Asante Kotoko has completed the signing of midfielder Emmanuel Antwi from Great Olympics, as the 26-year-old bids farewell to his former club.
Asante Kotoko is on the brink of completing a deal to sign former Great Olympics captain Razak Kasim, as they look to bolster their defensive midfield options ahead of the new season.
Hearts of Oak captain Kofi Agbesimah has been relieved of his duties at the club's Kpobiman training ground by coach Aboubakar Ouattara.
Maxwell Konadu has explained why he finally accepted the offer to join Black Leopards after initially turning it down.
The former Ghana assistant coach has been unveiled on a three-year contract with the Motsepe Foundation Championship side and is tasked with leading the club back to the DStv Premiership by the end of the season.
Konadu, 51, joins Black Leopards after a successful season in Ghana, where he won the FA Cup and helped Nsoatreman FC qualify for their first-ever CAF Confederation Cup.
Reflecting on his decision, Konadu told FARPost, "The first one, the discussions didn’t go well, so there was a communication breakdown. I decided to join a small team in Ghana, and Mr Thidiela also decided to appoint a new coach. So it’s football, and it happens."
Despite the initial setback, Konadu was approached again by the club. "It was not a fight, so he [David Thidiela] came back the second time, and it worked, so that’s football. I was so happy when I had his call for the second time. So we decided to give it a try and see if we can really do our best to get the team where it deserves."
Konadu emphasized the importance of persistence in the industry. "You know, in this industry, it happens everywhere. When you have a team that wants your service, at least they come knocking at your door once, and it doesn’t work out. They come the second time then you sit back and think about it. That is why I decided to come because the owner of the team, Mr. [David] Thidiela himself with Chief [Thidiela], came knocking at my door for the second time in the past two seasons."
Konadu is eager to take on this new challenge with Black Leopards. "I am also ambitious, and I like new challenges. So I decided to consider the move here to Leopards," he said.
He acknowledged the club’s history and the difficulty of their current situation. "I know about the club, especially when they were in the elite league. Now that they are in the first division, they need to fight back, which is not very easy."
Konadu believes in the vision of the club's leadership. "When you have a leader that wants to get the team back to the PSL, I think we need to throw our support behind the team to try and fight. See if we can push the team upwards."
Ghana star Mohammed Kudus has rejoined West Ham United as they gear up for the 2024/25 Premier League season. The skilled midfielder has arrived in Austria to participate in the team's intensified pre-season preparations.
West Ham warmly welcomed Kudus back with a post on their official social media platforms, featuring his arrival photo and the message: "Starboy has returned from international duty 💫 Welcome back, Mo 👋"
The Hammers have organized a week-long training camp in Austria, which will culminate in a friendly match against Hungarian side Ferencváros on Monday, July 15. This match is a vital part of their pre-season schedule as they aim to kick off the new campaign on a strong note.
Kudus, who signed a five-year contract with West Ham in August 2023, made a remarkable impact in his debut season. Having already showcased his abilities at Ajax, the Black Stars midfielder quickly became a fan favorite at the London Stadium.
In the recently concluded season, Kudus demonstrated his talent by scoring eight goals and providing six assists in the Premier League. He also made significant contributions in the Europa League, netting five goals for West Ham. The club is optimistic that the Ghanaian international will maintain his impressive form in the upcoming season.
As West Ham prepare for the new campaign, fans eagerly anticipate seeing Kudus in action, hoping he will play a crucial role in the team's success.
Wenchi-based Young Apostles Football Club is reportedly on the cusp of appointing Joseph Asare Bediako as their new head coach, with an official announcement expected by the end of the week.
