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Asante Kotoko beat Berekum Chelsea
Asante Kotoko scored in the first half to beat Berekum Chelsea 1-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday.
The Porcupine Warriors, roared on by the home crowd, shot into the lead through Steven Mukwala in the 41st minute.
The forward got on the end of a beautiful team work to smash home the match winner. Richmond Lamptey started the build up from midfield where he sent a through ball to Isaac Oppong before Dese Mukwala fired home.
Asante Kotoko went into the game, looking to make it three wins out of three games after going past Medeama SC and Legon Cities in their last two Premier League games.
The Reds dominated play and created some decent chances in search of the lead but their onslaught paid off in the 41st minute through Steven Mukwala.
Back from the break – Berekum Chelsea had other ideas but the defence of Asante Kotoko stood firm to deny them.
Mizack Afriyie and Collins Ameyaw made way for Ansu Kofi Patrick and Zacheus Ndego in the second half. The substitutes injected energy into the game as Berekum Chelsea chased for the equalizer.
Substitute Patrick Ansu missed a good chance to level matters in the 85th minute but the former Medeama SC forward fluffed the chance as Asante Kotoko held on for the three points.
In the other game, Kwabena Boateng and Joseph Mireku got on target for Legon Cities in their 2-0 win over Accra Great Olympics.
Kwabena Boateng opened the scoring inside 56 minutes before Joseph Mireku wrapped up the win in the 96th minute.
Both sides ended the game with red cards after Christopher Nakai Nettey and Michael Yeboah of Great Olympics, were shown the exit, while Legon Cities finished with ten men after Joseph Amoah was sent off.
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CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe mourns tragic death of Berekum Chelsea star Dominic Frimpong
The promising 20-year-old footballer painfully lost his life when the team bus was attacked while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture.
In an official letter addressed to Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association, Dr. Motsepe conveyed his deep sorrow over the devastating loss.
According to him, “It is with profound sadness that I learned of the armed robbery attack on the bus of Berekum Chelsea, returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture, which claimed the life of a 20-year-old winger Dominic Frimpong.”
The CAF President went on to express condolences on behalf of both himself and the continental football body, recognising the pain felt by all those connected to the young player.
“Please pass my personal and CAF’s deepest condolences to the family, friends and teammates of Dominic Frimpong and to the Ghana Football Association,” he noted.
In a message filled with compassion and solidarity, Dr. Motsepe offered prayers and support to the bereaved and the wider Ghanaian football community.
He added, “May God comfort and console his loved ones and the entire Ghanaian football community. CAF is with you during this sad and painful period.”
According to the GFA, it remains in constant communication with the club and relevant authorities, including the Ghana Police Service, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Authorities are being urged to ensure that all necessary steps are taken to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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FIFA President extends condolences to Berekum Chelsea FC following passing of Dominic Frimpong
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has extended condolences on behalf of FIFA and the global football community to the family, friends, and Berekum Chelsea FC.
This follows the tragic passing of player Dominic Frimpong in a reported attack after a Ghana Premier League fixture against former Premier League Champions FC Samartex 1996 on Sunday.
President Gianni Infantino says he is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of the 20-year-old calling the passing tragic.
