Ghana Football
Amos Frimpong: “I’m ready to serve Kotoko in any capacity”
Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko captain Amos Frimpong has spoken out about taking on a position at the club if its life Patron, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, calls on him.
He said this after the Otumfuo appointed an Interim administration Committee following the dismissal of the Nana Yaw Amponsah-led administration and Board after their three-year term expired.
The club’s Board of Directors, which is now defunct, was formed in 2020 with billionaire Dr Kwame Kyei as Chair and Jude Arthur as Vice Chair.
Other members of the Board were Evelyn Nsiah Asare, Chief Executive Officer of Hasaacas Ladies, Kofi Amoah Abban, MD of RigWorld Oil Group, Martin Osei Brown, CEO of Joshob Construction Company, Nana Ankobeahene of Asanteman – Baffour Kwame Kusi, Alhaji Lamin, and Joseph Yaw Adu.
Despite being packed with clever and experienced brains, its incapacity to manage disagreements restricted its progress.
Conflicts between the Board Chair, Dr Kwame Kyei, and the CEO, Nana Yaw Amponsah, have been a recurring feature over the last three years.
Unfazed by the previous turmoil between the disbanded Board and management team, Amos Frimpong aspires to give it a shot if the opportunity arises.
He stated that, while he has not yet retired, he is willing to serve the porcupine family in whatever way.
The 31-year-old right defender, who currently plays for Guinean side Club Industriel de Kamsar, praised the new ICM, which includes the return of Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum.
Frimpong stated in an interview with Citi Sports that if called upon, he would not hesitate.
“At the moment I am still active, I haven’t given up on football.”
“Any position I will be given, I will not hesitate to come and share my experience, if I am called upon to come and help the club.”
Amos Frimpong has urged the club’s supporters to come out and support the squad throughout the forthcoming season.
He believes that supporters play an important role in the team’s success, citing the low turnout at the club’s home stadiums in the latter half of the season.
“With the new appointment, I am sure things are going to be difficult at the club, but I believe if the supporters rally their support behind the club and give the players the needed support, the club can perform well and win some trophies.”
“With the little experience, I gathered from my time at the club, in the seasons where we have the full support of the club, we tend to perform well. But If it is otherwise, the season becomes difficult.”
“This coming season, I am pleading with the supporters of the club to support the club really well, because without them, the club does not function well.”
Kotoko will open the 2023/24 league season at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium against the newly promoted Heart of Lions before travelling to Bibiani to play Gold Stars in the second week.
Prosper Narteh Ogum, who led the Porcupines to their 24th Premier League title in his debut season, will be trying to emulate that form in his second appearance.
The season 2023/24 of the Premier League begins on September 15, 2023.
Asante Kotoko is facing a GHC 80,000 fine from the Ghana Football Association’s Disciplinary Committee for their disruptive behaviour during a match against Nations FC.
The disciplinary punishment is the result of actions that occurred during their matchday 6 match at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.
Dissatisfied with a penalty call by the referee in the last stages of the game, a group of irate supporters resorted to violent behaviour. In protest, chairs were allegedly smashed, and items were hurled into the pitch. Despite the fact that the game ended in a 2-2 tie, supporters proceeded to vent their rage by destroying artefacts at the stadium.
The inquiry by the Disciplinary Committee revealed a ‘breach of Article 16(c) and Article 16(2)(f) of the GFA Disciplinary Code 2019.’ As a result, Asante Kotoko has been fined heavily, and the money will be given to Nations FC to compensate for the damages caused by the alleged Kotoko fans.
Meanwhile, Kotoko returned to winning ways on Sunday, defeating Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Stadium due to Sherif Mohammed’s penalty kick in the 60th minute.
Ghana Football
Hearts of Oak to play home games in Kumasi following the closure of Accra Sports Stadium
According to Onua Sports, Hearts of Oak have opted to transfer their home games to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium following the shutdown of the Accra Sports Stadium due to scheduled Christmas celebrations.
The highly anticipated Ghana Premier League match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, which was originally scheduled for Accra on December 8, will now be played in Kumasi, with Hearts of Oak designated as the home team.
The temporary location change was caused by the Accra Sports Stadium, which was overseen by event organisers for the Christmas festivities. Alhaji Brimah Moro Akambi, a Hearts of Oak Board Member, confirmed the decision, indicating that the Phobians will play their home games at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for the rest of the year. However, beginning in 2023, the club is open to evaluating alternative locations.
Hearts of Oak are currently 14th in the league rankings with 12 points. Following the resignation of coach Martinus Koopman, assistant Abdul Rahim Bashiru has been named to handle the squad until a permanent replacement is found.
On Tuesday, they meet the Accra Lions, looking to get back on track after three straight draws.
Maxwell Konadu, the head coach of Nsoatreman FC, has been released from the hospital following an attack by Bofoakwa Tano fans.
The incident occurred on Sunday, following Nsoatreman FC’s 1-1 tie with Bofoakwa Tano in Week 11 of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season.
Konadu was rendered unconscious during the assault and was taken to Sunyani Teaching Hospital.
According to a club release, the former Black Stars assistant coach has been fired.
“Our coach Maxwell Konadu has been discharged from the hospital. We thank everyone who said a prayer for our coach during these difficult moments. Efiri Tete Amanaso,” a statement from Nsoatreman FC said on Monday evening.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of one individual engaged in Maxwell Konadu’s attack and beating.
The police are also on the lookout for another suspect who is presently on the run.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has banned the Sunyani Coronation Park, which serves as Bofoakwa Tano’s home stadium.
Meanwhile, in the matchday 12 games this weekend at Nana Kronmansah Park, Nsoatreman FC will host Heart of Lions.
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