Ghana Football
President Akufo-Addo contributes GH¢1 million to Medeama’s Champions League campaign
President Nana Akufo-Addo has offered GH1 million in support of Medeama SC’s CAF Champions League campaign in 2023/2024.
Ghana’s President made the comment during the club’s league trophy ceremony on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Jubilee House.
George Mireku Duker, Deputy Minister for Mines and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Tarkwa, led the delegation, which included chiefs from the Apinto Traditional Council, the club’s Board Chairman, Dr Tony Aubynn, Head Coach Evans Augustine Adotey, other management and technical team members and the players.
On Sunday, August 20, Medeama will meet Nigeria’s Remo Stars in the Champions League preliminary round at the Cape Coast Stadium.
The return leg is slated for August 27, a week later.
“I will try to provide a million Ghana Cedis to help you in the CAF campaign.
The deputy minister is insisting that if I’m in Ghana on the 20th, I should come to Cape Coast. I’ll see.
We’ll do our best.” said President Akufo-Addo.
President Akufo-Addo also congratulated Medeama on their first league title.
The yellow and mauves won with 60 points, defeating Aduana Stars.
The victory ended the Western Region’s 47-year drought for a league title, which began with Sekondi Hasaacas’ victory in 1977.
“Congratulations to you, the captain, and the members of the team for this historic achievement.
It’s been 47 years since a team from the Western Region won the cup.
This is great.
You’ve done a great job. Congratulations,” expressed President Akufo-Addo.
Medeama will also play an international friendly against Major League Soccer team D.C. United on Saturday, October 14 at Audi Field in the United States.
The unique meeting of the two great teams will add to the celebration of African culture in Washington, D.C.
I understand that you have been invited to Washington in the month of October for Ghana Week, and you’ve been invited to play against Washington D. C. Football Club.
That’s going to be big. So, I wish you the best of luck for that,” shared the President, extending his well-wishes.
Ghana Football
GFA fines Kotoko GHC 80k for property destruction at Dr Kwame Kyei Complex
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.
Ghana Football
Maxwell Konadu released from hospital
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.