Coach Sulemani Rufai Agbonor was part of the first batch of participants for the CAF License C coaching course.
He was part of the coaching staff of Wa United Football Club as the assistant coach to Abdul Aziz Kandumah John back in 2020 when the team was trying to qualify for the National Division One League. He has also played a vital role when he was at Wa Suntaa Sporting Club.
The Sports and Psychologist and former Wa Suntaa Sporting Club and Wa United Football Club coach completed the course alongside former Black Stars goalkeeper Abdul Fatawu Dauda.
Golden FC have won all their last 3 games in the Upper West Division Two League after losing their first 3 games. Today, they came face to face with Young Heroes at the Sombo Pepsi Park in matchday 6 of the campaign.
It was a seven (7) goal thriller game with which most of the goals went in favor of Golden FC. They beat Young Heroes six (6) goals to one (1).
Their striker, Arikuu Lucky, took it the game upon himself and scored the team’s first hat trick as well as his too. He scored on the 17′, 37′ and the 40′ minutes respectively before the first half whistle was gone.
They will now occupy the 4th position with 9 points.
Matchday 5 produced a lot goals as some of the unbeaten teams tasted their first defeat of the league. This week, we are going to see some interesting games across all zones. Below are the fixtures.
Zone A:
February 24, 2023
Tumu Liverpool 🆚 Wa United FC Jahan Park
Nakore Soccer Babies 🆚Malima FC Wa Tech Park
February 25, 2023
Ziko Babies FC 🆚 Wa Football Club Wa Stadium
Super Upper Stars 🆚 Mangu FC Wa Sec Park
Zone B
February 24, 2023
Young Heroes 🆚 Golden FC Pepsi Park
Wa Power SC 🆚 Kpongu Tang FC Wa Sec Park
February 25, 2023
Sombo Freedom Stars 🆚 Discipline Youth Wa Tech Park
Hafiz Wontah Konkoni put out a splinded performance in Bechem United FC match day 18 against Accra Great Olympics at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park which helped the Bechem based team beat the Accra boys by 3 goals to nil.
He broke the deadlock on the 28′ minute of the game linking Clinton Duodo ball into the net. The duo brought about the second goal for Bechem United FC on the 57′ of the game. Konkoni also provided an assist for the third goal.
He has now scored 8 goals in 12 league games and has now the same number of goals with Kotoko SC striker, Steve Mukwala. Bechem United FC are second on the league table.
In a small community of Sokpayiri, a suburb of Wa, the capital of Upper West Region, Ghana, Mahama Abdulai (17) was born into a family of football. Most of his family members play football and have made names in the region.
At the tender age, he was scouted by Mr. Mahama, popularly known as Anokye and was sent into the Anokye Stars junior side where he started playing football. He had gone through all most all levels of football at that club and has now been seen in the region and beyond as one of the best center backs in modern day football.
A modern day center back should be smart with ball, be a great passer and reads the game as well. This, can be found in him and some qualities which I may say are to be discovered. He is also a good ball distributor and can anticipate plays right before they happen. His compossure when he has the ball tells you he is a complete and great center back.
Mahama Abdulai is a player that is loved by many and teams prior to the commencement of the 2022/2023 Upper Division Two League were all over trying to get the youngster play for them.
Currently, he plays for Tumu Liverpool Football Club in the Upper West Division Two League and has been the rock at the back of the team. He can be considered as the “Great Wall of China” in his team.
In every field you find yourself, you have to have someone you look up to, this, helps you work hard to be like your model. Mahama Abdulai has chosen Ghana Black Stars and Southampton center back, Mohammed Karim Salisu as his role model.
The well experienced left back joins the “We Believe” family for the rest of the season from King Faisal Football Club.
He hasn’t had any minute in this year’s betPawa Premier League for his former side as he was not part of the squad. He was hoping to be part of it in this window but to no avail.
Prior to the start of the season, Razak Toufiq had had trails with one of the newbies of the GPL, Tamale City and had featured in their Division One League Super Cup. He wasn’t part of the final squad for the Citizens.
Toufiq, who previously played for Wa All Stars/ Legon Cities FC, Elman SC in Somalia, and King Faisal FC will bring a lot to Wa Suntaa Sporting Club’s defense.
Wa Suntaa SC are unbeaten in their home games in the first round of matches in the Access Bank Division One League Zone 1A. They are 4th on the league log.
At the Alhaj Baba Pele Park on February 10, 2023, Kowie Eva Stars will face Gandawii Stars. Eva Stars are currently 2nd on the table and Gandawii Stars are 4th on the with an outstanding game.
On February 11, 2023 at the Alhaj Baba Pele Park, Real24 Hours will face Funsi Soccer Babies FC. This game is going be entering as both teams are yet to taste a win in the league.
On February 12, 2023, Kpujinang FC will face Hilla Stars FC at the same park. Hilla Stars are topping the table with a game at hand. Kpujinang FC are yet to win a game and have drew two of their last game and lost one.
This zone is regarded by many as the toughest zone in this year’s Upper West Regional Division Two League. It has a lot surprises and more are on their way.
At the Jahan Park on Friday, February 10, 2023, Young Heroes FC will host Dark Horses FC. Young Heroes FC are yet to loose a game and drew their last game against Wa Power SC. They are currently on an 100% record. Dark Horses FC also won their last game and would be hoping to continue in that mood.
Wa Power SC at the Wasec Park will host Sombo Freedom Stars. Both teams are yet to loose a game and have the same point. Sombo Freedom Stars won their last by 3, whereas Wa Power SC drew theirs.
On Saturday, February 11, 2023, Busa Golden FC will host Kpongu Tang FC at the Pepsi Park. Both teams are yet to taste a win in the league and have lost all their games. Hopefully, a win this game would be great for either side.
On that same day, Biyad77 Stars play as host to the disciplinarians, Dondoli Discipline Youth. Biyad77 Stars are at the bottom of the table and Discipline Youth are the top of the table. Can Biyad77 Stars withstand Discipline Youth? This game takes place at the Wasec Park.
The Upper West Regional Division Two League has seen great performance from participating teams in the last three matchdays. This coming week will see much more great performance again when the matches kick start from Friday, February 10, 2023 to Sunday, February 13, 2023 at the various selected centres.
On Friday, Tumu Liverpool FC will come up against Wa FC at the Pepsi Park in Sombo. Tumu Liverpool FC who are 3rd on the league table drew their last game against Mangu FC. Wa FC on the other hand won theirs against Wa United FC. This game is a must win for both sides as the winner would occupy the 2nd position.
Nakore Soccer Babies FC and Mangu Football Club will also face each other at the Watech Park on that same day. Mangu FC drew their last game whiles Nakore Soccer Babies FC lost theirs. A win for either side would change their position on the table.
At the Wasec Park on Saturday, February 11, 2023, Wa United FC will play as host to Malima FC. Malima FC who are yet to taste a win this year’s league would be hoping to get their first win. Wa United FC, lost their last game and are currently 5th on the table.
Super Upper Stars at Jahan Park will host the zone leaders, Ziko Babies FC. Ziko Babies FC are yet to loose a game this season and would be hoping to continue with that streak, Super Upper Stars are yet to win a game. A win for Super Upper Stars would be great on February 11, 2023.
This year’s league has seen so many goals from all participating teams and great goals from brilliant players within the zones. Zone 1A has seen 108 goals, Zone 1B has 103 goals, Zone 2 has 230 goals, and Zone 3 has 200 goals.
Zone 1 of the 2022/2023 was divided into two groups with each group containing eight(8) teams. These teams are supposed to play 28 matches at the end of the season with the top two teams from group meet for a play-off to determine the winner of the zone.
Last games for the Zone 1A were played from February 3-6, 2023. 112 matches were played and these games saw 108 goals with the highest goal scoring team being Techiman Eleven Wonders Football Club with 19 goals. And the least scoring team is Kassena Nan-Kana United Football Club with 7 goals.
This is how the table looks like after the first round.
The second round starts this weekend that is from Friday, February 10-13, 2023 and will run till May 19-22, 2023.
Jamaldeen Haruna (23) joins the second tier side of Norway as free agent on a three-year deal.
The young defender joins the Yellow and Blacks ahead of the 2022/23 OBOS-ligaen which starts in April this year.
Head coach of the club speaking about the Ghanaian international: “Jamal is a very exciting player, who could become important for us at Raufoss Football in the years to come. We look forward to getting to know each other even better and to continue working together in the future!“
He previously played for Ziko Babies FC, Tudu Mighty Jets, Wa AllStars / Leg on Cities FC and Accra Great Olympics FC.
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Written By: Muhaideen Faiz Brichini / @Brichini_99
Before the start of the 2022/2023 Upper West Regional Division Two League, many football fans in the region were picking teams that are going to shine and to cause havoc to other and Discipline Youth Football Club were noted by just few fans, their own fans indeed.
Discipline Youth in the 2021/2022 season were a team that kept sharing points to whichever team they met and were regarded as walk over by many football lovers in the region.
In this year’s footballing season in that region that started three weeks ago, the Dondoli based teams have shown that they have learnt lessons from last season trauma they went through. Yes, we can say the season is still young but they have really proven that they are different from last season.
After three games, they have 9 points, scored 6 goals and are yet to concede a goal. This stats are parallel from that of last season. After matchday 3 in that season, they had conceded 7 and had no point. They have scored 4, 1 and 2 respectfully in the first 3 games of this season and have now become talk of the town.
Can they do what Wa United FC and Wa Power SC were trying to do last season but fell short at the latter part of the season? Only time will tell.
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Written By: Muhaideen Faiz Brichini // @Brichini_99
The well experienced Ghana defender has penned down a two-year deal with Congolese giants. The club on Thursday, February 2, 2023 in a statement said it has signed the former GPL defender.
“The #TPM professional group has a new central defender. Ismail Abdul Ganiu (26) has signed to the #Crows on a two-and-half-year loan plus an option of additional year. The Ghanaian international will wear number 28.” An official club statement from the Congolese club said.
The former Al-Talaba of Iraq player is expected to give much to the club with the experience he has had from the game.
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The Ghana Black Stars and former Real Tamale United Football Club midfielder caught the eyes of Al Hilal Omdurman after putting out splendid performance at the ongoing CHAN tournament in Algeria.
The midfielder wrote this heartfelt message to the fans of RTU and the whole team at large after sealing a club record ($200,000) deal from the Tamale based club to the Sudanese Premier League giant, Al Hilal Omdurman. Below is the message he wrote on his Facebook wall:
“WeyUna!!!!💙🤍 I Have Been In Different Houses, But This House(RTU) Is Where I Found A Home. Words Can’t Carry The Exact Feelings I Have For This Team And The Fans. Like I Have Said Before, WeyUna Fans, “Nnim Nyeli” Thank You For The Love ❤️ And Care Given Me . My Mates, Thank You 👏🏿 The Technical Men I Have Worked With, Thank you The Management, Thank you. May God All Mighty Make WeyUna Bigger And Better💙🤍. It’s Time To Say Goodbye For Now. It’s My Home Forever❤️ The Desire For New Challenge Brought Me Home. This Same Desire Has Lead Me Onto A New Challenge . May God Grant Us All His Grace And Strength To Carry On .Thank You. I Love The Family 💙🤍 WEEEEEEEYUNA!!!!! UNITED WE STAND 👏🏿🙏🏿”
The former RTU captain went straight from Algeria to Sudan to complete the deal after the Ghana Black Galaxies had a painful exit from the tournament.
Al Hilal Omdurman are currently on top of the Sudanese Premier League with 44 points after 17 games. The league is currently on break and the team are having a mid-season camping in Tanzania.
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Bechem United sensational striker, Hafiz Wontah Konkoni put out spectacular performance against Tamale based club Real Tamale United at home in the betPawa Premier League matchday 15. The Bechem based club beats RTU by 6:2.
The striker scored his first hat trick of the season and the second hat trick in the league this season. Prior to this game, Hafiz Wontah Konkoni had had 3 goals. Getting three in today’s game takes his goal tally to 6.
Bechem United Football Club have played 15 games, winning 8, drawing 2, and losing 5 of those games. They have accumulated 26 points after scoring 21 and conceding 11 goals.
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The game was seen as a do or die affair for both teams and there fans as well as both teams needed the points madly to boast their stands in the league.
Wa Suntaa Sporting Club sensational striker, Abdulai Osman Goro ( Olembe ) opens the scoring two minutes to end the first stanza of the game. The second stanza started with that result and the home side, Maana Football Club were confident with ball as they were pressing on their opponents.
On the 65th minute, Mohammed Saad pulled a trigger which went straight into the net. The game was a one all affair until through out the stipulated 90 + minutes.
Wa Suntaa Sporting Club will play host to Techiman Eleven Wonders Football Club in their next fixture at the Wa Malik Jabir Park. Maana Football Club will go away to Techiman to play Kassena Nan Kana FC at the Ohene Ameyaw Park.
Written By: Muhaideen Faiz Brichini / @Brichini_99
We represented the teaming Wa East Youth for Jasaw 2024 in the studious of Home Radio 99.7 on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
The message was simple!
Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw within two years in Parliament has proven that he is capable and can take the constituency to the promised land.
He has made significant progress across all sectors of human growth.
He has shown the quality in him in the chambers of the 8th Parliament.
He is serving in very critical committees in Parliament including the almighty appointments committee of Parliament.
Base on his two year tract record so far, the teaming youth of NDC in Wa East decided to volunteerily contribute to pick nomination forms for our MP to continue his good works.
It will interest you to know that, the nomination forms money is ready awaiting the official date for picking of nomination forms.
We the youth feel that, this move will encourage and motivate our lawmaker to continue pushing for more developmental projects for our deprived constituency.
Numbu Hotel partner Wa Power Sporting Club ahead of the upcoming football season
The renowned hotel and club has signed an agreement to have them as the latest partners of the club
The club will use the hotel facilities for camping during match days for the upcoming football season while the club on the other hand will promote the services of the hotel on it’s social and traditional social media platforms throughout the season
The most basic definition of a sports coach states that it’s a job where someone teaches people how to improve at a sport or skill, and to train and organise a sports team. Today’s coach is required to impart more than just technical knowledge and tactical advice.
Coach John Kandumah, one of the best coaches in Upper West Region is doing great with player development and has guided so many teams to success. He wrote on his Facebook wall regarding player player’s development.
“As a coach, I want to shape the lives of my players in a positive and meaningful way. It is important to win matches, but it is more important to develop their technical and tactical skills needed to succeed on the field. I feel exited when we win matches, but I get elated when individual player’s technical and tactical skills improves.”
He is currently with Wa Power Sporting Club and yet to lose a competitive game.
The 2022/2023 Upper West Division Two League was due to start on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the various selected centres but has been put to a halt hours after some clubs wrote a request to postpone the starting date.
Most of the clubs still have their cards pending at the IT department and it calls for the need to reschedule the date to enable clubs prepare adequately and have their cards before starting the season.
The league will now start on January 22, 2023.
Written By: Muhaideen Faiz Brichini / @Brichini_99
The Upper West Division Two League is set to start on Friday, January 6, 2023 but some of the clubs are yet to receive their cards, others got theirs but they are not enough to play a league game.
With the above, most of the clubs jointly write a request to postpone the start of the league to at least a week, or until the cards are ready.
Below is the request:
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Berekum Chelsea Football Club were held to a goalless draw at the Wa Malik Jabir Park to Wa Suntaa Sporting Club after the stipulated 90 minutes.
The Wa based club came into the game as the underdogs as they meet a Premier League side who are very experienced in the competition.
The match was decided by a penalty shootouts at the end of the game. Wa Suntaa SC converted their first penalty and lost the subsequent two, whiles Berekum Chelsea FC converted their first three and missed their last two after the first five from both sides. The sixth penalties decided the day when Wa Suntaa SC striker, Goro Abdulai converted his and Berekum Chelsea FC lost theirs. The game ended 4:3 for the Wa based club.
Wa Suntaa SC goalkeeper, Moomin Fatawu made three penalties and enabled his side to carry the day. This is their first win over the Berekum based club.
Wa Suntaa Sporting Club awaits their next opponent in the round of 32 and hoping to embrace grace when the day comes.
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