Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Seydou Zerbo claims that becoming the new head coach of Asante Kotoko makes him feel pleased and appreciated. The Ghana Premier League champions have officially hired the Burkinabe coach gaffer on a one-year contract with the option of extension. Prosper Narteh Ogum, who departed the club after only one season as manager, was replaced by Zerbo. Zerbo stated that he is thrilled and delighted to lead the club for the first round of play against Kadiogo. “It’s a pleasure for me to be here because ever since I was young, I heard the name of Asante Kotoko and I must…

King Faisal are set to appoint ex-Ebusua Dwarfs head coach as new head coach in the ongoing Ghana Premier League 2022/23. Saharafootball.net can authoritatively confirm that the experienced head is close to agreeing a two-year deal with the club as their new head coach. The Kumasi-based club lost their opening encounter away to Berekum Chelsea on Monday. And with the appointment of Ernest Thompson Quartey imminent to the club, it’s expected that he will steer the affairs of the club over the weekend in his first game against Aduana FC. Mr.Quartey has been tasked to ensure that the King Faisal…

Ghanaian Premier League hopefuls, Medeama SC will welcome Tamale-based, Real Tamale United to Tarkwa over the weekend in what will be their first match at home for the season.  The home side are coming into this encounter on the back of beating off a spirited, Legon Cities at the El-Wak Sports Stadium, a side they lost heavily by 3-1 at that same venue last season encouraged by that feat, they will be looking to post a win over RTU. Coach David Duncan is making a return to football after more than half a decade, without any club activity, with his…

The Mantse derby came earlier than usual with fans expected to troop into the Accra Sports Stadium to provide the necessary support and morale for their respective clubs in match week two of the Ghana Premier League 2022/23 season. Accra Hearts of Oak have not started the season on a bright note like they would have expected, they have managed to pick only a win in their last five games in the league, something, they will quickly want to remedy coming up against one of their fiercest rivals, Great Olympics. Last season, the Phobians were unable to see off the…

Al Masry of the Egyptian Premier League is reportedly in advanced talks with Asante Kotoko to sign Franck Mbella Etouga. The Cameroonian import signed for the Porcupine Warriors at the start of the season and became a standout performer for the side, aiding them to the Ghana Premier League 2021/22 trophy. Mbella’s performance for Kotoko saw a series of suitors line up for his services but the club failed to agree a deal with any of them. In the last few days, reports have picked up that the Kotoko striker, who powered in 21 goals would not be part of…

The betPawa Premier League 2022/23 season started off in its full rigor as Great Olympics and Bechem United went up against each other, in the end, the home side through enterprising fullback, Samuel Ashie-Quaye walked away with all 3 maximum points at the Accra Sports Stadium. Kotoku Royals began their debut campaign in the league with a sweet home victory over Accra Lions whiles a Blessing Dana second-half goal was enough to upset the odds against, Michael Osei’s, Bibiani GoldStars at the Duns Park.  David Duncan got his first victory as Medeama SC coach away to Legon Cities whiles Aduana…

Bibiani GoldStars will kick start their opening season with a game against Dreams FC in a game that is sure to provide the needed platform for an amusing match at the Duns Park.   The home side copped as many as 40 points playing at their home venue more than any other Premier League club in the league, that said, coach Michael Osei will relish an opportunity of improving on their 9th position as debutants. In the just-ended transfer window, the club shipped a lot of players out of the door, Isaac Badu, John Kassilas Arthur, Joseph Dinku, Isaac Baah, Mohammed…

Karela United will be delighted to open their account against newcomers, Tamale City at the Crosby Awuah Memorial park.  The home side will come into this fixture on the back of an impressive pre-season campaign as well as finishing off in the top 4 in Bismarck Kobby Mensah’s debut campaign with the Aiyanase-based club. The addition of midfielder Joseph Dinku from Bibiani GoldStars to an already talented crop of players should help them churn out the victory by the end of the day. READ: Benjamin Tetteh to miss Ghana friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua Tamale City are making their debut in…

Burkinabe side, Rail Club du Kadiogo, and Ghana Premier League champions, Kumasi Asante Kotoko will go head-to-head in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round on Monday,12, September instead of the initial September 9, 2022, at Stade de l’amitié Mathieu Kérékou in Kouhounou, Benin. This is because the initial venue, Stade de Kadiogo Ouagadougou in Yamoussoukro failed to meet CAF’s requirements and the Burkinabè Football Authority were unable to release the new 20,000-capacity Stade de Yamoussoukro since it was under maintenance. https://twitter.com/AsanteKotoko_SC/status/1567758062022172674?s=20&t=M6ZpRlP34RXEv4BK9XZZXg Because of this, the Burkinabe side, who are making a return to continental football in…

Hearts of Oak new defender, Konadu Yiadom has disclosed reasons on why he opted to switch from WAFA SC to Accra Hearts of Oak.  Konadu was subject to an intense transfer war between, three former league champions, Hearts, Kotoko, and Aduana Stars but ultimately the lad together with his camp decided on the capital-based side for the upcoming season. He signed a 3-year deal with the MTN FA Cup Champions. https://twitter.com/HeartsOfOakGH/status/1567285208122114048?s=20&t=UQL6pcFeTBGDatF1FaRhwA In an interview with the club’s media team during his unveiling, he remarked that Hearts of Oak was the best side on the local hence the reason he teamed…