Category: Sport

Akosombo (E/R),– Akosombo-based Division One side Krystal Palace humiliated fellow Eastern Region Division One side Okyeman Planners 3-1 in matchday 23 in the ongoing National Division league played at the Akotex Park Akosombo.

The home team took the lead through David Asare in the 21st minute of the game, ensuring that the first half of the game went their way.

Krystal Palace increased their tally to two through Desmond Awuah in the 53rd minute to put his side in a comfortable lead.

The host team, after pressing for more goals were rewarded in the 86th minute when Paul Yanney added another goal to make the scoreline 3-0.

However, the away team Okyeman Planners pulled a consolation goal through Isaac Yeboah to make the scoreline 3-1.

Krystal Palace after the victory have increased their points to 33 and is firmly positioned on the 16 team league table in zone three, while, Okyeman Planners still, hold on to their 38 points after matchday 23.

A fan of Krystal Palace, Ishmael Tetteh who spoke to GNA after the game congratulated the team for the performance and encouraged the players to strive hard to attain success for the club, indicating that their dream is to play in the premier league.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Former Ghana star, Abedi ‘Pele’ Ayew has revealed that he owns the biggest microfinance company in the West African country.

According to the Olympique Marseille legend, he is the owner of Izwe Savings and Loans, a microfinance company that has been in existence since 2011.

Speaking to the French ambassador to Ghana, Anne Sophie, he said his decision to set up a microfinance business was to lessen the burden on the ordinary Ghanaian.

“I have done so many things but my character is very calm, I am always in the dark and I believe in that,” he said.

“I have been in the country working very hard, I have a microfinance company which is very huge and number one in the country called Izwe Loans.”

“We give loans to teachers, military, police to support them in their daily lives.

“They have to send their children to school and so we give them these loans to manage and buy things for their children,” he stated.

Pele is one of the best footballers to have ever emerged from the country. He was part of the 1982 squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations.

He also won the Champions League with Marseille and also emerged as Africa’s best player of the year four times.

Source: Modern Ghana

Accra, – Isaac Dogboe former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Super Bantamweight Champion, has said he focused on getting another world title in another division as he faces American, Adam Lopez, at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, United States of America (USA) on Saturday, June 19.

Also known as the “Royal Storm” would fight with Lopez is a 10-round Featherweight undercard to the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Bantamweight Championship bout between Japan’s Naoya Inoue and Michael Dasmarinas of the Philippines.

The 26-year-old Ghanaian makes a return after 11 months, following an explosive eighth-round stoppage win over Chris Avalos last July, wrote on his Facebook wall “focused and ready to rumble on June 19.

“Pushing through these last couple of weeks,” he added.

Dogboe had it tough returning after two consecutive defeats to Mexican champion, Emanuel Navarrete in the Super Bantamweight division.

The Ghanaian is determined to recapture the world title against Lopex, 25 who has proven to be a tough opponent in his previous fights.

He has won two straight fights following a controversial stoppage loss to Oscar Valdez in November 2019, a bout which saw Lopez dropping the undefeated two-division champion.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Goal can confirm that Mauricio Pochettino has informed Paris Saint-Germain of his desire to leave the club amid interest in his services from Real Madrid and Tottenham.

PSG drafted Pochettino in to replace Thomas Tuchel in the Parc des Princes hot-seat at the start of the year, and he subsequently guided the club to a Coupe de France and Trophee des Champions double.

The Argentine still has a year remaining on his contract with the Ligue 1 giants, but Goal understands that Real are eager to lure him to Santiago Bernabeu, while Spurs have made contact with their former head coach to discuss his potential return to the club.

• Pochettino seeking PSG exit

Pochettino has told PSG officials that he would like to terminate his contract, leaving sporting director Leonardo uncertain with regards how best to move forward.

PSG had planned to keep faith in their project with the Argentine through to 2022, despite the team’s failure to hold onto the Ligue 1 title last season.

Pochettino still has a special affection towards the club and Goal has learned that he will respect whatever decision they make regarding his future, even if it means carrying on in the dugout for another 12 months.

• Real’s pursuit of Pochettino

Real have identified Pochettino as their number one target to replace Zinedine Zidane, who resigned from his post at the Bernabeu last week after a trophyless 2020-21 campaign.

The Spanish outfit are prepared to be patient in their search for a new manager and have also identified ex-Inter tactician Antonio Conte and academy coach Raul as potential candidates in case Pochettino turns down the job.

• Could a return to Spurs be on the cards?

Pochettino established himself among Europe’s managerial elite during his first spell at Tottenham between 2014 and 2019, transforming the team from also-rans into top-four regulars and Champions League finalists.

The team took a step backwards under his successor, Jose Mourinho, who was sacked in April amid a poor run of results, and club chairman Daniel Levy is now eager to bring in a familiar face to steady the ship.

Spurs are ready to offer Pochettino the stability of a long-term contract, and he could be attracted to the role again due to the fact his family remain closely linked to London.

Source: Modern Ghana

Hearts of Oak sits top of the Ghana Premier League table for the second week running following a 2-0 win against Berekum Chelsea on Sunday evening.

The Phobians have been in top for in the last few weeks and as a result are gearing closer to winning the 2020/2021 league title.

Taking on Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium today, Hearts of Oak have continued their outstanding form with another vital victory.

In a game played under floodlights in front of limited fans, Benjamin Afutu scored with a powerful header in the 9th minute to give the home team the lead after connecting to a well-taken corner kick by Ibrahim Salifu.

Later in the half, striker Kwadwo Obeng Jnr also equalized to double the lead for the host a minute before the half hour mark.

Dominating and dictating play throughout the remaining minutes of the match, Hearts of Oak managed to hold on to win 2-0 at the end of the 90 minutes.

The victory against Berekum Chelsea means Hearts of Oak finishes Matchday 27 of the Ghana Premier League as leaders.

The capital-based club is on 49 points, two ahead of the team in second, Asante Kotoko.

Source: Modern Ghana

The matchday 27 of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League has ended at the various stadia with shocking results.

Hearts of Oak under Samuel Boadu continued their revivl as they recorded an emphatic 2-0 win over Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Sports Stadium.

At the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa, Asante Kotoko were to a goalless game by Aduana Stars.

At the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu, Inter Allies who sit bottom of the league log smashed Medeama SC 3-0 to keep their hopes alive.

• Below is the full wrap up of the matchday 27.

Hearts of Oak on Sunday evening, recorded a 2-0 win over Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium to reclaim top spot on the Premier League table.

The win means the Phobians have now opened a two-point lead over rivals Asante Kotoko.

Benjamin Afutu put Hearts in the lead in the 16th minute, heading home from a Salifu Ibrahim corner.

Just before the half-hour mark, Hearts doubled their lead through Kwadwo Obeng Jnr.

The hosts were able to hold on to their 2-0 lead to secure all three points and maintain their lead at the summit of the table.

The Phobians have now gone on a five-match winning streak and have not conceded a goal in those five games.

At the Theatre of Dreams at Dawu, relegation threatened Inter Allies whipped Medeama SC 3-0.

Substitute Andy Okpe opened the scoring for Inter Allies in the 71st minute before Nafiu Sulemana scored a brace in the 89th and 90th minutes to seal victory for the relegation-threatened side.

Despite the win, Inter Allies remain bottom the league table with 26 points.

At the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi, Ashgold were silenced by Legon Cities.

The Royals defeated the Miners by a lone goal.

The only goal of the game came in the 39th minute through defender Issaka Mohammed who pounced on a rebound from a free-kick to give the visitors the lead.

At the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, Bechem United were held to a 1-1 draw by Elmina Sharks.

The draw means both teams have gone five games without a win.

Bechem players and the technical team arrived at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in a Cadillac Limousine.

Benjamin Bernard Boateng put the visitors in the lead in the 69th minute, and Sharks seemed to be heading to victory until Emmanuel Boakye drew Bechem level from the spot in the 74th minute.

At the Ohene Ameyaw Park in Techiman, Samuel Boakye’s second-half strike brought an end to King Faisal’s two-game winning run after Eleven Wonders secured a 1-0 win.

The first half of the game ended goalless as both teams failed to find the back of the net.

However, substitute Samuel Boakye won the game for the visitors in the 80th minute.

The defeat moves King Faisal back into the relegation zone.

Elsewhere at the Sogakope Red Bull Arena, WAFA needed a late goal to overcome Ebusua Dwarfs.

In the 52nd minute, Enock Esubonteng put the home team ahead via a cross from the edge of the box.

However, Richard Addai found the equaliser for the visitors ten minutes to time after Abubakar Ibrahim failed to clear the ball.

WAFA kept searching for the winner and were duly rewarded in the 89th minute after Justus Torsutsey’s cross was directed into the net by a Dwarfs player.

Goalkeeper Razak Abalora put up a Man of the Match performance but it was not enough as Kumasi Asante Kotoko dropped another two points in the title race, in a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Aduana Stars at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park on Saturday.

Elsewhere, Liberty Professionals came from behind to beat Dreams FC 2-1 at the Red Bull Arena in Sogakope.

The visitors began the game on the front foot as Agyenim Boateng gave them the lead just two minutes into the first half.

Liberty equalized from the spot in the 51st minute through Abraham Wayo after Kweku Karikari was brought down in the box.

Maxwell Ansah then completed the comeback for Liberty in the 73rd minute.

Liberty remain in the relegation zone despite the win.

Karela United were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Accra Great Olympics at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park in Anyinase.

Diawisie Taylor scored his 16th goal of the season to put the hosts ahead before the visitors levelled through Samuel Abbey-Ashie Quaye.

Great Olympics remain in third place following the draw.

Source: Modern Ghana

English Premier League side, Liverpool FC have reached a deal to sign Ghanaian youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku on a five-year deal.

The 17-year-old will sign a five-year deal worth £1.5 million. Issahaku joins Liverpool from Ghanaian second-tier club Steadfast FC.

Fatawu Issahaku courted interest from several clubs in Europe including Bayer Leverkusen, Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Red Bull Salzburg among others after an explosive performance at the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations staged in Mauritania.

Issahaku passed his medical in a German hospital on Friday night before the deal was sealed to complete a big turnaround for the player who was on the verge of signing for Bundesliga side, Bayer Leverkusen.

Liverpool snatched the player directly from Leverkusen just three days ago when the midfielder arrived in Germany with his advisors and agent to complete the deal to the Bundesliga side.

But a last-minute approach from the English giants with a much bigger offer for the player’s Ghanaian team Steadfast FC as well as a highly-improved personal term forced the agent to start playing tricks with Leverkusen.

This angered the German side to pull out of the deal and indicate their intention of being disappointed with the bad faith demonstrated by the Nigerian agent of the Ghanaian youngster.

He previously featured for the Ghana U17 team before gaining promotion to the U20 side to make his bow during the U20 Africa Cup of Nations at age 16.

Fatawu Issahaku managed to score two goals and an assist in 6 matches during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tourney held in Mauritania.

He was named the best player after the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations tournament.

Following his blistering output, the teenager has been handed a debut call-up to the senior national team of Ghana by CK Akonnor for next month’s international friendlies against Ivory Coast and Morocco.

Black Stars coach CK Akonnor is expected to hand the youngster his debut as he prepares his team for the World Cup qualifiers in September.

Source: Modern Ghana