Afcon 2017 Qualifiers: Ofori Tipped To Make Debut

Wa All Stars goal keeper, Richard Ofori, has been tipped to make his debut appearance for the senior national team when the Black Stars host Rwanda in Accra.

The talented custodian has been touted by many as the future number one for the Black Stars after an impressive form with Wa All Stars.

Goal keeper’s trainer for the National Under 20 side, Mohamed Issah Najahu, who doubles as Ofori’s trainer at the club, remains confident his young goal keeper will man the post for the Black Stars in the final qualification fixture.

Richard had been earning consistent call-ups in recent times but has yet to get a taste of the action.

Speaking to Sports Crusader ahead of the Black Stars’ home clash with Rwanda in Accra, Issah Najahu, remains optimistic Ofori will come good when given the platform.

“Richard Ofori has been one of the reliable safest pair of hands in Ghana in recent times.

“His natural posture as a goal keeper is an added advantage even before we talk of his God-given talent.

“Against Rwanda and, with qualification already sealed, I see no reason why Ofori cannot keep the post for the national team.

” A look at his form this season sums up his readiness for the biggest stage, once entrusted.

“The most important thing however is the decision of the Black Stars technical bench to pick the right choice for Ghana when they take on Rwanda”, Najahu told Sports Crusader exclusively.

The Black Satellites goalkeeper’s trainer has earned a reputation for himself as regards identifying several top-notch custodians in his career.

Robert Dabuo, Lawrence Atti Ziggi, Kwame Baah, Mutawakilu Seidu and Richard Ofori are just some examples of goal keepers discovered by Najahu Issah.

Afcon 2017 Qualifiers: Ofori Tipped To Make Debut

Video: Kwarasey Exhibits Good Form Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier

Ghana Black Stars goal keeper, Adam Larsen Kwarasey in day three of training proved his impressive form ahead of the AFCON qualifier against Mozambique.

Kwarasey, who will be competing with Wa All Stars number one, Richard Ofori and Segunda B side, Cordoba goal keeper, Razak Braimah for the starting slot in tomorrow’s match.

See video footage of the three goal keepers prove their readiness should they be called to man the post for Ghana.

https://youtu.be/RmMkTB4d7MQ

Video: Kwarasey Exhibits Good Form Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier

GPL Week Five Team

The 2015/16 Ghana Premier League clock is ticking faster and the excitement is dancing simultaneously with the tune and sportscrusader.com continue to serve cherish readers what is best.

Match Week Five began with Kotoko’s ‘crises meeting’ paying off whilst their opponents, Sekondi Hasaacas credited referee, Maxwell Hanson, for the Porcupine Warriors win.

Outstanding football was played across the length and breath of Ghana between  18 and 20th, and sportscrusader.com presents the most influential players for their various teams during the weekend.

Richard Ofori (GK – Wa All Stars) – Richard Ofori his call up to the national team for the upcoming Afcon 2017 qualifier against Mozambique has been read with different meaning, but the lad is from a different planet. Four clean sheets in five matches is incredible.

Godfred Saka (Aduana Stars) – He is becoming the Saka that was a star in Ghana’s journey to the 2014 CHAN tournament in South Africa. A beast as ever on the right flank.

Kingsley Nnamdi (Inter Allies) – The rock of Inter Allies backline. The Nigerian import is class. His composure, distribution of play is diamond.

Osei Agyemang (Asante Kotoko) – He frustrated Eric Bekoe all night and organised Kotoko’s defence superbly.

Abdul Bashiru (Dreams FC) – His work rate, crosses, passes are second to none. He was at his usual best at the Den in the battle of league debutants.

Gockel Ahortor (Inter Allies) – A midfield general in his own right, Gockel Ahortor of the turf. He capped off best display with a sumptuous free kick from about 30-yards — symbolizing he walk the talk.

Mustapha Essuman (Hearts of Oak) – The engine of the Toyota machine in the camp of Hearts of Oak. He began slowly  against Inter Allies, but when he woke up from his siesta, every touch on the ball was gold.

Baba Mahama (Techiman City) – The president of the green grass. The white blood cell of Techiman City, the father of classic goals.  Great afternoon, great goal.

Osei Baffour (Ashanti Gold) – Osei Baffour had his best game in the colors AshGold on Saturday. He was on the day for the Miners and scored from the spot to give AshGold the lead.

Martin Antwi (WAFA) – The unsung hero of the Sogakope-based club. Martin Antwi catapulted Liberty Professionals into the bushes in Sogakope — the most compact side in this year’s league.

Ibrahim Musah (Hearts of Oak) – A super sub he was named, but I go for a doctor. Ibrahim Musah was passenger, but when opportunities came his way, he saved the dying the bleaking rain bow. If his equaliser wasn’t gorgeous, then his the if the ball could confess, it would tell you the winner had what it takes for one to have an orgasm.

Subs:

George Owu (Sekondi Hasaacas)

Nah Quansah (Dreams FC )

Stephen Aidoo (Ebusua Dwarfs)

Robin Gnagne (Hearts of Oak)

Theophilous Nyame (Asante Kotoko)

Gerald Arkson (Liberty Professionals)

Evans Mensah (Inter Allies)

Coach: Kenichi Yatsuhashi

GPL Week Five Team