GFA Ban Gyandu Park

The Ghana Football Association has temporary banned the use of the Nana Gyandu Park in Sekondi.

The decision comes after coach of Elmina Sharks Kwabena Amissah was beaten to collapse in his team’s game against Proud United FC on Saturday, May 28, 2016.u

In a letter from the Ghana Football Association addressed to the Chief Executive of Proud United FC, Ghana’s football governing body wrote:

“The Executive Committee of the Ghana Football Association has ordered the TEMPORARY BAN on the use of Sekondi Gyandu Park as the venue for Division One league matches with immediate effect.

This decision has become necessary due to the unfortunate t that occurred during Match Day 13 between Proud United FC and Elmina Sharks FC played on Saturday, 28th May, 2016.

“This decision is in accordance with Article 15(2) of the GFA General Regulations which states that “the GFA may order the closure of any league centre where the safety of clubs, Match Officials or Spectators cannot be guaranteed”.

“We are by a copy of this letter asking the Division One League Board to determine the venue for the affected Clubs’ subsequent home matches in accordance with the provision of Article 15(3) of the GFA General Regulations.

“This order is without prejudice to the determination of the case pending before the Disciplinary Committee.

“Meanwhile, the Disciplinary Committee has been charged to hear the case in accordance with the GFA Regulations.

“Please accept for strict compliance.”

GFA Ban Gyandu Park

GHALCA Prez Cup Teams

Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), chairman elect, Kudjoe Fianoo has hinted that his first competition will be spread across the country.

It is believed that some members of the Association are maligned during GHALCA organised competitions.

And Mr Fianoo has promised to provide a solution to the issue by providing them programmes that will make them feel part of the Association.

“GHALCA’s next Presidents’ Cup on July 1, will be spread across the length and breadth of Ghana. On July 1, it is likely B.A United will play Tano Bofoakwa at the Coronation Park or Eleven Wise play Sekondi Hasaacas at Essipong Sports Stadium, It is likely we could have derbies involving Division One and Premier League clubs.

“It will not be out of place to see Asokwa Deportivo playing Kumasi Asante Kotoko. There are some lower division clubs who pull more crowds in their catchment area than matches involving premier league clubs. We are going to tap those resources to the benefit of the Association,” he said.

GHALCA Prez Cup Teams

Wa Rockets FC Craves For Kotoko In MTN FA Cup Round of 16

GN Bank Division One Side, Wa Rockets FC is relishing the prospect of landing Kumasi Asante Kotoko in the last 16 of the MTN FA Cup competition.

The second tier side cited the viral nature of hosting the Reds in the last 32 stage that saw the Kumasi based side troop to Tumu to play Real 24 Hours FC.

Wa Rockets FC booked their place in the last 16 for the first time in their history in a dramatic shootout at home to Power Sporting Club.

Manager of Wa Rockets FC, Saying Abubakari Oruma openly declared the readiness if his youthful side for a destiny defining match at home to Kumasi Asante Kotoko ahead of the last sixteen pairings.

The ambitious team manager cited the wholistic importance of playing the media glued Reds at any stage in the competition.

Oruma told sportscrusader.com, “Given the chance to pick my favourite opponent I will even close my eyes and pick Kumasi Asante Kotoko all day long. It is not anything that needs a second look before acting. They are my first choice before any other opponents come on board. It will complete our fairy-tale as Division One club”.

The confident speaking Oruma further added, “playing a match against Kotoko alone comes with its name as seen in the Tumu case. Tumu is now a common name across the football family thanks to their match with Kotoko.

It will raise the image of the club, the confidence of my players and above all the people of Wa will appreciate the good work done by Rockets FC.

It has been my wish to land them when the pairing is done for the last 16 groupings.’

Wa Rockets FC have endured a bright journey in the FA CUP so far with three wins to their name despite their domestic league woes.

The Wa based side qualified to to the second tier of Ghana football for the first time in their history after a string of commanding outings in the Upper West regional division II league last season.

Wa Rockets FC Craves For Kotoko In MTN FA Cup Round of 16

Elmina Sharks Forward Confident Of Sealing Premier League Slot

Elmina Shark’s centre forward Tweneboah Benjamin is confident his side can secure top flight football for next season after a great start to the season in the GN Bank Division One League.

The Cape Coast based side jointly sits atop of zone II and their in form striker has rallied his team mates to build on the good start and pick the sole ticket in the zone.

The 20 year old striker tipped his side to storm the division after an impressive transfer business and a new lease of life around the playing staff.

Benjamin, who has already his season’s account after just two games into the season admitted to the difficulties and challenges in the second tier league but remained confident his side will sail through at the end of the season.

“This is our year and nobody’s in the zone.

“We have made a great start to the season and hopefully we keep the momentum going forward as a unit.

“Our motivation is not bad all as a group of players and I believe that will be our guiding factor of we are to seal premier league football at the end of the season.

“Hopefully I want to play a crucial role for Elmina Sharks in our qualification process”, Tweneboah Benjamin told sports crusader.

The Cape coast side missed out of Premiership football last season due to a late collapse but have so far won two of its opening matches in the 2016 edition of the second tier league.

Bankroller of the side and Presidential aspirant, Papa Kwesi Ndoum, dashed the club’s head with a car early last week to facilitate his movement.

Elmina Sharks Forward Confident Of Sealing Premier League Slot

GN Bank DOL Week 3 Wrap Up

The GN Bank National Division One League Match Week two fixtures were honoured over the weekend across all three zones with some exciting results produced.

 

Top among the bill was the game between Gold Stars and Ambitious Elmina Sharks with the Elmina based side grabbing a vital point in a fairly entertaining encounter in Bibiani.

 

Gold Stars have been noted for their home invincibility but Sharks were able the hold them to a stalemate to keep their hopes of qualifying to the Premier League and ensure that their unbeaten start to the season continue.

 

Elsewhere in Zone Two, Eleven wise recorded an impressive 2-1 away win at Tarkwa United with Samatex succumbing to a 2-1 away defeat to Corner Stones in Kumasi.

 

In Zone One, Berlin FC had the bragging right in the Brong Ahafo derby by recording a 1-0 victory over highly fancied Berekum Arsenals. Bolga All Stars thrashed struggling B A United by 2 goals to nothing while Utrectch lost 3-2 at the Tamale Academy Park to Mighty Royals.

 

Nania FC recorded their first game of the season in Zone 3 against King Solomon at the Legon Park with newly promoted Vision FC losing 2-0 away at Istanbul.

 

GN Bank DOL Week 3 Classified Results
Zone one

Berlin 1-0 Arsenal

Guan 1-2 RTU

Mpuasoman 2-0 Rocket

Bofoakwa 2-0 Liberty Babies

Bolga All Stars 2-0 B A Utd

Steadfast 0-0 Bawku Utd

Utrecht 2-3 Mighty Royals.

Unity 1-1 F C Tanga

Zone Two

Gold Stars 1-1 Sharks

Wassaman 1-0 King Faisal

Starke 0-0 Vipers

Karela 2-1 Achiken

Deportivo 2-0 Proud Utd

Tarkwa Utd 1-2 Wise

Cornerstone 2-1 F C Samartex

Dunkwa 2-0 Nzema Kotoko

Zone Three

Nania 1-0 King Solomon

Pure Joy 0-1 Tema Youth

Danbort 0-1 Roberto

Istanbul 2-0 Vision

Mighty Jets 2-1 Lions

Sporting Mirren 0-2 Olympics

Amidaus Profs. 1-0 Kotoku Royals

Okwawu Utd 1-0 Planners

GN Bank DOL Week 3 Wrap Up

Attram Surprised Over Quality of Players in Division One

Former Ghana international Godwin Attram has expressed his astonishment at the quality of players in the second tier of Ghana football.

The Accra Great Olympics centre forward commended the technical qualities of players in the ongoing GN Bank Division one league and has called on the players to fine tune their mental attitude if they are to make it as footballers.

The experienced centre forward for the Wonder club amazingly joined the drop at the end of the 2014/15 FCPPL and has since been battling for their return ticket back to the top flight.

Attram touted players in the second tier league as budding talents that only needs a little bit of attention to complete their readiness for the international market.

The speedy centre forward admitted under-rating players in the second tier league before the start of last but has since changed his attitude toward players horning their skills in the GN Bank Division one league.

“The quality of players in the division one league has surprised me the most. The players’ understanding of the game is almost perfect even though sometimes you see petty mistaken committed by these chaps.

“With the quality of passing exhibited by players in the division one league, I think they have surprised me the most. Yes they are not Aas good as some of their colleagues on the premier league but their passing, aerial threat, footwork and most importantly love for the game is amazing.” Attram told sports crusader.

The Accra Great Olympics centre forward then urged players in the second tier league to live a professional life and toughen their mind set if they are to feast on their God given talent.

“The only advice I will add to players in the Division One league is for them to be mentally tough, accept the outcome of matches and continue to fight.

“They should not just drop their heads because of defeats or over celebrate because of wins. When you come to accept the three outcomes of football matches, there is nothing that can down you as a player or even supporters.” He noted.

Finally players in the Division One league must show signs of a professional footballer and let the society see you as a potential future star.” Attram concluded.

Attram Surprised Over Quality of Players in Division One

Attram Targets Swift Return To The Premiership

Accra Great Olympics experienced centre forward Godwin Attram has hinted at an instant return to the topflight after their shock relegation at the end of the 2014/15 FCPPL season.

The former Ghana international commended fans of the capital based side and has pledged to play a crucial role en-route to their qualification back to the premier league.

The lanky attacker sparingly featured for the Wonder club across the 2014/15 FCPPL which saw them join the drop despite a final day heroics against eventual champions Ashgold.

Attram revealed their collective decision to book a place in the 2016/17 GPL as a reward to the loyal fans of the club at the first time of asking.

The former Black Stars attacker then availed himself to play a more central role in their qualification bid as a sign of commitment to the club.

“We are looking at instant return to the premier league and has been preparing for that since the first day we got relegated.

“It is a collective decision and that has given it more power and the likelihood of us qualifying at the end of the season is very high.

“As a traditional club the supporters have been massive and the only way we can pay them back is to also qualify and make them happy. Watch out for Accra Great Olympics at the end of the season.” Attram told sports crusader.

Accra Great Olympics surprised many fans in the country when they surprisingly joined the dropped at the end of the 2014/15 FCPPL season despite their array of stars and experienced players in their books, that includes Godwin Attram, Richard Kingston and Daniel Ziema Quaye.

Attram Targets Swift Return To The Premiership

Coach Kobina Amissah Targets Premiership With Elmina Sharks

Coach Kobina Amissah of GN Bank Division One outfit, Elmina Sharks has targeted a place in the Ghanaian top-flight league next season.

The Sharks were narrowly beaten to the sole ticket from Zone Two by Ebusua Dwarfs at the end of last season, but, Coach Amissah said they have learnt a great deal from that experience and that they will build on this.

“It was unfortunate that we lost out to Dwarfs for a place in the Ghana Premier League last season, but, the experienced gained will spur us on to achieve even better at the end of this campaign.” He said in an interview.

Sharks have made a good start in their attempt to gain qualification to the elite division next season with Coach Amissah’s side beating former top-flight campaigners, King Faisal 2-1 at home.

“This is a good result for us as it was important that we began on a good note,” he said, adding that, “we will take the games as they come hoping to fulfill our ambition at the end of the competition.”

They will however face a tough battle on hand if they are to make it from this zone as some very formidable opposition exist and have ambition of their own.

“We are aware of the competitive nature of Zone Two, but, we are also a force and the experience we have gained should be enough to see us through even though we respect all opposition.” He stated.

Aside, King Faisal, they will have to battle past Eleven Wise, Gold Stars, Venomous Vipers, Cornerstones and Dunkwa United among others for the sole ticket in this 16-club contest.

Coach Kobina Amissah Targets Premiership With Elmina Sharks

Zamzam Drinking Water Signs Deal With Wa Rockets FC

Manufacturers of ZamZam Drinking Water have signed a sponsorship deal with division one side Wa Rockets FC ahead of their FA cup tie with BA United at the Wa Park.

The sponsorship deal will see the manufacturing company supply sachet drinking water to the division one side for the full throttle of the 2016 GN Bank division one season.

Wa Rockets FC, kicked off their season with a slim 1-0 defeat at Techiman to Berlin FC after a monstrous qualification in the Upper West Regional Division II league.

Owner and Chief Executive Officer of the distillery company, Alhaji Toeba Maadanla, commended the management of Wa Rocktes FC for their resilient character en route to their qualification.

“Wa Rockets FC is not owned by any individual in the region. It is only been run by a group of individuals but belongs to the entire community per my understanding of football. It is only been run by group of people because they have the requisite knowledge of the game.

I would have loved to support beyond just drinking water as a football fan. It is a privilege to be linked with such a big brand as a company. We will continue to support Rockets FC in diverse ways but for now our company will be supplying water both at the training ground and on match days”, Alhaji Toeba told sports crusader.

The deal will see Zamzam supplying Wa Rockets FC with over 360 packs of the branded sachets water.

Team manager of Wa Rockets FC, Salifu orumah, in turn thanked the CEO of Zamzam group of companies for his kind gesture.

“I can only thank the CEO for his willingness to assist us with his products as we embark on a lengthy GN Bank Division one season.

“If others come on board like he has, I think our preparation will improve tremendously and we will make headway in the league, home or away.

“We will try everything possible to get a good name for the club and their brand as well. Our Premiership ambition has been boosted with this offer”, Orumah told sports crusader after the match.

Zamzam Drinking Water Signs Deal With Wa Rockets FC

Berekum Arsenals File Protest Against RTU

Berekum Arsenal has officially filed in the first protest case of the season against Real Tamale United (RTU) for fielding unqualified players in their opening GN Bank Division One match of the season.

The former Premier League sides played out a pulsating 1-1 thriller in the opening match of the season in Zone I, but the Brong Ahafo based second tier side has officially protested the validity of a number of players who featured in the aforementioned match for RTU.

The identities of the protested players are not yet known but the Brong Ahafo based side remained hopeful of getting the needed three points and three goals to kick start their season.

Both sides came closer to Premier league qualification as a replacement to then demoted Techiman City amidst legal tussles on their Premiership status.

The feuding parties teamed up to deny their Techiman based Premier league newbies Techiman City but has since resorted to different lanes just one match in the GN Bank Division One league.

Real Tamale United is expected to file their defense before the case can be adjudicated.

Berekum Arsenals File Protest Against RTU

Wothdraw Your GHALCA Chairmanship Ambition For Me - Oduro Sarfo Tells Kofi Poku

Ghana League Clubs Association Chairman hopeful, Nana Oduro Sarfo has told his colleague, Kofi Poku to hold on to his candidature for the chairmanship and back him to win the position.

Nana Oduro Sarfo, former Berekum Chelsea Chief executive officer, claim Kofi Poku has withdrawn his interest to vie for the position with Cudjoe Fianoo and Alhaji Raji.

But Mr. Kofi Poku, director of Unicom travel and tour and a football administrator denied withdrawing his candidature and told Nana Oduro Sarfo to stop spreading the false rumours.

And Nana Oduro Sarfo who initially insisted that Kofi Poku has withdrawn his interest and is currently his campaign manager, has told him to back him to win this year and contest in the next elections.

“I am telling you that Kofi Poku has withdrawn his GHALCA chairmanship ambitions and he is my campaign manager,” Nana Oduro Sarfo told Happy FM.

“He is leading my campaign team and we on course to spread our word to the delegates.” He added.

When Nana Oduro Sarfo was told Kofi Poku has denied withdrawing his candidature, he said: “what is he doing?he should have wait for me become the chairman first.

“He can contest in the next elections if he wants but for now, he should withdraw and throw his weight behind me.” He said.

GHALCA met earlier this week and announced that nomination forms will be made available to interested candidates on March 10 to 21, whilst the elections itself will be on April 21.

Winners of the various positions will be sworn into office on April 28.

Wothdraw Your GHALCA Chairmanship Ambition For Me - Oduro Sarfo Tells Kofi Poku

Techiman City Will Surprise Everyone - Mickey Charles

President of Techiman City Football Club, Charles Kwadwo Ntim has said that Techiman City will play in th Ghana Premier League without any problems.

Techiman City were demoted to the third tier of Ghana football — Division two for alleged match-fixing to influence results of their match week 22 Division One League fixture against Wa African United.

The Techiman-based club has appealed the decision reached by the Ethics Committee but the Appeals committee is yet to respond to the Club’s request.

But the filing of an appeal and stay of execution according to Article 37 (17) means Techiman City is still a premier league club.

And Charles Kwadwo Ntim popularly known as Mickey Charles in football circles says the team is ready for the league and will surprise football fans in the country.

“Techiman City was prepared and is still prepared for the league,” Mickey Charles told sportscrusader.com.

“Coach Yussif Abubakar is ready with his boys and I can tell you Techiman City is going to play the Premier League (this season) and there will be full of surprises.” He stated.

Techiman City will host Berekum Chelsea at the on Match Week One of the premier league on Sunday at the Techiman Park.

Techiman City Will Surprise Everyone - Mickey Charles

I Signed For Premier League Club, Techiman City And Not ...

Techiman City striker, Stephen Manu has made clear his position at the club with regards to their demotion to second division of Ghana football by the Ethics committee of the Football Association.

 

 

Manu joined the Techiman City based side in the the off season after stints abroad and was looking forward to the commencement of the league but the news of the clubs demotion to division two has changed his perception of the club.

 

The Ethics committee of the GFA ruled on a bribery allegation levelled against Techiman City by Was Africa United when the pair were involved in the 2014/15 GN Bank division season.

 

Wa Africa United allegedly  received Ghc2000 (Two thousand Ghana cedis) in cash from Techiman City to play a fixed match Techiman City through club president, Charles Kumi alias ‘Techiman’ Micky Charles ‘ has denied the allegations and willing to fight off. 

 

“I signed for Techiman City as a premier league club and not as a division 3 club and the contract form will attest to that, ” he told Kumasi based Boss fm. 

 

”The contractual agreement doesn’t bound on me to join the club to the third division and so it remains if the club decides to accept the ruling from the ethics committee then I’m out Techiman City will go down alone whilst I look for a new chapter in my playing career,” he added.

 

Techiman City have officially declared Monday as when they submit their case to the Appeals committee.

I Signed For Premier League Club, Techiman City And Not ...

Wa African United Accept Ethics Committee Ruling

Wa African United has accepted the ruling of the Ghana Football Association Ethics Committee ruling to demote to them third tier of Ghana football.

Wa African United and Techiman City were found guilty of bribery and alleged match-fixing to influence results of their match week 22 Division One League fixture last season.

Techiman City appealed the decision of the Ethics Committee and were granted stay of execution to play the rest of their matches pending hearing before the FA adjudicating body.

On Wednesday February 3, the Ethics Committee of the FA ruled that Techiman City and Wa African United are guilty of match-fixing and has been demoted to Division two.

And Wa African United says they accept the ruling because you can’t escape the law when you do the wrong thing.

“I am not surprised at the ruling because I was expecting it, one thing we should know is that one cannot do wrong and go free,” Chief Executive Officer of the club, Nana Gyamerah Kwabena Yiakwa II  told Joy FM.

“According to our football rules the receiver and the giver are all guilty so if we are demoted so be it, we accept the ruling.” He added.

Wa African United Accept Ethics Committee Ruling

Throw-Back: The Musical Youth of Accra Hearts of Oak

Accra Hearts of Oak’s ‘Musical Youth’ of the late 1980′, was the team won the Ghana First Division League in 1989/ 90 season.

This young team was compelled to replace almost the whole of the under-performing old players who had famously won the 1978, 1979, 1984 and 1985 league championships.

After arch rivals Asante Kotoko SC had won 3 league championships in a row (1987, 1988/ 89 & 1990/ 91), then Chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe was brave enough to recruit young players dubbed ‘Musical Youth’ to directly replace the out fading ones, and that bravery paid off after the first season. Some of them were from Hearts of Oak’s juvenile side Auroras FC.

Top Row (L-R): Nana Benyin Crentsil, Sam Johnson ‘Foyoo’, Emmanuel Armah ‘Senegal’, Eben Dugbartey, Osumanu Iddi, Joe Addo ‘Alokoso’, Anthony Tieku & goalkeeper Abass Caesar.

Bottom Row (L-R): Shamo ‘Leather’ Quaye, Mohammed Ahmed ‘Polo’, Ibrahim Labaran,?, Ben Adjei, Thomas Quaye & Samuel Ablade Kumah.

Throw-Back: The Musical Youth of Accra Hearts of Oak