Author: Clinton Eleto

GPL: Reason why Ebusua Dwarfs-Legon Cities game was abandoned The game between Ebusua Dwarfs and Legon Cities in Cape Coast was abandoned on Sunday afternoon after the match officials refused to return to the pitch for the second half. Legon Cities official Twitter handle tweeted and stated that the referee’s failure to report to the pitch in the second half was due to threats he received from the home fans as the referee didn’t “feel safe to continue”. https://twitter.com/LegonCitiesFC/status/1391432280581738497?s=20 After the tweet, the home side Ebusua Dwarfs used their Twitter handle to deny news that fans threatened the officials during…

Breaking: Asante Kotoko to withdraw from MTN FA cup Asante Kotoko are reportedly considering withdrawing from the MTN FA Cup due to player injuries, Sahara Football understands.  The Kumasi-based club will pull out of the competition as they want to focus on the Ghana Premier League and to reduce the injury situation at the club. Asante Kotoko currently have more than five inured/unfit players including the new signings the club made in the second transfer window. The club’s withdrawal could be a huge blow to the sponsors as they were hoping to see the nine times FA Cup winners in…

Richard Senanu to extend contract with Asante Kotoko Asante Kotoko have offered a new 2-year contract to midfielder Richard Senanu following the player’s return to the club’s squad after a lengthy knee injury. The energetic midfielder who was out for three years will be looking to repay the faith the club had in him after he received a new contract extension offer that will see the midfielder earn Ghc 3,000 per month. Sahara Football understands the player and the club’s management are in the closing stages of the contract extension.

Asante Kotoko sealed another win against Legon Cities at the Accra Sports Stadium thanks to a free kick goal from Fabio Gama. The Porcupines controlled large part of the game forcing their opponents to fall back and work for the ball. Legon Cities pushed forward in the second half but Kotoko were calm and controlled

Asante Kotoko 18-man squad for Legon Cities clash Mariano Barreto has named an 18-man squad as Kotoko travel to the nation’s capital to face Legon Cities in the Matchweek 22. Vinicius Michael, Emmanuel Sarkodie, and Naby Keita have all been replaced by Richard Senanu, Sarfo Taylor, and Mudasiru Salifu. Full squad: Goalkeepers: Razak Abalora and Kwame Baah Defenders: Christopher Nettey, Samuel Frimpong, Ibrahim Moro, Patrick Asmah, Ismail Ganiyu, Habib Mohammed, Yussif Mubarik. Midfielders: Kwame Adom Frimpong, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Fabio Gama, Godfred Asiamah, Mudasiru Salifu, Richard Senanu Forwards: Solomon Sarfo Taylor, Augustine Okrah, Andy Kumi Francis.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is pleased to announce that Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana), the leading telecoms company in Ghana has once again extended their long sponsorship relationship for the FA Cup for Three (3) more seasons with a total sponsorship package worth over  Four Million Ghana Cedis (GHC 4,000,000.00). The package includes an annual sponsorship amount of One  Million Ghana Cedis (GHC1000.000.00), Twenty  Thousand Cedis  (GHC 20,000.00)  for the ‘Man of the Match prize, and MTN products worth Three Hundred And Ninety Ghana Cedis  (GHC390,000.00). The new agreement is for a period of three (3) seasons commencing from the…

Medeama can win the league – Ibrahim Yaro Medeama’s defender Ibrahim Yaro believes his side can win the Ghana Premier League title after they registered a crucial win against Asante Kotoko at Obuasi on Saturday. Ibrahim Yaro was adjudged the man of the match in Medeama’s 2-1 against Asante Kotoko. The defender caused problems for the home side after they conceded the opening goal. When asked if Medeama can win the league title after their performance in Obuasi: “By the Grace of God, we can win the league. Yes! we can” he answered. However, Medeama coach Yaw Preko refused to…

”Black Stars need $25m for 2022 AFCON and World Cup campaigns” – Sports Minister Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has revealed that the senior national team, the Black Stars, will require an amount of $25 million to fund their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Cameroon, as well as the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This was revealed at a breakfast meeting with Chief Executive Officers from corporate Ghana at the Jubilee House in Accra on Monday. The Black Stars have already booked their spot at next year’s AFCON and will start the qualifying campaign for the…

Mariano Barreto refuses to criticize Sarkodie’s performance against Medeama Asante Kotoko coach Mariano Barreto refused to single out Emmanuel Sarkodie following a poor midfield display against Medeama on Saturday. Barreto suffered his first defeat against a very good Medeama side on Sunday as his side lose the top spot on the league table. Talking about the game, Barreto singled Emmanuel Sarkodie and praised him for his performance against Great Olympics but failed to single him out after the midfielder was subbed at halftime against Medeama. “For me, it was surprising because they did well against Olympics; it was the same…

Mariano Barreto doesn’t want Kotoko to make same mistake again Asante Kotoko appointed Portuguese coach Mariano Barreto to help revive the club and bring glory days by changing the style of play and providing results. Mariano Barreto is off to a decent start at his new club; he’s unbeaten in his first four games as the head coach of the club. His side have registered 2 wins and 2 draws in 4 games and have scored 7 goals, conceded only one goal, and keeping 3 clean sheets in that period. Amidst the positive start at the club, the Portuguese coach…