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Asante Kotoko management has shown leadership after failed Belize trip – Jerome Otchere

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Nowhere, and I repeat, nowhere have I or did I call the Nana Yaw Amponsah-led Management “scammers” in relation to Asante Kotoko’s plans to play the national team of Central American island, Belize, which didn’t materialise. Some Kotoko supporters in a WhatsApp group of which I’m an administrator, made that remark. As civil as I try to be in conversations, I deleted their comments when my attention was drawn to it. I warned them of dismissal should that conduct be repeated. 

I’ve and would always remove members from the Porcupine WhatsApp group notably for insults and ill-mannered behaviour. Members have called me names, some jokingly, but if that’s for ensuring a modicum of discipline and decency in the group, I think it’s fair. A few fans I dismissed continue to show I was right in dismissing them as they falsely label me because the group couldn’t share the same space with their insolence.

There’s a world of “difference between fanaticism and journalism”, my University of Ghana friend, Kwame Yeboah advises. Thus, if journalists share media platforms with people who can hardly control their affinity or affection for a club of Kotoko’s stature for example, we’ve to understand them. It’s however unacceptable to use chat groups to showcase how illimannered you’re. As long as I’m admin on that group, the only pro-Kotoko chat group I’m part of, misbehaviour as defined on the platform wouldn’t be entertained. 

When I tweeted on Patrick Osei Agyeman alias Songo, what I sought to do wasn’t to authenticate supposed misinformation his colleagues had shared on Kotoko’s Belize trip. The objective was to call his attention to the point that, assuming he was well-positioned to correct, inform and educate his audience on the Belize trip, he needed to that with civility and respect for his publics including his colleagues at the radio/television station. 

That too, warranted personal attacks from him and others on my persona and on my timeline. I try not to descend into the gutter so I left it there. The Kotoko Management, thankfully, has shown leadership with a statement clarifying their position on the Belize trip even if late. It’s important they did so fans know their stance. 

I don’t believe everything in the club statement and that’s a conviction arising out of my analysis. People’s beliefs can’t be faulted when they’re within the remit of respect for others’ viewpoint. This siege mentality or hostility to those who dissent on Kotoko does the club no good. We’ve to cut back on that as Management do their work. I forever would be a Kotoko fan and also freely share my views on anything I so desire with decorum and respect for leaders. Vile social media attacks would intimidate no one. 

Source: Jeromeotchere.com

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Jordan Opoku is the best – Nii Adjei heap praises on ex-teammate

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Jordan Opoku is the best - Nii Adjei heap praises on ex-teammate

Daniel Nii Adjei, a former Asante Kotoko midfielder, has praised his former teammate Jordan Opoku, calling him the best player he ever played with.

Nii Adjei shared the locker room with Opoku throughout his stay at Asante Kotoko from 2007 to 2011, and again in the 2018-2019 season when he returned for a third term.

Nii Adjei, who departed Asante Kotoko in 2019, reflected on his time there and commended Jordan Opoku for his great talents on the pitch.

Nii Adjei praised Jordan Opoku on his own Facebook page, calling him a great football genius and the best midfielder he has ever played alongside. He expressed his affection and respect for his former teammate.

“I want celebrate this man Jordan Opoku. A true definition of a football doctor. Best midfielder hv played with. Bro I salute you”

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Jordan Opoku had tremendous success with Asante Kotoko, winning multiple trophies, including two Ghana Premier League crowns. Together with Nii Adjei, he was also instrumental in the club’s ascent to the money zone in African inter-club tournaments in 2008.

Nii Adjei has moved into coaching and is now the head coach of Elmina Sharks’ women’s team, Sea Lions, proving his continuous engagement in the sport.

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Inaki Williams wins a Man-of-the-match award in Bilbao’s triumph over Celta Vigo

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Inaki Williams wins a Man-of-the-match award in Bilbao’s triumph over Celta Vigo

Ghanaian attacker Inaki Williams was voted Man-Of-The-Match in his team’s La Liga victory over Celta Vigo on Saturday afternoon.

The Ghanaian was on target for Athletic Bilbao, scoring his tenth goal of the 2022-23 La Liga season.

With a magnificent strike on the 5th-minute mark, the Ghanaian international put his team ahead in just five minutes.

He returned home. After only five minutes, Oscar De Marcos crosses from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner to give the home team a great start.

Nico Williams, the home team’s younger brother, was a persistent menace to the away team’s defence and was yellow-carded in the first half.

Williams’ ambition was for his team to have their noses ahead at the break.

With 40 minutes remaining, Jorgen Strand Larsen equalised for the visitors five minutes after the intermission.

Four minutes after his team conceded the equaliser, Inaki Williams put up Alex Berenguer for the home team’s second goal, restoring Athletic Bilbao’s advantage.

This season in the Spanish La Liga, the 28-year-old Ghanaian forward has ten goals and three assists in 32 games for the Red and Blacks.

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Visits to match venues to watch games is to show respect to GPL players and coaches – Black Stars Coach

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Visits to match venues to watch games is to show respect to GPL players and coaches - Black Stars Coach

Mas Ud Didi Dramani, the Black Stars’ assistant coach, has shared insight into the technical team’s visits to several match venues.

In order to produce a strong national team, head coach Chris Hughton and his assistants, George Boateng and Didi Dramani, have been visiting Premier League, Division One League, and lower-tier games.

The former Asante Kotoko coach revealed their decision to attend these matches in an interview with Accra-based Radio Gold.

“Sometimes we have the notion that once Chris Hughton and George Boateng go around observing our matches, it’s solely to spot talents. But sometimes it’s about giving the league the respect it deserves. It’s about showing respect to the players and coaches, letting them know that we have partners in the industry who pay attention to their work,” Didi Dramani stated.

He emphasised that these visits show respect for the administration and illustrate that people in the game are watching and appreciating their efforts. Furthermore, it allows industry participants to continue learning and improving in their particular professions.

Didi Dramani went on to say that visiting games offer the coaching staff a better idea of the standards and allows them to have more educated talks about different leagues. Being present at games, whether in the Premier League or Division One, helps them to gain vital information.

Chris Hughton, who recently signed a new 21-month contract, has been seen at games. He was first spotted at the Accra Sports Stadium before heading to Kumasi for a series of matches. His presence was also felt at the Dawu Theatre of Dreams and the Aliu Mahama Stadium.

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