Accra Hearts of Oak coach Slavko Matic has challenged his players to fight and earn a spot in his team as he looks to build a competitive team capable of challenging for titles. The Serbian has had a strong start to his tenure, winning his first two games. He first defeated Bibiani GoldStars 2-1 in Accra, and Hearts of Oak only narrowly defeated Kotoku Royals last weekend. Accroding to coach Matic, he wasn’t impressed with his side in his first two games, showing signs of weakness in some areas. Speaking after after the game against Kotoku Royals, Slavko Matic said,…
Author: David Salamu
Accra Lions put two goals past Nsoatreman FC as they continue their impressive start of the league campaign with a fourth win in a row. First half goals from winger Daniel Awuni and Fredrick Asante handed rhe home side all three maxinum points at the famous Accra Sports Stadium. The travellers threatened at the early stages of the game but their efforts proved futile with the home side breaking the deadlock on the 11th minute. A brilliant cross was from Hagan Frimpong on the right was met by Awuni for the opener give Lions a 1-0 lead. Awuni almost got…
Bechem United gaffer Kasim Ocansey has applauded the performance of his team after the Hunters gunned down Asante Kotoko. The Hunters humbled champions Asante Kotoko by a resounding 2-0 last Thursday afternoon at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in an outstanding BetPawa GPL matchday 2 encounter. The home side opened the scoring from the spot kick though skipper Kofi Agbesimah on the 23rd minute before striker Emmanuel Avornyo completed the win in the second half to give Bechem United a comfortable 2-0 win. Speaking after the game, the experience gaffer stated he was very optimistic they were going to stun…
Minister for Youth and Sports Hon. Mustapha Ussif has expressed his satisfaction after securing a partnership deal with MTN for the Black Stars. According to the Youth and Sports Minister, the MTN sponsorship is timely right and significant that will help the boost the team’s preparations for the 2022 World Cup. The deal was sealed on Thursday, November 3 at the Ghana Football Association Headquarters in Accra. The sponsorship deal is worth a staggering $2 million, a massive financial boost to the team as they prepare to take on the rest of the world in Qatar. ‘’This support is timely…
Asante Kotoko Uganda forward Steven Mukwala is eager to increase his goal tally after scoring his debut against King Faisal Babies last weekend. Mukwala scored opened the scoring for the Porcupine Warriors as they humbled King Faisal 3-0 in the Kumasi derby on Monday night. The 23-year-old had been looking to score his first goal for the club since joining before the 2022-23 season began after featuring in five competitive games. The former Vipers SC and URA FC striker opened the scoring of the match after slotting in a pass from Dickson Afoakwa in the 10th minute. Captain Richard Boadu…
Accra Hearts of Oak Board Member, Alhaji Brimah Akambi has stressed the club will be in total mess should club Bankroller Togbe Afede XIV depart. The club’s heirachy has recently bewn under inmmed pressure following the Phobians exit from the CAF Confederations Cup. Section of the club supporters descended heavily on the Board Chairman to make changes in the club administration. However, to Alhaji Akambi, the supporters need to calm down and support the Board Chairman because if he decides to leave the club, the club will be like a cornerstone. Speaking in an interview with Radio Gold, Alhaji Akambi…
Minister of Youth and Sports, Honourable Mustapha Ussif has revealed the Ministry cannot disclose the Black Stars budget for the World Cup to general public. According to Hon. Mustapha Ussif, the budget for the Black Stars would be revealed after the tournament which kickstarts in November 2022. Ghana will lock horns with Portugal, South Korea and Portugal in the group stages. The Black Stars will commence camping on 10th November 2022 in Abu Dhabi on before engaging Switzerland in their final pre-World Cup friendly. Black Stars management committee vice chairman, Akwasi Agyemang revealed there won’t be any winning bonuses but…
Black Stars Goalkeeping coach Richard Kingston has revealed there is 100% confidence in the to-be selected goalkeepers ahead of the 2022 World Cup. Ghana will be making its fourth appearance in the World Cup commences on 20th November 2022 in Qatar. The Black Stars battle it out for supremacy in Group H against Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea. Coach Otto Addo has submitted his 55-man provisional squad to FIFA and will name his final 26 on November 20,2022. Kingston who is tasked with ensuring Ghana gets the safest pair of hands at the tournament says the goalkeeping department is safe…
Asante Kotoko defeated rivals King Faisal Babies in a stunning 3-0 victory at the Baba Yara Stadium in the Kumasi derby. King Faisal Babies hosted the Porcupine Warriors in an intensed matchday four encounter to determine who earns all bragging rights in Kumasi derby. Asante Kotoko took the lead in just eleven minutes into the game courtesy of a strike from Ugandan forward Steven Mukwala for his debut league goal. The Porcupines doubled their lead on minute 28 from the spot kick through captain Richard Boadu after Mukwala was brought down in the penalty area by the King Faisal goalkeeper.…
Black Meteors head coach Ibrahim Tanko has stressed that, the main ambition of his technical team is to secure qualification to 2023 Olympic games. The cruised to the third round of the 2023 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers following an emphatic win over Mozambique. The Black Meteors completed defeated their African counterparts back to back amassing a 4-1 aggregate scoreline in both legs. Coach Tanko side won 2-1 in the first leg played in Maputo and returned to Ghana at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to inflict on them a 2-0 emphatic win. Ghana will now face DR Congo…
Accra Hearts of Oak coach Slavko Matic has challenged his players to work harder and be ruthless on the pitch after securing an impressive 2-1 comeback victory over Bibiani GoldStars. The visitors broke the deadlock in the opening stages of the game after a fine effort from striker Prince Owusu beat Richmond Ayi to give the Miners a 1-0 lead. Isaac Mensah pounced on a loose ball in the penalty area and gave the Phobians an equaliser on minute 77 shortly after goalkeeper Joseph Baah was sent off for hitting Hearts foward Yassin Ouatching. The over 4 minutes to the…
Accra Hearts of Oak coach Slavko Matic was dissatisfied with the style of play of their opponents Bibiani GoldStars despite securing a 2-1 victory over them on Saturday. The Phobians cameback strongly in the second-half with goals from Isaac Mensah and Gladson Awako as they edged over 10-man GoldStars. Prince Owusu’s curling effort from outside the box beat Richmond Ayi, who was well off his line, and GoldStars held on until goalkeeper Joseph Baah was sent off for an off-the-ball incident in which he hit Hearts of Oak striker Yassin Ouatching. In the 78th minute, substitute Mensah equalised from close…
Hearts of Oak finally recorded their win in the ongoing 2022/2023 BetPawa Ghana Premier League after coming from behind to beat Bibiani Gold Stars 2-1. The Phobians started the season poorly failing to win any of the reopening four games before the suspension of the league. Coach Slavko Matic made his debut in the dugout for the Rainbow side as they secured an impressive 2-1 victory over 1-0 man Bibiani GoldStars. Accra Hearts of Oak hosted the Miners Bibiani Gold Stars at the famous Accra Sports Stadium in a matchday four fixture. The visitors took the lead after nine minutes…
Former Ghana Football Association Capo, Kwesi Nyantakyi has lambasted Black Stars head coaches for allowing themselves to be influenced during national team call-ups and selections. In recent years, the Senior National team has been alleged to have a criteria on which some players are being invited to the team. According to some Ghanaians, national team selection has been the avenue for ‘agency players’, indicating some get into the team due to their affiliation with people in authority at the Ghana FA. However, according the former FA boss Nyantakyi, it is the sole responsibility of the coach to conduct player selection …
Sulley Ali Muntari has confirmed he held talks with Asante Kotoko after his contract with their sworn rivals Hearts of Oak expired. The former AC Milan midfielder admitted his desire to join the Porcupine Warriors earlier in the new season to help them in their CAF Champions League campaign. In an interaction with Sports Capo, Dan Kweku Yeboah, Sulley Muntari said; “I spoke to the Board of Kotoko after my contract with Hearts of Oak ended. I wanted to help them in Africa so I was talking with them to build a strong team. I did not want to go…
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has admitted he is not fit to make a bold claim to be included in Ghana’s World Cup squad. According to the former Legon Cities attacker he is due to help the team his experience and pedigree when his is given an opportunity by the technical team. In an interview with GHOne, Gyan was admitted that his physical conditions are not suitable for competitive football now and that he will not force himself into the conversation about who should be called up for the tournament. “The World Cup is every footballer’s dream. If I’m…