Ghana Football
Former Asante Kotoko Administrative Manager tells newly appointed IMC not to be complacent
Samuel Sarfo Duku, former Administrative Manager and Head of Legal Affairs at Kumasi Asante Kotoko has welcomed the selection of the four-member Interim Management Committee.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the club’s life patron, formed the committee to manage the club’s activities in the following season.
Prosper Narteh Ogum, the club’s head coach, and former Black Stars boss James Akwesi Appiah are the two famous figures on the committee, with the latter serving as the club’s Technical Advisor and the former returning for a second tenure.
Sarfo Duku, who talked exclusively to Citi Sports, praised the gathered team and believes they can achieve great things this season.
Yes, I see it as a very promising and productive IMC because of the blend of knowledge and good skill. Regarding the Administrative aspects, I am told [Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awua] is a Chartered Accountant, and looking at the background of Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi, Akwesi Appiah and Ogum, who are also on board as technical persons in the game of football, I think it is a promising team.
I wish them well, but they shouldn’t think they know everything, and not rely on other people for help if the need arises.
Football is a very complicated industry, Kotoko is a big family with people from all walks of life with different opinions.
They should know how to handle the affairs of the club, so they get the support of all if they want to succeed. That is what they should aim at.
The Interim Management Committee is made up of the following individuals:
Apinkra, Nana Akwasi Awua is a chartered accountant who serves as Kontomponiaferehene.
Former Black Stars coach James Kwesi Appiah has vast expertise in football management.
Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum: Appointed as the team’s new head coach, bringing his knowledge.
Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi: Appointed administrative manager to oversee the club’s administrative operations.
The IMC’s principal role is to guarantee that Asante Kotoko meets all of the Ghana Premier League’s statutory duties and prepares a strong and competitive team for the forthcoming season.
The IMC will give direction and assistance to the club throughout this period of transition to guarantee its smooth operation.
With the term of the Dr. Kwame Kyei-led Board of Directors expiring earlier this month, Asante Kotoko is embracing change and looking forward to a bright future under the Interim Management Committee’s direction.
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.
Harry Maguire accepts Isaac Adongo’s apologies
Argentina’s World Cup-winning coach, Lionel Scaloni, has hinted that he may resign
9 killed, several others injured in an accident at Ho
This was avoidable – Bonaa on fatal clashes in Nkwanta
I never indicated my house was sold – Speaker of Parliament
Akufo-Addo pardons eight Chiana SHS students who insulted him
Audio: Richard Attah’s wife narrates how ‘Aki and Pawpaw’ plotted the sack of Samuel Boadu
Video: I will marry 20 wives and have 10 concubines – Osofo Ajagurajahon Gh One TV with Serwaa Amihere
Reggie Rockstone vs Bongo Ideas on Twitter… Davido sends a DM to notorious Bongo Ideas
