Berekum Chelsea head coach, Samuel Boadu, has set his sights on clinching the FA Cup this season.Chelsea will clash with Asante Kotoko in the semifinals of the FA Cup at the TNA Park on May 11.Speaking to Kankam Boadu on “The BKB Show,” Boadu admitted that chasing the league title is now unrealistic, shifting his full focus to the FA Cup.“Looking at the current league table, winning the league will be tough, so my focus is solely on the FA Cup match against Kotoko,” Boadu, who won back-to-back FA Cup titles with Hearts of Oak, stated.“I want to bring the FA Cup trophy home for Berekum Chelsea. Kotoko is a strong side. We recently played them and they beat us, but I can’t allow us to lose to them twice. We’ll win, reach the finals, and lift the trophy,” he added.Boadu also emphasised the significance of returning to CAF inter-club competitions, something Chelsea achieved after winning the league in the past.“Where we are today is historic because even after winning the league and going to Africa, they (Chelsea) had not reached this level in the FA Cup,” he said. “But I want to go...

Interim head coach of Asante Kotoko, Karim Zito and assistant Prince Yaw Owusu have been tasked to win the Ghana Premier League and MTN FA Cup.Zito and Yaw Owusu were named as stop-gap coaches for the club following the dismissal of Prosper Narteh Ogum due to the poor performance of the club.After 28 matches played, Kotoko sit 4th on the league log with 47 points and are currently without a win in four games.The Porcupines are, however, into the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a clash against Berekum Chelsea."Coach Karim Zito is not new in the system," the club's Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, said.“He has been around, following the local league. He knows the players very well."He will have to put on course the mission that we set for ourselves, that is, winning the double."We think that with the experience and pedigree of coach Karim Zito and Owusu, they should be able to keep that dream alive," he added.Meanwhile, Karim Zito will hope to hit the grounds running when Kotoko host Aduana FC in the Matchday 29 games at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.

Interim head coach of Asante Kotoko, Karim Zito and assistant Prince Yaw Owusu have been tasked to win the Ghana Premier League and MTN FA Cup.Zito and Yaw Owusu were named as stop-gap coaches for the club following the dismissal of Prosper Narteh Ogum due to the poor performance of the club.After 28 matches played, Kotoko sit 4th on the league log with 47 points and are currently without a win in four games.The Porcupines are, however, into the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a clash against Berekum Chelsea."Coach Karim Zito is not new in the system," the club's Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, said.“He has been around, following the local league. He knows the players very well."He will have to put on course the mission that we set for ourselves, that is, winning the double."We think that with the experience and pedigree of coach Karim Zito and Owusu, they should be able to keep that dream alive," he added.Meanwhile, Karim Zito will hope to hit the grounds running when Kotoko host Aduana FC in the Matchday 29 games at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.

Despite recent turbulence, Asante Kotoko remains unwavering in their ambition to clinch both the Ghana Premier League and the FA Cup this season.According to the club's spokesperson, Samuel Sarfo Duku Esq., the mandate for the incoming head coach is crystal clear: win the double.This bold declaration follows the official parting of ways between the 24-time league champions and their now-former head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, whose tenure ended after a dip in form saw Kotoko fall from the league summit to fourth place.“We will continue to do our utmost to win the double, as promised,” Duku said during an interview with Kumasi-based Akoma FM.“As I speak to you now, we are still on pace, even though it has become a bit difficult, especially with the league title, considering the fact that we had been in the lead for weeks… but for us to lose the first spot today with a 6-point margin.”Kotoko, who are currently six points adrift of league leaders Bibiani Goldstars, still have a shot at salvaging their season.The FA Cup remains very much in sight, with a semi-final clash against Berekum Chelsea scheduled for later this month.The Porcupine Warriors are...

Asante Kotoko have pledged to provide further updates following the departure of head coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum.The club currently sits fourth in the Ghana Premier League with 47 points, six behind leaders Bibiani GoldStars, and face a crucial MTN FA Cup semi-final clash against Berekum Chelsea.The timing of Ogum’s exit adds pressure to the Porcupine Warriors’ hopes of salvaging silverware this season.In a statement issued on Monday, Kotoko confirmed that the coach had been relieved of his duties after “constructive discussions” between both parties. The decision, it noted, was made “with a shared understanding that it is in the best interest of the club at this time.”Supporters were urged to remain composed during the transition, with the club saying: “We urge our supporters to remain calm and continue to support the club during this period.”Kotoko added that “further updates will be communicated in due course,” suggesting that plans are underway to appoint a replacement.Ogum’s dismissal follows back-to-back league losses to Accra Lions and Nations FC—results that have derailed the club’s title challenge. Nonetheless, he leaves with credit for leading the team to the 2021/22 league title in his first stint.

Asante Kotoko have appealed to their supporters to remain calm and continue backing the club following the departure of head coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum.In an official statement issued on Monday, the club confirmed it had “parted company” with Ogum after what it described as “constructive discussions” between both parties.The decision, the club noted, was made “with a shared understanding that it is in the best interest of the club at this time.”“We urge our supporters to remain calm and continue to support the club during this transition,” the statement read, as the Porcupine Warriors brace for the remainder of the season, including a crucial MTN FA Cup semi-final clash against Berekum Chelsea.Ogum’s exit follows a poor run of form that saw Kotoko lose back-to-back games to Accra Lions and Nations FC, a big set in their Ghana Premier League title aspirations.The club sits fourth on the table with 47 points, six behind leaders Bibiani GoldStars.Despite this, the club acknowledged his contributions, including guiding Kotoko to the 2021/22 league title during his first stint.The club thanked him “for his dedication and service” and assured fans that “further updates will be communicated in due...

Asante Kotoko's head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, is under intense scrutiny following a string of disappointing results in the Ghana Premier League.According to reports, the club's Interim Management Committee (IMC) will meet on Monday to discuss Ogum's future after back-to-back defeats - a 3-0 loss to Accra Lions and a 2-0 setback against Nations FC.The poor form has seen Kotoko drop to fourth in the league standings with 47 points from 28 matches. Sources suggest the IMC may not retain Ogum beyond the season, with a formal decision expected after today’s meeting.Despite their struggles in the league, Kotoko still have the MTN FA Cup to play for, with a semi-final clash against Berekum Chelsea approaching. The club’s inconsistent form, including 13 wins, eight draws, and seven losses, has raised doubts over Ogum’s ability to lead them to silverware this season.Ogum, who led Kotoko to a league title in 2022, returned to the club in 2024 after a brief departure. His future now hangs in the balance, with the IMC's decision set to determine the club’s next steps.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bibiani GoldStars, Akwasi Adu, has assured that the club is ready to compete in the CAF Champions League next season. The Miners extended their lead at the top of the pile with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Medeama SC in the Matchday 28 games of the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.GoldStars has now amassed 53 points with six matches to end the season.Asked if they are ready to represent the country in the CAF elite tournament next season, Adu assured that the team is well prepared and well resourced to play in Africa."We are well prepared and well resourced to compete in the CAF Champions League next season," he told Asempa FM."We will fight till the end of the season to ensure we finish on high because the season is not over yet, but our focus is to play in Africa, and we are ready for that," he added.In the Matchday 29 games, Vision FC will host Goldstars before they take on Karela United. They will then get a walkover against Nsoatreman FC and host Asante Kotoko.In the last two games, the GoldStars will travel to play Berekum Chelsea...

Nations FC produced a spirited performance to defeat Asante Kotoko 2-0 at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese on Sunday, further denting the Porcupine Warriors’ push for the Ghana Premier League title.Goals from Nafiu Sulemana in the 15th minute and Emmanuel Annor deep into first-half stoppage time gave Nations a well-deserved win over a Kotoko side that enjoyed more possession but failed to convert their dominance into goals.Sulemana opened the scoring with an audacious strike that went over goalkeeper Frederick Asare. Kotoko responded by increasing their attacking intensity, but their efforts were repeatedly thwarted by a compact Nations defence and an alert goalkeeper.Just before the break, Annor struck the decisive blow, rifling home from close range in the 45+4 minute after a well-worked team move that split Kotoko’s backline.Despite Kotoko's 58% possession and 20 total shots—six of which were on target—they could not breach Nations FC’s resilient backline. Nations FC had fewer shots (12), but made better use of their chances and defended with determination to earn maximum points.The win lifts Nations FC’s morale heading into their next clash against Berekum Chelsea, while Kotoko must quickly regroup ahead of their much-anticipated Super Clash...

Berekum Chelsea claimed the bragging rights in the Bono derby with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday.Chelsea started brightly and struck early through Vincent Adjei, who found the net in the third minute to silence the home crowd. Bechem United responded with intent and were rewarded in the 30th minute when Darlvin Yeboah levelled the score.However, the visitors restored their lead just eight minutes later, with Jonah Attuquaye finishing off a swift counterattack to make it 2-1 before the break.Bechem, eager to bounce back from their midweek defeat to Gold Stars, pushed for an equaliser in the second half but failed to break down Chelsea's compact defence. The defeat, their second straight at home, dents their top four hopes and sees them drop to eighth on the table.Chelsea have now climbed to ninth, level on points with Bechem, and will be aiming to build on this momentum when they face Nations FC in their next fixture. Bechem United, meanwhile, will look to bounce back when they travel to face Accra Lions.