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‘Betway 12th Man’ programme returns
The Betway 12th Man programme, an initiative by online sports betting company, Betway, to provide ex-footballers with entrepreneurial skills has returned after taking a short break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The programme which was unveiled this year, in partnership with Ghanaian football legend, Stephen Appiah, would have ex-footballers embark on a life changing journey which will see them graduate with variety of skills and qualifications to increase their chances of employment.
The 10 participants were Yaw Amankwah Mireku, Adwoa Bayor, Abass Hamdiya, Ali Jarrah, Awudu Issaka, Dan Quaye, Isaac Amoako, Lydia Ankrah, Patrick Villars and Peter Ofori Quaye.
Resource persons imclude ace broadcaster, Kwabena Yeboah and former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President, Fred Pappoe with participants taken through educational sessions on COVID-19, entrepreneurship, leadership and strategy.
Speaking to the media, Kwabena Oppong Nkrumah, a representative of Betway said the company takes pride in honouring and offering skills to football heroes who have done so much for the country.
Other workshops scheduled for later this month would include training programmes on Marketing, Project Management and Sports Management.
An elated Ali Jarrah said the workshop on entrepreneurship, club administration; leadership and strategy have been very beneficial as has provided knowledge on how to run his goalkeeping academy.
Source: Ghanaian Times
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Eleven Wonders thrash Bofoakwa Tano, K.A.C Academy snaps losing streak in Zone One
K.A.C Soccer Academy ended their five-game winless streak by edging second-placed Debibi United 1-0 at the Sunyani Coronation Park. Ahmed Abubakar scored a screamer in the 58th minute, securing all three points for K.A.C Soccer Academy.
Techiman Eleven Wonders extended their lead to 12 points at the Zone One B summit after a 4-2 demolition of former Premier League side Bofoakwa Tano.
They remain on track with an impressive 13-game unbeaten home record this season. Osman Zackaria scored a brace in the 26th and 59th minutes, while Albert Frimpong added another two goals in the 51st and 55th minutes for Eleven Wonders.
Richmond Opoku and Emmanuel Aidoo pulled two goals back for Bofoakwa Tano in the 41st and 75th minutes, respectively.
In a stunning upset, bottom-of-the-table Walewale Catholic Stars came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Zone One A leaders Real Tamale United at Winkogo on Saturday.
Wisdom Jonas scored the opening goal for Real Tamale United in the 16th minute, but Emmanuel Adongo equalized for Walewale Catholic Stars in the 59th minute. Abdul Ganiu Kamaldeen scored the winning goal for the home side in the 74th minute.
Here are the results in Zone One:
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Aduana can cause more problems for Kotoko
“Getting back to the top of the table is difficult but not impossible, and it’s not over until the end.”
These were the words of newly appointed Technical Director/Interim Head Coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Karim Zito Kabutey, as he gets ready to lead his charges against Aduana Stars at the Baba Yara Stadium tomorrow.
Supporters of the Porcupine Warriors have the belief that the league title is within reach and are supporting coach Zito to give it his best shot beginning from the game tomorrow.
Kotoko currently occupy the fourth position on the league log with 47 points, six points shy of leaders, Bibiani Gold Stars, while Aduana lie 10th with 38 points.
Games between the Porcupine Warriors and the ‘Ogya’ Boys have left fans at the edge of their seats, and tomorrow’s game will be no exception.
Kotoko recorded a 2-0 away win in Dormaa in the first round against the then-struggling Dormaa side; however, with the coming of Romanian coach, Cioaba Aristica, a lot has changed since then, and tomorrow’s game will not be a walk in the park for the home side.
Coach Aristica, ahead of the game, believes Aduana is too good a team to be languishing in mid-table and hopes to lift them on the log beginning with tomorrow’s game.
League leaders Bibiani Gold Stars will trek to the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema to play as guests of Vision FC.
With their title aspiration firmly in their hands, the Bibiani Boys will be motivated to hold their own against the Tema lads, who will need to play above themselves if they are to pick at least a point from this game.
Today at the Accra Sports Stadium, Accra Lions will welcome Bechem United in a must-win game for the host if they are to keep alive any realistic chances of avoiding relegation.
At 6pm, under the lights at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa, Medeama SC will host Young Apostles.
In other games tomorrow, Legon Cities play Heart of Lions at the Tuba Astro Turf, Karela United will stay put at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale to host Dreams FC, while Berekum Chelsea will host Nations FC at the Golden City Park.
Defending champions, Samartex FC, will face off with neighbours, Basake Holy Stars, at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.
