Opoku Afriyie – a Doyen of Ghana Football

by Franklin - April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Ghana football has been hit by the demise of former Black Stars striker, Opoku Afriyie. The 75 year old former striker passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 and it has become a great shock to the entire football family in the country. He was born in Accra on the 2nd

Football Clubs in Ghana are not professional – FIFA

by Franklin - December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

Football Clubs in Ghana are reported to be lagging behind in terms of professional status in football management. A report released by the headquarters of world football Federation of International Football associations (FIFA) has confirmed this. The FIFA Professional Football Report 2019 has revealed that about 64 clubs in the Premier

President’s Cup rained off in Kumasi

by Franklin - September 8, 2019September 8, 2019

The match anticipated President's Cup between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak has been postponed as a result of heavy rains in Kumasi. The must watch game was to take place at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi today. The game was called off by the officiating officials after just five minutes

Kotoko and Hearts lock horns in President’s Cup

by Franklin - September 6, 2019September 6, 2019

Kumasi will witness another titanic clash when Accra Hearts of Oak take on Kumasi Asante Kotoko in the 2019 President Cup. The match will kick off at 15:00 GMT at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, 8th September,2019. This will be the fourth time in five years that the two sides lock

Kotoko and Karela book ticket for finals of Tier One Cup

by Franklin - June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Karela United have qualified for the finals of the NC Special Cup Tier One. The two sides are billed to clash at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday 23rd June, 2019. Kotoko beat 5-4 arch rivals Accra Hearts of Oak on penalties at the Accra Sports Stadium after

Kotoko and Hearts maintain lead in the NC Special Cup

by Franklin - May 20, 2019May 20, 2019

Medeama FC failed to hold unto their lead on top of the log in Premier A after they lost 0-2 to Kumasi Asante Kotoko on Sunday. Kotoko played host to Medeama FC at the Baba Yara Stadium on the afternoon of May 19, 2019 in the NC Special Cup. Songne Yakoba and

Kim Grant becomes Hearts’ sixth manager in four years

by Franklin - November 9, 2018

Former Black Stars Striker, Kim Grant has been appointed as the new head coach of Glorious Accra Hearts of Oak and in his task is stipulated the need to beat rivals Asante Kotoko. Grant now becomes the Phobians’ third coach this year after Frank Nuttal and Henry Wellington but sixth manager in

MATCH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCED FOR KOTOKO VS HEARTS CLASH ON SUNDAY

by Franklin - September 1, 2018August 31, 2018

Referee Ben Kwame Sefa has been appointed as the central man for Sunday's Asante Kotoko-Hearts of Oak in the return leg of the Super Clash friendly. The Takoradi based match official was confirmed by the Referees Association of Ghana on Thursday, August 30, 2018. He will be assisted by Patrick Papaala from

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ACCRA HEARTS CONFIDENT DESPITE LOOSING TO ASANTE KOTOKO

by Franklin - August 28, 2018

Mr. Mark Noonan, the Managing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak says he has admitted the 2-0 loss from arch rivals Asante Kotoko. Kumasi Asante Kotoko beat the Phobians in Kumasi on Sunday in the first of the proposed three games. Songne Yacouba, scored both goals in each half to give the

MAXWELL HANSON TO BE AT THE CENTER ST WHEN HEARTS AND KOTOKO CLASH IN KUMASI

by Franklin - August 23, 2018

Mr. Maxwell Hanson will be at the centre as the officiating referee when Hearts of Oak play Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, August 26. The Tema-based referee will be assisted on the lines by Alex Anning and Shine Ayitey as one and two respectively. The match will