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Stella Nyamekye excels in Ghana’s overwhelming victory over Benin at WAFU B U-20

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Stella Nyamekye excels in Ghana's overwhelming victory over Benin at WAFU B U-20

Ghana’s Black Princesses were too hot for their Benin counterparts in the first game of the WAFU B U-20 Girls competition, which is currently taking place in Kumasi.

Mafia Nyame of Faith Ladies scored Ghana’s first goal in the 35th minute before the game was called off.

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The Princesses continued their strong play in the second half of the game.

Basigi’s team continued to attack and came within a goal in the 58th minute when Helen Alormenu headed over from a lovely ball from Wasima Mohammed.

The ladies’ constant attack paid off when Ampem Darkoa’s Mary Amponsah increased Ghana’s tally in the 61st minute before Dreams Ladies Skipper Stella Nyamekye closed it up with a spectacular free kick in the 68th minute.

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Nyamekye was named “Player of the Match” after playing an important part in Ghana’s stunning victory over Benin at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Yusif Basigi’s team now only needs a draw against the Ivory Coast in their next match on May 27th to go to the next round of the tournament.

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Ghana will host the inaugural WAFU B U-20 Girls tournament in Kumasi from Saturday, May 20 through Saturday, June 3, 2023.

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Asante Kotoko to travel on a European training tour in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy ahead of the 2024/25 season

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The official announcement of this exciting initiative took 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.

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.

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Frimpong Manso named new head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars

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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.

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.

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Hearts of Oak Board explains why Martin Koopman was hired

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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.

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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