Kojokrom based VP Phamily have been crowned champions of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly 25th anniversary Cup. The four-team competition saw VP Phamily defeating STMA staff 4:3 on penalty shootouts after 1:1 regulation. The eventual champions whipped Kweikuma 2:0 in their first game whiles Sekondi lost to STMA staff to book final spot. The Kojokrom based representatives showed glimpses of winning the competition right from the unset due to spectacular performances from thelikes of Theophilus Nana Awortwe of Skyy FC, Accra Hearts of Oak target, Philip Flamini who ply his trade for Sekondi Hasaacas and Rail Stars Academy sensation Fred Cromwell.…
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Kumasi Asante Kotoko have recorded a whooping GHC 1.9 million in their four home matches of the CAF Confederation Cup campaign. Asante Kotoko, the only Ghanaian representative in the ongoing CAF inter-club competition qualified for the group stages of Confederation Cup for the first time since 2008 after reaching the final in 2005 against arch rivals Hearts of Oak. The Porcupines have enjoyed four winning streak at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi beating the likes of Kariobanji Sharks, Coton Sports, Zesco United and Nkana FC. – Breakdown Kotoko recorded GHC 391,900 in gross against Kariobanji Sharks and a…
CAF has appointed Batswana referee Joshua Bondo to handle Black Stars against Kenya last game of the 2019 AFCON qualifiers. Ghana will host the Harambee Stars on March this year in the last round of the AFCON qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium. Even though the two countries have in a way qualified for the prestigious tournament on the African soil, the clash will decide who tops the group F table. Kenya currently lead the table with seven points whiles Ghana boast of six. Bondo will be supported by fellow countrymen Meshack Medupi and Moemedi Godfrey Monakwane as assistant line…
Accra Hearts of Oak will travel to Swedru to play All Blacks in Obaahema Abena Agyima Memorial Cup on Wednesday 6th March, 2019 at the Swedru Sports Stadium. The encounter is also to prepare both clubs ahead of the upcoming league season in the country. The Continental Club Masters expect to continue their fine-form at Swedru by sinking All Blacks to the pit on Wednesday. The test promises to be fireworks as All Blacks determined to beat the Phobians to lift the giant trophy. Kickoff time for the cagey encounter is slated for 3:30PM.
Nkana FC have jetted off to Ethiopia enroute to Zambia after a heavy defeat to Kumasi Asante Kotoko yesterday. Kotoko avenged their 3:1 defeat to Nkana in Kitwe by thrashing the Zambian giant three unanswered at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Nkana left the shores of Ghana around 12:00PM this afternoon with Ethiopian Airline and expected to land in Addis Ababa late in the afternoon before boarding another flight to Zambia. Ghanaian defender, Richard Ocran who was suspended but watched his side, Nkana FC being humiliated by Kotoko from the stands joined the team for Zambia. Nkana will…
Kumasi Asante Kotoko head coach C.K Akonnor has heaped praises on his defender Daniel Darkwah for a mind-blowing performance today against Nkana FC. Darkwah made his debut Africa appearance for the Porcupines as they whitewashed Zambian side Nkana FC 3:0 in match-four of the CAF Confederation Cup group stages at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The defender who replaced Emmanuel Agyemang Badu lasted the entire minutes with a solid partnership with Abdul Ishmael Ganiyu at the defense of the Kumasi based club. C.K Akonnor, however, disclosed that fielding the defender in the encounter was a risk he took…
Kumasi Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Felix Annan says the playing body of the Porcupines are poised to win their two remaining matches in the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup. According to Annan, winning the remaining group stage matches will enable the team to qualify to the next stage of the competition which is their prime target. ” We want to win the rest of our matches even though playing against Zesco United in Zambia will be difficult”, Annan told Asempa FM. He also disclosed that Kotoko will be going into their match-five encounter against Sudanese side Al Hilal in…
Kumasi Asante Kotoko recorded a total sum of GHC 419,000.00 in gross from gate proceeds in their game against Nkana FC yesterday. The Porcupines defeated the Kitwe based club 3:0 in match-four of the CAF Confederation Cup group stages at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Goals from Abdul Fatau Shafiu, Emmanuel Gyamfi and Martin Antwi were enough for the Ghanaian side as they recorded their highest home win in the ongoing competition yesterday. The deputy Accra representative of Asante Kotoko, Nana Kwame Danquah confirmed the amount earned from gate proceeds yesterday. Kotoko will play their last home game…
Nana Afia Kobi Ampem Sporting Club (NAKA) – a first division female club in the Ashanti region have congratulated Kumasi Asante Kotoko for defeating Nkana FC 3:0 yesterday. The Porcupines thrashed the Kitwe based side in match-four of the CAF Confederation Cup group stages at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi yesterday courtesy goals from Abdul Fatau Shafiu, Emmanuel Gyamfi and Martin Antwi. In a release signed by the President of the club, Evelyn Nsiah Asare, states that ” You have the fire in your heart and the determination to get the job done. You will forever be…
James Kotei alongside his fellow countrymen Nicholas Gyan and Akwasi Asante steered Simba Sporting Club to victory over Stand United in the Tanzanian Premier League. The Msimbadzi Reds defeated the Kambarage Stadium lads 0:2 courtesy John Bocco’s brace in the 52nd and 66th minutes. Kotei enjoyed a stellar performance at the center of the pitch, using his outstanding strength to bully the midfielders of the home side. Nicholas Gyan who has been reverted to the right-back role was a delight to watch today, doing the running at the flanks, dashing out incisive crosses and defending vigorously to ensure that the…