Donkor Disappointed With Edubiase Defeat

Kumasi Asante Kotoko midfielder, Eric Donkor has expressed disappointment at the 1-0 home defeat to New Edubiase.

The Porcupine Warriors lately appeared to have found their rhythm with 4 wins on the trot including FA Cup victories.

Playing at home after such an impressive form, the 23 times Ghana premier league champions were tipped to record for the first time this season back-to-back wins after the Dawu victory over Dreams FC.

But a first half goal from the Adansi boys from Edubiase meant Kotoko were not a finished product just yet and this Donkor who played a part in the game took to his twitter account to express his emotions at the lost.

Eric Donkor’s twitter page post

“Disappointed but it’s football. I know fans are unhappy with us. Apologies. We live to fight another day. #Hopeoverfear.”

Kotoko next meet arch rivals, Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium on May 2.

Donkor Disappointed With Edubiase Defeat

Alhassan Nuhu Dares Hearts Ahead of Weekend"s Clash

Ashgold SC attacking midfielder Alhassan Nuhu has fired a verbal warning to Accra Hearts of Oak ahead of their crunch meeting in Obuasi.

The talented midfielder, who joined Ashgold from cross town rivals New Edubiase commended his team mates for the new lease of life on the field highlighted by their spirited 1-2 triumph in the Adansi derby.

Alhassan Nuhu in action for Obuasi Ashantigold SC

The twin brother however did not mince words in quantifying the depth of talent in the Phobian ranks when the trek down for the possibly season defining match for both sizes.

“For now we are looking at building on our current form and that includes our game against Accra Hearts Oak. The Hearts team is on good shape and one of the best performing teams at the moment.

We need to respect them for that but it doesn’t mean we can’t beat them. We are ready for any team that comes our way as at now”, Alhassan told sports crusader.

The midfielder missed the chance to return to his former side with his brother Fuseni Nuhu after trading Edubiase for Obuasi at the end of last season.

Ashgold endured a nightmarish start to the campaign that includes 7 wins in 16 matches dating back to the end of last season across all competitions. The miners are currently 11th on the Premiership log with 10 points from the 24 available.

Alhassan Nuhu Dares Hearts Ahead of Weekend"s Clash

Video Review GPL Match Week 5: Kotoko And Hearts Win, Ashgold Draw

The match week 5 for the Ghana Premier League (GPL) successfully came off the weekend with the highlights of the pick coming the way of the two biggest clubs – Hearts and Kotoko.

 

Kotoko recorded recorded first win  of the season whereas Hearts might have played the best match of the season thus and Sportscrusader.com reviews the performance of the matches played in match week 5.

 

https://youtu.be/tF9DWWdjxDo

Video Review GPL Match Week 5: Kotoko And Hearts Win, Ashgold Draw

Hearts Weren"t Given A Dog Chance - Abukari Damba

Former Ghana Black stars number one goal keeper, Abukari Damba has mentioned Hearts has shamed those who doubted their capabilities and gave them not even a dog chance prior to the commencement of the 2015/16 Ghana premier league season.

The 2008 Ghana premier league champions has started the season much to the surprise of the pundits and bookmakers who gave the Phobians an outside chance to win the trophy that has eluded them for the past 8-years.

Abukari Damba who was part of the professional footballers association of Ghana (pfaG) executives that visited the Ashaiaman cluster of schools to officially launch ‘football for water’ program spoke to sportscrusader.com

on the surprise rise to form of his former side.

 

He said, “Accra hearts were not given a dogs chance but the club had the believe in the appointment of Kenichi Yatshuashi as head coach after many questioned the competence of the Japanese-American tactician.”

He added, “Hearts’ performance in the first two games to the was very impressive as tactically the players are talented, have the belief in their own ability and play as a team as well. It is early days in the season yet but there are better days ahead.”

 

Hearts travel next to Cape Coast to face Dwarfs in match week 3 of the 2015/16 Ghana premier league season.

Hearts Weren"t Given A Dog Chance - Abukari Damba

Fans Support Is Motivating My Recovery - Felix Annan

Kumasi  Asante Kotoko injured goal keeper, Felix Annan, has revealed the support he’s receiving from the club’s fans is enough motivation as the road to recovery begins. 

 

The former Black Satellites goalie injured his knee when he collided in a one-on-one situation with a WAFA forward during the sides opening game of the 2015/16 Ghana premier league season at Sogakope.

Annan spent last season on a successful loan with WAFA and was tipped to man the post for the Porcupine warriors after successful pre-season matches but the injury has now ruled him out for 2-months but the young goalkeeper during a Q&A session with the fans of the club via the official twitter handle of Kotoko admitted he’s taking comfort in the support flowing in from the fans.

 

He replied a tweet asking the psychological effect of the injury, “it’s disappointing but the support the club and the fans have shown has given me enough strength and motivation to work harder during this recovery stage.”

Fans Support Is Motivating My Recovery - Felix Annan

I Hope Hearts Win The League - Appiah

Former Ghana Black stars captain, Stephen Appiah has revealed his heart will be filled with joyous celebrations should Accra Hearts of Oak win the 2015/16 Ghana premier league season.

 

Hearts began life under new head coach, Kenichi Yatshuashi in the premier league with a home one nil victory over New Edubiase, a side that has defeated the Phobians in their last two Ghana premier league meetings at the Accra sports stadium.

 

Nicknamed, ‘Tornado’, Appiah wished all the 16-participating clubs success for the premier league season but the special message was reserved for his former club, Accra Hearts of Oak when he was in the company of professional footballers association of

 

He said, “I wish all the 16-premier league teams success for the 2015/16 season but I hope come the end of the season Hearts win the Ghana premier league trophy.”

 

Appiah, who was recently unveiled as the Unity ambassador for election 2016 at the launch of the unity match at the Banquet hall of the state house during an event organised by Primeval media Ghana, played for the Rainbow club before successful stints across Europe.

I Hope Hearts Win The League - Appiah