Ashantigold have unveiled their new club coach Ricardo da Roacha ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.

The former Ebusua Dwarfs coach arrived in Ghana on Monday to sign a reported two year deal with the Miners as the Obuasi outfit prepares for the upcoming season.

Da Rocha replaces Norwegian gaffer Kjetil Zacharissen who is currently the head coach of Asante Kotoko.

WELCOME, Coach Ricardo Da Rocha pic.twitter.com/RtVr3yiTkR

— Ashantigold SC (@AshantiGoldSC_) July 24, 2019

The Miners will play Equatorial Guinean Cup winners Akonangui FC in the preliminary rounds of the Confederations Cup next month.

Here are the results for Matchday ten of the Ghana Football Association Normalization Committee’s Special Competition.

Asante Kotoko 1-1 Bechem United

Asante Kotoko were held at home by Bechem United. Prince Adu Kwabena opened the scoring just two minutes into the game and Kotoko responded immediately through a nice free kick goal from Abdul Fatawu. Both teams couldn’t find the back of the net in the second half.



Medeama 1-0 Ashantigold

Ashantigold suffered defeat when they faced Medeama on Wednesday. Isaac Agyenim Boateng’s strike made sure his team remain on top of Zone A table.

Berekum 1-1 Eleven Wonders



Berekum Chelsea managed a point at home after Zakaria Fuseini’s late goal canceled Alex Asamoah’s opener at the Golden City Park.

Hearts Of Oak 0-0 Liberty Professionals

Hearts Of Oak were held by 10-men Liberty Professionals at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Liberty Professional player Micheal Enu was sent off after a bad last ditch tackle on Joseph Esso. Hearts Of Oak had the opportunity to take the lead when they were awarded a penalty in the first half but Joseph Esso’s effort hit against the crossbar. Both teams came close to scoring but luck wasn’t on either side as the game ended goallessly.

Inter Allies 2-2 Karela United



Inter Allies failed to secure three points at Tema Stadium as they fought till the last minute to rescue a point in the game. Samuel Armah opened the scoring before Diawisie Taylor scored twice to put Karela in front, Abdul Nassiru Hamzah scored the equalizer in the 85th minute for Inter Allies.

WAFA 3-1 Dreams FC

WAFA bounced back from a disappointing defeat against Hearts to win big at Sogakope against Dreams FC. Haruna Jamal scored twice for WAFA with Augustine Boakye scoring the third, Ibrahim Issah scored the consolation for Dreams.

Elmina Sharks 0-0 Ebusua Dwarfs



Elmina were held at home by an organized Ebusua Dwarfs side who will be pleased with the away point.

Here are this weekend’s fixtures.

Premier A

Eleven Wonders vs Asante Kotoko – April 7th, 3 pm

Eleven Wonders are yet to register a point in the competition, they have lost their first two games and will be looking to bounce back against Kotoko. Asante Kotoko will also be looking to bounce back from the disappointing defeat in Tarkwa.



Bechem United vs Berekum Chelsea – April 7th, 3 pm

Bechem United started the Special competition on a positive note after grabbing a point against Ashgold, they will be looking to put out another impressive performance with Berekum Chelsea who are yet to feature in the competition.

Aduana Stars vs Ashanti Gold – April 7th, 3 pm – Live on GTV+



Aduana Stars will lock horns with Ashantigold in matchday 3 and will be hoping they continue with their winning form. Ashgold, on the other hand, will be looking to overcome last game’s disappointment.

Premier B

Karela United vs Hearts Of Oak – April 7th, 3 pm



Karela United will face Hearts Of Oak at home on matchday 3, they have managed to secure four points away from home in two games and will be looking to get maximum points at home. Hearts Of Oak lost narrowly to Elmina Sharks a few days ago and will be looking to bounce back.

Dreams FC vs Ebusua Dwarfs – April 7th, 3 pm

Dreams FC will be looking to win their first game of the competition after failing to win their first two. Ebusua Dwarfs suffered a disappointing defeat in the mid-week fixture and will be looking to improve in matchday 3.

Liberty Professionals vs Inter Allies – April 7th, 3 pm

Liberty Professional registered a commanding victory in the mid-week fixture and will go into Matchday 3 with a positive mentality. Inter Allies are yet to win a game in the Special Competition, they drew their first two games.

Elmina Sharks vs WAFA SC – April 7th, 3 pm



Elmina Sharks grabbed a massive victory against Hearts Of Oak in the mid-week fixture and will be looking get a similar result against WAFA. WAFA are yet to lose a game in the Special Competition, they will also be looking to maintain that record.

The Scottish-based company has completed negotiations with the Mauve and Yellows over the partnership.

Medeama signed the deal after ending their partnership with Mayniak .

Pokoo is now kit sponsors of two Ghanaian clubs, Ashanti Gold and Medeama.

Introducing our new Home and Away Kits for next season; @Pokoo15 .

A touch of class and beauty!! pic.twitter.com/LUOKwpZO6G

— Medeama SC (@MedeamaSC) February 5, 2019

Asante Kotoko also confirmed the signing of Habib Mohammed on a free transfer from rivals Ashanti Gold.

We will defeat Al Hilal – Kotoko defender Wahab Adams

The arrival of the two players will boost CK Akonnor’s squad as they search for 2018/19 Confederation Cup glory.

Habib and Dany Zabo aren’t in the squad traveling to Sudan for their first group game, but the club revealed they will be ready for the home game against Zesco United on February 10th.

The Serbian revealed while talking to a local radio that the club has no plans of selling the players to Kotoko, claiming that he has a strong and better squad and it isn’t surprising to see interests from Kotoko.

The coach also revealed he has had talks with his boss to tell him how important the players are to the team especially with the Special Competition around the corner.

Kotoko to sign three players from AshantiGold

“I’m surprised Kotoko didn’t ask for eleven players, no player will leave Ashgold. Kotoko want Shafiu, James and Djodi, it is an impossible mission” the Serbian said.

“Ashantigold is now in a better situation and is a better club that’s why they want our players. I talked to my boss and told him what I think, these three players are going nowhere.”

Asante Kotoko coach CK Akonnor are interested in the trio as he looks to strengthen his team after qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup group stages for the first time in eleven years.

Fans unhappy with the outcome of the J.A Kufuor Cup game between Kotoko and Ashgold

Reports also suggest that talks and negotiations are promising and both clubs are looking to come to an agreement in the coming weeks.

Kotoko have drawn Zambia sides Zesco United and Nkana as well as Sudanese side Al Hilal in group C of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The teams that will take part in the competition are Aduana Stars, Liberty Professionals, Medeama SC and Ashanti Gold.

BREAKING: All sixteen Ghana Premier League Clubs boycott NC Special Competition

Format for the tournament below;

Day 1 – 19/01/2019 ,Saturday

Match 1- Team A vs Team B .(1:00PM)

Match 2 – Team C vs Team D.(3:15PM)

Day 2.20/01/2019,Sunday

Match 3. Third Place (1:00PM)

Match 4. Final game (3:15PM)

The tournament is schedule for two days at the Obuasi Len Clay Sports Stadium on Saturday and Sunday.

There are rumors suggesting that a Kotoko Seidu fan is threatening to lead a mob to stop Asante Kotoko coach CK Akonnor from conducting training activities today.

Fans unhappy with the outcome of the J.A Kufuor Cup game between Kotoko and Ashgold

The same Seidu fan was responsible for the attack on former coach Zradvko Logarusic which later resulted to the sacking of the Serbian.

Kotoko fans were not pleased with recent performance of the club and have urged CK Akonnor to step up.

CK Akonnor was involved in a row with a journalist after his coaching style and tactics was questioned. CK Akonnor tried to explain his style and philosophy but lost it when the journalist continued asking him what he is going to do about it.

C.K Akonnor wants Kotoko to improve in midfield

Akonnor apologized in an interview with Oyerepa FM as he acknowledged that his reaction to the question was not the best.

“I apologise for my reaction to the question the journalist asked, the question was not the best but after watching the video on youtube, I admit my response was not the best, it came out of frustration so I apologise for it,” he said.