Injury Boost For Hearts Ahead of Kotoko Game

Accra Hearts of Oak have been handed a major injury boost with news that six of their injured players have returned to training ahead of their league game with Asante Kotoko.

The Phobians will host the Porcupines in the topmost liner of the Match-Day 10 Ghana Premier League (GPL) games on Monday, 2 May at the Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra.

Fans of the club will be happy to know that Samuel Yeboah, Ashitey Ollenu, Kennedy Appiah, Selasi Adjei, Musah Inusah, and Evans Gbeti have all returned to training ahead of the big game.

The six were all took part in Tuesday’s training at the Legon Ajax Park and and were included in the traveling party by Coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi to their secret camp ahead of the Kotoko clash.

Striker Samuel Yeboah has not featured since Hearts’ game with Techiman City having complained of illness and later a foot injury, he could be in the squad for Monday’s game.

Ashitey Ollenu has not featured since the MTN FA Cup defeat to Samartex, missing two games in the process, but, the winger is back to fitness and could also be selected for the game.

Left back Kennedy Appiah has fully recovered from a thigh injury and has pitched camp with his colleagues.

Striker Selasi Adjei has overcome his troubling knee injury and has been training with the team; along with long time absentee Musah Inusah, with the defender having won the fight against a niggling ankle injury.

Goalkeeper Evans Gbeti has also returned to the side after picking up a back injury prior to the Samartex game.

This should welcome news to all fans of the Phobians as they go in search of their sixth GPL win of the season against Kotoko in Accra next Monday.

Injury Boost For Hearts Ahead of Kotoko Game

Owusu Jackson Provides Injury Update

Injured Asante Kotoko midfielder, Owusu Jackson has provided an update on his recovery, insisting that he is well on course as he seeks to get back to full fitness.

The combative enforcer broke his leg in a ‘Sunday Special’ game not sanctioned by the club, and, he was ruled out for the rest of the season even before the action could get underway.

However, in a piece of good news to his fans and supporters of the Porcupines, the player has assured that his recovery is going well and that he is poised to get back to full fitness.Owusu posted pictures on his Facebook wall  showing him walking with the aid of a walking stick indicating that indeed, his recovery is going well.

The player was seen by the technical team of Kotoko as one who could spearhead their campaign in domestic competition this season, but for his untimely injury.The Reds have since struggled to make an impact in the ongoing Ghana Premier League (GPL), as they sit in ninth position with 11 points after nine games.

They play arch-rivals Accra Hearts of Oak in Accra on 2 May in a game many have tagged them second favourites considering the good form of the capital club.

Owusu Jackson Provides Injury Update

Kenichi Calls For Protection From Referees

Accra Hearts of Oak head coach, Kenichi Yatshuashi has called on referees to protect his players from needless tackles.

Play-maker Samudeen Ibrahim has played just once in the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League season and this is due to an injury he picked up in their opening day fixture against New Edubiase United in Accra.

Striker Cosmos Dauda also picked up an injury after scoring the opening goal in Hearts’ 2-0 victory over Medeama SC and these injuries has forced the Japanese-American gaffer to call for the protection of his charges.

Speaking at the club’s open day training session at the Legon Ajax Park, coach Keni said, “a referee missed a violent play against Eric Kumi after he was kicked by an opponent who had no intention to play the ball and these things have to be checked and to help protect the players.”

He added, “there are also players who just simulate just to convince referees with minimal or no contact at all and this act of play must be halted before it affects teams negatively.”

Kenichi will be in the technical area when Hearts return to their favourite Accra Sports Stadium to play Bechem United in Match-Day Four in the Ghana Premier League as the quest to ‘reclaim the lost Phobian glory continues.

Kenichi Calls For Protection From Referees

Jackson"s injury is horrible - Eric Donkor

Kumasi Asante Kotoko left full back Eric Donkor has described Jakson Owusu’s career threatening injury as horrible and sad for the entire playing staff.

The 23 year old versatile full back lamented the absence of Owusu both on and off the pitch less than one weeek to the season openers.

Jackson Owusu broke his leg in a friendly shake up on Sunday and has been ruled out of the 2016 football season after a confirmation from an X-Ray.

Donkor highlighted the importance of his injury ravaged colleague to their team work both on the pitch and outside the football field as well.

The utility full back, who reveals his disappointment on hearing the news. “It is a horrible and a sad news for the entire team.

“We will miss his presence not just on the pitch but outside the field as well.

“We are wishing him the best of luck and speedy recovery so that he can come and join us during the course of the season.” Donkor told sports crusader.

The flying full back has been with Kumasi Asante Kotoko since 2011 and look poised to enjoy his most prolific season for the reds after a rampant preseason form.

Kotoko will be without the services of the crocked Jackson Owusu whose unfortunate broken leg will need at least eight months on the treatment table. The Reds opens their 2016 season with a juicy clash with WAFA SC.

Jackson"s injury is horrible - Eric Donkor

John Boye Suffers Heavy Defeat On His Return From Injury

Black Stars defender John Boye suffered a heavy defeat on his return from injury in the Turkish Super League.

The 29 year old centre back lasted the full throttle of the game but was powerless to prevent Sivaspor from shipping four goals away to Osmanlispor.

The robust defender picked his seventh card of the season for the struggling Sivas as they slumped into further relegation muddy waters.

Manager Mustapha Resit Ackay reinstated his Ghanaian center back to the starting XI after his return from the treatment as they look to steal a point away from Osmanlispor away from the road.

Boye, 29, who sits second on his side’s scoring chart again got his name on the referee but for the wrong reasons with a 50 minute caution for the basement side.

Sivaspor eventually lost the game for the fourth time in a row, and has now won just two of the last 22 matches played.

John Boye has been one of the key players for the Super ligue side with four goals in 13 appearances for Mustapha Resit Ackay’s charges.

Sivaspors remains in the bottom three with 14 points from 20 league matches played.

John Boye Suffers Heavy Defeat On His Return From Injury

Crocked Isaac Amoako itching for an early return

Injured Kumasi Asante Kotoko shot stopper Isaac Amoako is eagerly anticipating a return to the pitch after a long spell on the treatment table.

The crocked goalie went under the knife to correct a recurring injury in the off season ahead of the 2016 domestic season.

Amoako joined the record domestic league champion in 2006 and has since won flurry of title including four league trophies.

The experience safest pair of hands for the Reds rued the missed opportunity at joining his colleagues on the pitch as he continues to nurse a career threatening injury.

The acrobatic shot stopper refused to set a tentative time frame for his return but hinted at joining his colleagues anytime soon.

The returning injury ravaged Amoako continued with his physio work and could build on the uncertain kick off of the 2016 season to play another staring role between the sticks for David Duncan charges.

He told sports crusader, “Every thing is going on well with my rehabilitation ahead of my come back. I am still on my physio but I believe I will soon get back to the field. I do miss my colleagues and the pitch. I cannot however tell when I will come back”.

Amoako has established himself as one of the trusted safest pair gloves on the local scene in the past decade. A nine year relationship with Kumasi Asante Kotoko has earned him numerous trophies including four successive league titles and the 2014 FA cup to boot as well.

Crocked Isaac Amoako itching for an early return

Saddened Jordan Ayew backs injured teammate Amavi to make strong return

Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has backed Aston Villa teammate Jordan Amavi to make a strong return from a serious knee injury.

Amavi has been ruled out for the rest of the season after picking up the injury while on international duty with the France U21 team.

The injury has saddened the entire Villa team who could use the vital contribution of the left-back in their fight against relegation.

But Jordan Ayew who is close to Amavi due to their time in France before joining Aston Villa is confident the defender will overcome this major injury and return strongly.

“It was very sad for him to get the injury – and sad for all of us because we are one big family,” he said.

“To lose him was terrible because of what he’s now got to go through and because he was undoubtedly one of the best players in our team – he’s an excellent left-back.

“It’s sad for him and his family and all of us because we are his close friends.

“I know he has a good mentality and I am sure he will come back stronger. I have no doubts about this.

“He is keeping positive. He has his spirits high. I knew him before he came to Villa.

“Where he comes from in France, they are strong people. He is too.”

Amavi, just like Jordan Ayew, joined Aston Villa in the summer from French club Nice.

Saddened Jordan Ayew backs injured teammate Amavi to make strong return