Author: Clinton Eleto

FIFA clears Asante Kotoko World football governing body, FIFA has closed its file on the issues relating to player, Kwame Bonsu, Asante Kotoko and Esperance. In a letter dated May 4, 2020 and signed by Head of Players’ Status at FIFA, Erika Montemor Ferreira; FIFA said it would “proceed to the closure of the file” after the amicable agreement between the two clubs. FIFA’s correspondence came two days after it received a communication from Closemarking Consult, the firm that aided Kotoko in the matter, explaining that the two clubs have successfully resolved the issue. Esperance had earlier delayed in paying…

Danlad Ibrahim highlights the importance of Felix Annan at Kotoko Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim has heaped praises on his teammate and captain Felix Annan for being a leader and a source of inspiration at the club. Felix Annan took the captain armband after Amos Frimpong left Kotoko and has been leading the club since then. Talking to Daily Porcupine, Danlad Ibrahim revealed that Felix Annan is a source of inspiration and chief motivator at Asante Kotoko, he adds that his dressing room talks usually motivates them to win games. “If we are down in the first half, it is…

Ghana FA requests two-weeks extension from CAF to decide future of the 2019/20 season- Henry Asante Twum The Ghana Football Association Spokesperson, Henry Asante Twum, has disclosed that the FA has requested for an extension from CAF to decide on the future of the 2019/20 football season as today marks the deadline for Member Associations to decide whether to continue or truncate the season. The Ghana FA last week engaged the various stakeholders in a virtual meeting since the outbreak to decide on the future of the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League. Most of the clubs have suggested that the 2019/20…

Declare the season null and void – Kotoko midfielder Adom Frimpong Asante Kotoko midfielder Adom Frimpong wants the 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League season canceled because of the current CODVID 19 Pandemic in the country. Football in Ghana was halted by the President a few weeks ago after Ghana confirmed their first case of the virus, the President placed a ban on Social gathering which affected the Ghana Premier League. Talking to Kotoko Express App, Adom Frimpong believes the well being of the fans should be paramount and urges the authorities to cancel the season and declare the GPL season null…

Ashantigold have appointed Emmanuel Frimpong as the club’s New Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of Frederick Acheampong from that role a week ago. The 24-year-old, who is the son of club President Dr. Kwaku Frimpong, was named C.E.O of the Obuasi based club by his father. In an interview with Sikka FM right after his confirmation to the vacant job. Mr. Frimpong says his target for the club is to ensure that the Obuasi based outfit is one of the biggest brands in African football scene. “We want to make Ashantigold one of the biggest brand in African Football,”…

Accra Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of central defender Nuru Sule, the Ghanaian side announced via their Twitter on Wednesday afternoon. The center-back played for the Phobians from 2011 to 2014 before he secured a transfer to Libyan top-flight side Al-Nasr Benghazi. After several spells with a number of clubs, Nuru Sulley has returned to Ghana after partying ways with Iraqi Premier League club Naft Al-Junoob as his last club. https://twitter.com/HeartsOfOakGH/status/1255500444123697155?s=20

Asante Kotoko settle $240,000 Esperance debt Asante Kotoko have finally settled their $240,000 fine imposed by FIFA over the wrongful registration of striker, Emmanuel Clottey in 2015 have been settled, the club confirmed on Wednesday. Here is the official statement from the club: The debt owed Tunisian club, Esperance, and FIFA over the wrongful registration of striker, Emmanuel Clottey in 2015 have been settled. Executive Chairman, Kwame Kyei paid the Tunisians to clear the fine imposed on us by the world football governing body, FIFA. A $240,000 fine was slapped on the club by FIFA, comprising $180,000 for the player’s transfer,…

Ghana FA Ethics Committee to begin Investigation on Number 12 exposé The Ghana Football Association Ethics Committee has taken delivery of the raw footage of “Number 12 exposé” from Tiger Eye PI. The Accra-based investigative organization on June 6, 2018, premiered an anti-graft investigation involving Ghanaian football officials. The investigations was meant to uncover some unscrupulous behavior in the Ghanaian football fraternity. The Executive Council in February 2020, requested for the raw footage of the “Number 12 exposé” in order to deal with the matter which remains one of the key Compliance and Integrity demands from FIFA. The videos are…

Ghana Premier League side Hearts of Oak have signed a partnership deal with Sports TV station GTV Sports, the club announced on Tuesday morning via their Twitter account. GTVSports will have rights to exclusive content from Hearts of Oak. https://twitter.com/HeartsOfOakGH/status/1255019338303668224?s=20

Asante Kotoko have released three players from the club, according the Public Relations Officer of the team Kennedy Boakye Ansah.  The players include midfielders Kelvin Andoh and Kingsley Osei Effah and defender Evans Owusu. “Kelvin Andoh, Evans Owusu and Kingsley Effah released by Asante Kotoko,” the PRO told Sikka Sports. The trio have been asked to join any club of their choice ahead of the second round of the Ghana Premier League. Evans Owusu, who lost his position to Ibrahim Imoro has moved to Anyinase based club Karela United. The Porcupine Warriors are yet to make new signings but there…