Ghana Football
Former Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi celebrates Kennedy Agyapong on his court victory over Anas
Former Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi has expressed satisfaction with the dismissal of a GHC25 million defamatory suit filed against Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong.
Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist, filed the suit in 2018, alleging that Agyapong had defamed him. Anas sought GHC25 million in aggravated damages, claiming that Agyapong had published defamatory material about him.
Justice Eric Baah ruled on Wednesday (15 March 2023) that Anas had failed to prove that Agyapong had defamed him by airing the documentary ‘Who Watches the Watchman?’.
On the contrary, the judge ruled that the documentary revealed corrupt practices by Anas and his associates. The court also decided that Agyapong had presented enough evidence to show that Anas had used his findings to solicit money from individuals implicated in the evidence he had gathered.
“From the above, I hold that the plaintiff is a blackmailer who uses blackmail to extort money from his opponents and people he does not like. What the plaintiff is doing is not investigative journalism but investigative terrorism,” the judge said, awarding a cost of GH¢50,000 against Anas.
Kennedy Agyapong dedicated his victory to Nyantakyi, who lost all of his positions, including CAF Vice President, in the aftermath of Anas’ contentious football documentary in 2018.
“We have to be bold to speak the truth. Anas goes ahead to [allegedly] defame people and gets away,” Agyapong said, as quoted by TV3. “It is only in this country that a journalist covers his face to go and give witness while Supreme Court judges are sitting there… Anas has to come out and apologize. All I am saying is the victory is for Kwasi Nyantakyi.”
“The high court’s decision testifies to the truth that Anas Aremwyaw Anas is not honest, but as described by the court, he is a blackmailer and an extortionist,” said Nyantakyi, who was in court. He also stated that “The judge also referred to himself as an investigative terrorist rather than an investigative journalist. He has completely disgraced himself. He used to portray himself as an angel, but I’m not even sure he’s reached the devil’s level yet.”
Nyantakyi’s lifetime ban was reduced to 15 years in 2020.
Source: Ghanasoccernet.com
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Asante Kotoko to travel on a European training tour in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy ahead of the 2024/25 season
Asante Kotoko has announced ambitious plans for a training tour of Europe beginning on July 15, 2024, in preparation for the 2024/25 season.
During the club’s training tour in Italy, the Porcupines will work with famed Italian sides Genoa and Atalanta to fine-tune their abilities and plans.
Following the Italian leg, Asante Kotoko will take their training journey to Germany and Switzerland, presenting the squad with a variety of challenges and exposures as they prepare for the forthcoming season. The extensive training programme is intended to improve team performance and create team togetherness.
The official announcement of this exciting initiative was held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi, showcasing the club’s dedication to quality and worldwide competitiveness.
Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko faces an early challenge as they prepare for the season’s first Super Clash against arch-rivals Hearts of Oak. On Sunday, the highly anticipated match will take place at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Bibiani Gold Stars of the Ghana Premier League have announced the hiring of Frimpong Manso as their new head coach.
The Asante Kotoko legend succeeds Michael Osei, who was given the door following a bad run of performances in the current 2023/24 season.
The Miners confirmed Manso’s employment via a social media post for the remainder of the season, with an option to extend.
Following the club’s dismal start to the season, the seasoned manager will attempt to turn things around.
After 13 games in the Ghana Premier League this season, the team has 12 points, putting them in the relegation zone.
Frimpong Manso’s first matchday 13 game is this weekend against FC Samartex 1996.
Manso recently parted ways with newly promoted team Bofoakwa Tano, after joining them at the start of the season.
Following an exciting start to the 2023-24 season, the former Ghana international defender was named coach of the month for September.
Hearts of Oak board members have spoken out over Martin Koopman’s appointment.
The Dutch manager was named head coach of the Ghana Premier League team before the start of the current 2023/24 season.
However, following a rocky start, the club severed ways with the 67-year-old after only four months in command.
Koopman won two games and scored six goals in ten Ghana Premier League appearances.
Fans have criticised the club’s leadership, with some asking for their dismissal.
However, Dr Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe, Alhaji Akanbi, and Vincent Sowah-Odotei explained why Koopman was selected at a news conference on Monday.
“We went in for Martin Koopman because we were looking for a coach with maturity and a coach with experience. He came up on top of the list of coaches before he was hired” they said.
Hearts of Oak lost 1-0 against Aduana FC in the Ghana Premier League on matchday 12 after being eliminated from the MTN FA Cup.
The Phobians will want to get back on track when they meet Asante Kotoko in the matchday 13 games on Sunday, December 10.
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