My Assistant Wants My Job - Bechem Coach

Coach of Bechem United, Manuel Zacharias has suggested a case of clear sabotage from his assistant, coach Edward Ansah, who he claims is not being cooperative, which is very irregular, considering his position in the club.

Edward Ansah

Zacharias lamented a deteriorating relationship between him and his assistant which does not aid the team’s collective purpose at this critical moment of the season.

 

He said; “I  want to tell you one thing, I don’t like someone who wants to take my position. We have one assistant coach who I know he wants my job, so he always interferes telling me what to do.

 

“But me, I like working with assistant who will work with me and be behind me.

 

“I have diploma in UEFA and FIFA and I know what I’m doing so I don’t want anyone to come in giving me instructions,” he told Moonlight Fm.

 

Manuel added that some players of the club are willing to go if the management of the club wants him to vacate his position.

 

Bechem United were recently crowned the 2015/16 MTN FA Cup champions after defeating Okwahu United by 2-1 and, have also qualified for the 2016/17 CAF Confederation Cup.

My Assistant Wants My Job - Bechem Coach

Bechem United Coach"s Girlfriend Causes His Suspension

Coach of Bechem United, Manuel Zacharias, has been asked to step aside by his club’s management.

Manuel Zacharias( Right)

 

The sanction came as a result of his persistent rifts with some officials of the club, after he insisted on taking along his girlfriend to Wa when they faced WA All Stars in week 23 of the Ghana Premier League (GPL), an act which is considered by management as unethical.

According to the press release by the club, Coach Zacharias has a rift with the team manager of the team over issues concerning his girlfriend, as he refused to board the team bus which was against the directive of management.

As to recent happenings, Coach Zacharias has been asked to step aside from all activities regarding the club from handling technical activities, matches, limited access to training players, team selection and sitting near the technical area of the team.

Bechem United are currently 15th on the Ghana Premier League log and are striving hard to avoid relegation as they host Inter Allies in week 24 of the league.

 

Bechem United Coach"s Girlfriend Causes His Suspension

Ghana"s Top Referee Banned For 8 Matches

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Committee has approved the match panel review recommendation to ban referee Willam Agbovi for eight competitive matches effective on Monday May 16, 2016.

 

The review panel’s report  revealed that Referee Agbovi failed to award a penalty to Wa ALL Stars against Medeama around the 88th minute of their Ghana Premier League played on match day 10 at the Tarkwa TNA Park

 

Referee Solomon Mordey and his assistant Micheal Asare have also been ban for four and six matches respectively also effective on May 16.

 

The match review panel found Mordey to have awarded a foul against aduana stars attacker when he should have awarded a foul rather against the defender of Liberty Proffesionals around the 85 minute of the match .

 

Recommendations where also approved by the Executive Committee to the match officials namely Prince Amoah, Abu Willams, Emmanuel Boaten and Robert Dodoo

Ghana"s Top Referee Banned For 8 Matches

Yahya Mohammed Targets Double With Aduana Stars

Aduana Stars prolific striker, Yahya Mohammed has revealed winning the league title and goal king crown remains his top most target for the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season.

The former Kumasi Asante Kotoko forward has found his scoring boots after starting the league season poorly; he now boasts of leading the goal scorers chart as well as an

average of a goal in a game (he has scored nine goals in  nine games).

The experienced bulky striker in an interview with Capital television revealed his personal and team target for the season still remains unchanged – a second league title and goal scorers crown.

“My target for the season is to win the goal scorers boot once again as I did with Kotoko as it is the dream of every striker to wear the goal king crown besides that scoring goals make me happy,” he said.

“I also want to win the the league crown with Aduana Stars as the best players in the league all ply their trade here and we are buoyed by the fact that we want to make history,” he added.

Aduana Stars has been one of the best performing teams of the ongoing GPL season after a poor start and lie third on the log  with 19 points, two off the leaders Hearts of Oak.

Yahya Mohammed Targets Double With Aduana Stars

GN Bank DOL: Vision FC Opens Trials Today

GN Bank Division One League side Vision FC is embarking on a ‘Justify Your Inclusion’ to recruit players ahead of the second round of the campaign.

The 5-day exercise, which is scheduled for Monday March 25 to Friday March 29 is aimed at given young players the chance to showcase their talent and readiness to start a professional career.

The exercise will start at exactly 8:00AM each day at the Madina Estate School Park in Accra.

Vision FC have been noted for producing young talents and transferring them Abroad.

The Kweiman based side qualified to the GN Bank Division One League after just a season in Ghana’s third tier league

GN Bank DOL: Vision FC Opens Trials Today

Top Portuguese Trainer To Be Named Bechem United Coach

Portuguese top trainer Manuel Coelho Zacarias  is set to be appointed  by Bechem United as the new Coach of the side according to reports.

The exit of Kwame Opuni neccesitated the need for a new coach, of which Zacarias was contacted and safely arrived in Ghana on Saturday night to pick up the mantle to head the technical team of the Brong-Ahofo based Club.

According to reports, the coach will be in Techiman to watch the team’s Premier League clash against Techiman City today before meeting the playing body where he will be introduced to the players and technical staff.

The 48-year-old worked with Portuguese giants FC Porto as a chief scout before managing Nacional in Portugal.

He has also coached Braga’s second team as well as Guinean top-flight side CI Kamsar.

Zacarias will have a very big task at hand as Bechem United currently lie 11th on the Ghana Premier League standings  and could possibly lead the team when they WAFA at home next week.

Top Portuguese Trainer To Be Named Bechem United Coach

GN Bank DOL Zone 1 Preview (Week 8)

After a mid-week action which produced mixed results in the GN Bank Division One League, clubs in Zone One will return to action as the race to qualify for the Ghana Premier League intensify.

Former Premier League giants Real Tamale United (RTU) will look to make it three games in a row when they meet Stadfast in the Tamale derby. RTU are currently undefeated since Match Week four when they lost at home to Mpuaspman.

At the Golden City Park, Berekum Arsenal will be seeking to bounce back from the disappointment of losing in the Bono derby to Bofoakwa in mid-week as they play host to Bolga All Stars. The Bolga Tanga side will also be buoyed by their mid-week victory against RTU.

The other games in the Zone will see leaders Berlin FC take on regional rivals Tano Bofoakwa while Guan United host Unity FC. Unity seek to record just their second win of the first, the first of which was the mid-week victory to Berlin FC.

Elsewhere, FC Tanga welcomes Bawko United, Wa Rocket take on Utrecht, Liberty Babies host BA United and Mighy Royals will face off agaist Mpuasoman.

 

GN Bank DOL Zone 1 Fixtures

RTU VS STEADFAST

ARSENAL VS BOLGA ALL STARS

GUAN UNITED VS UNITY FC

LIBERTY BABIES VS B.A. UNITED

FC TANGA VS BAWKI UNITED

WA ROCKETS VS UTRECHT

MIGHTY ROYALS VS MPUASUMAN

BERLIN FC VS BOFOAKWA

GN Bank DOL Zone 1 Preview (Week 8)

We Will Address All Issues – Albert Commey

Under-pressure Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aduana Stars FC, Albert Commey has said his outfit will address all issues that has hit them, giving the assurance that their performance will pick up from their next league game.

The 2009/10 Ghana champions have made their worst ever start to the Ghanaian top-flight league after losing their opening three games of the season.

They are firmly rooted to the foot of the ladder and need to up their game if they are to make good on their promise of winning the title at the end of the season.

And this is what Mr Commey said they have started addressing after holding a crucial management/ player meeting at the end of their most recent defeat.

“Yes we have issues, but we have laid down structures that we have put in place that would ensure that we bounce back in perfect fashion soon,” Mr Aduana CEO said.

The actions have started taking effect with the appointment of Romanian Aristica Coiaba as the new head coach of the club with defender Godfred Saka handed back his captainship.

Coiaba will have his first test upon his reappointment as coach, when he leads the side against high flyers WAFA in a Match-Day Four fixture of the Ghana Premier League at Dormaa on Sunday.

We Will Address All Issues – Albert Commey

National Womens League Set To Kick-Off On March 19

The fourth edition of the National Women’s League (NWL) is set to kick off on March 19, 2016 across the various centers.

The newly expanded NWL will see sixteen clubs grouped into Southern and Northern zones before meeting in August for the final showdown.

Fixtures for the fourth edition of the NWL will be released on March 12, 2016, before official launching of the season four days later.

According to the GFA, registration has already been opened for all sixteen clubs across the country and will end May 31, using the new FIFA connect online database.

The northern zone will see Chawia ladies from Upper West region flexing muscles with Lepo Ladies, Prisons Ladies and the much dreaded Ampem Darkoa Ladies for the top spot in the Women Premier Division.

In the southern sector, losing finalist, Hasaacas Ladies will be gunning for the top spot alongside Soccer Intellectuals, Halifax Ladies and Immigration ladies.

Northern Zone: Ampen Darkoa Ladies, Prisons Ladies, Fabulous ladies, Ashtown ladies, Lepo ladies, Northern ladies, Subaya Golden ladies, Chawia Ladies.

Southern Zone: Hasaacas Ladies, Soccer Intellectuals, Lady Strikers, Bafana Ladies, Police Ladies, Halifax Ladies, samara Ladies.

National Womens League Set To Kick-Off On March 19

Dreams FC Play Hearts In Stadium Opening

Dreams Football Club announce a scheduled friendly match against Hearts of Oak to official re-commissioning the Dawu Stadium on Sunday.

 

 

The Dawu Stadium will be the official home ground of Dreams FC in their maiden campaign in the Ghanaian top flight which is expected to kick off on February 20.

The friendly against Hearts of Oak presents a fine opportunity to management of Dreams FC to assess the effectiveness of match-day measures put in place ahead of the start of the 2015/16 football season.

 

The football match will also offer both coaches Charles Akonnor and Kenichi Yatshuashi a fine opportunity to gauge the level of progress made by their team throughout the pre-season period with the Premier League start barely a fortnight away.

 

Dreams Football Club will update fans and the general on ticket sale points and prices in subsequent communications.

Dreams FC Play Hearts In Stadium Opening

Ghana Football Is Sick - Nana Fitz

Straightforward speaking Ghanaian football administrator, Nana Fitz has diagnosed the state of Ghana football now and his verdict reveals football in the country is in a critical condition.

 

 

Football in Ghana looks to be about centuries behind in terms of kits worn by teams, playing surfaces, stadiums (club owned), branding of the teams, marketing and the mother of all issues with Ghana football, sponsorship for the various domestic leagues.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) currently is battling securing a headline sponsor for the league which commences on Feb 20 after 2014/15 season sponsor, First Capital Plus Bank now Capital bank has temporarily halted their Ghc10m Ghana cedis deal. Though the FA has refused the idea of the Bank, the president of the association, Kwesi Nyantakyi has said the FA will look for a new sponsor to help cushion the clubs financially.

The Ethics committee of the GFA ruled on te bribery allegation involving Techiman City and Wa Africa united during match week 22 of the 2014/15 GN Bank division one league season. The ruling demoted the two clubs to division two after been found guilty of givng and receiving ‘money’ to play a fixed game. Charles Kwadwo Kumi alias Micky Charles who is the president of Techiman City has refused to accept the verdict and threatened to pursue the case further.

 

This has cast more doubt in the minds of people who believe the Ghana premier league will suffer another delay to an already 5-months long wait for the commencement of the 2015/16 league season.

Nana Fitz noted for his candid views on issues has added his voice to the many who are scared and worried for what Ghana football is going through.

 

In an interview with sportscrusader.com, the ex-boss of Cornerstone FC said, “Everyone knows currently football is not doing well, the whole fraternity is not doing well and the league will start soon without a sponsorship and the teams involved in leagal tussles.”

“The GFA appears to be employing only people who will succumb and keep their opinion to themselves, than those who will be vocal and this is evident in what is happening to football now.”

Ghana Football Is Sick - Nana Fitz

Sue The GFA And Get Expelled! - Malik Jabir

Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko coach and player, Malik Jabir has called on the Ghana football Association (GFA) to find a stiff punishment for clubs that tend to delay and halt the league with court cases.

 

Ghanaian clubs often implore all the legal options available to them when an a disciplinary case has been reviewed and the verdict has not gone their way. The 2014/15 premier league season was delayed as owner and bank-roller of Kumasi based club, King Faisal, Alhaji Grunsah felt the FA treated his club unfairly and accused GFA of having a hand in their relegation – the issue is still in court and yet to be reviewed.

 

 

The 2015/16 has equally started late due to a bribery allegation scandal involving Techiman City and Wa Africa united with the former club accused of receiving an amount of Ghc2000 to play a fixed game that will enable Wa Africa united stay in the division one league.

 

In an interview with Boss fm 93.7, Malik Jabir with his vast experience in Ghanaian football said, “The Ghana football association should just ignore teams that sue the FA. Football has nothing to do with court cases so everyone who feels a case did not go their way so the next option is the judiciary then there will be no need for matches to even be played.”

 

“There should be a policy that will ensue teams that sue the FA are expelled from the club and that will be a language they will surely understand,” he added.

 

The Ghana premier league is scheduled to commence on February 20 but Wa Africa united, Berekum Arsenal and Real Tamale united lawyer Obiri Boahen’s has threatened to serve the GFA with a court injunction should the league start.

Sue The GFA And Get Expelled! - Malik Jabir

Ghanaian Footballers Asked To Use Kit Else ... - Doctor

An ankle injury is a condition where the ligaments of the ankle or tendons of the ankle get pinched or compressed and this causes pain, swelling and inflammation. The cause can be an injury where the ankle has been overstretched or over-flexed according to e-painassist.com, a sports website.

 

Some Ghanaian footballers in the local league are noted for playing football matches without their protective gears.

Injuries that are avoidable have hit Ghanaian players due to their ignorance and also the poor nature of the playing pitches at some league centres.

 

Most stadia are owned by the clubs who are quite often financially insufficient and as a result fail to see reason why they should maintain a level playing surface when they can barely administer the day-to-day activities of the club. Kumasi Asante Kotoko team doctor, has revealed a solution to what he terms ‘an avoidable injury’ suffered by players in the domestic game.

 

Speaking in an interview with Kumasi based radio, Boss fm, Dr. Kwaku Boateng Arthur said, “our pitches here in Ghana are uneven unlike it is in Europe or developed countries and for this reason we call on all footballers to wear anklets or ankle support before a match. The anklet will protect a footballers ankle or give it support should a footballer twist the ankle during a game.”

 

“A research conducted 3/4 years ago revealed Ghanaian players are usually plagued with ankle injury. We as football doctors will entreat all footballers – either premier league, division one or colts to heed to this advice,” he added.

The Ghana premier league season 2015/16 is scheduled to commence on February 20 and Dr. Arthur will hope players heed to this advise.

Ghanaian Footballers Asked To Use Kit Else ... - Doctor

"Ghanaian Referee"s Are Like Soldiers" - Ref Debrah

Ghanaian referees have spoken of their preparedness for the start to new Ghana premier league season. 
With the announcement of the league start date, all stakeholders – Ghana football association, clubs, referees and administrators in the game are putting in final touches as the start to the 2015/16 league season looks nigh.

 

Many Ghanaian referees have been deemed unfit and at times even their persona is questioned along with their capability whether they are qualified to even blow the whistle as a signal of authority. Some names have stood out to help salvage what is at times targeted at been a contributing factor to the decline of football in Ghana.

 

Vice president of referees association of Ghana (RAG) Joe Debrah has allayed the fears of many football fans on whether the referees are ready for the league start as many doubt they will perform better than they did last season.

 

In an interview with boss fm 93.7, referee Debrah said, “referee’s are like soldiers we’re always battle ready – We don’t give excuses because we always plan ahead. Referees are always training and for those who train at the various stadia namely, El-wak, Tema astro-turf, Essipong, Accra and Kumasi stadium will testify seeing them in training in readiness for officiating whenever they are called upon.”

 

“I can boldly say should the league even commence today or swiftly tomorrow we (referees) are ready,” he added.

Recently, referee J.O. Lamptey and David an assistant referee were selected by the confederation of African football – CAF for the ongoing African nations championship in Rwanda; a feat that signals a glimpse of hope the Ghanaian referees.

"Ghanaian Referee"s Are Like Soldiers" - Ref Debrah

Why Should Coperate Ghana Sponsor "Such" A League? - Obiri Boahene

The Ghana football association cannot seem to get out of the spotlight as there are many questioning how poorly they handle and administer football activities in the country.

 

The ethics committee of the GFA are yet to officially rule on the case concerning the bribery allegations involving Techiman city and Wa Africa united. The pair was involved in the 2014/15 GN Bank division one league as Techiman city qualified as group winner.

Nana Dwamerah, owner and bank-roller claims to have bribed Techiman City with a sum of Ghc2000 to enable them play a fixed match with the results favouring Wa Africa united and helping their course of survival in the division one league. Micky Charles of Techiman city has not denied receiving such an amount for such a goal.

 

Nana Obiri Boahene, Solicitor for Berekum Arsenal Football Club and Wa African United has admitted why and what he believes are the reasons behind coperate Ghana’s decision not to sponsor the Ghana premier league and why they often abrogate contracts with the GFA after a season or two into an agreement.

 

Speaking to Boss fm in Kumasi, Obiri Boahene said, “I am not comfortable with the day-to-day administrative running of football in Ghana and it is this that doesn’t surprise me when football fans interest in European games keep growing. Why is the FA keeping the Ahensan report? why?”

 

“We keep asking for coperate Ghana to sponsor the league and you think they will, why should they if a simple case involving Techiman city and Wa Africa united can’t be resolved and the report made public for all to see,” he added.

 

Techiman city until the ruling is out will play in the 2015/16 Ghana premier league when it commences on Feb. 20.

Why Should Coperate Ghana Sponsor "Such" A League? - Obiri Boahene

Referees Warned On Home Teams Influence

Ghanaian referees have been brandished with names such as – incompetent, clueless and the top of name calling is being corrupt for receiving petty-cash from teams and influence games to their benefits.

 

The Ghanaian premier league is battling with brand image, style of play exhibited from teams and sponsorship deals which tops them all. The debate has been going on whether referees game or match bills should be footed by clubs or remain the sole responsibility of the Ghana football association.

 

Retired referee and now a reverend minister, Nsiah Boafo has called on the FA not to buy into the idea of teams footing bills of referees as it will be a breeding ground for more match-fixing allegations. In an interview with Boss fm, Mr. Nsiah Boafo said, “I suggest the GFA should be in-charge of the referees – food, hotel, security and all that is needed for referees to protect our game just as international referees enjoy.”

 

In an interesting banter experience Ghanaian referee, Ladbridge has talked down Rev. Boafo’s submission and believes the clubs taking responsibility of referees bill for a game will only challenge the men-in-black to be more professional and officiate in fairness.

 

In an interview with Boss fm, referee Ladbridge said, ‘In the game of football there are human and technical errors. there are instances where the referee might be making genuine mistakes and some deliberate as well but his conscience should serve him better.

 

“If you as a good referee allow the home team influence your decision it casts a slur on you as a person and even your kids will be mocked at school for your poor performance"” he added.

 

 

Ghana’s Joseph Lamptey and David Laryea are part of the selected referees – as referee and assistant referee at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Rwanda.

Referees Warned On Home Teams Influence

Verdict: Ghana"s League Is Not In "Limbo" - Nyantakyi

Don’t Categorise The Ghana League As In ‘Limbo’ – GFA Prez

Ghana Football Association president and Chairman of the West African football union, Kwesi Nyantakyi, quashed a question thrown at him by a journalist during WAFU zone B congress at the Movenpick Hotel.

 

 

Doubts, questions and less answers hover around what exactly to do to get the league back on its feet which seems to be the desire of all stakeholders involved in the game.

 

When Nyantakyi was asked why leagues within the west Africa zone B have poor league patronage and seems unattractive and appear to be limbo, he answered, “Togo have not played a league for two years , Benin have their peculiar challenge and based on that you cant categorise Ghana in same group.”

Ghana football association president, Kwesi Nyantakyi

He added, “the Ghana league yes has challenges but it has been organised annually unlike what neighbouring Togo and Benin are currently going through.”

 

The new date for the start to the 2015/16 season is still unknown but the FA are sure the stumbling block – the Techiman city, Tema youth and Dreams FC cases which are delaying will be sorted out in no time to pave way for the commencement of the league.

Verdict: Ghana"s League Is Not In "Limbo" - Nyantakyi

The Exodus Of Players Leaving Is "Killing" The League - Kotoko Chief

Players Should Stay And Make The League More Attractive – Opoku Nti

The Ghana premier is battling a lot of factors to meet both the desire of the Ghana football association and the supporters and fanatics of the local league. Player exodus leaving the league after a season, sponsorship deals, pitch quality to name a few have been noted to be some of the reasons and solutions ought to be searched immediately to ‘cure’ them.

 

Many Ghanaian players have cried over how their Ghanaian clubs treat them – delayed monthly salaries or winning bonuses that are promised but not marched with the delivery. The footballing pitches have also contributed to the poor display that many fans have frowned at. Football fans have declined attending matches each season and it has been so drastic that recently the GFA organised a two-day seminar to address the dwindling fortune of the local league.

 

In a radio interview with Boss FM in Kumasi, CEO of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Opoku Nti spoke patiently and pleaded to the local players to stay a little longer and develop into better.

He said, “Stephen Oduro has always been hailed by fans because of consistency in his play though age has caught up with him. Lately when a player is crowned goal king or awarded the most valuable player the next season he leaves for greener pastures and it is this that is contributing to the decline of the league.

“The fans want to see quality players and play as well so if the players leave then you can understand why the supporters will choose not to come to the stadia”, he added.

The Exodus Of Players Leaving Is "Killing" The League - Kotoko Chief

Former Sports Minister Calls For GFA To Investigate Kotoko - Jagodina Game

Punish Kumas Asante Kotoko If …

Former Deputy Sports Minister O.B Amoah has called on Ghana Football Association to investigate and possibly sanction Kotoko if they erred in anyway with the much talked about 80th anniversary game.

 

Kotoko hosted Serbian super liga side, FK Jagodina on Sunday to commemorate the clubs’s 80th anniversary. The gamed ended with the Ghanaian club thrashing the Serbians by 5 – goals to nil with media reports claiming FK Jagodina arrived with 11 – reserve players and had to sneak into their team some players from the local clubs, notably Techiman city player and this has angered the club’s CEO, Micky Charles who has threatened to sue Jagodina – but that is for another day.

 

O.B. Amoah who was deputy minister for Youth and sports when Ghana qualified for her first World cup in 2006 believes he has identified some anomalies with the organisation of the match and suggest the right sanction if there’s the need for any should be applied.

In an interview as a special guest on Accra based radio, Asempa FM, Mr. Amoah said, “In fact, GFA must investigate this matter.” It is a serious issue. The fact that GFA has sanctioned the match doesn’t mean you can do anything you like  the Member of Parliament for Aburi-Nsawam added.

 

He ended with a caution for all claiming, “We will be setting a bad precedence when we let this thing go without the right sanctions.”

 

Many Kotoko fans feel angry and disappointed by the level of organization of the game and the strength of the opposition and ‘shame’ their club has been put through.

Former Sports Minister Calls For GFA To Investigate Kotoko - Jagodina Game

New Deal: Inter Allies Sign Two New Strkers

Ghanaian Team Sign Two Foreign Strikers

 

Tema-based Ghana Premier League side, Inter Allies have announced the signing of two African strikers after the pair impressed the Ghanaian club’s scouting team.

Inter Allies completed the signing of Prince Barrie and Michael Touray, to a three-year deal and Allies in a statement said, “The club is delighted to announce the signing of Sierra Leone forward Prince Barrie and Gambian striker Michael Touray.”

“Touray joins us from Gambian top-flight side Real De Banjul while Barrie spent last season with FC Kallon in Sierra Leone,” the statement added.

 

Chief executive officer of Allies, Delali Eric Senaye, praised the qualities of the two players, adding that they will strengthen the club’s striking options. “These two players are great signings for the club and they will enforce the goal-scoring ability of the team,” he said.

The Tema-based team have also secured the services of three new additions, goalkeeper Kwame Baah and midfielders Isaac Twum and Romeo Agban.

Allies finished sixth last season with a total of 42 points but parted ways with head coach Paa Kwesi Fabien on mutual consent and have recalled former coach Herbert Addo who left and was sacked by hearts of oak.

New Deal: Inter Allies Sign Two New Strkers