Kumasi Asante Kotoko head coach C.K Akonnor says coaching the Porcupine Warriors has been his top most challenge. Akonnor was appointed as the gaffer for the Kumasi based team earlier this year on a three year deal after parting ways with Ghana Premier League side Ashantigold SC. The former Sekondi Eleven Wise head coach in an interview with Accra based Asempa FM of which Kyfilla.com monitored believes even though he has coached Ashantigold SC, Hearts of Oak and Dreams FC, Kotoko job is the most challenging. “Kotoko job has been my top most challenge,however,so far it’s been good”, he said.…
Author: Kwame Stephen Yeboah
The $65 million Takoradi Mall will be officially opened for business on Thursday 13th December, 2018. The mall, which will generate employment to thousands in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis and its environs, would also provide both basic necessities as well as luxurious products at competitive prices underneath one roof. The project is owned by the Takoradi Shopping Mall Limited and situated on 21@-acres piece of land at West Tanokrom in the Effia Constituency in the the Western region.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko head coach C.K Akunnor has named a final 18 man squad to face Kariobanji Sharks in Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup second stage of the preliminaries. The Porcupine Warriors will leave the shores of Ghana on Tuesday 11th December for Ethiopia before boarding a flight to Kenya for the titanic clash slated for Saturday 15th, December, 2018 at the Kasarani Stadium. The team will depart to Kenya with General Manager George Amoako as the leader of the contingent together with Accra Representative Edmund Ackah, Policy Analyst Dr. Amo Sarpong and Operations Manager Isaac Donkor (Perusha). Two…
The Chief Executive Officer of Daily Manna Micro Credit , Mr Michael Quarshie has donated items worth over thousand Ghana cedis to the Missionary of Charity Orphanage in Kumasi as part of their yearly activities to help the less privilege in society. The company has been doing this for the past 3 years with the Twin City Special School in Sekondi-Takoradi receiving the same gesture from the CEO of Daily Manna Micro Credit in 2017. Receiving the items,the management of Missionary of Charity thanked the CEO of Daily Manna Micro Credit, Mr Michael Quarshie for such a kind gesture and…
Ghana Premier League giant, Accra Hearts of Oak have signed former West African Football Academy (WAFA) captain Mohammed Alhassan. The defender joined the Continental Club Masters on a free transfer from WAFA following an expiration of his contract with the Academy boys. Hearts of Oak are currently augmenting their squad for the yet to be announced league season in the country and believes with the signing of the youngster would be of help. Alhassan joins fellow WAFA teammate Richmond Ayi who joined the Phobians on a four year deal last week.
The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Akufo- Addo has appointed Professor Peter Twumasi as the new Director General for the National Sports Authority. A statement from the Communication Department of the Youth and Sports Ministry dated 5th December, 2018 states the decision follows the resignation of former National Sports Authority boss Hon. Robert Sarfo- Mensah but accordingly Mr. Majeed Bawa who was acting as the NSA boss would revert back to his former position as the Deputy Director General for the National Sports Authority. Read below the full statement from the Ministry of Youth and Sports,…
Ghanaian duo Nicholas Gyan and James Kotei have qualified Simba Sporting Club to the next round of the ongoing CAF Champions League after beating Mbabane Swallows of Swaziland 4:0 yesterday. The Msimbadzi Reds travelled to Swaziland yesterday to beat Swallows 4:0 at the Mavuso Sports Centre. Cletus Chama had the opener for Simba SC in the 28th minutes of the encounter and doubled the lead in the 33rd minutes of the first half. Emmanuel Okwi had the third goal for the Tanzanian giant in the 58 minutes of the encounter with the sensational Meddie Kagere completing it with the fourth…
Ghana International Latif Atta Blessing says he nearly became a taxi driver after being rejected by Kumasi Asante Kotoko. According to the Los Angeles goal poacher, he was rejected by the Porcupine Warriors after two days of trials which made him wanting to quit football. “I went to Kotoko for justify after someone recommended me to them. For two days, they didn’t even let me train but what broke my heart was that, even the jersey that I wore was taken from me and given to aother player so I had to sit there barechested whole day”, He told Atinka…
Asante Kotoko will play Inter Allies on Wednesday and the national U-23 side on Sunday, as management reveals the programme of the team ahead of their first game in the CAF Confederation Cup. The Porcupine Warriors will play the winner of the first preliminary round match between Kariobangi Sharks of Kenya and Alter Solar of Djibouti, though the former has taken a giant lead after a 6-1 win in the first leg. Coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor and his lads have been camping in Accra since last Saturday, and are training at the Zeytuna Park at Kasoa as they intensify their…
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation’s Foundation on last night swooped four major awards in the just ended Sustainability and Social Investment Awards night which was held at Marriott Hotel in Accra. GNPC had 14 nominations in recognition of their CSI model and impact in the country. GNPC Foundation aimed at providing 100 communities with boreholes across the country won the best company in Clean Water Provision Project and also clinched the Sustainability and Social Investment Foundation of the year. GNPC Foundation’ offering of deserving students with scholarships at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels aided the Foundation to win the best…