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GPL: Hearts-Kotoko ‘SuperClash’ To Serve As 2023 President’s Cup

GPL: Hearts-Kotoko ‘SuperClash’ To Serve As 2023 President’s Cup

The betPawa Ghana Premier League game between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko on Sunday, March 5, will serve as the fixture for the 2023 President’s Cup, according to the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA). The game, which is the reverse fixture of the earlier meeting between the two sides, will now also be the decider for the winner of this year’s President’s Cup. In the past, a special fixture had been arranged for the two teams to mark the occasion with the President being at the Stadium. However, GHALCA has now confirmed no such thing will be done this…
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BetPawa PL: Asante Kotoko Complete Signing Of Mohammed Alhassan

BetPawa PL: Asante Kotoko Complete Signing Of Mohammed Alhassan

Reigning Ghana Premier League champions, Asante Kotoko, have officially announced the signing of former Hearts of Oak defender, Mohammed Alhassan. The Phobians officially confirmed they had parted ways with the centre-back earlier this year prompting the Porcupine Warriors to acquire his services. Prior to leaving Hearts, the 30-year-old won the Ghana Premier League during the 2020/21 season while also winning back-to-back MTN FA Cup titles as well as the President’s Cup. Kotoko confirmed they have completed the signing of the player on Thursday, February 9 through their social media pages, with an official statement expected later. https://twitter.com/AsanteKotoko_SC/status/1623680356837691394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1623680356837691394%7Ctwgr%5Ec42b6cdd15fbf32ab9408da00ca4a8a93eca62fa%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fbetpawa-pl-asante-kotoko-complete-signing-of-mohammed-alhassan%2F   Source: Myjoyonline
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2022/23 Betpawa PL: Hearts Of Oak Head To Tarkwa, Kotoko Host Kotoku Royals

2022/23 Betpawa PL: Hearts Of Oak Head To Tarkwa, Kotoko Host Kotoku Royals

The 2022/23 betPawa Ghana Premier League gets into matchday 14 with interesting fixtures to look up to across all match centres. Legon Cities gets the gameweek underway with a home game against Bechem United set for Friday, January 27. The Royals have just one win in their last three league games while the Hunters have failed to win any of their last three, drawing two and losing one. Hearts of Oak will look to get back to winning ways after back-to-back draws in their last two games. They take a trip to Tarkwa on Saturday to face Medeama SC, who…
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2022/23 BetPawa PL: Hearts Of Oak Head To Tarkwa, Kotoko Host Kotoku Royals

2022/23 BetPawa PL: Hearts Of Oak Head To Tarkwa, Kotoko Host Kotoku Royals

The 2022/23 betPawa Ghana Premier League gets into matchday 14 with interesting fixtures to look up to across all match centres. Legon Cities gets the gameweek underway with a home game against Bechem United set for Friday, January 27. The Royals have just one win in their last three league games while the Hunters have failed to win any of their last three, drawing two and losing one. Hearts of Oak will look to get back to winning ways after back-to-back draws in their last two games. They take a trip to Tarkwa on Saturday to face Medeama SC, who…
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MTN FA CUP: Holders Hearts of Oak Knocked Out, Kotoko Progress

MTN FA CUP: Holders Hearts of Oak Knocked Out, Kotoko Progress

Holders Accra Hearts of Oak have been knocked out of the MTN FA Cup after a 1-0 loss to Dreams FC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Dreams FC took the lead as early as the 10th minute of the encounter as Agyenim Boateng Mensah took advantage of a Richmond Ayi howler to slot home. The Phobians damped out the Still Believe lads in the semifinal of last season’s competition following a 3-2 win at the Accra Sports stadium. But their output on Sunday was not up to task as Dreams FC held on to their early lead to cruise…
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MTN FA Cup: Hearts Exit As Kotoko Defeat Benab

MTN FA Cup: Hearts Exit As Kotoko Defeat Benab

Defending champions, Hearts of Oak, have exited the 2022/23 MTN FA Cup following their defeat to Dreams FC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, January 22. The Phobians fell 0-1 in the first half of the round of 32 tie through an Agyenim Boateng strike but were unable to level things. Slavko Matic’s men were handed a golden opportunity in the 97th minute of the game after being awarded a penalty. However, Samuel Inkoom failed to convert despite two attempts from the penalty box. Elsewhere at the Baba Yara Stadium, Asante Kotoko survived a late scare from Division One…
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#FillGPLCenters: Stop Running Traditional Clubs Only On Social Media – Ignatius Osei-Fosu

#FillGPLCenters: Stop Running Traditional Clubs Only On Social Media – Ignatius Osei-Fosu

Dreams FC head coach, Ignatius Osei-Fosu, is imploring Ghanaian clubs to use traditional radio and TV platforms as a means to promote local fixtures in the Ghana Premier League. He believes, the over-reliance on social media by Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, especially in promoting matches has contributed to the low turnout at the various stadia in recent times. Ghana’s top-flight league, the GPL, has been hit with low turnout at match venues in recent times, a development that is rendering the local clubs financially handicapped. Luv FM and Nhyira FM have embarked on a radio campaign to highlight…
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2022/23 GPL: Samartex Hold Hearts Of Oak, Dreams FC Whip RTU

2022/23 GPL: Samartex Hold Hearts Of Oak, Dreams FC Whip RTU

Round 13 fixtures of the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League were played over the weekend, with Samartex holding Hearts of Oak to a goalless draw while Dreams FC whipped Real Tamale United (RTU) 3-1. Here’s a wrap of the action across the various match venues. Bechem United 1-0 Medeama SC Bechem United edged Medeama SC at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in the only game played on Saturday to bounce back to winning ways after losing to Samartex in midweek. Kofi Agbesimah scored the winner from the spot deep into stoppage time. Dreams FC 3-1 RTU The Believers beat the Pride of…
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Hearts Of Oak Coach Slavko Matic Returns To Ghana

Hearts Of Oak Coach Slavko Matic Returns To Ghana

Accra Hearts of Oak head coach Slavko Matic has returned to Ghana after two weeks away to his home country Serbia. The 46-year-old left on 4th January, 2023, after an impressive start to his tenure with the Phobians, where he won 5 out of the 8 games he supervised. Assistant coach David Ocloo took charge of Hearts of Oak’s last two games, beating Tamale City 3-2 before being held 1-1 by King Faisal. Matic, after the time off to see family, is now expected to steer the Phobians in their title charge, having closed the gap on leaders Aduana Stars…
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I Gave Hearts Of Oak Nightmares – Lawrence Agyekum On His Best GPL Game

I Gave Hearts Of Oak Nightmares – Lawrence Agyekum On His Best GPL Game

Former WAFA midfielder, Lawrence Agyekum, says his best game during his time in the Ghana Premier League was the encounter between WAFA and Hearts of Oak in the last game of the 2020/21 season. In the season being talked about, WAFA made history by finishing third in Ghana’s top flight, their best since making their debut in the league. As part of achieving that, the Academy lads needed a win on the last day of the season to cement that position as Aduana FC were also not far behind. But Agyekum turned out to be one of the best players…
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