Asante Kotoko have agreed personal terms with Great Olympics attacker Albert Amoah, according to reports, and are now drilling out the tactics of a potential transfer in the coming days.
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hearts of Oak, Harry Zakkour, has offered his perspective on the club's current struggles. He attributes part of the problem to the lack of attention from board members towards the players.
In an interview with Joy Sports, set to air on Prime Take on Friday, Zakkour suggested that footballers need significant attention to perform well. He compared the needs of players to those of women, stating that without proper care, achieving good results becomes challenging.
"You see what is happening now... during my time, we had a dedicated board of directors. Looking at the recent events, it's clear that Hearts of Oak needs youthful leadership rather than older individuals," Zakkour said.
He questioned whether the current board members have the time to adequately support the team, asking, "Would they have enough time to run Accra Hearts of Oak? Are the board members visiting the training grounds or the camp to look after the players? The players need attention."
Zakkour added, "Footballers are like women; if you don't give them attention, how can you expect to get results from them?"
Hearts of Oak faced a challenging season, narrowly avoiding relegation with a crucial final-day victory. The team's recent 2-1 loss to Asante Kotoko in the Democracy Cup has left fans concerned about potential struggles in the upcoming season.
Ghanaian defender Michael Abrokwa has officially joined Nations Football Club.
The versatile player completed his transfer from lower-division side Skyy FC on Thursday, July 18, after successfully passing a mandatory medical examination.
Nations FC welcomed Abrokwa via their social media channels: "We are thrilled to welcome defender Michael Abrokwa to Nations FC! After a successful medical assessment, Michael joins us from Skyy FC. Welcome, Michael Abrokwa," the club announced in a post on X.
Abrokwa is the second player to transfer from Skyy FC to Nations FC within 24 hours. On Wednesday, Andrews Cobbinah also signed with the Ghana Premier League club from Skyy FC.
Asante Kotoko defender Samba Oneil has expressed his excitement over being compared to his role model, Sergio Ramos. The Congolese defender played a key role in Kotoko's 2-1 victory over Hearts of Oak in the inaugural Democracy Cup at Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday.
This victory marks Kotoko's third consecutive win over Hearts of Oak in the 2023-2024 season, following their earlier successes in the Ghana Premier League.
Oneil, who was named Man of the Match, shared his enthusiasm: “I feel happy. Asante Kotoko is a big club and I was playing against Hearts of Oak, which is also big. That’s why I wanted to show myself to Kotoko supporters that I’m here," he said.
He added, "I’m happy to hear people compare me to Sergio Ramos because Ramos is my model…so I want to play like him."
Justice Blay and Peter Amidu were the scorers for Kotoko in their Democracy Cup victory.
Looking ahead, Asante Kotoko are set to embark on a European tour in preparation for the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season, which begins on September 6. Following their Democracy Cup success, Kotoko will also face DC United in Washington, USA.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that the fixtures for the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League will be released on July 29, 2024. A total of 306 matches will be detailed on the GFA website and other platforms.
These fixtures will outline the 34 matches each team will play in the upcoming season, helping clubs to plan accordingly.
The new Premier League season is set to kick off on September 6, 2024. Fans are eagerly anticipating the new campaign, with hopes ranging from winning the title and qualifying for African competitions to simply maintaining Premier League status.
Vincent Sowah Odotei, a Board Member of Hearts of Oak, has revealed that the club is conducting an in-depth review of their performance from the previous season. The Phobian Club narrowly escaped relegation by clinching a dramatic 3-2 victory over Bechem United on the final day of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. Their struggles persisted with a 2-1 defeat to Asante Kotoko in the inaugural Democracy Cup at Accra Sports Stadium.
In an interview with Akoma FM in Kumasi, Mr. Odotei emphasized that the club is carefully assessing their shortcomings as they prepare for the new season.
"We continue to review things, and I am confident that given the calibre of people on the board, we will bounce back strongly," he said.
"We will soon announce our new signings. We are putting things together to ensure that we make the best decisions for the club. Hearts of Oak are always supposed to win, so we will go back to the drawing board and ensure that we do what is necessary to make us more competitive for the following season," he added.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that the 2024/25 Ghana football season will commence on September 6.
