Posts by Abdullah Shaibu
CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Asante Kotoko Team news Ahead of Clash with Etoile
The starting 11 for Asante Kotoko is in with captain Felix Annan spearheading the side to battle it all out with Etoile Du Sahel of Tunisia. Experienced Jordan Opoku is included as Justice Blay, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Augustine Okrah, Richard Arthur and Ugandan import George Abege all make squad. Below is the complete first eleven of…
Read MorePREVIEW: Asante Kotoko vs Etoile Du Sahel – Caf Champions League
Going into today’s game the Porcupine Warriors are well aware of the threat their Moroccan counterparts can pose and would need to embrace and push the limits of their physical prowess and mental acumen. The first leg of two legged tie at home against a stubborn North African side is the merest hint that you…
Read MoreGFA: Normalization Committee Roadmap for RFA Chairpersons Election
The Normalization Committee of the Ghana Football Association has set October 18th for the elections of the Regional Football Association Chairpersons across Ghana. The RFA election will precede the Presidential election which will take place exactly a week’s time where the President will also be voted for by an elective FA Congress. The document which…
Read MoreCAF CONFEDERATION CUP: Mixed Feelings as Ashantigold SC Wins 3-2 at Home
Ashantigold made their intentions pretty clear from the start of the game as they huffed and puffed and pinned their opponents (RS Berkane) to their own half for most part of the first 20 minutes. No wonder they got a goal through Eric Donkor in the 16th minute who’s attempt was a bit deceitful and…
Read MoreCAF CONFEDERATION CUP: Skipper Shafiu Mumuni Leads Lineup against RS Berkane
Ashantigold SC will slog it out against RS Berkane at the Len Clay Stadium this afternoon. Captain Shafiu Mumuni leads the starting lineup as E. Donkor, Jerry Akaminko, Amos Adae, Latif Anabila and Brazilian forward Marko Silva all included in the first eleven. Coach Ricardo Da Rocha’s men will seek to win the game at…
Read MoreCAF CONFEDERATION CUP: Ashantigold vs RS Berkane Preview
Ashanti Gold will play host to RS Berkane of Morocco in the CAF Confederation Cup first leg at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium. After returning to continental action for the first time since 2016, the Miners increase in greed and collective growth is what seems to be driving them all the way. They defeated Akonangui…
Read MoreCAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Kumasi Asante Kotoko’s Opponents Arrives in Ghana
Kumasi Asante Kotoko’s opponents touched down in Ghana ahead of their titanic encounter on Sunday. Kotoko will host Etoile Du Sahel of Tunisia in the 2019/2020 CAF Champions League tie at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The Tunisian side who had planned to land in Kumasi straight from Tunisia but were denied by Civil Aviation…
Read MoreGUINEA JOB: C.K. Akonnor Misses Out as Frenchman Handed Job
A few days ago it was widely circulated in Ghana that Charles Kwabla Akonnor (CK Akonnor) was appointed as the head coach of Guinea national team but it turns out to be far from the truth. The rumor compelled the former Asante Kotoko gaffer to come out and set the record straight by stating that…
Read More2020 CHAN QUALIFIER: Black Stars ‘B’ Prepares ahead of Burkina Faso Clash
Black Stars ‘B’ beat Division One side Young Apostles 3-1 as they wrapped up their preparations ahead of the CHAN qualifiers against Burkina Faso. Paa Joe Park was the venue as Black Stars ‘B’ took on the Lower tie side in a friendly game on Thursday. Prince Opoku Agyeman scored a brace before Emmanuel Ocran…
Read MoreCAF CONFEDERATION CUP: Refs for Ashantigold vs RS Berkane Game Arrives in Ghana
The referees appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the game between Ashanti Gold Sc and RS Berkane have landed in the country. The refs Issa Sy, El Hadji Malice Samba, Nouha Bangoura and Adalbert Diouf all from Senegal were met by Ashgold representatives at the airport soon after they landed. Issa will…
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