Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad has clarified that there is no animosity between him and the team's head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum. Danlad recently ended his more than seven-year tenure with the club after his contract expired.
Rumors had circulated last season suggesting a rift between Danlad, who served as the team's captain, and Coach Ogum. However, Danlad has firmly dismissed these reports. In an interview with Kumasi-based Pure FM, he emphasized his positive relationship with the former WAFA boss.
"I have no issues with Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum," Danlad stated. "It was the same coach who chose me to lead Asante Kotoko as a captain. He has helped me a lot," he added, underscoring the support he received from Ogum.
Asante Kotoko, after finishing 6th in the league with 49 points, has decided to part ways with 21 players, marking a significant shift in the team's roster.
FC Samartex's General Manager, Edmund Ackah, has confirmed that the club began their preseason training on Monday, July 1, 2024, in preparation for the upcoming 2024/25 CAF Champions League.
This preseason kickoff comes after their historic win in the Ghana Premier League, where they secured their first title in just their second season in the top flight. This victory earned them the honor of representing Ghana in the prestigious CAF Champions League.
At the Ghana Football Awards, Ackah stressed the importance of their preparations given the upcoming fixture on August 16th in the Champions League. "We are resuming preseason on the first of July, Monday. We are starting because the next game is on the 16th of August in the Champions League. So, we cannot wait," he said.
Ackah also highlighted the need for an extensive preseason to ensure the team is fully prepared for their first match. "We need a minimum of six weeks, a maximum of eight weeks to prepare for the first leg. And for that matter, the preseason. So, we are camping in the Eastern Region, training at the favorite Safari Valley. It’s where we have been camping for the past three seasons for our preseason," he explained.
The draw for the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary stage is yet to be conducted, leaving Samartex waiting to learn which team they will face.
South African outfit Black Leopards have announced the appointment of Ghanaian coach Maxwell Konadu on a three-year deal, with a mandate to gain promotion back to the DStv Premiership.
South African outfit Black Leopards have announced the appointment of Ghanaian coach Maxwell Konadu on a three-year deal, with a mandate to gain promotion back to the DStv Premiership.
According to exclusive reports in the local media, French giants Olympique Lyon are unlikely to keep Ghanaian winger Ernest Nuamah ahead of the 2024/25 football season and Italian Serie A giants AS Roma have already expressed interest.
Even though fans reckon the inconsistency in the Phobians’ performances and results last season, head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has promised he's going to the drawing board, ironing out the challenges, and finding a lasting solution in preparing his players for the new season.
