Samuel Opoku Nti, former Chief Executive Officer of Asante Kotoko has warned Hearts of Oak to get ready to face a better Porcupine side in the upcoming Democracy Cup match.
Hearts of Oak will battle Asante Kotoko in the first Democracy Cup slated for next week Wednesday, July 17 with kick off at 18:00GMT.
However, before the fierce clash there will be a match between former Black Stars players and Parliamentarians.
The match is part of activities marking the 30th anniversary of Ghana's parliamentary democracy themed "30 Years of Parliamentary Democracy Under the 4th Republic: The Journey Thus Far."
Opoku Nti who played for Asante Kotoko between 1980-1985 and finished as runner-up for the prestigious France Football African Footballer of the Year award in 1983 in an interview with Asempa FM drawn his trust in the Porcupines ability to snatch a historic third consecutive win over their rivals.
"Asante Kotoko will definitely defeat Hearts of Oak on Wednesday. The club has been recruiting top-quality players this season.
"We are determined to achieve three successive wins over Hearts of Oak, a feat rarely accomplished in any season," he emphasized. "While Hearts of Oak holds a notable 4-0 record against Asante Kotoko, we aim to level that statistic."
By: Pascal Amoah
Ghana football icon, Mohammed Polo believes if things are done right the Black Stars will produce players who will be ready to help improve the team.
Kudjoe Fianoo, a member of Great Olympics three-man committee, has disclosed that the club is out seeking for a present-day coach to lead the club.
Yaw Preko, the newly appointed coach of Nsoatreman FC, has suggested that the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi might serve as the venue for their CAF Confederation Cup matches.
Preko, a veteran coach with extensive experience in African football, views the stadium's top-notch facilities as a strong option for hosting their continental fixtures. The former Medeama and Great Olympics coach recently signed a two-year contract with the Nsoatre-based club, stepping into the role vacated by Maxwell Konadu, who moved to South Africa to join Black Leopards.
Preko will take charge of Nsoatreman FC as they prepare for their debut season in the CAF Confederation Cup. “I think that from what I heard from the GM, we will play in Kumasi,” Preko told Peace FM, as reported by Footballghana.com.
He will begin his duties immediately as the team gears up for their first-ever participation in the CAF Confederation Cup next season. Nsoatreman FC will discover their preliminary round opponents on Thursday, July 11, 2024, during the draw set to take place in Cairo, Egypt.
Princess Marfo, an emerging talent in the Black Queens, is eagerly anticipating her debut in the upcoming friendly match against Japan. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, at the Kanazawa Go Go Curry Stadium.
Reflecting on her first call-up to the national team, Princess Marfo shared her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity. “It’s a pleasure to join the Queens for the first time. The atmosphere has been pleasing. My teammates have been welcoming and I’m really looking forward to Saturday’s game against Japan,” she expressed.
Her enthusiasm and dedication are evident as she prepares for the match. “I’m looking forward to doing my best every day on the field to serve the country,” she added.
The encounter with Japan is set to be an exciting event, with fans eagerly anticipating Princess Marfo's debut and the Black Queens' overall performance. The match will also serve as an opportunity for Black Queens head coach Nora Hauptle to assess her team in preparation for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has expressed his optimism that Ghana will qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He attributes his confidence to the expertise of the Black Stars' technical team, headed by head coach Otto Addo.
In an interview with Peace FM, Mustapha Ussif acknowledged the increasing competitiveness of international football, stating, “Now there is no small team in the world, look at what is going on at the Euros. You know that even smaller countries are doing so well.”
Despite this, he remains certain that the Black Stars will excel in the qualifiers and secure a spot in the next AFCON tournament. “The only thing I have confidence in is our technical team led by Otto Addo. Otto Addo knows most of these countries—Angola, Niger, and Sudan are all good football nations. I have so much confidence that we will top the group,” he said.
Ghana is set to begin their 2025 AFCON qualifying campaign in September, with a home match against Angola.
Former Ghana international, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, says they are fired and ready to face the parliamentarians in the pre-Democracy Cup match at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Former Ghana international, Prince Tagoe, has stated that Ghana can produce talented players like Lamine Yamal if it rolls-out a long lasting development plan and invests hugely in the development of Grade-A infrastructures.
Former Hearts of Oak striker, Kofi Kordzi has availed himself for any new challenge ahead of the upcoming season having confirmed he is currently without a club.
Ghanaian champions FC Samartex 1996 have released a statement just few hours ago to rubbish reports that, they have transferred their captain Emmanuel Keyekeh to Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars FC
Reigning Moldovan champions Petrocub Hîncești have unilaterally abrogated their contract with Ghanaian football administrator Nana Yaw Amponsah as a member of the club's leadership, Kickgh.com can exclusively confirm.
Newly-appointed gaffer of Nsoatreman FC, Yaw Preko, says he is “looking forward” to adapting to the challenges ahead as he prepares to take the 'Efiri Tete Amanaso' head coach role following the confirmation of his appointment.
