Find Out Traguil"s Opinion on Hearts Fans

Hearts of Oak head coach, Sergio Traguil has heaped praises on the supporters of Hearts for the love shown the club since he took office.

 

The fans didn’t let the team down as they travelled from far and wide to support during their week 21 clash against arch rivals, Kumasi Asante Kotoko.

 

The game ended in a stalemate but it was the Phobians who cheered the loudest as they maintained their 100 percent away record of no defeat and kept their 5-point lead at the top of the league table.

 

Traguil, in an interview, said; “I have to say that I have never seen so much love and support [like I witnessed on Sunday against Kotoko from Hearts fans].

 

“I saw it in Hasaacas but what I saw in Kumasi was something else – something from another world. I think the Phobians are the best supporters in the world.

 

“I saw Benfica and I was part of them. I was thinking that Benfica have the best supporters in the world but I will have to review that. Now, I am sure that Phobians are the best supporters in the World. Thank you for that support”, he added.

 

Hearts fans climaxed their support on the match day by escorting the team’s bus out of the stadium through to the outskirts of the Garden City, Kumasi.

Find Out Traguil"s Opinion on Hearts Fans

Learn From Stadium Ban - Akanbi Warn Hearts Fans

Accra Hearts of Oak Board member, Alhaji Braimah Akanbi has cautioned the clubs fans to learn from their stadium ban.

The 2015/16 Ghana Premier League (GPL) leader’s were hit with a fans ban by the Disciplinary Committee (DC) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after water bottles and other missiles were thrown onto the field of play during their 1-3 home defeat to Wa All Stars.

Mr Akanbi who was present during the unpleasant scene, has therefore called on fans to learn from the mistake and the heavy punishment imposed on the team and not repeat the act anymore.

“Players have nothing to do with this but rather the supporters but the punishment has been meted out onto the club and thus we have got to learn from this. Football is changing, football is a big business and people are investing into it,” he said.

“These investors won’t like to be associated with such violence and it is high time club supporters learn and be educated on hooliganism and the negative effect it has on all affiliated with football,” he added.

Hearts played their first game of a two match ban on Wednesday when they defeated Sekondi Hasaacas by a lone goal to stay top of the GPL table after 12 games.

Learn From Stadium Ban - Akanbi Warn Hearts Fans

Owusu Bempah Rallies Hearts Fans Ahead Of Kotoko Game

Accra Hearts of Oak defender, Owusu Bempah has urged fans of the club to be positive in their thinking and support the team with prayers ahead of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) game with bitter rivals Asante Kotoko on 2 May.

The Phobians will host Kotoko at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium in Accra in the top-liner of the Match-Day 10 encounters, and the Hearts deputy captain believes their fans can help turn the tide in their favour.

He has therefore called for massive support for the team ahead of Monday’s game insisting that the players will play their part in ensuring that they pick the three maximum points on offer.

“We are determined to win this game, and, all our preparations are geared towards ensuring that we come out victorious on the day,” Bempah said after their training session on Tuesday.

“All that we require from our fans is their total support ahead of the game; they should pray for us in the days leading up to this tie and we pledge to deliver victory for them on Monday,” he added.

“Games with Kotoko are always a difficult and tough but not impossible to win, and I can tell you that we are determined to come out with the three points,” he stressed, insisting further that the support of the fans can help turn the game in their favour.

“I will urge the fans to turn up at the Stadium in their numbers and their presence will be a source of inspiration for us to go for ultimate,” the former Ghana youth international said.

Owusu Bempah Rallies Hearts Fans Ahead Of Kotoko Game

PLB Cautions Hearts and Kotoko Fans

Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Premier League Board (PLB), Tamimu Issah has called on fans to comport themselves when they visit the Accra Sports Stadium on 2 May when Hearts of Oak face sworn rivals, Kumasi Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League topmost liner of the Match-Day 10 games.

Supporters of Ghana’s two most glamorous football clubs are noted for their difficulty in accepting results when the two teams face each other and this got the organisers to hold a special meeting of the security arrangement for the upcoming clash.

Mr Issah after the first of the series of stakeholders meeting called on fans of both teams to be tolerant on the day before, during and after the game.

He said, “we (PLB) pray and hope the expected fans of 30,000 – 35,000 understand there are only three possible outcomes to a game – a win, draw or lose and they should accept whatever result that may come their way.”

“As a nation, we will be divided by our club affiliations and we have got to take things easy as we are brothers from one environment who have gathered at one place to support our team, therefore, we have to comport ourselves and make the job of the security personnel easy on the match day,” he added.

PLB Cautions Hearts and Kotoko Fans

Stephen Adams Assures Aduana Stars Fans

Goalkeeper Stephen Adams has assured fans of Aduana Stars that the players are committed to the cause of the club and will do well to bring consistent results to the Ghana Premier League (GPL) side.

Aduana Stars are unbeaten in their last three GPL games which is a marked improvement after losing their opening three matches.

“The fans should keep supporting us because all is not lost,” he said, adding that they will keep working hard in training to improve on their current situation.

Last Sunday, the accounted for Asante Kotoko 1-0 at their Dormaa base to move to 10^th on the table with seven points after six games.

“We lost our first three matches but under our new coach (Aristica Cioaba), we are unbeaten in three and the potential to do even better is there,” he added.

He urged the fans to keep supporting them as they are poised to take their performance to new heights as the season wore on.

Aduana Stars will hope to keep their three game unbeaten run in the GPL going when they take on Chelsea at the Golden City Park on Sunday in a Brong Ahafo derby.

Stephen Adams Assures Aduana Stars Fans

Our Fans Can Carry Us Through – Coach Yatsuhashi

Accra Hearts of Oak Coach, Kenichi Yatsuhashi believes the support of the club’s fans would be crucial towards them, having a successful campaign this season.

The Phobians have made a promising start to this season’s premiership campaign, and, sit top of the standing with 13 points from their opening five games.

They are one of three clubs yet to lose a game this season and are gunning for their first league title in eight seasons.

And Coach Yatsuhashi believes the fans can carry them all the way through as they chase their first league title since the 2008/09 season.

He has credited the fans for the progress the club has made so far this season and has urged them to carry on with this support ahead of some important matches.

Last Sunday, Hearts of Oak came from two goals down to beat Inter Allies 3-2 at the Tema Sports Stadium in their game.

The Japanese-American stated that this victory could not have been made possible without the influence of the supporters who stood with the team even when the going was tough.

“I like to thank the fans for coming in their numbers to cheer the team to victory in this all important match as we needed the three points badly to keep on track with our agenda for this season,” Coach Keni said after the game.

“We will need more of their support throughout the season and I believe with our combined efforts, we will be successful at the end of the campaign,” he added.

Our Fans Can Carry Us Through – Coach Yatsuhashi

Kotoko Captain, Frimpong, Hails Fans Impact In Win Over Hasaacas

Kumasi Asante Kotoko captain, Amos Frimpong has hailed the support received from their fans as they posted their first win of the season over Sekondi Hasaacas yesterday, Friday.

The Porcupines secured a hard-fought 1-0 win at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi to ease some of the pressure on the team after failing to win in their opening four games of the season.

And Captain Frimpong has hailed the role fans at the stadium played in securing the win, describing it as one of the best he has ever seen.

He took to social media to thank the fans for been there with them even when the going was tough on the soggy Baba Yara Stadium pitch as it rained throughout the game.

“What a support we had today, even when it was raining. We are really grateful for your massive support, let’s all be patient and I believe strongly, things will change,” he wrote on his facebook wall.

It took a second half goal from striker Kwame Boateng to secure the win for the record Ghana champions who now have five points from five games.

They will hope to build on this to ease the pressure further as asserted by Frimpong who enjoyed the full throttle at the back as they held on for the win.

Kotoko’s next league fixture will be an away encounter against Aduana Stars at Dormaa, a venue they have never taken three points against the home side.

 

Kotoko Captain, Frimpong, Hails Fans Impact In Win Over Hasaacas

PLB Boss Commends Media For Massive Coverage of The GPL

Chairman of the Professional League Board (PLB) Mr. Ashford Tetteh Oku has has commended the media for their improved coverage of the Ghana Premier League.

The experienced administrator heaped kind words on the positive role played by the media on the local scene after just four weeks of match actions across the nation.

The 2016 GPL has been patronized by fans across the various venues but the PLB Boss even hinted at improving these numbers if the media continue their good work.

Mr. Tetteh Oku, who took over from the retired Welbeck Abbra Appiah, singled out the massive patronage enjoyed by the preseason frendly matches and the GHALCA FIRST TRUST G6 tournament as enough to have envisaged such numbers ahead of the new season.

“I am not surprised at the massive patronage the league is currently enjoying at all.

“As an optimist, I wasn’t really discouraged by the turn of events during the preseason, they was enough to suggest good things ahead of the season.

“I was convinced Ghanaians loved their football and that with the appropriate steps in generating the necessary hype, clubs marketing their home games, wonderful media support, it shall be well for the league.” Mr Tetteh Oku told sports crusader.

The confident speaking PLB Boss then credited the media for the extra ordinary numbers thronging our match venues across the nation.

“Collectively we all share the credit for the massive patronage so far. Let us sustain the promotion as a a unit as across the whole season”, The PLB Boss rounded off.

The 2016 GPL has enjoyed massive patronage in its early days despite having early challenges on its scheduled kick offs.

PLB Boss Commends Media For Massive Coverage of The GPL

Coach Aristica Asks Aduana Stars Fans To Support Team

Aduana Stars coach, Coiaba Aristica has called for support for the be-leagued Ghana Premier League (GPL) club after their poor start to the season.

The Dormaa based club has won just one of their opening four games of the season and sit in 13^th position with three points which is not a good return on their pre-season promise.

Club chieftains reappointed the Romanian to take over the technical realms of the club after Nurudeen Ahmed stepped down from his role following defeats in their opening two GPL games.

And the tactician said he is eager to turn things around for the club, but, will need the support of the fans in doing this.

He asked that they come out in their numbers to cheer the boys on especially in their home games as this will spur them on to go for the win.

Coach Aristica guided Aduana Stars to post their first win of the season against WAFA at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park last Sunday and was happy with the turnout.

“I like to thank the fans for coming in their numbers to support the team, and, we will need for of this support in subsequent home games to build up our confidence,” he said after the game.

Aduana Stars will next play defending GPL champions AshantiGold SC at Obuasi on Saturday, and, will look to build on their first win of the campaign.

Coach Aristica Asks Aduana Stars Fans To Support Team

Stephhane Mbia Sends Emotional Farewell Message To Trabzon Fans

Cameroon captain Stephanie Etoude Mbia has expressed his gratitude to the fans of Turkish side Trabzonsopor after switching camp to China.

The 29 year old defensive midfielder commended fans of the Super Ligue side for their unrelenting support showered on him in his days in Turkey.

The Lions Skipper had an indifferent six month spell in the Turkish Super Ligue with Trabzonspor before joining the ever growing contingent in the Chinese league.

The two times UEFA Europa League winner swapped Spanish side, Seville, for a three year deal in Turkey with Trabzon but ended his spell in Turkey just six months into the deal.

The much travelled Stephanie admits missing the fighting spirits exhibited by the fans and the rich history boasted by his Turkish paymasters.

“I have no regrets coming to Trabzon at all. The beginning was beautiful and promising but the clubs has had few challenging months recently.

Trabzon is certainly one of the top four clubs in Turkey and a great team to have been part of. I am very happy to have been part of such a great side with rich history in European football and to have defended the colours with my heart”, Mbia told reporters.

The Lions Skipper joined Chinese side Fortune FC in the winter transfer window as part of the massive infiltration of big name players heading to China.

Stephhane Mbia Sends Emotional Farewell Message To Trabzon Fans

GHALCA G6: Metro Mass Transport to provide affordable transportation for fans

Metro Mass Transit company is set to provide transportation for fans during the First Trust Invitation G6 tournament.

The gesture will see a number of buses dispatched at vantage points to facilitate the movement of football fans in the western region where the tourney will be hosted.

The much awaited off season invitational tournament kicks off in the oil city at the Essipong Stadium on Thursday, January 7, 2015.

The move is one of several innovative measures put in place to improve patronage during the three day football gathering.

The availability of the buses for a token is spiced up by free gates to Basic school pupils and students at the secondary school level.

The expected transit points to operate include Sekondi township to Essipong for a paltry Gh1.50 whiles other parts of the Western Region environments will be available for as little as GH2.00.

“There will be buses available to transport fans during the tournament but it will go with a token.

“We are looking at making transportation easier for the fans during the course of the tournament though it will not be for free.” Isaac Koomson Vice Chairman of GHALCA revealed.

Students from both the Basic and second cycle institutions are to show a valid ID card at the entrance of the stadium as their free ticket for the January 7-10 football festival.

Ashgold opens the tournament on Thursday with a blockbuster clash against Chelsea whiles Hearts Of Oak tackles Aduana Stars in the second match of the day at the Essipong stadium.

GHALCA G6: Metro Mass Transport to provide affordable transportation for fans

Coach Yussif Basigi honoured with fans Coach Of The Year accolade

Hasaacas trainer Yussif Basigi felt honoured after picking the Coach of the Year gong at an anual Sports Fans Award night in Accra.

The experienced trainer pipped a number of domestic rivals to pick the finest managerial talent as voted by the fans.

Basigi steered Sekondi Hasaacas away from the drop after miserable start to the 2014/15 FCPPL.

The head coach for the national Women team expressed his appreciation towards the award and wants to refill his tank with motivation from the award.

The veteran trainer fully acknowledged the decision of the fans and promised to continue his managerial contributions towards the development of the game in the country.

Speaking exclusively to www.sportscrusader.com upon receipt of the award, the confident speaking trainer showered praise on the Almighty Allah for seeing him through.

He said,” I am very much thankful to the Almighty and to everybody out there. I feel very great and honoured to have won the award as decided by the fans.

It will bring more motivation to me going forward as a trainer”.

Yussif Bassigi and several sporting personalities were awarded at the annual Happy FM fans award night held on Saturday night in Accra.

Coach Yussif Basigi honoured with fans Coach Of The Year accolade