GFA Will Drag Capital Bank To Court - Oku

The Chairman of Premier League Board (PLB), Ashford Tetteh Oku, has hinted that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is in the process of dragging the Capital Bank (formerly First Capital Plus Bank) to court over a breach of contract.

He said after the bank unilaterally terminated its five-year sponsorship deal with the Premier League, the GFA has been left with no other option than to proceed to court to have the case settled.

Last year, the management of the Capital Bank suspended its sponsorship

of the league, citing internal restructuring as the main reason.

However, many months after its rebranding process was completed, the bank was yet to inform organisers of the league about its desire to resume the sponsorship package or abrogate it.

”In any signed contract, there are provisions for issues of grievances and legalities, so if the first round of the league has ended and there is still nothing concrete about the sponsorship, then the final destination of the case will be the courts. The GFA has a legal board, so they will decide what to do next,” Mr Tettey-Oku told the Graphic Sports yesterday.

He hinted also that the FA had initiated a few processes towards securing a title sponsor for the league and, therefore, appealed to the Premier League club administrators to remain calm while the issue was being resolved.

“Securing a sponsor for the league is not easy, it is a process. And I know the FA has started a process to get a headline sponsor in the shortest possible time, if not for this league, at least for subsequent ones,” the PLB chairman explained.

He mentioned media hype, preseason seminars for coaches, referees, consistency in fixtures, spectators, equal spread of talent across all 16 clubs, quality goals among others as factors that made the first round of the year league competitive and attractive.

 Source: graphic.com.gh

GFA Will Drag Capital Bank To Court - Oku

PLB Rewards Saddick Adams For Life Saving Heroics

The Ghana Premier League Board chairman, Ashford Tetteh Oku has rewarded Adams with a new pair of boots and a football in a short ceremony at the offices of the Ghana Football Association for his heroics in his side’s 1-0 loss to Techiman City.

Prior to the start of the new premier league season, Saddick Adams had earlier resuscitated a B.A United player who fell unconscious and was motionless during a training session.

He repeated the feat at the expense of his health, blowing air into Asiwome Fumador after the player fell down unconscious with no ambulance service available to provide first aid.

Saddick Adams said the life of Fumador was more important than his health.

And the Premier League Board has shown its appreciation for the life saving action taken by the Berekum Chelsea captain.

The PLB chairman, Ashford Tetteh Oku promised to convey his sportsmanship to World football governing body, FIFA.

PLB Rewards Saddick Adams For Life Saving Heroics

PLB Rewards GPL Week One Star

The Ghana Football Association and the Premier League Board has rewarded Wa All Stars forward Maxwell Baako for his outstanding performance last weekend.

Maxwell Baako of Wa All scored a brace (first and third goal) on Match Week One of the Ghana Premier League against Sekondi Hasaacas at the Wa Park.

And the Premier League Board has rewarded him with pair of boots and football.

The opening premier league matches recorded 15 goals from thirteen different players with only Maxwell Baako scoring more than more than one.

Wa All Stars will travel to Dormaa Ahenkro to face Aduana Stars who lost 2-0 against Inter Allies at the Tema sports stadium courtesy of goals from Ropapa Mensah and Isaac Twum.

PLB Rewards GPL Week One Star

GFA Wish Ashgold Well In Champions League Competition

The Premier League Board (PLB) has on behalf of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) expressed its heartfelt support to 2014/15 Premier League Champions, Ashantigold in their African campaign this season.

 

As our champion club kick off their CAF Champions League campaign against M.O. Bejaia of Algeria this weekend, the GFA is of the belief that Ashantigold will scale this initial hurdle and go very far in the competition, the statement read.

 

Th current Ashantigold team has history to look up to for motivation in the competition, as the club is a pioneer of the CAF Champions League and the first Ghanaian club to play in a grand finale of the competition in 1997.

 

The GFA urges Ashantigold to emulate the resilience of that historic squad to restore Ghana’s pride in the competition.

GFA Wish Ashgold Well In Champions League Competition

Revelation: I Don" Regret Coaching Hearts But ...

Ghana Football Association technical director, Francis Oti Akenteng has revealed his time at Hearts as the Head coach will forever remain a memorable no matter treatment was melted out towards him.

 

Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club terminated the appointment of head coach, Francis Oti-Akenteng, n 2006, citing uninspiring and unsatisfactory performance as the reason for the decision made.

 

Coach Oti-Akenteng joined Hearts in December 2005 and led Hearts to annex the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) and Professional League Board (PLB) Top Four and Special Knock-Out competitions respectively but failed to translate such achievements unto the continental level.

 

 

Hearts lost their maiden game in the CAF/MTN Champions League 2-0 against Enyimba International of Nigeria at home and followed with a humiliating 3-0 defeat by Asec Mimosas in their second away game in Abidjan over the weekend.

 

Oti Akenteng who now is the Ghana Football Association – technical director and also a Confederation of African Football (CAF) instructor explained though he was treated unfairly with the termination of his contract but he loved every bit of time he spent with the Phobians.

 

 

In an interview sportscrusader.com, Oti Akenteng said, “I don’t regret ever taking up the job to coach Accra Hearts of Oak. Honestly I don’t regret at all. It’s always a pleasure to work with any other team. I have coached Okwahu united, All Blacks, Ashgold and so man more teams but at Hearts I learnt so many things both positive and negative and that has toughened me and is a reason why I will never regret coaching Hearts.”

 

“Nii Ayi Bonte II, TT Brothers, Alhaji Hearts, Frank Nelson and so many other management members made my stint with Hearts a memorable and enjoyable one,” he added.

 

 

The former Swedru All Blacks and Obuasi Ashgold coach is currently leading a coaching course in Kumasi for coaches with CAF/GFA license B certificate or its equivalence as they upgrade to license A.

Revelation: I Don" Regret Coaching Hearts But ...

We Don"t Have The Ahensan Committe Report - GFA

Communication director for the Ghana football association has rebuffed the stench request from lawyer Obiri Oboahene who heads the legal team for Wa Africa united, Berekum Arsenal and Real Tamale united claiming the Ghana football association publish the report from the Ahensan committee.

 

The bribery allegation involving Wa Africa united owner and bank-roller, Nana Gyamerah who is record to have given an amount of Ghc2000 to formerly division one side and now Ghana premier league club, Techiman city during the GN Bank DOL 2014/15 season. According the owner of Wa Africa united, Micky Charles, the owner of Techiman city accepted the sum and in so doing agreed to play a fixed match to help save Wa Africa who were involved in a relegation battle.

 

 

Solicitor Nana Obiri Boahen in a lengthy but straightforward letter wrote to the Ghana football association to offer advice stating the national league cannot commence without publishing or making known to all the participating clubs in the Division One league the outcome of the reconstituted Ethics Committee chaired by FELIX AHENSAN.

This daring letter seems to have done little to scare the GFA with the spokesperson for the FA, Saani Darra admitting the report is not ready and as a result no one to coerce the association to make the report public.

 

In an interview with Kumasi based Boss fm, Saani said, “as at now we – the media department of the Ghana football association don’t have the report. If we are submitted with the report why not we will surely publish it.”

 

“As we speak now we’ve not received it and let me add it is not our responsibility to ask if the committee is done with its work and if the report is ready or when it will be,” he added.

 

Lawyer Obiri Boahen has threatened the FA with league injunction should it start on February 20 without the publication of the Ahensan committee report.

We Don"t Have The Ahensan Committe Report - GFA

Verdict: Kotoko Will Win The League But... - Ernest Sowah

Kotoko Will Win The League  – Ernest Sowah

Kumasi Asante Kotoko goal keeper, Ernest Sowah believes his new team are best placed to reclaim the Ghana premier league title they lost to regional rivals, Obuasi Ashantigold.

 

Kotoko have been in fine off-season form and the quality players available at the mercy of manager, David Duncan has seen the Porcupine warriors been named as favourite to win the league when it starts for the 2015/16 season.

The record 23-times Ghana premier league champions divided the playing body into two with the first team leaving for a two-legged international friendly in Libya and the other half competed and won the maiden GHALCA First Trust G6 tourney at the Essipong stadium.

 

 

The success chalked by the team left behind with assistant coach, Michael Osei spear-heading is what bemused many football pundits and supporters of the club alike to see a new breeze of air blowing within the club after ending the 2014/15 season trophy-less.

 

The Former Tema youth number one and new signing for Kotoko, Ernest Sowah has been unable to hide his joy about the potency of the team and the believe among the players of reclaiming the GPL title.

 

Speaking in an interview with Kumasi based Boss fm, the former Black stars goalie said, “We have had a good pre-season and that is all that matters and based on this I hope we win the league. It is not easy to be able to divide a team into two and still excel at winning games and trophies.”

 

“We’re the best team currently and with the pre-season we’ve had in addition to the faith we ask of the fans, surely we can win the league,” he added.

 

The Ghana premier league is scheduled to start on February 20.

Verdict: Kotoko Will Win The League But... - Ernest Sowah

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

Kotoko Defeat Bechem To Continue Fine Pre-season

Kotoko Beat Bechem United In Friendly Game

Kumasi Asante Kotoko continued their fine vein of form in the preseason with a victory over fellow premier league side, Bechem United.

 

 

The record Ghana premier league champions who have been tagged as favorite to win the Ghana premier league crown they lost to regional rivals, got off to a good start when new signing Akwasi Nti scored the opening goal with just 7-minutes played in the first half.

The Baba Yara Sports Stadium went rapturous when goal poacher, Dauda Mohammed scored the Porcupines second goal after the first half; prior to his goal turned assist for the Nti’s goal.

The Porcupines showed brilliance to overpower their opponent. Their performance was indeed no different from what has characterized most of their pre-season matches.

 

The team is expected to play another trial game against Nigerian side, Ifeanyi Ubah on Wednesday February 1, 2016.

Kotoko Defeat Bechem To Continue Fine Pre-season

Club Licensing Board Begins Inspection Of Match Venues This Weekend

The Club Licensing Board will begin inspection of home venues for Premier and Division One Clubs this weekend ahead of the upcoming 2015/16 season.

Members of the Club Licensing Board will inspect the venues as well as club Secretariat and the human resource personnel of the clubs using a questionnaire in conformity with the Club Licensing Regulations.

The respective inspectors will contact the clubs as to when they will visit their venues.

Clubs are also hereby advised to give the inspectors their maximum cooperation.

Below are the Club Licensing Board members and the respective regions and match venues they will inspect:

Alhaji M.N. D. Jawula (Chairman)– Brong Ahafo Region

Mr. Kofi Manu (Vice Chairman) – Western Region

Mr. Ashford Tetteh Oku(PLB Chairman) – Ashanti Region and Dunkwa Starke

Mr. Owoahene Acheampong (DOLB Chairman) – Eastern and Volta region

Mr. Eugene Bawelle (Member) – Upper East, Upper West and Northern Region

Mr. Emmanuel Dasoberi (Member) – Greater Accra, Vision FC and Dreams FC

Club Licensing Board Begins Inspection Of Match Venues This Weekend

Offside: Gerlad Ankrah"s Desision Surprised Us All - Hearts Board Member

We Were Caught Offside By Gerald’s Decision

Gerald Ankrah officially submitted his resignation to the Hearts board on Tuesday to with immediate effect relief himself of his post as the clubs, General manager.

 

Ankrah, a stench Hearts fan has been at the helm of affairs for not more than 15 months but has been at the receiving end of both unsatisfied fans and football pundits alike for what is termed as an “autocratic managing” of the club.

The news of his resignation made major headlines as many had envisaged his departure as was in the case when it was reported he had resigned in 2015 but came out to dent and rubbish those clams and report.

 

Hearts of Oak board member, Frank Nelson Nwokolo in an interview expressed shock among board members when they received the letter as Gerald Ankrah was present when Hearts were held to a 1-1 result against fellow premier league side, Inter Allies at the Accra sports stadium.

 

He said, “we were surprised when Ankrah served the board his resignation. He stated his reasons for leaving as personal meaniing he had some unsatisfied matter.”

“As a board, we respected his decision and iin so doing accepted his resignation,” he added.

 

The club later in the day released a press statement to officially confirm Gerald’s departure from Hearts.

Offside: Gerlad Ankrah"s Desision Surprised Us All - Hearts Board Member

Concerned: No Sponsorshp Will Be Suicidal For Clubs

Clubs Will Struggle Without Sponsorship

The Ghana premier league will commence on the 20th of February, this news should have brought much joy to clubs but has been met with mixed reactions.

 

Some clubs claim to have already spent beyond their expenditure and with 2014/15 premier league headline sponsor, First Capital plus now Capital Bank’s decision to temporarily hold with their sponsorship deal means the league will start without a sponsor and that has raised a huge concern of worry for the clubs as even with sponsorship deals Ghanaian clubs can barely have enough financially. Spectatorship has declined and as such affected stadium revenue for which most clubs rely on to manage the day-to-day activities of the club.

 

Medeama SC will represent Ghana in CAF confederation competition after annexing the MTN FA trophy but the joy and zeal to perform – with the money zone the target in participating in Africa goes along with financial backing and it is this that has got Ben Kesse, administrative manager of the mauve-and-yellow worried and crying over the absence a headline sponsor for the league now that a date to commence the league is known.

 

Speaking to Boss FM 93.7 in Kumasi, Kesse said, “Clubs here in Ghana are struggling to attract sponsors and that is difficult enough. Should the GFA fail to find a sponsor for the league then it will be difficult to run the various clubs for the season.

 

Just imagine, a Club travel to Wa for a premier league, calculate how is involved – hotel, vehicle (bus) to carry the team around and so on becomes a challenge. As you know fans are not matches in their numbers and that is taking s huge toll on clubs during matchdays, in the end an amount of just Ghc500 is all what the club is left with.

 

Medeama SC were initially scheduled to play Kotoko in a friendly match at Baba Yara sports stadium but has been cancelled due the the two teams first meeting of the 2015/16 season scheduled matchday 3.

Concerned: No Sponsorshp Will Be Suicidal For Clubs