GPLB Ashford Tetteh Oku blame clubs for leaking the league fixtures

“I’m not aware of the leakage of the fixtures but if indeed it has been leaked, then it is very very unfortunate”, He told Atinka FM.

Ghana's Premier League Board chief Ashford Tetteh Oku has lashed out clubs for leaking the league fixtures ahead of its publication.

Clubs were restricted from releasing the fixtures to the media pending the approval by the Executive Committee of the FA.

But club officials threw caution into the wind and leaked the fixtures to the media - a situation which has angered the Premier League boss.

 “We had finished generating the fixtures and were only waiting for approval from the Executive Committee members so when such things happen; you cannot blame anyone than the club representatives."

The leakage of documents to the media is prevalent at the FA with several attempts to curb it proving ineffective.

premiere league fixtures leaked

 Sixteen representatives from the Premier League clubs, officials of the Premier League Board and high-ranking members of the Ghana FA met on Monday to draw up the fixture lists for the much awaited 2015/2016 campaign.

Fixtures for the 2015/2016 Ghana Football Season has been conducted and released by the Ghana Football Association on Tuesday.

Various media houses have intercepted a copy of the fixtures before it is officially announced by the GFA.

 Week 1-3 Fixtures

GPL WEEK 1

Hearts of Oak vs. New Edubiase Utd

WAFA vs. Asante Kotoko

Ashanti Gold vs. Medeama

Ebusua Dwarfs vs. Dreams FC

Inter Allies FC vs. Aduana Stars

Techiman City vs. Berekum Chelsea

Wa All Stars vs. Sekondi Hasaacas

Bechem Utd vs. Liberty Professionals

Week 2 GPL

Asante Kotoko vs. Ashanti Gold

Medeama SC vs. Hearts of Oak

Aduana Stars vs. Wa All Stars

Dreams FC vs. Bechem Utd

Liberty Profs. vs. Inter Allies FC

Berekum Chelsea vs. WAFA

Sekondi Hasaacas vs. Techiman City

New Edubiase Utd vs. Ebusua Dwarfs

The football fixtures, Ghana football association have confirmed that there has been released to various clubs through their representatives and an official announcement and publication is expected on Wednesday.

According to the calendar chanced, the entire season will be completed within a matter of six months.

2016 zonal women championship

2016 Zonal Women Championship is scheduled to start from the 31st of January to  8th of febuary 2016.

Two regions have been  selectec to host the competition that is Greater Accra and Northern Regions. Greater accra  have been selected to host the competition for the Southern zones and Northern Zones respectively.

Six teams from the selected regions will take part in each zone to select three (3) to join the National Women’s League this season.

Hosts for the championship are requested to assist with the acquisition of two (2) grassed playing fields and other technical arrangement for the competition.

Participating teams for the Southern Zone are

1. Greater Accra

a. Halifax Ladies

b. Samaria Ladies

2. Central Region

a. Bafana Ladies

3. Eastern Region

a. Redeemed Sisters Soccer Academy

4. Volta Region

A representative from Volta.

The following teams will represent the Northern Zone

1. Northern Region

a. Northern Ladies FC

2. Upper East

a. Bolga Sharp Arrows

3. Upper West              

a. Chiawa Ladies

4. Brong Ahafo

a. Fiapre Future Ladies

5. Ashanti

a. Kumasi Sports Academy

b. Subayo Golden Ladies

Clubs would be responsible for their upkeep during the competition.

SOL CAMPBELL SAYS HE IS PLEASED TO PROMOTE PEACE IN GHANA

Ex- Arsenal and England legendary defender Sol Campbell says he is pleased to help promote peace in Ghana ahead of 2016 elections which will be apprehended in November 7.

The forty-one old- year, Sol Campbell was invited by ex-Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah and Ghana-born former Dutch international George Boateng to promote peace ahead of 2016 elections later this year.

The former Arsenal and England defender is expected to use his legendary figure to preach peach to the West African country, Ghana as the nation approach the poll.

Ghana has enjoyed relative peace throughout her elections since 1992 but the former Black Stars captain sees it necessary to alert both politicians and voters on the important of peace in the country and African as well.

Campbell who played for the English National team from 1996 to 2007 representing his country in three FIFA World Cups feels honoured to be tasked to play a role in promoting peace in Ghana.

 During the launching of the peace match on Monday at the Banquet hall, he said "I feel honoured to be invited by Stephen Appiah and George Boateng to promote peace in Ghana."

He also added that, "it has always been an honour to be recognized for such historic events."

There will be a football match between Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko and a selected World XI in Kumasi and Accra respectively.

The World XI will include players like Edgar Davis, Emile Heskey, Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, Steve Mcmanaman and Patrick Kluivert etc.

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Hasaacas Ladies win 2015 national Women’s Championship

Hasaacas ladies asserted their dominance by winning the National Women’s Championship for the third consecutive time by defeating Ampem Darkoah Ladies by a lone goal.

Samura Suleimana coated her impressive play with a magnificent header to break the deadlock in the 66th minute after the first half ended goalless.

Ampem Darkoah took charge of the first half creating brilliant chances but striker Priscilla Adobea could do less to fetch the opener.

Hasaacas Ladies came close to breaking the deadlock but was denied by the Ampem Darkoah goalkeeper in the 25th minute.

The second half begun with Hasaacas Ladies taking control of the entire half.

A tactical change by coach Yusif Basigi did the trick when Hillia Kwablah was moved to the left back position confusing the Ampem Darkoah bench who could hardly do anything to turn the tide.

The Hasmal Ladies nearly got the second goal to increase the tally when Linda Eshun out-jumped her marker to head the ball which missed the Ampem Adroah post by inches from a Janet Egyiri to corner kick.

However, the game ended in the 94th minutes in favour of the Hasaacas Ladies who have won the Championship title for a record third time.