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“I don’t want to stay in Ghana again” – Benjamin Tsivanyo
Benjamin Tsivanyo has expressed a strong desire to pursue his football career beyond the shores of the country following Nsoatreman FC’s decision to withdraw from the Ghana Premier League.
Nsoatreman made waves in the local football landscape following the death of Kotoko supporter Nana Pooley prompting their exit from the league.
Their exit led to most of the players observing from the sidelines with the youth star amongst the players feeling frustrated by the trend of events in the past week.
In a recent interview, the former Olympics player has suggested he is looking to xplore opportunities abroad.
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“Some of us are worried, we have been talking a lot. I am in the house now and no one is going to tell you how they really feel,”
“As a young footballer, sometimes you have to let go of the past,”
“For me, I don’t want to stay in Ghana again. I have already made a name for myself in this country, so the next thing is to move somewhere and prove myself,”. he told JoySports
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Tsivanyo hopes to find a new club to further his career.
Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojša Kapor praised his team’s brilliant performance against Heart of Lions.
The Phobians thrashed the Kpando-based club 3-0 at home in game week ten of the league.
John Antwi scored a brace while Ransford Mensah was also on the scoresheet.
Speaking after the match, the Serbian coach was full of praise for his side’s performance, particularly their effectiveness from dead-ball situations and quick transitions.
“We did well with our set pieces and transitions today. They worked for us, and congratulations to my boys,” Kapor said.
The win puts the Phobians second on the log with 20 points, one behind the league leaders.
Hearts of Oak will travel to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next match.
Berekum Chelsea produced a spirited comeback to edge Asante Kotoko 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at the Golden City Park.
Both teams were looking to take all three points.
In their previous matches, Berekum Chelsea had lost away to Aduana Stars at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park, while the Porcupine Warriors drew 1-1 against Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The first half failed to produce any goals.
Kotoko took the lead in the 60th minute through an Inusah Adam penalty.
Six minutes later, Zackaria Fuseini pulled the hosts back on level terms.
Deep into stoppage time, Yussif Bayanalabe struck the decisive goal to secure all three points for Berekum Chelsea.
The late winner handed Berekum Chelsea a valuable victory and extended Asante Kotoko’s winless streak on the road this season.
Accra Hearts of Oak delivered a dominant performance against Heart of Lions.
The Phobians produced a scintillating first-half performance to defeat the visitors.
Ransford Mensah opened the scoring in the 2nd minute following a well-worked team effort.
In the 25th minute, the home team was awarded a free-kick, which John Antwi converted to score his first goal of the day and his side’s second.
On the stroke of half-time, Antwi was on hand to complete his brace, sealing a comfortable victory.
The Phobians controlled proceedings throughout the first half.
The second half was a more subdued affair; they rarely threatened to score further but still dominated most of the play.
The result sees them occupy second spot with 20 points from 10 games.
They travel away to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next Ghana Premier League encounter
Defending champions Medeama SC will be at home to Swedru All Blacks at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa.
The home team has been excellent at home, winning all four of its games while scoring nine and conceding just two, which makes them a formidable side at home.
They are returning home following a 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko in Kumasi.
The Black Magicians were on a three-match winning run, but it came to a crashing halt following a 2-1 loss to AshantiGold last weekend.
They would hope to give a good account of themselves in Tarkwa.
Prediction: Medeama SC 2-0 Swedru All Blacks
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