Yahaya Mohammed Tips Kotoko To Beat Hearts

Aduana Stars striker Yahaya Mohammed has tipped Kumasi Asante Kotoko to beat arch rivals Accra Hearts of Oak in Monday’s league clash between the two.

The two Ghanaian giants will go head-to-head for the first time this season in the last of the

Ghana Premier League Match-Day 10 encounters at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium in Accra.

And Mohammed, who once played for the Porcupines, has backed his former employers to carry the day with some effort.

“As a former player of Kotoko, I will have to back them to collect the points at stake,” he said, adding that it will not be an easy game though as Hearts has shown form this season.

“Games of such nature can make and unmake a player, and, I will urge the Kotoko players to keep calm, be focused and be up to the task on the day,” he added.

Mohammed was in inspired form on Sunday as he helped current club Aduana Stars post their first away win of the season with a 3-2 victory over Liberty Professionals at Dansoman with the striker getting one of the goals for his side.

Yahaya Mohammed Tips Kotoko To Beat Hearts

Yahaya Mohammed, First To Register Hat Trick For Aduana Stars

Since their entry into the Ghanaian top-flight league in the 2009/10 season, no player from Aduana Stars has ever managed to score a hat trick in a game until last Wednesday.

In their Ghana Premier League (GPL) game with Sekondi Hasaacas at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park, Dormaa Yahaya Mohammed broke that jinx in their 4-0 win over the visitors.

Players like Bernard Dong Bortey, Alex Asamoah among others came close to claiming that record, but only scored a brace on a couple of occasions.

Mohammed claimed that piece of history against the leagues weakest defence as Aduana Stars romped to their biggest win so far this season.

He began his classy display in the 7th minute before scoring a second and third in the 48th and 50th minutes for the first hat trick of his career. Bright Adjei sealed victory for the home side with a 60th minute penalty.

And Mohammed said there is more in store for fans of the club insisting that Aduana Stars will rise to the challenge as the season wore on.

“We have only played eight matches in the league and there are 22 more games to play,” he said, adding that they will climb up the ladder and challenge for the title.

I promise to score more goals for the club as the games come, and, I believe by the time the season ends, we will be countered as among the clubs challenging for the title.

Aduana Stars as ninth on the GPL table with 10 points, seven behind the leaders Wa All Stars, and, will next play Medeama SC also at Dormaa in the GPL on Sunday.

Yahaya Mohammed, First To Register Hat Trick For Aduana Stars

Dauda Mohammed Excited With Kotoko"s Win

Kumasi Asante Kotoko forward, Dauda Mohammed could not hide his excitement after scoring the only goal when the Porcupine Warriors defeated Dreams FC yesterday in their Match-Day Eight Ghana Premier League (GPL) game.

The 19-year-old striker scored what could be the fastest goal of the season after pouncing on Mozart Adjetey’s blunder from Amos Frimpong’s pile driver from about 30-yards.

“Coming into this game our position on the league log wasn’t deserving for Asante Kotoko,” Dauda said after the game.

“But it’s been a difficult start and I must admit but I am happy things are beginning to come together.”

“They are massive points for us and that is all we deserved given the hard work we have put in recent weeks.”

“The points picked up will do our confidence a huge boost going into our next round of games.”

Dauda Mohammed Excited With Kotoko"s Win

Nasiru Mohammed commends Atsu on his Malaga switch

Ghana youth international Nasiru Mohamed has commended Christian Atsu after the latter’s switch to Malaga.

The BK Hacken attacking midfielder tipped Atsu to blossom at the Rosaleda after his turbulent time in English football.

Atsu joined Malaga on a six month loan spell from Chelsea as he continues to search for playing time.

Mohammed, 22, dubbed Atsu’s switch to Liga outfit as the best move for his career development as a footballer.

The BK Hacken utility man highlighted the importance of Atsu to the national team and the need to enjoy regular playing time after a torrid time with Chelsea.

Nasiru Mohammed told sports crusader, “Atsu’s move to Spain is a very good move for him as it will help bring him back his best form. He has very good qualities and the right mind set for the game of football.

He will help promote the name of Ghana and create chances for upcoming players too as well. I personally wish him the best of luck and hopes he shines very well in Spain”.

Christian Atsu joined Chelsea in the summer of 2013 from FC Porto has since been shipped to Vittese Anhim, Everton and AFC Bournemouth before his Rosaleda switch in the winter transfer window.

Nasiru Mohammed commends Atsu on his Malaga switch