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Legendary Ghanaian Asamoah Gyan Discusses His Plans To Coach Boyhood Club Asante Kotoko in the Future

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Asamoah Gyan

Ghanaian icon Asamoah Gyan has shared his thoughts about one day leading his childhood team, Asante Kotoko.

Asamoah Gyan, with his 51 goals, is Ghana’s all-time top scorer and the greatest scoring African in World Cup history. However, upon his return to the local scene, he was unable to play for the giants of Ghana.

The former Black Stars striker, who announced his speedy comeback in October 2023, made his first appearance in domestic football since leaving Liberty Professionals in 2003 in search of better opportunities when he signed with Legon Cities for the 2021/22 season.

Many had predicted Gyan to sign with Asante Kotoko prior to joining Legon Cities.

The former Sunderland player, who lost out on the opportunity to play for Kotoko, stated in an interview with UTV that he would happily take Kotoko’s coaching position should the need arise in the future if he is interested in coaching.

Asked if he will be willing to coach Kotoko in future, he said, “Why not? I will gladly accept Kotoko’s coaching job if I’m into coaching”

The former captain of the Black Stars is eligible to become a coach because he has already obtained his UEFA B coaching license.

Following his announcement of his football retirement, Gyan has been working on several initiatives, one of which is the All Regional Games, which are scheduled for November 2024.

Prior to the general elections of 2024, the former captain of the Black Stars serves as the head of Dr. Bawumia’s manifesto committee.

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Jonathan Sowah Leaves Libya Side Al-Nasr Benghazi

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Jonathan Sowah

Former Medeama Sporting Club striker Jonathan Sowah left Al-Nasr Benghazi, a Libyan team, after agreeing to mutually terminate his contract after just six months of service.

After joining the North African team on January 27, 2024, for an estimated €200,000, with an expiration date of December 31, 2025, the 25-year-old Jonathan Sowah is currently a free agent.

Sowah’s tenure at Al-Nasr Benghazi has ended despite his fantastic efforts, which included three goals in seven CAF Champions League matches.

He was called up to the Black Stars for the 2023 AFCON during his time with Medeama Sporting Club, where he played a key role in the team’s title-winning effort in the 2022–2023 season before leaving to join the Libyan team.

It seems that Jonathan Sowah is returning to Medeama SC, where he signed a three-year contract in January 2023 after leaving Danbort FC.

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MTN FA CUP WINNERS SINCE 1958

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MTN FA CUP WINNERS SINCE 1958

Since the MTN FA Cup’s establishment in 1958, when Asante Kotoko defeated fierce rivals Accra Hearts of Oak to win the inaugural edition, nineteen (19) different clubs have claimed the trophy.

Before the Real Republicans seized over in 1961, 1962, and 1963, the Porcupine Warriors won the championship three times in a row (1958, 1959, and 1960). Before the year 2000, the trophy was touched by the following teams: Giants, Sekondi Eleven Wise, Sekondi Hasaacas, Accra Hearts of Oak, Accra Great Olympics, Okwahu United, and Dumas Boys of GTP.

After an eight-year break, telecom behemoth MTN returned as the main sponsor in 2010–2011. This helped Nania FC win the 2011 Accra Sports Stadium title with a 1-0 victory over Asante Kotoko.

Reigning Champions Nsoatreman FC beat regional rivals Bofoakwa Tano 5-4 on penalties after playing out a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes in the 2023/24 final.

Find the MTN FA CUP WINNERS below: 

MTN FA CUP WINNERS SINCE 1958
MTN FA CUP WINNERS SINCE 1958
MTN FA CUP WINNERS SINCE 1958
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IN THE HISTORY OF THE MTN FA CUP, ACCRA HEARTS OF OAK TOPS

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ACCRA HEARTS OF OAK TOPS ALL IN MTN FA CUP HISTORY

With more titles than any other club in the competition’s history, Accra Hearts of Oak is the most successful team in the MTN FA Cup’s history. With a record 12 titles, the Phobians have three more than their sworn rivals Asante Kotoko SC, who are ranked second in the standings with 9.

Accra Great Olympics and Medeama SC are two of the four best-performing clubs in the competition’s history, while Real Republicans have won the trophy four times.

On Sunday, Nsoatreman FC, a Premier League team, overcame Dreams FC by defeating Bofoakwa Tano (5-4) on penalties, earning their first significant trophy.

The FA Cup is sponsored by Telecommunication giant, MTN. MTN is among the largest mobile network operators in the world, and the largest in Africa.

Below is the list of top performing clubs in the history of the MTN FA Cup:

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Richmond Lamptey, a former Asante Kotoko midfielder, has joined Rwanda’s top team, APR FC.

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Richmond Lamptey

Richmond Lamptey, a former midfielder for Asante Kotoko, is expected to sign a free agency contract with Rwandan powerhouse APR FC after his deal with the Reds expires.

The Rwandan team is anticipated to sign a two-year contract with the central midfielder. After a fruitful three years at Kotoko, where he made 17 league appearances and contributed five assists in the recently concluded campaign, underscoring his vital role for the Porcupine Warriors, Lamptey has decided to join APR.

The 27-year-old played a crucial role in Kotoko’s 2021 Ghana Premier League title victory despite suffering from ailments.

Lamptey, who graduated from the West African Football Academy (WAFA), also played for Ghana internationally, making the final roster of the Black Stars for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.

His acquisition is viewed as a huge benefit for APR, as his expertise and abilities are valued assets.

Lamptey conveyed his excitement about contributing to APR’s forthcoming campaign and making an impression in the Rwandan Premier League.

He is anticipated to be a vital member of APR’s team as they look to make a significant impression in European tournaments thanks to his knowledge and experience.

With this transfer, Lamptey’s career enters a new phase, and he is ready to contribute his wealth of experience and dynamic performance to APR FC.

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Hearts of Oak is in talks with former goalkeeper Eben Dida Armah for a coaching position.

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Hearts of Oak is in talks with former goalkeeper Eben Dida Armah for a coaching position.
Hearts of Oak is in talks with former goalkeeper Eben Dida Armah for a coaching position.

Eben Dida Armah, Hearts of Oak’s former goalie, is allegedly in talks to take up the position of goalkeeper’s coach for the forthcoming campaign.

This action is a reaction to the club’s continued difficulties with goalkeeping in the just-finished Ghana Premier League season.

Hearts of Oak had a lot of problems in goals throughout the season; different goalkeepers made crucial mistakes that affected the team’s performance.

In an effort to solve these difficulties, the club is seeking to Dida Armah, a former stalwart, for his vast knowledge and expertise.

Dida Armah, a legendary character at Hearts of Oak during his playing career, was known for his extraordinary reflexes and shot-stopping talents.

His return to the club is expected to offer not only a wealth of experience but also a resurgence in the goalkeeping system.

Dida Armah has turned to coaching since retiring from professional football, where he has been recognized for his abilities to mentor and develop young goalkeepers.

The club’s management sees his prospective employment as a significant move that might result in considerable gains in goalkeeping performance.

Hearts of Oak are taking proactive steps to strengthen their team in preparation for the new season, with a focus on improving their goalkeeping.

The club hopes that bringing in Dida Armah will provide the necessary expertise and leadership to enhance their goalkeeping capabilities and improve overall team performance.

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Forward Doris Boaduwaa of the Black Queens signs a two-year contract with Hapoel Jerusalem FC of Israel

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Doris Boaduwaa

International player Doris Boaduwaa from Ghana has formally joined Hapoel Jerusalem FC of the Israeli Women’s Premier League.

The 21-year-old Doris Boaduwaa, who left Serbian team Spartak Subotica at the end of the 2023–24 season, signs a two-year contract with Hapoel.

Under the terms of her new club’s contract, she will remain in Israel till the end of the 2025–2026 season.

Boaduwaa, who signed with Subotica last season, had a flawless debut in Europe, scoring three goals in the Champions League qualifying round and leading the team in the league.

At Hapoel, Boaduwaa will share the locker room with former Hasaacas Ladies teammate, Janet Egyir.

Speaking following the announcement of the deal, the Ghanaian forward said: “I’m very excited to join Hapoel and start a new chapter in my career, with the goal of winning the championship.”

“Looking forward to meeting you all at the field.”

Following several years of watching the Black Queens striker, the club manager expressed delight with her signing.

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Ghana wins silver and gold in the African Athletics Seniors Championship relay races.

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Ghana wins silver and gold in the African Athletics Seniors Championship relay races.
Ghana wins silver and gold in the African Athletics Seniors Championship relay races.

At the ongoing African Athletics Seniors Championships in Douala, Ghana’s women’s and men’s 4×100m relay teams have won silver and gold, respectively.

The men’s team, which included Abdul Rasheed Saminu, Edwin Gadayi, Ibrahim Fuseini, and Isaac Botsio, won the gold medal by finishing ahead of Nigeria.

The four finished in 38.63 seconds, while Nigeria, one of the main competitors, finished in 38.84 seconds.

Ghana and Nigeria competed in the relays for the fourth time. First, it happened in Accra at the African Games, where Ghana had to settle for silver while Nigeria won gold.

In a rematch in the Bahamas World Athletics Relays, Ghana prevailed to earn a trip to the Olympics in Paris. When the two nations met in Douala for the Heats, Ghana won and then repeated the victory in the final.

The Hor Halutie-led team, which included Mary Boakye, Deborah Acheampong, and Anita Afrifa, took home the silver medal in the women’s division, behind only Nigeria in the process.

Nigeria was victorious in the competition with a time of 43.01 seconds, while Team Ghana finished the race in 43.62 seconds.

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Sammy Kuffour’s Message To Vincent Kompany The New Bayern Munich coach

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Samuel Osei Kuffour, a legend of Bayern Munich, thinks Vincent Kompany’s hiring as coach will help the German team succeed.

Thomas Tuchel, who departed the European heavyweights at the conclusion of a trophy-free season, was replaced by the former captain of Manchester City.

Despite the fact that Kompany is joining after guiding Burnley back to the Championship after their Premier League relegation, Kuffour feels the Belgian has what it takes to be successful in Germany.

“When he was coming we had a debate on our legends platform. It was a huge debate and I was in support. Why not give somebody the benefit of the doubt? Because I think he understands. From his team, if he had the quality like Man City, he can do better,” he told Angel TV’s Saddick Adams.

“So if he has the quality to be in this great club and the kind of our quality he has. I think he will cause a big surprise in Europe,” he added.

Bundesliga victory will be Bayern Munich’s top aim, but Kuffour thinks Kompany can even succeed in Europe.

“Yes of course. Did we deserve to lose against Real Madrid? Absolutely no. I mean this is how football is but I believe if you have the opportunity to coach a team like Bayer Munich. This is a great thing you have to do to protect your image,” he said.

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Ebenezer Assifuah scores late winner for Kedah Darul Aman in Malaysia

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In the final moments of play, Ghanaian forward Ebenezer Assifuah came off the bench to give Kedah Darul Aman their first win of the season in the premier division of Malaysia.

With twenty minutes remaining in the away match against Penang FC, the former FIFA U20 Golden Boot winner replaced Milos Gordic and took seven minutes to get his name on the scoresheet.

In the 77th minute, the 30-year-old striker wrapped around the Penang goaltender and slotted home to earn Kedah their first victory in four games.

After ten years in Europe, Assifuah made the decision to relocate in January 2023, when he signed a two-and-a-year contract with Kedah. He is anticipated to be a key player in the upcoming campaign as the team from Northern Malaysia looks to finish in the top half of the 2024–2025 league.

Richmond Ankrah, an Assifuah native, was playing for Penang FC in the interim. The former defender for the Accra Lions played the whole way through.

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