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Black Satellite to know WAFU B group opponents today
Ghana’s Under-20 male team will discover their group opponents for the 2024 WAFU B Championship today, Thursday September 26, 2024.
The draw for the sub-regional youth championship will take place in Cote D’voire at 12:00GMT.
The WAFU B U2-20 Championship will take place in Togo from October 17 to 31, 2024.
Coach Desmond Ofei has been trimming the rough edges of the team with a number of low profile friendly matches ahead of the Championship.
The team defeated Premier League side Legon Cities 2-1 and followed up with a 2-1 win over SMAC Soccer Club.
Coach Desmond Ofei is leaving no stone unturned as he intensifies preparations for the WAFU B Championship. The team’s ultimate goal is to make a return to the U-20 Cup of Nations, a feat they last achieved in 2021 in Mauritania.
The Black Satellites have been on a roll, having won the 2023 African Games men’s tournament by defeating Uganda at the Accra Sports Stadium. With momentum on their side, they’re poised to make a strong showing in the WAFU B Championship.
Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior.
In a statement, the club noted that “on behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club.”
According to the club, Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment midway through the season.
They added that this has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much more to play for this season.
“Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future.Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season with support from existing Club backroom staff, as we strive to achieve European qualification and progress in the FA Cup,” they added.
“As the Club works to bring stability to the Head Coach position, we will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment,” the statement concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Young Apostles defender Claude Shooting Bortey has been named NASCO player of the month for March following an outstanding run of performances.
The Young Apostles star edged out strong competition from Setsofia Aqetey of Vision FC and winger Samuel Okai of Bechem United after scoring three goals and earning one Man of the Match award during the period.
As part of his reward, Claude Bortey will receive a 43-inch NASCO Television set, courtesy of Electroland Ghana Limited, as well as a NASCO double-door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
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