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Kotoko Board member denies Anane Sports Stadium purchase
Asante Kotoko Executive Board member, Joseph Yaw Adu, has debunked reports in the media that suggested the team was planning to purchase the Anane Sports Stadium.
The newly-appointed Executive Board headed by Dr Kwame Kyei has been tasked by Manhyia to set up a sporting facility for the club, leading to widespread reports in the media that the Executive Board has opened talks with owners of the facility Kessben Group of Companies.
Mr Adu in an interview said those reports are not official communication from the board as they are yet to meet on the structures of the club.
“It’s not coming from the board; so please don’t have that notion,” he told Y FM Kumasi.
“We are a new board. We have been given the mandate, but we’ve not sat down to know the structures as of now.
“We have not taken a decision yet. Otumfuo has mandated us to make sure Kotoko owns something and we will discuss it at the board meeting,” he concluded.
The Anane Sports Stadium is located at Abrankese, near Kuntenase and built by Mr Kwabena Kesse, CEO of Kessben Group of Companies Ghana.
The facility is a 12,000-seater capacity and was built in 2007 to host games of Kessben FC, now Medeama Sporting Club. – Ghanasoccernet
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Benjamin Asare’s call-up inspires local players – Osei Asibey
Hearts of Oak defender, Osei Asibey, has acknowledged that the call-up of Benjamin Asare, the current number one goalkeeper of the Ghana Black Stars, has given confidence to many local players to work hard.
Asibey explained that playing for the senior national team is time-based, and at the right time, every local player will get their chance.
“The Black Stars belong to Ghanaians, and everybody will get the chance to play for the Black Stars when the time is right. Benjamin Asare is a local player, and he has gotten the chance. I’m sure when it is our time, the country would call us to serve,” he asserted
Osei Asibey added that Asare’s achievement shows that with hard work, local players can also receive Black Stars call-ups.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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World Cup Qualifiers: Ghana beats Mali to boost qualification hopes
The Ghana Black Stars on Monday evening secured a vital 1–0 win over Mali in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, a result that strengthens their chances of booking a ticket to the 2026 tournament.
The Match
The only goal of the game came in the 52nd minute when Alexander Djiku powered home a header to put Ghana ahead at the charged Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghana dominated possession and created more chances, with Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Kudus troubling the Malian defense.
Coach Otto Addo’s side managed the game well, with substitutes, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Iñaki Williams and Joseph Paintsil helping to protect the narrow lead.
Mali pushed for an equalizer but Ghana’s defense held firm until the final whistle.
What the win means
The victory takes Ghana to the top of their qualifying group, giving them a strong advantage in the race to secure a direct World Cup spot.
It also boosts team confidence as the Black Stars aim to make their fifth appearance at the global showpiece.
Games Remaining and Qualification Path
Ghana now has two games left in the qualifiers. To qualify directly, they must finish first in their group.
If they end up second, they will have to compete in the CAF play-offs to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The next FIFA World Cup will kick off on June 11, 2026, and run until July 19, 2026. For the first time in history, the tournament will feature 48 teams, an expansion from the usual 32.
It will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with matches spread across 16 cities.
By: Jacob Aggrey
