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

Ollenu Ashitey Bids For More Playing Time

Midfielder Ollenu Ashitey says his lack of playing time at Accra Hearts of Oak, serves as extra motivation for him to work even harder.

The former Ghana youth international has made just one appearance for the Phobians this season, coming on as a substitute in the goalless stalemate at Cape Coast against Dwarfs a couple of weeks ago.

But the speedster insists his time on the sidelines serves as an extra boost for him to work even harder as he aims to become one of the best players in the country.

He told the club’s official newspaper, the Hearts News that his time will come naturally with the hard work he is putting in at training grounds and that he takes this with a positive attitude.

“Every player wants to play and so do I, but, ultimately, the decision to pick who to play lies with the coach as he takes the final decision,” he said.

“I am very high in confidence as a person and to get to my best limit, I know I have to keep working hard to improve on what I currently posses,” he added.

The player have been in training with the club at the Legon Ajax Park in Accra, and will hope to be in the mix of things as the Phobians head to Tema to play Inter Allies in their next league game on tomorrow.

Ollenu Ashitey Bids For More Playing Time

Kick-Off time of First Trust G6 Tournaments revised

Organisers of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) First Trust G6 tournament has revised the kick off times of the ongoing tournament due to power failure at the Essipong Sports Stadium.

The gesture is to enhance the smooth running of the three day tournament after power failure prematurely ended Hearts of oak’s clash with Aduana stars.

The initial 4pm starting points has been revised to 1:30 for the second day of the off season tournament.

Kumasi Asante Kotoko’s opening clash with Berekum Chelsea initially billed to kick off at 4pm has been brought forward to 1:30pm, whilst Hearts of Oak has been relieved from another “dumsor”fears with a 3:30pm kick off against Medeama SC in the oil city.

The new proposal will see both matches played in the absence of flood lights after suffering massive setback in the opening matches.

Profligate Miners allowed Berekum Chelsea off the hook in the opening round of the tournament despite their commanding display of total football at the Essipong stadium.

Organisers of the event has inculcated many new innovative moves to spice up the tournament including free gate for students and transport for the fans.

Kick-Off time of First Trust G6 Tournaments revised