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Day: November 17, 2020

Fabio Gama to arrive in Kumasi today
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Fabio Gama to arrive in Kumasi today

Newly signed Asante Kotoko attacking midfielder Fabio Gama is set to arrive in Kumasi today from Accra after arriving in the country with his family on Monday afternoon. The Brazilian Star will arrive in the Ashanti Regional capital on Tuesday morning to begin preparation for the season. The Brazilian joined Asante Kotoko during the transfer window and has now arrived after sorting out his paper works. He landed at the Kotoka International Airport Monday and was welcomed by Asante Kotoko’s Chief Executive Officer, Nana Yaw Amposah, and Dentaa Amoateng MBE, who is the club’s Diaspora and International Relations Manager. Fabio Gama has been handed the Number 10 shirt of Asante Kotoko and is expected to join his teammates in the coming days.
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Mourning Ex President Rawlings
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Mourning Ex President Rawlings

As the entire nation mourn the demise of Ex President Jerry John Rawlings, it is worthy to note that that Football hit some enviable heights under his regime. His passion and love for the Sport in many ways helped promoted national cohesion and ensure  many success stories in various competitions. Here is a chronicle some success stories in Football under his watch as Ex President Rawlings of the Republic of Ghana. He lead the AFRC to power and overturned a decision by the deposed PNP administration headed by the late Dr. Hilla Limann and decided the Black Stars be made to participate in the 1982 tournament. The tournament turned out to be the last African Cup won by the Black Stars to date.The late President at a point put the presidential plane and other resources at the d...
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C. K Akonnor on readiness for Sudan game and absence of Andre Ayew
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C. K Akonnor on readiness for Sudan game and absence of Andre Ayew

Ghana Coach C.K Akonnor has been speaking to the Communications team of the GFA ahead of Tuesday’s  Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan in Omdurman. Ghana, last week, defeated Sudan 2-0 at the Cape Coast stadium in a match day three fixture that saw captain Andre Ayew scoring a brace. In this interview, Coach Akonnor talks about the readiness of the team, what his side need to win the game and the absence of captain Andre Ayew for the crucial tie. Read on for the full transcript: C.K On the readiness of the team We have to be positive, whatever it is, we are prepared and we will be ready for tomorrow. On team spirit The likes of Wakaso and Ofori have always been positive within the team in terms of team spirit and how to move the boys to follow the rhythm ...
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We are ready Stars captain Richard Ofori assures
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We are ready Stars captain Richard Ofori assures

Vice-captain of the Black Stars Richard Ofori says the team is ready for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan. The Orlando Pirates shot stopper was speaking on behalf of the team on Tuesday, during the visit of Ghana’s ambassador to Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine, H.E Dr. Nii Okai Hammond. “Your Excellency (H.E Dr. Nii Okai Hammond), we thank you for the visit, we know what you are capable of, because we were with you in Egypt and you supported us throughout the tournament, Richard Ofori said “So, what we can assure you is that, we know the team, we played with them in Cape Coast and we know what they are capable of. But we can assure you that the guys are ready. “As you can see, today’s training, everything went well so the guys are ready and tomorrow...
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Liberty Professionals and Bechem United ends in a 1-1 stalemate
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Liberty Professionals and Bechem United ends in a 1-1 stalemate

Day One of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season ended on Monday with WAFA still the only side to have secured a win on the opening round of matches. The week ended with both Liberty Professionals and Inter Allies drawing their home games against Bechem United and Dreams FC respectively. George William Ansong gave Liberty Professionals an early lead in the 16th minute but Bechem United crept back into the game and fought for a point with Steven Owusu slotting in a 55th minute equalizer. The second match of the day between Inter Allies and Dreams saw lots of action and delightful football from both sides yet the game failed to record any goal. WAFA’s 4-3 win over King Faisal was the only game that recorded a win on the opening day with 7 games ending in draws. The opening ...
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Khartoum: Ghana’s ambassador to Egypt visit Black Stars ahead Sudan
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Khartoum: Ghana’s ambassador to Egypt visit Black Stars ahead Sudan

Ghana’s ambassador to Egypt, H.E Dr. Winfred Nii Okai Hammond on Monday, November 16, visited the Black Stars at the Corinthia hotel in Khartoum. H.E Okai, who has a supervisory role over Sudan, Palestine, Syria and Lebanon, was accompanied by some staff of the Embassy during the visit. Ambassador Okai, congratulated the team for going three matches unbeaten and assured the players of government support throughout the qualifiers. “I am very impressed with how far you have come because I was checking the records and so far, you have not conceded any goal. Ambassador Okai said “You have played three matches and you have not conceded a gaol and I think that should inspire you that this is likely to be the team to bring us the 5th Cup of Nations. “I think we should set our...
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Inter Allies, Dreams FC game ends in a draw
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Inter Allies, Dreams FC game ends in a draw

Inter Allies FC drew blank against Dreams FC in their match day one fixture played at the Accra sports stadium on Monday, November 16, 2020. Inter Allies started the game in a brilliant manner and came close to scoring the first goal five minutes into the game through new recruit Michael Kporvi, who moved in to connect from a Chauncy Freeman pass but Dreams FC goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi was on hand to make a fine save. Inter Allies continued to look the better side especially in midfield where Chauncy Freeman and Daniel Lomotey operated. The Still Believe side grew in confidence as the game wore on. They kept pushing forward and came close to scoring in the 20th minute through top marksman Agyenim Boateng. The former Nzema Kotoko attacker made his Dreams FC debut alongsid...
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