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Aduana FC’s Emmanuel Marfo wins NASCO player of the month for September award
Aduana FC forward Emmanuel Marfo has been crowned Player of the Month for September, recognizing his exceptional debut performances in the Premier League.
Marfo scored 3 goals in 4 appearances in September, including a 90th-minute equalizer against Heart of Lions and a double against Young Apostles at Wenchi Park in week 4.
He was nominated alongside Bechem United’s Isaiah Nyarko and Medeama SC’s Kamaradini Mamudu.
Notably, Marfo is the second Aduana FC player to win the NASCO Player of the Month award since October 2023, following Isaac Mintah’s win.
As a prize, Marfo will receive a 42-inch NASCO Television set from Electroland Ghana Limited.
The Black Stars have opened camp in Cardiff ahead of next week’s international friendly against Wales.
The team is being taken through training drills by head coach Carlos Queiroz.
Thirteen players trained at Dragon Park on Monday, with others expected to join the squad on Tuesday.
They include Ernest Nuamah, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Jordan Ayew, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Elisha Owusu, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Jerome Opoku, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Solomon Agbasi, and Alidu Seidu.
The Black Stars will train in Cardiff for one week ahead of the international friendly against Wales on Tuesday, June 2, before traveling to the United States of America.
Coach Carlos Queiroz will use the period to assess his players before naming his final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Twenty-six players will be submitted to FIFA on Monday, June 1, as mandated by the competition regulations.
The Black Stars are drawn in Group L with Panama, England, and Croatia. They will open their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto before facing England and Croatia in their other group matches.
Ghanaian football giant Asante Kotoko has launched a probe into bribery allegation mounted against some players prior to their last game against Swedru All Blacks.
The board and management of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club met with players and the technical team yesterday, May 25, 2026, to address the club’s disappointing 2025/2026 season.
During the meeting, officials also discussed allegations of an attempted bribery involving some players ahead of the final Ghana Premier League fixture.
Management said it has started a full investigation and is committed to uncovering the facts.
The club commended Patrick Asiedu for his professionalism and integrity in promptly reporting the allegations, noting that his actions reflect the values of Asante Kotoko.
“Asante Kotoko treats matters of this nature with the utmost seriousness,” the statement said, adding that “Any individual found culpable after the investigation will face appropriate disciplinary action.”
The club reiterated its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
