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Ashantigold sign Kotoko target Yaw Annor Ashantigold have completed the signing of Yaw Annor from Bechem United in the ongoing Ghana Football transfer window, according to reports. The talented winger who was heavily linked with a move to Asante Kotoko have joined Ashantigold for a reported fee of Gh¢ 30,000, signing a three-year contract with te Obuasi based club. Yaw Annor was denied a contract by Asante Kotoko after training with the club under the management of former coach Kjetil Zacariassen. The 22-year old has since joined Bechem United and was impressive in the truncated Ghana Premier League season. The winger…

Move to Israel cost me my spot in the national team – Derek Boateng Former Black Stars midfielder Derek Boateng says his transfer to the Israeli league in 2006 resulted in him losing his place in the Black Stars. The 37-year-old after the 2006 World Cup joined Beitar Jerusalem in Israel from AIK, a Swedish top-flight club. According to Boateng, the transfer meant that the national team moved on from him, leading to a sequence of events that culminated in him also missing the African Cup of Nations in 2008. In an interview with Joy FM, he disclosed that after…

Asante Kotoko announce board member as Club acting CEO Asante Kotoko announced on Tuesday evening that the club’s board have appointed Joseph Yaw Adu as the club’s acting Chief Executive Officer, as they continue to find a suitable candidate for the role. The Kumasi based club announced via their social media that they have appointed Joseph Yaw Adu and he will work with other board members as the set up a temporary management committee. https://twitter.com/asantekotoko_sc/status/1280591520446459906?s=21

Derek Boateng reveals how ‘juju’ ruined Ghana’s AFCON 2013 campaign Ex-Black Stars midfielder, Derek Boateng has revealed that some of the Black Stars players use black magic, also known as ‘juju’ to help them play football. Ghana football has been plagued with the thought that using ‘juju’ aids in the winning of games and enhances performance. Last season, fans were left bemused after Aduana Stars and Asante Kotoko completed the first 45 minutes of their Ghana Premier League encounter with 10 players each, with each team refusing to send in the 11th player first for fear of losing the game.…

Asante Kotoko board members to pull out from media engagements Asante Kotoko board members have decided to shun media engagements as they concentrate on their duties as board members and policymakers of the club. The Manhyia Palace constituted a 9-member Board of Directors for the club in May in a bid to transform the Porcupine Warriors. Three more members were added to the board in June bringing the tally to twelve. A member of the new board of directors, Kwadwo Boateng Genfi said they took the decision after a careful study of media operations in dealing with football-related issues. “We…

Hearts of Oak is the biggest club in Ghana – Emmanuel Nettey Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder Emmanuel Nettey believes his club is the biggest club in Ghana and one of the biggest in Africa. Emmanuel Nettey emerged as on the best players at Hearts of Oak after joining the Accra based club from Unistar Academy, he has been a fan favorite since he joined the club. Talking to CitiSports, the midfielder stated that he is playing for the best club in the country and one of the best clubs in Africa. “It’s been a joy and I’m really happy…

Jordan Ayew indebted to Crystal Palace bosses Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew has heaped massive praise on the club’s hierarchy for trusting him when very little persons did at the time. The versatile striker embarked on a loan move from Swansea City to Crystal Palace but it didn’t go as planned until his involvement with the national side, Ghana at the African Cup of Nations set the tone to what would be a stellar season. Ayew has since not disappointed in the interim after he was handed a three-year contract by the club, scoring 9 in 31 on course to…

Justice Blay returns to Medeama after Kotoko loan Talented midfielder Justice Blay has returned to Medeama following the cancelation of the Ghana Football Season. Justice Blay joined Asante Kotoko on a season-long loan last year and was outstanding during his stay at the Kumasi based club. Asante Kotoko tried severally to sign the player on a permanent basis but couldn’t reach and agreement with Medeama. He made 18 appearances for the Kotoko and scored three goals during his stay in Kumasi. Medeama announced via twitter that the player has returned to Tarkwa. https://twitter.com/medeamasc/status/1278688283988549632?s=21

George Amoako rules out Kotoko return Ex Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Officer has revealed that he has no plans to return to the club in any official capacity. The Football Administrator says he won’t be returning to the Kumasi based club, he adds that he is still a Kotoko Faithful but won’t take any official position. “Enough is enough now for me with Kotoko. I will not return to the club in any official position even though I’m still a Kotoko faithful.” Mr. Amoako said on Fox FM FM in Kumasi. Meanwhile, Mr. Amoako affirmed that the club owes him…

Hearts of Oak chief Frederick Moore targets six months to complete Pobiman project Hearts of Oak Chief Executive, Frederick Moore has assured fans that the Pobiman Academy project will be completed in the shortest possible time. According to him, the leadership of the club will work with great care and perseverance to ensure the academy is ready in the next six months. The Phobians, last week Thursday signed an agreement with local contractors K.A Estates Limited to commence work on the Project. The project when completed will be housed with Staff Residence, Senior Housing Unit, GYM, Training Centers (Pitches), Laundry, Swimming…