Nana Yaw Amponsah Archives

09 Jun

I Apoligised To Coach Ogum But He Declined My Apology – Nana Yaw Amponsah

Wontumi2SportsCoach Prosper Narteh Ogum, Nana Yaw Amponsah

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asante Kotoko, Nana Yaw Amponsah has recounted how coach Prosper Narteh Ogum declined his apology. Speaking to Wontumi Sports on Thursday, the football administrator revealed that he once approached coach Ogum to ask for forgiveness when he was head coach of Asante Kotoko. He noted that this was at a time he realised things were not working as they used to. “We hired Prosper Ogum and we performed. At a point, I knelt down and asked Prosper Ogum to forgive me if I have ever disrespected him because I realized that some things are not working well but he declined…

09 Jun

I Want To Finish My Job At Asante Kotoko Cleanly – Nana Yaw Amponsah

Wontumi2SportsNana Yaw Amponsah

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asante Kotoko, Nana Yaw Amponsah has indicated that he wants to end his time at the club without any issues. According to him, he does not want to leave the club in the midst of problems and issues that will give him a bad name. Speaking to Wontumi Sports in an interview, Nana Yaw Amponsah said “I don't know tomorrow but for me, I want to finish my job at Asante Kotoko cleanly and when we get to the bridge we will cross.” This was in response to a question on whether he will contest in the Presidential election of the…

11 May

We Will Continue To Fight Until The End – Kotoko CEO Assures

Wontumi2SportsASANTE KOTOKO, Nana Yaw Amponsah

Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Officer Nana Yaw Amponsah has pledged to give their all until the end of the season despite their unimpressive form. With four matches to end the season, the Porcupines have a slim chance of retaining the league title as they trail eight points behind Aduana Stars who have 52 matches after 30 games. The Porcupines would have to challenge the likes of Medeama SC, Bechem United, Berekum Chelsea, and Hearts of Oak in addition to stand a chance. Speaking in an interview with Joy FM, Nana Yaw Amponsah declared that the team will not relent in…

11 May

Sacking Seydou Zerbo Was A Bad Decision From Management – Asante Kotoko CEO

Wontumi1SportsASANTE KOTOKO, betPawa Ghana Premier League, Nana Yaw Amponsah, Seydou Zerbo

The Chief Executive Officer of Asante Kotoko, Nana Yaw Amponsah, says the club made a bad decision by relieving Seydou Zerbo of his duties as head coach of the club. Following the resignation of Prosper Narteh Ogum after the Porcupine Warrior’s Ghana Premier League winning season, the hierarchy of the club brought in the Burkinabe to fill in his spot and guide Kotoko to a title defence. Before being fired, the Zerbo amassed 34 points with Kotoko, winning nine league matches, drawing seven, and losing six. According to Nana Yaw Amponsah, the club was convinced of their path under the…

18 Mar

Kotoko Chief Nana Yaw Amponsah Confident Of League Title Triumph

Wontumi2SportsASANTE KOTOKO, GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE, Nana Yaw Amponsah

Asante Kotoko chief executive believes they can "definitely" emerge as champions of the Ghana Premier League at the end of the season. Kotoko's form this season has been inconsistent but find themselves in a good position to win the title for the 25th time. Fourth-placed Kotoko are four points adrift of the top although they have played a game less. Should they win their outstanding game against Bechem United, the Porcupine Warriors will climb up to second. “[Yes], definitely we can win the league. As far as I am concern and from where I sit, I see us doing that.…

27 Dec

Kotoko CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah Admits Mistake In Sacking Maxwell Konadu

Jackson Odom KpakpoSportsKotoko CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah Admits Mistake In Sacking Maxwell Konadu Asante Kotoko CEO, Nana Yaw Amponsah

Kotoko CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah Admits Mistake In Sacking Maxwell Konadu Asante Kotoko CEO, Nana Yaw Amponsah, insists sacking coach Maxwell Konadu was a mistake. The former assistant Black Stars coach was sacked after Kotoko’s defeat to Great Olympics in the Ghana Premier League. The decision to show Konadu the exit door was a sole one taken by the CEO, who admits it was a mistake and should have informed other board members. “I made a mistake for sacking Maxwell Konadu because I did not officially write to inform the board," he told Oyerepa FM. "I admit I am wrong and I accept that. Maxwell Konadu's…