Author: Clinton Eleto

Special Competition: Inter Allies held by Elmina Sharks Inter Allies were denied three points by a determined Elmina Sharks side in the Special Competition opener on Sunday at the Tema Stadium. Inter Allies were dominant throughout the game but the Elmina Sharks defence stood firm to deny The Capelli boys. Patrick Armah had the opportunity to put his side in front but couldn’t convert the opportunity as his shot went wide. It was clear that Elmina Sharks came into the game with the mindset of preventing the home side from finding the back of the net. The game ended in…

Special Competition: Kojo Obeng strike give Hearts deserved win Hearts Of Oak started the Special competition on a positive note after claiming all three points against Dreams FC at the Accra Sports Stadium. Both teams started the game strong and created lots of chances but couldn’t find the net in the first 45 minutes. Kojo Obeng Jnr opened the scoring in the 48 minutes of the game, he controlled a pass before slotting the ball past the Dreams FC keeper to put his side in front. Afutu almost doubled the scoring for his side in the 67 minutes but blasted…

Special Competition: Kotoko grab controversial win against Aduana Asante Kotoko beat Aduana Stars 1-0 in Kumasi thanks to an early goal by Abass Mohammed. Despite their victory, everyone has been questioning referee Daniel Laryea’s decision to rule out clear equalizer by striker Yahaya Mohammed. Yahaya was on an onside position when he pounced on Samuel Bio’s low shot to put the ball back of the net but the linesman flagged it for an offside. Many thought the goal should have stood considering the fact that there was a Kotoko player behind him. Aduana possessed the game but couldn’t find a breakthrough, Abass Mohammed’s…

NC Special Cup Week one: Hearts, Kotoko and Ashgold off to a flying start The Normalization Committee’s Special Cup kicked off on Sunday the 31st of March and fans gathered all over the country to watch their favourite teams play at their various venues. Premier A Asante Kotoko grabbed a slim victory at the Baba Yara Stadium, thanks to an early goal from Abass Mohammed who scored on the 2nd minute of the game to give the porcupines an early lead. Ashantigold were victorious against Techiman XI wonders in Obuasi, they won 2-0 at home, thanks to goals from Shafiu Mumuni…

Kotoko terminate contract of midfielder Appiah Kubi Kotoko have agreed to terminate the contract of midfielder Samuel Appiah Kubi with immediate effect. The decision comes after management failed to secure a loan move for the player, who joined Kotoko from the division-one side, Nkoranza Warriors, in September 2018. Director of Communications, Samuel Sarfo Duku (Esq), tells Kotoko Express App the decision was taken in response to the player`s request. “Samuel Appiah Kubi has mutually terminated his contract,” disclosed Director of Communications, Samuel Sarfo Duku (Esq). “Management tried to secure a loan move for him, but failed and he requested for…

George Amoako expects Kotoko to win NC Special Competition Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Officer believes Asante Kotoko are favourites for the Special Competition title, he made it clear to the players that it will be a failure if they don’t clinch the title. The Porcupines were the only team in Ghana involved in an official competition after football was suspended in the country, and George Amoako believes the experience gives them an upper hand over other teams. ”The target for you is to win the competition which begins on Sunday,” Amoako told the team at the club’s Adako Jachie training ground.…

Hearts of Oak announce squad for NC Special Competition Accra Hearts Of Oak have released a 29-man squad for the Normalization Committee’s Special competition that will be kicking off this weekend. Hearts of Oak will face Dreams FC in the Competition’s opener this Sunday as they will look to start off with a win. Full Squad: Goalkeepers: Richmond Ayi, Ernest Sowah, Benjamin Mensah Defenders: Fatawu Mohammed, William Dankyi, Robert Addo, Benjamin Agyare, Raddy Ovouka, Ibrahim Sumaila, James Sewornu, Yussif Alhassan, Mohammed Alhassan, Christopher Bonney Midfielders: Daniel Kodie, Malik Akowuah, Benjamin Afutu, Joseph Esso, Michelle Sarpong, Dominic Eshun, Enock Addo, Alhassan, Charles…

NC Special Cup: Medeama – Berekum Chelsea match postponed Medeama’s first match against Berekum Chelsea in the Ghana FA Special Competition has been postponed, according to the Normalization Committee. The Ghana Football Association confirmed on Friday that a new date will be communicated. . “Kindly be informed that your request to postpone your first match of the Normalisation Committee’s Special competition because your team is currently participating in the Viareggio International Tournament in Italy has been granted, part of the letter sent to both clubs on Friday read. . The Normalisation Committee has agreed to the request of the Blues…

Richard Senanu to fly out for treatment on Ligament Injury Director of Communications at Asante Kotoko has revealed that Richard Senanu is yet to recover from the injury he sustained at the CAF Confederation Cup. He added that the player will leave to the country for further treatment on his injury “Senanu is still in the treatment room. He hasn’t recovered yet,” Sarfo Duku told OTEC FM “We have planned to fly him [Richard Senanu] out of the country for treatment on the injury he sustained in the Confederation Cup.” Asante Kotoko will face Aduana stars in the Special Competition…

Dreams FC seek revenge against Hearts of Oak Dreams FC look poised for revenge against Hearts of Oak on Sunday, March 31, 2019, when the two sides square off on matchday one of the NC Special Competition at the Accra Sports Stadium. Hearts of Oak were 2-1 victors in the last match between the two which saw the Phobians lift the ST Nettey Cup in an offseason contest. Manager Juha Pasoja doesn’t seem to be ready for a second consecutive defeat and would urge his charges to go all out and secure positive results against the hosts. Key for Dreams…