GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE Archives

19 Jun

I Am Responsible For Our Poor Season – Asante Kotoko Coach

Wontumi1SportsASANTE KOTOKO, GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE

Asante Kotoko coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum has accepted responsibility for the club’s disappointing performance in the recently concluded 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. The Porcupine Warriors finished in 6th place with 49 points. In an interview with the club’s media team, Narteh Ogum stated that he takes full accountability for the unsuccessful season. “Our season was unpleasant, and I take the blame,” Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum said. In addition to missing out on the Ghana Premier League title, Asante Kotoko also failed to secure the MTN FA Cup. Ultimately, the Kumasi-based club ended the season without winning any trophies. Meanwhile,…

11 Dec

2023/24 GHPL Week 14 Wrap: Kotoko Stuns Hearts Of Oak As Nsoatreman Loses At Home To Karela United

Wontumi1SportsGHANA PREMIER LEAGUE, week 14

The matchday 14 games of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League games have ended at the various statdia with interesting results with two games rescheduled. The headline for the games was the Super Clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko on Sunday. On Saturday, Nations FC stunned Aduana FC 2-1 at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex at Abrankese. Barimah Baah broke the deadlock for the home side in the 45th minute to end the first half 1-0. After recess, Nafiu Sulemana doubled the lead in the 48th minute with a fine strike. However, Justus Torsutsey scored a consolation goal for the…

27 Nov

Ghana PL: Hearts Of Oak Coach Bemoans Poor Start In 1-1 Draw Against Berekum Chelsea

Wontumi1SportsBerekum Chelsea, GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE, HEARTS OF OAK

Assistant coach of Hearts of Oak Abdul Rahim Bashiru expressed worry over his side's poor first-half performance in their stalemate against Berekum Chelsea. The Phobians came from a goal down to salvage a point in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium in their matchday 12 fixture on Sunday. Gideon Asante Yeboah came off the bench to score in the 70th minute after Emmanuel Essian had given the visitors the lead in the opening half. Assessing his side's performance at home, Bashiru expressed concern over their start to the game but praised their resilience in the second…

25 Oct

‘Who Signs Players Without A Coach?’ – Former Hearts Of Oak Defender Dan Quaye Quizzes Club’s Operations

Wontumi1SportsDan Quaye, GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE, HEARTS OF OAK

Former Hearts of Oak defender Dan Quaye has questioned the way the management has run the club in recent years which has led to their poor run so far in the 2023/24 season. The Phobians have scored just one goal in their first five games in the Ghana Premier League while also recording just one win. Hearts appointed a head coach for the new season just a few days away from the start of the campaign by which time the club had already made new additions to the playing body. Management of the team led conversations in player recruitment without…

02 Oct

GPL 2023/24: Hearts Of Oak Lose; Kotoko Still Winless

Wontumi1SportsASANTE KOTOKO, GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE, HEARTS OF OAK

Asante Kotoko's struggling start to the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season continued over the weekend as they failed to pick up three points once again. The Porcupine Warriors hosted Karela United at the Baba Yara Stadium hoping to record their first win of the season. However, Prosper Narteh Ogum's had to fight from behind to secure a point after the away side had taken the lead. Kotoko are currently without a win after three games since the start of the new season. Elsewhere at the Sunyani Coronation Park, Bofoakwa Tano sealed an emphatic win over Accra Hearts of Oak. Saaka…

18 Sep

Five Talking Points From Matchday One Of 2023/24 Ghana Premier League Season

Wontumi1SportsGHANA PREMIER LEAGUE

The 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season has commenced across various match centers, yielding intriguing results on its opening day. Notably, Aduana, Bechem United, Asante Kotoko, and Hearts of Oak all fell short of securing victories. Conversely, Nsoatreman and FC Samartex showcased impressive performances, securing their inaugural wins. Furthermore, two newly promoted teams, Bofoakwa Tano and Heart of Lions, successfully managed to avoid defeats. With Medeama SC and Dreams FC yet to play due to their business in the CAF inter-club competitions here are five things we learned from matchday one. The tradition of home dominance continues The Ghana Premier League…

03 Aug

Medeama Gets GH¢1M Support From Akufo-Addo Ahead Of CAF Champions League Campaign

Wontumi1SportsCaf Champions League, GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE, MEDEAMA SC, Nana Akufo- Addo

Ghana Premier League champions, Medeama Sporting Club, have received support from Nana Akufo-Addo ahead of their participation in next season’s CAF Champions League. Akufo-Addo pledged to the Tarkwa-based side on Wednesday, August 2, on their visit to the Presidency to present the league trophy. Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Mines and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Tarkwa, led the players to meet the President. Others present were chiefs from the Apinto Traditional Council, the club’s Board Chairman, Dr Tony Aubynn, head coach Evans Augustine Adotey, management and technical team members. Medeama’s opponents…

01 Aug

#FillGPLCentres: GHALCA Will Adopt Findings From Football Survey – Kudjoe Fianoo

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The Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association, Kudjoe Fianoo, has pledged to implement the outcome of the survey by the Multimedia Group on the low patronage of the Ghana Premier League. Nhyira Sports and Joy Sports conducted a survey to find out the rationale behind people showing little or no interest in Ghana’s top flight over the last few years. The survey became a necessity after clubs saw a massive drop in numbers with regard to attendance at the various stadia. The Multimedia Group presented its findings during a Mid-Year Thought Leadership event, dubbed “#FillGplCenters” on Monday, July 31.…

01 Aug

#FillGPLCentres: We Need To Restore Traditional Clubs Back To Glory – Mawuko Afadzinu

Wontumi1Sports#FillGPLCenters, ASANTE KOTOKO, GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE, HEARTS OF OAK, Mawuko Afadzinu

Marketing professional Mawuko Afadzinu has revealed getting the traditional clubs to the heights they belong could be a way of making the Ghana Premier League attractive again. Unlike some years ago, Ghana’s top fight has failed to deliver the excitement it possesses and the competition fans desire which has led to the low patronage of the league. According to Afadzinu, who also serves as the President of the Ghana Table Tennis Association, the Premier League’s level and patronage have dropped due to the traditional clubs underperforming. Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak have won the league once each in the…

18 Jul

Who Owns Your Reliable Online Betting Company ‘BETPAWA’, When Was It Launched, In How Many Countries Does It Operate?

Jackson Odom KpakpoBusinessBetpawa, GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE, Online gaming

betPawa is an online betting brand that is owned by Mchezo Limited. The betting brand runs on a gaming technology platform provided by Pawa Tech, a company belonging to the same group as Mchezo. It was launched in Uganda in 2014 before expanding to other markets within thecontinent to the current 11 countries. It has operations in: Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, DRC, Zambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and Benin. The brand offers fun and responsible gaming, leveraging on technology to bring dreams to life. betPawa operates on smart-phone and desktop devices only, allowing users to make deposits and withdrawals with…