Author: Clinton Eleto

Medeama signs partnership agreement with Thomas Partey’s Spanish club Alcobendas Ghana Premier League side Medeama Sc have signed an agreement with Spanish lower tier side Alcobendas Sport.  The club partly owned by Ghana international, Thomas Partey, will offer assistance to the Ghanaian club by providing opportunities to players and staff of the Tarkwa based outfit. Partey acquired the club in July after long-time pal Jose Jimenez introduced him to the team. The 26-year old Atletico Madrid midfielder revealed his outfit will give chances to young players from Medeama SC to come try out and learn to be professionals. “We try…

Playing for Kotoko means a lot to me – Abdul Ganiyu Defender, Abdul Ismael Ganiyu has described his one year with Kotoko as the best moment in his career as he recounts his success and the progress made in his game. The 23-year-old center-back has been a pillar at Kotoko’s defence since joining from Karela United ahead of last season’s CAF Confederation campaign. The Porcupines reached the group stage of the competition with Abdul Ganiyu featuring in all the games and giving good accounts of himself. That was aside guarding the side to the Tier One Cup and other trophies.…

Kotoko must sack Zachariassen – former Ashgold coach Svetislav Tanasijevic Former Ashantigold gaffer Svetislav Tanasijevic has called on Asante Kotoko to show ‘fake’ Kjetil Zachariassen the exit following reports of him faking documents to secure the top job.  Kjetil Zachariassen has come under intense scrutiny after new broke he applied for the Kotoko job with fake certificates. The ex-Ashantigold coach has also seen his work criticized following the Porcupine Warriors exit from the CAF Champions League. However, his former work pal at the Miners Svetislav Tanasijevic has described the Norwegian tactician as fraud and Asante Kotoko must sack him. “That man is…

Akakpo Patron to replace Johnson Smith at Karela United Former assistant coach of Asante Kotoko Akakpo Patron is set to join Karela United after parting ways with the Porcupine Warriors.  The former Kotoko striker is seen as a direct replacement for Johnson Smith, who rejoined the Reds after ten years away from the club. He takes over the role left by Akakpo Patron. Meanwhile, Patron- who has vast experience as assistant gaffer, will be taking over as head coach of the club. According to reports, other coaches have expressed interest in the Karela job but the Anyinase based outfit prefers Akakpo…

Asante Kotoko not interested in the services of Maxwell Konadu Nana Kwasi Gyambibi (Coker), Personal Assistant to Executive Chairmen, Dr. Kwame Kyei, has revealed that the club has no plans of hiring former coach Maxwell Konadu. Several reports are suggesting that Management of Asante Kotoko are considering replacing Kjetil Zachariassen with current Black Stars B coach Maxwell Konadu but Mr. Coker has debunked these reports and stories stating that the decision to sign Johnson Smith as the Assistant Coach is not influenced by the said report. Johnson Smith, an Assistant Coach in 2007 and Caretaker Coach in 2008, completed his third…

WAFU Cup2019 : We gave our best in the competition – Joseph Esso Black Stars B and Hearts of Oak striker Joseph Esso insists that the entire team gave their very best in the 2019 West African Football Union Cup. Ghana failed to retain the WAFU Cup after losing to 2019 host nation Senegal 3-1 on Penalties. Despite the disappointment of failing to defend the title, Esso was happy with the experience from his first tournament and stated that the team gave their best. “As an upcoming player, getting to play in my first international tournament says a lot. It…

Kotoko fans vote Justice Blay as most impressive new signing Asante Kotoko fans via the Kotoko Express App, voted midfielder Justice Blay as the Club’s most impressive new signing this season. The defensive midfielder who is on a season-long loan from Medeama SC has settled well into life at the Ghanaian club, impressing the fans with his brilliant defensive plays in the midfield. Voting results revealed that 69.4 percent voted for Justice Blay, 3.3 percent for Augustine Okrah, while George Abege, Richard Arthur and Empem Dacosta received insignificant votes. Asante Kotoko fans want their club to acquire the services of…

Watch Highlights: Senegal beat Ghana on penalties to win 2019 WAFU Cup Host nation Senegal are the champions of the 2019 West African Football Union Cup after beating defending champions Ghana 3-1 on penalties. The scoreline was goalless after normal 90 minutes before going into extra time where Senegal took the lead and Ghana equalizing a minute later to send the game to penalties. Watch the highlights below: https://youtu.be/d6feH6y3x1U

Sogne Yacouba nets hat trick as Kotoko thrash Bekwai Youth in friendly game Asante Kotoko engaged in a friendly game against Division one side Bekwai Youth Football Academy in a friendly game on Saturday as they prepare for their CAF Confederation Cup playoff game. The Porcupines registered a 4-0 win against Bekwai Youth Football Academy, thanks to a hat trick from Sogne Yacouba and a late goal from George Abege. Asante Kotoko dominated the opening minutes of the game with strings of passes and attacking display. The home side opened the scoring in the 8th minute after Sogne Yacouba pounced…

Breaking: Asante Kotoko announce Johnson Smith as new assistant coach Karela United coach Johnson Smith has reunited with Asante Kotoko as an assistant to Kjetil Zachariassen as the Kotoko management moves to strengthen their technical team. The Takoradi-born trainer signed a two-year deal at the club’s secretariat on Friday, becoming the club’s new Assistant Coach following the expiration of the contract of Raphael Akakpo. Johnson Smith was previously a part of the club’s technical team. He Assistant Bashiru Hayford in 2007 and was Caretaker Coach in 2008 after the exit of the then Head Coach, Paa Kwesi Fabin. Johnson Smith…