Give Me Time To Turn Around Bechem United - Manuel Zacarias

Newly appointed coach of Ghana Premier League (GPL) side, Bechem United, Manuel Zacarias has pleaded for more time in a bid to turn around the fortunes of the club.

United have made an indifferent start to the GPL season, as they lie 11^th on the log with 10 points from the available 27 in the 16-club competition.

In an effort to turn their season around, the management of the club has appointed the Portuguese to take over from Kwame Opuni as head of the technical team, to save their season.

And this, the former FC Porto scout has accepted but is calling for patience from the top hierarchy at the club as well as from fans and sympathizers of the Brong Ahafo club.

“I will need time to get to know the players and fashion out a system that would suit the conditions in Ghana, and, most importantly, keep the team in the top-flight of the Ghanaian game,” he said.

The management of the club have confirmed that he will be on a three month probation before deciding whether to offer him a long term deal or not.

But, the has accepted this challenge and believes he has what it takes to keep Bechem United in the GPL if only he would be given enough time to work.

“I am determined to prove myself here in Ghana,” he said, adding that with the collaborative effort of the players, Bechem United will a success story this season.

On Sunday, they will host the West Africa Football Academy (WAFA) in their next GPL game and will hope to win this one after losing their last game.

Give Me Time To Turn Around Bechem United - Manuel Zacarias

Atinga -Every Opportunity Counts For Me

Accra Hearts of Oak defender, Vincent Atinga, has said every opportunity he gets to feature for the club is an opportunity he really cherishes, and, will continue doing his best for the capital club.

The player featured in the club’s last Premier League game at Techiman against Techiman City; as the Phobians held on to record a goalless draw game with the league debutants.

”Every opportunity I get to represent Accra Hearts of Oak means so much to me, and, I will forever cherish every moment I get,” Atinga said.

Atinga’s partnership with club captain, Robin Gnange at the heart of the team’s defence in the Techiman game, was crucial as Hearts held on to their unbeaten away record this season.

“This has been a dream for me to come to this football club and do well,” he said, adding that he will continue working hard to improve upon his performance for the team.

He will hope to play a part in the team’s next game on Saturday when they take on Division One side, Samartex FC in a round of 32 MTN FA Cup game.

Hearts will look to advance to the next stage of the competition as they seek to win it for the first time since 2000.

Atinga -Every Opportunity Counts For Me