Clinton Eleto, Author at Sahara Football

Asante Kotoko announce date club will resume full football activities

Clinton Eleto — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:23:50 +0000

Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko have announced that they will return to full football activities in Ghana Football next month, the club officially announced on Monday.

Asante Kotoko halted football activities a few weeks ago after their fan Nana Pooley was gruesomely murdered during their league game against Nsaotreman.

After arrests and progress in identifying the perpetrator, Kotoko has officially announced that the club will resume football activities following the burial of the victim, Nana Pooley.

“We are convinced the Ghana Police we intensify their investigations and the court will also continue with their trials. Based on the happenings so far, Asante Kotoko shall be ready and willing to return to the pitch after the burial and final funeral rights of Nana Pooley” the club communications director Sarfo Duku said.

The late Nana Pooley will buried on the 6th of March, 2025.

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Breaking News: Ghana Premier League suspended, clubs to meet

Clinton Eleto — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:56:16 +0000

The Ghana Football Association have officially suspended the Ghana Premier League with immediate effect, they announced the postponement of all Matchday 20 league fixtures.

The decision was taken following yesterday’s violence which resulted to the death of a fan during a league game between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC.

Full Statement:

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has decided to postpone the next round of league matches (Matchday 20) following the violent incidents and fatality that occurred at the match played between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko over the weekend.

This move is aimed at creating space for the GFA to engage with relevant stakeholders and discuss the ramifications of the violence.

The postponement will allow the GFA to assess the situation, consult with stakeholders, and develop strategies to prevent such incidents in the future.

The GFA has been working to improve the overall football experience in Ghana and is keen to ensure that this incident is dealt with swiftly and decisively to send the signal that such acts have no place in Ghana Football.

The Ghana FA announced a meeting scheduled for all Ghana Premier League clubs on Thursday.

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Breaking News: Nsoatreman FC withdraws from the Ghana Premier League

Clinton Eleto — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:25:36 +0000

Ghana Premier League side Nsoatreman FC have reportedly withdrawn from the Ghana Premier League following yesterday’s events that led to the death of a Kotoko fan.

Several reports indicate that the club feels they are not getting a good return on their investment in Ghana Football, leading to their decision after yesterday’s incident.

Asante Kotoko, on the other hand, is considering boycotting the league until appropriate actions are taken against the perpetrators of yesterday’s violence. The club will consult its Life Patron, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, before making a final decision.

Nsoatreman are yet to release a statement but have reportedly sent their decision to the Ghana Football Association.

More to follow…

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Hearts of Lions suffer defeat against Nations FC

Clinton Eleto — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:11:55 +0000

Hearts of Lions lost the plot to Nations FC in a keenly contested fixture at the Kpando Sports Stadium.

The host lost surprisingly their previous away duel to Bechem United after going on a four game winning streak.

Coach Bashir Hayford spoke about the need for his team to put in a good shift against their weekend opponents, Nations FC.

The first half ended goalless with both teams putting each other to the test.

With 10 minutes to end proceedings, Ivorian forward Boris Djangone scored the match winner after pouncing on a defensive howler by their host defense.

The loss puts an end to their impressive 19-match home unbeaten run, their second consecutive loss as they lose the top spot to GoldStars.

The victory pushes Kumasi based club,Nations to second spot with 32 points.

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GPL Week 13 Review: Kotoko sink Hearts, Vision FC excel against Medeama

Clinton Eleto — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:04:46 +0000

In the battle for supremacy between Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, the hosts prevailed over their archrivals through Albert Amoah’s last-minute goal at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Hearts of Lions continued their dominance in the league, beating Samartex away from home at the Nsenkyire Sports Stadium.

Vision FC made the most of their home superiority as they edged Medeama SC in a five-goal thriller.

WEEK 13

Kotoko 1-0 Hearts of Oak

[A.Amoah]

Legon Cities 0-2 Bechem United

[F.Acquah, A.Okrah]

Berekum Chelsea 0-0 Aduana Stars

Karela 1-1 GoldStars

[Abdul Karim – F.Gariba]

Vision 3-2 Medeama SC

[J.Rhule, F.Duku,E.K.Baffour – B.Tetteh,M.Sarpong]

AccraLions 1-0 Nations FC

[L.Nwafor]

Samartex 0-1 Hearts of Lions

[N.Oppong]

Nsoatreman 1-1 Dreams FC

[C.Kudjoe – J.Esso]

Holystars 3-0 Young Apostles

[P.Opoku,E.Kontor(og),P.Tweneboah]

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WATCH: Felix Afena-Gyan scores a wonder goal in Juventus debut

Clinton Eleto — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 19:18:42 +0000

Ghana International Felix Afena-Gyan marked his first game for Juventus B team with a volley goal against Catania in the Serie C of Italian football.

The striker came in as a substitute on the 58th minute replacing Cosimo Marco Da Graca. He ent on to score Juevtus’ only goal in their 1-3 defeat.

Watch goal below:

https://twitter.com/GHNaijaBallers/status/1832482597861011783

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WATCH: Fans react to Ghana Black Stars defeat against Angola

Clinton Eleto — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 06:32:54 +0000

There have been several reactions after Ghana Black Stars shock defeat against Angola in the AFCON Qualifiers at the Baba Yara Stadium on Thursday, breaking a 24-year-old unbeaten streak.

Fans shared their thoughts after the game, watch below:

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Breaking News: Abdul Salis Samed joins English Championship side on loan

Clinton Eleto — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 22:53:52 +0000

Ghana Black Stars midfielder Abdul Salis Samed will play in the English Championship side Sunderland this season after sealing a loan move away from RC Lens.

Salis who has been struggling to get playing time at Lens will now have the opportunity to reign his form in the Championship with Sunderland.

https://twitter.com/RCLens/status/1829641524080189442

Salis Samed missed out on the latest Ghana Black Stars squad due to a minor injury.

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Breaking News: Felix Afena-Gyan joins Juventus on loan

Clinton Eleto — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 22:37:27 +0000

Ghana International Felix Afena-Gyan has completed a move to Italian giants Juventus, on loan from Cremonese, Sahara Football understands.

Afena Gyan, who made his debut for AS Roma in 2021 before joining Cremonese where he struggled to make an impact, will now join Juventus on loan in a bid to revive his career.

The young forward will initially join the Juventus B team and, depending on his performance, may later be promoted to the main squad.

More to follow…

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Breaking News: Ernest Nuamah completes move to English Premier League side

Clinton Eleto — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:20:05 +0000

Ghana Black Stars winger Ernest Nuamah will ply his trade in Englas this season after sealing a sensational move to a London-based club on transfer deadline day.

Lyon, having only last month confirmed the permanent signing of the talented winger from Belgian club Molenbeek, has now sold him to English Premier League team Fulham.

Nuamah, who was not selected for the latest Ghana Black Stars squad, is set to travel to London to finalize his transfer to Fulham as soon as the paperwork is completed, reports indicate.

An official announcement will follow in the coming hours.

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