Sekondi Hasaacas Set For Turkey Trip

Ghana Premier League side Sekondi Hasaacas is set to embark on a training tour to Turkey at the end of the 2016 GPL.

The western region based seasoned Premier league campaigners brokered the deal, with their headline sponsor ahead of the off season.

The expected trip, would pitch the 1977 league champions with a number of top notch Turkish side ahead of the 2016/17 season.

Information chanced upon by sports crusader confirmed the intended trip as part of their preparations which will be funded by mybett.com, headline sponsors of the western giants.

The online betting firm sealed a partnership with Sekondi Hasaacas over the weekends and steps like this can only strengthen their relationship.

Hasaacas have endured mixed start to the season despite the influx of new faces in the camp of the 1977 domestic league champions.

Sekondi Hasaacas Set For Turkey Trip

Bekoe Scores As Hasaacas Progress In MTN FA Cup

Former Ghana goal king Eric Bekoe was on target for Sekondi Hasaacas as they progressed to the Round of 32 in the MTN FA Cup competition on Saturday.

Bekoe scored in the second half to add to a first half effort by Amos Kuranchi as the Ghana Premier League side beat Holy Stars of the second division 2-0 at Anyinase.

The win sees Hasaacas qualify to the next stage of the competition as they seek to win this trophy for the first time since 1985.

In other Round of 64 games played on Saturday, Okyeman Planners of the First Division, beat third tier side Red Lions of Akatsi 4-1 on penalties after their encounter ended 2-2 after 90 minutes.

Premier League side Inter Allies beat Krystal Palace 1-0 at Akosombo to advance to the next stage of the competition. Ishmael Ntifuni scored the lone goal for the Tema-based club.

Wa Rockets beat Real Bawku United 1-0 at the Wa Stadium and will be in the pool for the Round of 32 draw later.

Asokwa Deportivo beat STK Stars 2-1 away at Swala; Dunkwa United recorded a 2-0 home victory over Heart of Lions; Rainbow FC of Kumasi beat Real Tamale United 3-1 on penalties after their game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes at the Kumasi Anglican Secondary School Park.

In an all First Division affair, Pure Joy FC beat Danbort FC 2-0 at Prampram; Unicon FC lost 0-1 at the Sekondi Stadium at Essipong to True Democracy.

On Friday, Sunyani Liberty FC beat Tamale Liberty FC 2-0 at the Coronation Park; Karela FC beat Sporting Mirren 1-0 at Anyinase; WAFA beat Efutu Great Kingdy FC 2-0 away at Winneba with Power Sporting Club losing 0-1 at home in Wa to Nsuatre FC.

Bekoe Scores As Hasaacas Progress In MTN FA Cup

Coach Yusif Basigi: Don"t take our low key preparations for granted

 Sekondi Hasaacas helmsman, Yusif Basigi has warned his fellow Ghana Premier League (GPL) coaches not to take his sides low key preparations for the competition for granted as they have enough arsenal to cause a few problems.

The GPL kicks off on Saturday with WAFA welcoming Asante Kotoko to the Sogakope base, with seven other matches to e played on Sunday at the remaining centers.

And Coach Basigi said his side is well prepared for the competition despite what has been termed a low key pre-season campaign that has gone virtually unnoticed.

“I can tell you that we are well prepared and motivated for the start of the GPL, and, our performances will speak for it-self as the competition rolls on,” he told Accra based radio station, Onua FM.

Hasaacas open their campaign away to All Stars on Sunday at the Wa Stadium and are hopeful of returning to the Western region with a positive result.

Coach Basigi said he charges are well poised for action and trusts them to put up a good performance in this away encounter against a side they have lost to in their last three visits to the Wa Stadium.

Coach Yusif Basigi: Don"t take our low key preparations for granted

Eric Bekoe set to pay back Hasaacas with inspirational performances

Former Ghana Premier League Golden Boot winner Eric Kwabena Bekoe is poised to pay back Sekondi Hasaacas with inspirational performance in the coming season for reposing confidence in him.

The former Kumasi Asante Kotoko striker promised to work hand in hand with the Sekondi based Premiership side after joining the western giants in the transfer window.

The former Kotoko forward was reportedly close to sealing a sensational switch to Accra Hearts of Oak only to be snubbed in the final stages of the registration window.

The Ex Petro Jets attacker however sealed his place in the 2016 domestic season with a last minute registration for Sekondi Hasaacas, a move the attacker wants to defend.

Bekoe ruled out playing to impress or prove any critic wrong but promised to unleash his best predatory instincts in the interests of both parties.

“I dont have to prove to anybody on my output or plans, all I know is that I am a player of Sekondi Hasaacas. I am going to play as a team player and work for the team. I know if we work together as a club, success will be ours at the end of the season.

“We need the fans to work hand in hand because they all make up the team. I love the fans and ready to work with them.” Bekoe told sports crusader.

Eric Bekoe set to pay back Hasaacas with inspirational performances