Asante Kotoko unleash secret weapon - Seydou Bansey

IFFHS Africa Club of the century, Kumasi Asante Kotoko, is enjoying an unprecedented smooth start to the 2013/2014 Ghana Premier League season, thanks to the playing body and good management. The Kumasi-based side is undefeated in this year's campaign. The success of the two-time African Champions, cannot be written with the inclusion of their leadsman, Seydou Bansey. The 23 year-old forward, formerly of Ebusua Dwarfs ,came under heavy criticism due to failure to deliver in last season's campaign in a large number of games featured for the Porcupine Warriors. The attacker has seen fortunes changed this season, by netting in couple of goals, lifting his side to sit atop of the League log comfortably after Matchday 2. His goal-scoring boots were found, after he scored a goal out of 3 against Medeama SC in the Champion of Champions Cup match. Bansey, further went on to score the winning goal for his side ,when they rallied back from a goal down to beat a resilient Aduana Stars away from home in the Week 1 fixture. Then came the local 'El-Classico' ,where he scored the all important lone goal to see his side mount the top of the league table. Bansey is in red-hot form this season, though early days yet,and is knocking every opposition that comes his way. He looks like the secret weapon unleashed by the 22 times Ghana League Champions, this season. The fans will hope he replicates such fine goalscoring form in their subsequent games starting with New Edubiase and coaches of clubs won't stop putting measures in place to tame this in-form striker.

"Change in date for qualifier was done on purpose" Ibrahim Sannie Diarra

Ghana Black Stars will face the Pharaohs of Egypt, in the final round of qualifier for the World Cup to be held in Brazil, 2014. The first leg tie will be played in Ghana, Kumasi to be precise. The initial date for the game was on 13th of October 2013, but was later moved to Tuesday, 15th October. The Ghana Football Association(GFA), through their Public Relations Officer who doubles as the assistant Secretary of the FA, Ibrahim Sannie Diarra, has explained the reasons for the change. In an exclusive interview on Asempa fm, he said "FIFA brought the dates and they were from 11th to 15th of October ,we(Ghana) chose 13th which is Sunday and a traditional day for playing games in the country, initially" Asked what brought the change ,he said "We changed to Tuesday, 15th, because, some Ghanaians raised suggestions that ,it would give the coach two additional days of training with the players, and it was worth noting" He further added "We(FA) also realised that, 15th will be a public holiday ie Eid-Adhar ,and that ,we should honour it and seek blessings from the gods of the land ahead of our game in two days time with Egypt".

TWITTER REACTS TO MIKEL'S GOAL AS BOTH ESSIEN AND BOATENG ARE SIDELINED

Nigeria's John Obi Mikel, scored his first Chelsea goal in as many games you can think of, on Saturday against Fulham at Stamford Bridge whereas Ghana duo, Essien and Boateng did not get the nod to feature for their clubs in the same match. Michael Essien was an unused substitute for Chelsea as they defeated Fulham by two goals to nil. Essien continues to await his first game this season. Derek Boateng was not on bench for Fulham much more featuring. Elsewhere, twittersphere went gay as Mikel Obi got his first goal for his club side in as many years. Let's take a look at some reactions from all and sundry: "That's it, the world is over. Pack your bags, head to high ground. MIKEL makes it 2-0. #CFC— Chelsea In America (@CFCInAmerica)" ; "He scores when he wants', sing the fans, who urge Mikel to shoot every time he touches it. #CFCLive— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc)" "Aleluia!! My friend John Obi Mikel scored his first goal for Chelsea FC in 261 games. OMG!! #cfc— Juliano Belletti (@julianobelletti)" ; "Oscar: "Mikel scored his first goal for Chelsea? I'm not surprised, he always scores in training. [laughs]"— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStats)" "Have you ever seen Gerrard win the league? No. Have you ever seen Mikel score a goal? Yes.— Dami (@TheChelseaWay)" ; "185 - No outfield player has made more appearances in the @premierleaguebefore scoring their first goal than John Obi Mikel. Wait.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe)" Bizarre.