Kumasi Asante Kotoko have disassociated themselves from their controversial supporter, Seidu Tambaya. In a statement signed by the Director of Communications, Samuel Sarfo Duku (Esq), on Tuesday states ‘ Seidu is a mere supporter, whose claims about the club should not be regarded as official information. “The Executive Chairman, Dr. Kwame Kyei, and the management of Kotoko wishes to disassociate itself from supporter, “Seidu” over things he says in the media concerning the club and its operatives,” the statement said. “Seidu, as he is known in Kotoko circles, is a supporter and not an official of the club and as…
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Ghanaian trio James Kotei, Nicholas Gyan and Asante Kwasi have been included in Simba Sporting Club squad list for JS Saoura trip. The Msimbadzi Reds left the shores of Tanzania earlier this afternoon for Algeria ahead of their match-five encounter against JS Saoura in the CAF Champions League. James Kotei who has been enjoying regular playing time in the Champions League made it to the final list for the trip whereas fellow countrymen Nicholas Gyan and Akwasi Asante return back after missing their last game at the Benjamin Nkampa National Stadium against Al Ahly. The team will face off Saoura…
Head of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Medical Team, Dr. Jerry Pratt Newton has been granted a medical leave with immediate effect, Kyfilla.com has learnt. According to information gathered, the management member requested for a free space on Monday to further his education. His plea has however been granted by the management of the club which takes effect immediately. Dr. Newton was appointed and put in-charge of the club’s medical department at the birth of the current George Amoako-led Management that took office last year. The appointment, which was made by Executive Chairman, Dr. Kwame Kyei, marked the second coming for the…
Division One League side, Goldstars FC will host Obuasi Ashantigold SC in a friendly encounter dubbed “Golden Clash”. The friendly encounter is to prepare both clubs for the upcoming league season. The Premier League side are currently in a fine-form and expect to continue by sinking the lower division side in the encounter. The encounter is scheduled for Wednesday 6th March, 2019 at the Duns Park in Bibiani with 3:00PM as the kickoff time.
WBO Super bantamweight champion, Emmanuel Navarrete will come face-to-face against Ghanaian boxer Isaac “The Royal Storm” Dogboe in a rematch on May 11, 2019. The much anticipated rematch bout is scheduled to take place in the spring in California, Kyfilla.com has learnt. Navarrete (26-1,22KO) entangled Dogboe on December 8 last year to win the 122 pound title from the hands of the Ghanaian in New York.The Mexican fighter won on scores of 115-113, 116-112, and 116-112 to take the belt. The Mexican prior to the first bout with Dogboe was tagged as the underdog because he had never fight at…
Kumasi Asante Kotoko have pocketed a net amount of GHC 230, 461 from the gate proceeds of the Nkana FC clash yesterday The Porcupines defeated the Kitwe based side 3:0 courtesy goals from Abdul Fatau Shafiu, Emmanuel Gyamfi and Martin Antwi. A total sum of GHC 419,410 in gross from the clash at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium was recorded yesterday and after deductions, the Porcupines have pocketed GHC 230,461. The Reds will welcome Al Hilal Omdurman in their last home game of the CAF Confederation Cup group stages at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday 10th…
Ghanaian trio; Nicholas Gyan, Akwasi Asante and James Kotei have been named in Simba Sporting Club starting line-up to face Stand United in the Tanzanian Premier League. The Msimbadzi Reds in quest of defending the league title will travel to the Kambarage Stadium to play away to Stand United. Coach Patrick Aussem give the Ghanaian trio chance to prove themselves with a starting line-up slots as they look forward to their CAF Champions League campaign. Nicholas Gyan who has been reverted to the right-back role has been off the pitch for a while now but has been given the chance…
Nkana FC defender Richard Ocran has shared his opinion on the Asante Kotoko team ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup with the Zambian club on Sunday. Ocran featured for Nkana FC during their 3:1 victory in match-three encounter against Asante Kotoko in Kitwe but was sent off after being red carded for elbowing Songne Yacouba, thus missing the return fixture in Kumasi on Sunday. According to the former Ashantigold SC center back, the Porcupines have enough quality but inexperienced is what is worrying the team and was the reason why they lost to Nkana FC in Kitwe. “Kotoko have good…
Ashanti regional based female soccer club, Nana Afia Kobi Ampem Ladies Sporting Club have sent a farewell message to Kumasi Asante Kotoko ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup clash with Nkana FC. The Porcupines will come face-to-face against the Zambian giant in match-four of the CAF Confederation Cup group stages on Sunday March 3, 2019 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. In a release signed by the President of the female club, Mrs. Evelyn Nsiah Asare describes Kotoko performance in Africa as wonderful and furthered that, the Reds would make Ghana proud. ” It’s a well known fact…
FC Samartex 1996 have confirmed to entertain Premier League side Karela United in a friendly on Sunday at the Samartex Park. The friendly encounter promises to be fireworks as both clubs prepare for the upcoming league season in the country. FC Samartex have been formidable at their home ground and would want to continue their impressive form by sinking the Ayinase based club on Sunday. Karela United on the other hand, want to take revenge on the Division One side after losing in their last friendly encounter in Samraboi during a four team tournament organized by Samartex. The cagey encounter…