Author: David Salamu

Bibiani Goldstars FC head coach Michael Osei has revealed his side will face Hearts of Oak as wounded lions when the pair meets on Saturday in the 2022/2023 BetPawa Ghana Premier League. The 2022/2023 BetPawa Ghana Premier League returns after an injunction placed was lifted by the Accra High Court. Hearts Of Oak welcome Goldstars to the famous Accra Sports Stadium in a matchday four fixture as the Phobians continue to seek for their first win of the campaign. The Phobians are also looking to bounce back from their disappointing elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup. However, Osei believes his…

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Vice-Chairman of the Black Stars management committee Mr Akwasi Agyeman, has disclosed that an agreement has been reached with the playing body to receive only qualifying bonus in every competition instead of the usual winning bonus. The players were normally paid a winning bonus structure for every win they secure in matches. The players were initially entitled to $10,000 for winning every game before it was slashed to $5,000. According to Mr Agyeman, the current Black Stars management committee has managed to convince the players to accept qualifying bonuses instead of the winning bonuses. Speaking to Happy 98.9FM, Mr Kwasi…

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Former National Chapters Committee Chairman for Accra Hearts Of Oak Mohammed Alhassan has stressed that Nigerian Billionaire Aliko Dangote was denied the chance to invest in the club. According to him, the African’s richest man was reportedly interested in investing heavily in Hearts of Oak but was prevented from doing so by a club official. Alhassan claims Dangote wanted to pump money into Hearts Of Oak by way of sponsorship, in memory of his friend John Evans Atta-Milla, who served as the club’s board chairman. He further explained that, the offer was made through former Tema MCE, Kempes Ofosu Ware, but…

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Ex Accra Hearts of Oak star Charles Taylor has revelaed the FA should part ways with Black Stars coach Otto Addo as the Qatar 2022 World Cup edges closer to commence. The fomer midfield maestro believes the Black Stars have the quality of players to do the task but coach Addo is inexperienced and cannot yield good results with the team. As a result, Taylor is demanding that the Ghana Football Association terminate Addo’s contract and replace him before the tournament begins on November 20. Speakingto Angel TV, Charles Taylor said; “I have said for Otto Addo, he is not a…

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The Ghana Football Association has sent a word of caution to the various clubs not to allow stewards and other unregistered club officials in the Inner perimeter and dressing room areas on matchdays. The GFA has warned perpetrators will receive hefy punishments when they are caught doing otherwise during matchdays. Below is the full statement from the Ghana Football Association; “As part of efforts to maintain sanity in all GFA organized league competitions, the Safety and Security Committee wish to send a strong warning and reminder to all clubs that, deployed Club Stewards and other unregistered club officials are not…

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The injunction against the Ghana Premier League has been dismissed, allowing for the country’s top flight league to resume after a four-week forced break. The latest decision means the Ghana Premier League could resume this weekend. More details to follow soon……

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Accra Hearts of Oak SC are set to unveil a female football club according to Bankroller and club’s board chairman, Togbe Afede XIV. According to the Majority shareholder of the club, negotiations for purchasing a women’s team have been completed and it’s at an advanced stage with an announcement expected soon. Speaking to Citi FM Sports, Togbe Afede XIV said; “We have finished negotiations to acquire a football team in the Women’s division. “This means that in a matter of weeks, we can announce a female side for Hearts of Oak, the Oaks FC. “That is also a requirement of…

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Accra Hearts of Oak and Black Stars legend Laryea Kingston has sent words of caution to new club head coach Slavko Matic. According to the former Black Stars midfielder, the club’s new head coach should implement his philosophy within the shortest possible time within fans anxiously waiting for results. Slavko Matic was named the new gaffer for the Rainbow side on a two-year deal replacing Samuel Boadu who was sacked for a poor start to the league. Speaking to Radio Gold Sports, the Right to Dream tactician stressed; “Make sure that you bring your attacking philosophy as soon as possible…

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Ghana and Queretaro midfielder Clifford Aboagye has revealed he has never paid bribe to coaches to earn a National team call-up in his career. According to the former U20 star, he received call-up into the National team based on dedication and hardwork. Recent speculations from the local media has claimed, players pay bribe to coaches to secure invitations into the various National teams setups. Speaking on the speculation, Clifford Aboagye said; “I always hear about coaches taking bribes but I have never asked to pay a bribe and or paid a bribe to anyone to get call-up ever to the…

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Accra Hearts of Oak NCC Chairman Elvis Herman Hesse has lambasted the club’s top hierarchy and claims no one is bigger than the club including Board Chairman Togbe Afede. Elvis Herman has been on the neck of the management of the club in the wake of the seeming impasse between the supporters and the board. Fans got heated during the Phobians poor abysmal show as they eliminated the CAF Confederation Cup by Real Bamako in the preliminary stages. Management of the club has come under a barrage of criticism for overseeing yet another disastrous campaign in Africa coupled with the clubs poor…

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Black Stars teenage sensation Abdul Fatawu Issahaku was named Man of the Match award in Sporting Lisbon B’s triumph over Os Belenenses in the Portuguese Liga 3. Issahaku played full throttle and contributed immensely for Sporting Lisbon B team to claim a 1-0 win over Belenenses. 17-year-old Rodrigo Ribeiro scored the only goal of the match in the 78th minute to give Sporting their fourth win in a row. Sporting move to the top of the league standings with the vital victory against Belenenses at their own backyard to open a one point lead after six matches. Issahaku has been…

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Former Bayern Munich and France winger Franck Ribery has announced his retirement from football. The 39-year-old has terminated his contract with Serie A side Salernitana after struggling with a knee issue. He scored 124 goals and contributed 182 assists in 425 games for Bayern from 2007-2019, winning the Champions League in 2013 and nine Bundesliga titles. “The ball stops, the feelings do not. Thanks to everyone for this great adventure,” said Ribery on Twitter. Ribery joined Fiorentina before moving to Salernitana last summer, helping the club avoid relegation by one point but he has not featured since the opening day…

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Accra Hearts of Oak former assistant coach, Hamzah Obeng has disclosed his former side will take several years to rebuild before they can be able to dominate African football again. The Phobians crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup to Real Bamako as they Burkinabè side prevailed 3-1 on aggregate. The Phobians have failed to impress in recent times in Africa’s Elite competition which has been a nation problem. Speaking on the consistent failures of clubs from Ghana, Hamzah Obeng reiterated that clubs who can win the competition have good foundations which are built on projects they invest huge resources.…

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Bankroller of Accra Hearts of Oak Togbe Afede XIV reveals coach Samuel Boadu was misled into the inner perimeter of the Accra Stadium during the club’s 1-0 victory over AS Real Bamako in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday. Samuel Boadu, who was sacked in September after a poor start into the 2022/23 league season was spotted at the stadium to rally support for the team. However, the former Medeama SC boss was slammed by the management of the Phobians for entering into the inner perimeter of the Accra Stadium to meet the playing body before the commencement of Sunday’s match…

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Accra Hearts Of Oak Bankroller Togbe Afede XIV has set targets for newly appointed Serbian Trainer Slavko Matic as he begins life as a Phobian. The majority shareholder of the club has charged the  new coach to win the 2022/2023 BetPawa Ghana Premier League and secure qualification to Africa’s Elite competition. The Rainbow club announced the appointment yesterday to replace coach Samuel Boadu who was sacked earlier at the start of the season. Matic began life as a Phobian today as he supervised the team’s training at the Pobiman Sports Complex. Before he was announced as the new coach, Togbe…

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Asante Kotoko Cameroonian forward Georges Mfegue has promised club supporters success in the remainder of the 2022/2023 Ghana Premier League season. The Porcupine Warriors started the abysmally as they crashed out of the CAF Champions League preliminary round with a disappointing loss to RC Kadiogo on penalties. Mfegue who has a brilliant debut season for the Reds last season has issued a plea to Club Fan’s to remain coy as they their maximum best to recuperate last season’s form. The 23-year-old have missed most games for the Porcupines due to injury but has vowed to comeback stronger and help the…

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