hall
Death they say is inevitable. It is a part of life’s natural order. But that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with.It is even more painful when an athlete or public figure dies at the pinnacle of his or her career.From the tragic death of former Black Stars striker Junior Agogo to the mysterious demise of sports pundit ‘Evangelist’ Kofi Appiah Ghanaweb looks at some of the notable sporting figures who passed away in 2019.Jnr Manuel AgogoThe former Black Stars striker passed
Hearts of Oak coach Kim Grant has named new signing Richard Atta in his starting XI to face Asante Kotoko in Sunday's 2019 President Cup.The ex-Ghana international will be relying on his watertight defence composed of centre backs Mohammed Alhassan and Robert Addo.Christopher Bonney has been deployed at right back and Williams Denkyi on the left.In midfield, Benjamin Afutu combines with Aminu Alhassan with Manaf Umar and Michelle SarpongUpfront will see Kofi Kordzi and Dominic
Ghana attacker Andre Ayew will continue to do his best to help Swansea City as he believes that is the only way to repay the confidence the club has in him. Ayew has emerged as Swansea's best player this season, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists in all competitions.His goals have come at important games, especially the last three which came in crucial wins against Middlesbrough and Luton Town.Ayew bagged a brace as Swansea beat Middlesbrough 3-1 to end a run of
Follow the Live-play-by-play in the game between Asante Kotoko versus Hearts of Oak in the 2019 President Cup to be played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Asante Kotoko will be hoping to retain the title the won in 2017 against arch-rivals Hearts of Oak in today’s encounter. The Porcupine Warriors beat Hearts of Oak on penalties to win that game played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.The game has seen a new twist as Kotoko has appointed a new coach heading into this
The story of 2022 World Cup is not only about Qatar, their people and football. It is also about hundreds of thousands of people Qatar has changed their lives.There are thousands of expatriates, experts from various fields and there are the footsoldiers.It is about labour and Africans are already telling their stories. There are six thousand people working only at the Lusail Stadium and 2,000 of them are Africans.Lusail is still under construction. It is 80,000 capacity stadium
New York City FC defender Anton Tinnerholm sees former teammate Ebenezer Ofori returning to Swedish giants AIK Stockholm.Ofori has ended his season-long loan spell with the MLS side who decided against their option to retain his services for a third stint.He made 24 appearances in the regular season and scored two goals for the 2019 campaign.The Ghana international is expected to return to his parent club Stuttgart but has been linked with a return Sweden where he was a big hit.''He
Ghana striker Caleb Ekuban has urged Trabzonspor fans to be patient as he works hard to rediscover form after injury return.He sat out for 91 days due to a fractured toe.Ekuban scored his first goal since his injury return in the Turkish cup win against Altay SK last Friday."After the injury, to catch up with my old performance seems to need a little more time. I will work harder," he said.Ekbuan was enjoying a fine season before the injury. He had scored five goals in
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku is confident of witnessing an exciting and professionally run football season. Speaking at the launch of the 2019/20 football season at the Accra Sports Stadium last Friday, Mr Okraku was buoyant about delivering quality in all aspect of the game.''Today marks a historic return of our beloved sports called football. We would witness the rebirth of the game which is so crucial to Ghanaians.''For us at the
Asante Kotoko coach Maxwell Kondau has named an unfamiliar starting line-up to face rivals Hearts of Oak in the 2019 President Cup on Sunday afternoon.The ex-Black Stars assistant has given derby debuts to Christopher Naitey, a new signing, Salifu Mudasiru and goalkeeper Kwame Baah.Promising prospect Matthew Cudjoe has been named on the bench.Experienced stars like Augustine Okrah, Justice Blay, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu and Emmanuel Gyamfi also make the team.Ghana U23 goalkeeper
Asante Kotoko coach Maxwell Kondau has named an unfamiliar starting line-up to face rivals Hearts of Oak in the 2019 President Cup on Sunday afternoon.The ex-Black Stars assistant has given derby debuts to Christopher Naitey, a new signing, Salifu Mudasiru and goalkeeper Kwame Baah.Promising prospect Matthew Cudjoe has been named on the bench.Experienced stars like Augustine Okrah, Justice Blay, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu and Emmanuel Gyamfi also make the team.Ghana U23 goalkeeper
Swansea City vice-captain Andre Ayew believes his side were deserved winners against Luton Town on Saturday afternoon. Ayew scored the solitary goal as Swans claimed 1-0 win in the Championship clash.Cooper’s side had 20 shots on goal at Kenilworth Road and were eventually rewarded for their persistence as Ayew gave them a well-deserved victory.“We won at home last week and wanted to keep our momentum going. Overall, I think we deserved the win,” the 30-year-old added.“Credit
Ghana skipper Andre Ayew reveals he is extremely delighted to have scored the winning goal in Swansea City's hard-fought victory against Luton Town in Championship. Swansea moved to sixth - a playoff spot - after beating Luton 1-0 courtesy a late goal scored by their vice-captain Ayew.“It was a great, great feeling to score the winner,” he said.“I have great players around me and I’m trying to utilise them in the best way."Ayew has scored eight goals in 22 league
Accra Hearts of Oak and their most bitterest of rivals on the Ghanaian football scene, Kumasi Asante Kotoko will aim to wrestle the 2019 President’s Cup when they square-off for the converted trophy on Sunday.The game which is being put together by the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), comes off at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi and, has traditionally over the years been played in honour of Ghana’s sitting President at the time.Sunday’s game will once again rekindle
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