Ghana Premier League - Statistical Review Of Week 8

Week 8 of the Ghana Premier League was nothing short of surprises as defending champions Asante Kotoko failed to defeat veteran debutants WAFA at home. Meanwhile AshGold continued their impressive start to this year's league by defeating rivals New Edubiase away from home.

Other players like Noah Martey and Yakubu Mohammed as well as Nuhu Fusseini scribbled their names in the history books whilst Gilbert Fiamenyo and Ahmed Toure sustained their goal drought.

Let's take a look at some of the statistics, so far.

STATISTICS

• 129 - Total number of goals scored in the league.
• 74 - Number of goalscorers in the league.
• 2 - The league averages exactly 2 goals per game.
• 3 - Yakubu Mohammed (AshGold) netted a hattrick vs New Edubiase, thus becoming only the second player to achieve such feat after Kofi Owusu (Berekum Chelsea).
• 4 - Noah Martey (Bechem United) has scored in 4 consecutive games, becoming the first player to achieve such feat. (Week 5, 6, 7, 8)
• 3 - Yakubu Mohammed (AshGold) and Nuhu Fuseini (New Edubiase) have scored in 3 successive games (Week 6, 7, 8), thus equaling Gilbert Fiamenyo's feat of scoring in 3 successive games (Week 1, 2, 3).
• 5 - Nuhu Fuseini (New Edubiase) has scored 5 of the club's last 9 goals in the league. Together with his twin brother, Alhassan Nuhu, they have a combined total of 7 goals out of the club's last 9 goals.
• 5 - Yakubu Mohammed (AshGold) has scored 5 goals in his last 3 games in the league. Equaling Gilbert Fiamenyo (Hearts of Oak)'s record of scoring 5 in the opening 3 games.
• 0 - After scoring 5 goals in his opening 3 games of the season, Gilbert Fiamenyo has scored 0 goals in his last 4 games.
• 3 - Francis Attuquaye (Great Olympics) has scored 3 goals in his last 3 games, only Yakubu Moahmmed (5), Nuhu Fuseini (4) and Noah Martey (4) have more.
• 6 - Players tied on 5 goals sitting atop of the topscorers log after Week 8 : Yakubu Mohammed, Kofi Owusu, Nuhu Fuseini, Gilbert Fiamenyo, Stephen Baffour (Berekum Chelsea) and Noah Martey.
• 3 - Players tied on 4 goals in the goalking race : Bernard Morrison (AshGold), Mo Sheriff Deo (Inter Allies) and Nathaniel Asamooah (Medeama).
• 5 - Players with 3 goals on the topscorers log : Richard Arhin (Aduana Stars), Kwame Boateng (Olympics), Kennedy Ashia (Liberty), Osman Muntaka (Lions) and Francis Attuquaye (Olympics).
• 5 - AshGold have scored 5 of their total goals from the penalty spot, more than any other side in the league.
• 3 - Yakubu Mohammmed (AshGold) has scored 3 of his 5 goals from the penalty spot more than any other player.
• 4 - After winning just 1 game in their opening 4 games, WAFA are now undefeated in their last 4 games (W2, D2, L0).

Crunching The Stats - For Departed Kotoko Coach, Didi Dramani

Mas-ud Didi Dramani

Record Ghana Premier League champions, Asante Kotoko have parted ways with headcoach, Mas-ud Didi Dramani following an unimpressive start to this season's campaign.

The level-headed coach has accumulated just 8 points out of possible 21 and certainly the Porcupines are unhappy with their club form, given the plethora of stars at their disposal.

The 23-time, record league champions trail league leaders AshGold 10 points with 23 games to spare.

"The Board of Directors of Kumasi Asante Kotoko have asked Head Coach, Mas-ud Didi Dramani to proceed on leave" reads an official statement of the club.

Didi Dramani has won the league on two consecutive occassions during his tenure as headcoach. He has spent a little over two seasons with the Porcupines, winning three trophies (including last year's FA Cup; recording a historic double).

Now let's analyze his performance statistically in the league :

48 year-old Didi Dramani

STATISTICS

• 21/10/2012 - First game in charge of Kotoko ended 1-1 at home to Hearts of Lions.
• 11/02/2015 - Last game in charge of Kotoko ended in 1-2 defeat away to AshGold.
• 65 - Total number of games.
• 9 - Longest winning streak. (29/05/2013 to 17/10/2013).
• 19 - Longest unbeaten streak. (23/03/2013 to 17/10/2013).
• 33 - Number of wins recorded.
• 18 - Total number of drawn games.
• 14 - Number of defeats suffered.
• 80 - Goals scored in his tenure.
• 53 - Goals conceded in his tenure.
• 25 - Clean sheets kept.
• 50.8 - Kotoko's win rate under Didi Dramani (quantified in percentage).
• 117/195 - Earned 117 points out of a possible 195, representing 60 per cent of accumulated points.

 HOME MATCHES

• 32 - Total games
• 19 - Wins
• 8 - Draws 
• 5 - Losses
• 49 - Goal scored
• 27 - Goals conceded
• 12 - Clean sheets
• 11 - Longest winning streak (09/06/2013 to 09/03/2014)
• 16 - Longest unbeaten streak (27/03/2013 to 09/03/2014)
• 4:1/3:0 - Biggest victory (vs Medeama, AshGold, King Faisal) on 8/12/2013, 9/3/2014, 13/11/2013 respectively.
• 1:3 - Heaviest defeat (vs Wa All Stars) on 23/04/2014
• 21/102012 - First game ended 1-1 vs Hearts of Lions
• 59.4 - Win rate (quantified in percentage)
• 65 - Accumulated points out of possible 96

 AWAY MATCHES

• 33 - Total matches
• 14 - Wins
• 10 - Draws
• 9 - Losses
• 31 - Goals scored
• 26 - Goals conceded
• 13 - Clean sheets
• 6 - Longest winning streak (12/05/2013 to 06/10/2013)
• 12 - Longest unbeaten streak (30/12/2012 to 06/10/2013)
• 3:0 - Biggest victory (vs Berekum Arsenal) on 12/05/2013
• 2:0 - Biggest defeat (vs AshGold, Berekum Chelsea, Lions, Aduana) on 10/11/2013, 23/12/1012, 27/10/2013, 04/06/2014 respectively
• 24/10/2012 - First game ended 0-0 (vs Aduana Stars)
• 42.4 - Win rate (quantified in percentage)
• 52 - Accumulated 52 points out of possible 99, representing 52.5 per cent.

Ghana Premier League - Statistical Review Of Week 7

Berekum Chelsea forward, Kofi Owusu netted the first hattrick of the season in Week 7 of the league whilst AshGold rallied from behind to defeat defending champions Asante Kotoko. Meanwhile Stephen Baffour has now drawn parity with Gilbert Fiamenyo as joint topscorers of the season. Inter Allies continued their supremacy at home but Wa All Stars capitulated at home to Kpando Heart of Lions.

Let's analyze the league from a statistical standpoint.

STATISTICS

• 111 - Total number of goals scored in the league.
• 68 - Number of goalscorers in this season's league. 
• 1.98 - The league averages a little less than 2 goals per game.
• 1 - Kofi Owusu (Berekum Chelsea) scored the first hattrick of the season in Week 7 (vs Bechem United).
• 3 - 3 players are now tied on 5 goals each, sitting atop of the goalscorers chart. Namely : Kofi Owusu (Berekum Chelsea), Stephen Baffour (Berekum Chelsea) and Gilbert Fiamenyo (Hearts of Oak).
• 1 - Noah Martey (Bechem United) has now scored in three successive games in the league (Week 5, 6 and 7). Only Gilbert Fiamenyo had scored in (the first) three league games (Week 1, 2 and 3).
• 4 - Number of players who scored 2 goals each in Week 7. No other week has recorded more. Noah Martey (Bechem United), Doetse Agbashia (Great Olympics), Antwi Martin (WAFA) and Sheriff Deo Mohammed (Inter Allies).
• 1 - Frederick Yamoah (Inter Allies) assisted twice in Week 7 (vs Aduana Stars). No player has assisted more in a single game this season.
• 23 - Week 7 of the league recorded 23 goals, no other week has recorded more.
• 12 - Wa All Stars conceded a league goal at home for the first time in over 12 hours (vs Heart of Lions).
• 424 - Sekondi Hasaacas have now failed to win a league game away form home in 424 days.
• 9 - Inter Allies have now kept 9 clean sheets in their last 12 home games in the league.
• 3 - Noah Martey (Bechem United), Bernard Morrison (AshGold) and Sheriff Deo Mohammed (Inter Allies) have all scored 4 goals in the league.
• 4 - 4 players are tied on 3 goals in the topscorers chart : Fuseini Nuhu (New Edubiase), Nathaniel Asamoah (Medeama), Kwame Boateng (Olympics) and Richard Arhin (Aduana Stars).
• 14 - Number of players tied on 2 goals each on the topscorers log.
• 8 - Bernard Morrison (AshGold) has been involved in more goals this season than any player. 4 goals and 4 assists.
• 4 - No player has provided more assists than Bernard Morrison (AshGold).
• 3 - No player has won more penalties for his side in the league, than Bernard Morrison (AshGold).

Ghana Premier League - Statistical Review Of Week 6

 Week 6 of the Ghana Premier League ended with powerhouse Hearts of Oak ending an eight game winless run away from home, thus defeating their ferocious rivals Asante Kotoko. Meanwhile AshGold kept their first position intact after beating Liberty Professionals narrowly.

A look at the league from a statistical perspective.

STATISTICS

• 88 - Total number of goals scored in the league.
• 61 - Number of goalscorers in this season's league.
• 1.8 - The league averages less than 2 goals per game.
• 12 - Represents number of players tied on 2 goals in the topscorers chart.
• 4 - Richard Arhin (Aduana Stars), Kwame Boateng (Olympics), Bernard Morrison (AshGold) and Nathaniel Asamoah (Medeama) have all scored 3 goals in the league.
• 0 - This week was the first time AshGold have scored a league goal with Bernard Morrison neither assisting nor scoring.
• 3 - After scoring 0 goals in his first 3 games for Medeama, Nathaniel Asamoah has now scored 3 goals in his last 3 games.
• 2:1 - Selassie Adjei has been involved in 3 goals for Hearts of Oak this season, 2 assists and 1 goal. Only Gilbert Fiamenyo has contributed more for the club with 5 goals.
• 9 - Hearts of Oak have now won their first away league game in 9 attempts.
• 4 - Asante Kotoko have now lost 4 in their last 8 home matches. (W2, D2, L4).
• 1 - Gilbert Fiamenyo has now scored just 1 goal in his last 4 games after scoring 5 goals in his first 3 games for Hearts of Oak.
• 60 - Kwame Boateng (Olympics) still holds the record for the fastest brace scored in the season (vs Hearts of Lions). Scored 2 goals under 60 seconds.
• 2 - Inter Allies now boast the best defence in the league. Conceded just 2 goals in 6 games.

Ghana Premier League - Statistical Review Of Week 5

Week 5 games of the ongoing Ghana Premier League ensured AshGold reclaimed first spot whilst Wa All Stars invincibility at home looked pretty much intact. Meanwhile veteran newbies, WAFA went all out to claim all points at stake in a very difficult fixture.

Let's look at some intriguing statistics of the league.

STATISTICS

• 75 - Total number of goals scored in the league.
• 53 - Number of goalscorers in this season's league, so far.
• 1.88 - The league averages less than 2 goals per game.
• 11 - Represents number of players tied on 2 goals in the topscorers chart.
• 4 - Stephen Baffour (Berekum Chelsea) has scored 4 goals, only Gilbert Fiamenyo (Hearts) has scored more (5).
• 3 - Bernard Morrison (AshGold) has registered 3 assists this season more than any player.
• 6 - Bernard Morrison (AshGold) has been involved in all 6 goals for his club more than any player. Scoring 3 goals and assisting 3.
• 12 - Wa All Stars have not conceded a league goal at home in 12 hours.
• 13 - Hearts of Oak have been booked 13 times this season more than any side.
• 3 - Sekondi Hasaacas have 3 players tied on 2 goals each as their topscorers of the season more than any other side : Samuel Afful, Frederick Quayson and Amos Korankye.
• 2 - Selassie Adjei of Hearts of Oak has assisted 2 times this season more than any player in the side.
• 2 - Bernard Morrison (AshGold) has won 2 penalties more than any other player in the league.
• 1 - Wa All Stars have conceded just 1 goal in the league, less than any other have managed.
• 8 - Sekondi Hasaacas have scored 8 goals this season more than any side, averaging 2 goals per game at home.
• 1 - After scoring 5 goals in his first 3 games, Gilbert Fiamenyo (Hearts of Oak) has now scored just 1 goal in his last 3 games.
• 16 - Dauda Mohammed (Kotoko) still remains the youngest player to score in this season's league. Aged 16 years, 335 days old (vs Hasaacas) followed by Isaac Twum (Lions). Aged 16 years, 338 days old (vs New Edubiase).
• 2 - Stephen Baffour (Berekum Chelsea) still holds the record for the fastest goal this season (vs Hearts of Oak), scored under 2 minutes.

Ghana Premier League - Statistical Review Of Week 4

Aduana Stars have leapfrogged AshGold to ascend the summit of the league log after Week 4. Meanwhile new goalking contenders have emerged as Gilbert Fiamenyo failed to score for the first time this season.

Let's take a look at some of the intriguing statistics emanating after Week 4 fixtures were honoured.

STATISTICS

• 62 - Total number of goals scored after Week 4.

• 45 - Number of goalscorers in this season's league, so far.

• 13 - No week has recorded fewer goals than Week 4, just 13 goals across 8 match centers.

• 21 - Week 2 fixtures have recorded the highest number of goals (21), so far. 

•  1.9 - The league averages a little less than 2 goals per game.

• 5 - No player has scored more goals than Hearts of Oak striker Gilbert Fiamenyo (5) amid failing to score for the first time this week.

• 60 - All 5 goals scored by Gilbert Fiamenyo have come before the hour mark (60th minute mark).

• 75 - Richard Arhin (Aduana Stars) has contributed 75 per cent of his club goals this campaign. Only 2 players in the league have contributed more : Gilbert Fiamenyo (100 per cent) and AshGold's Bernard Morrison (100 per cent).

•  2 - Number of players tied on 3 goals on the topscorers log : Richard Arhin (Aduana) and Stephen Baffour (Berekum Chelsea).

• 9 - Represents the number of players tied on 2 goals each.

•  344 - Wa All Stars played 344 minutes before conceding their first and only goal this season, period longer than any side has managed.

• 16 - Dauda Mohammed has scored 2 goals for Kotoko and in the process, earned the club 4 points but still few days shy of 17 years, no other youngster has a better record.

• 10 - Hearts of Oak palyers have been booked 10 times this season more than any other club.

•  1 - Only Aduana Stars have scored in every single game this season and have conceded the fewest goals alongside Wa All Stars (1 each).

•  7 - Hearts of Oak and Olympics have conceded the joint highest goals this season (7).

•  1 - Only Aduana Stars won away from home in the Week 4 fixtures.

Ghana Premier League - Statistical Review Of Week 3

As AshGold continue their impressive start to the new season, Week 3 provided much to mull over. Defending champions Kotoko picked their first win of the campaign whilst Gilbert Fiamenyo looks invincible for the time being.

Let's look at some statistics following Week 3 fixtures.

STATISTICS

• 49 - Total number of goals scored in this season's league.

• 2.0 - The league averages 2.0 goals per game after Week 3.

• 37 - Number of goalscorers after Week 3 games.

• 3 - Out of the 37 goalscorers, only 3 are non-Ghanaians. Namely : Niare Benogo (Inter Allies), Petrus Shitembi (AshGold) and Ahmed Toure (Kotoko).

• 5 - Gilbert Fiamenyo (Hearts) has scored 5 goals more than any other player.

• 8 - Number of players tied on 2 goals each on the topscorers log.

• 5 - Hearts of Oak have dropped 5 points from winning position more than any other side.

• 6 - Hearts of Oak have received 6 yellow cards more than any other team this season.

• 4 - Bernard Morrison (AshGold) has been involved in all (4) goals for his club this season, scoring 2 and assisting 2.

• 2 - Bernard Morrison (AshGold) has assisted twice this season, more than any other player.

• 0 - AshGold and Wa All Stars are the only teams yet to concede a goal in this year's league.

• 244 - It took WAFA, 244 minutes to register their first goal of the season, period longer than any other side.

• 6:5 - Hasaacas have scored the highest number of goals this season by any club, producing the highest number of scorers (5) in the process.

• 100 - AshGold are the only team with 100 per cent win record so far.

• 6 - Number of players who have either assisted or at least scored a goal this season.

• 2 - Nathaniel Asamoah (Medeama) has received two yellow cards, no other player has received more.

Ghana Premier League - Statistical Review Of Week 2

Week 2 fixtures of the ongoing Ghana Premier League were honoured in midweek with shocks aplenty. The defending champions stumbled whilst AshGold enjoyed their purple-patch campaign.

Scribbled below represent a summary of the league from a statistical perspective.

STATISTICS

• 35 - Total number of goals scored in the league, after Week 2.

• 21 - Number of goals scored in Week 2, an improvement on Week 1's 14 goals.

• 2.2 - The league averages over 2 goals per game this season.

• 28 - Number of players to have scored in the league this campaign.

• 25 - Total number of yellow cards shown this season with Hasaacas receiving the most (4).

• 5 - Total number of players tied on 2 goals each on the topscorers log.

• 3 - No player has scored more goals this campaign than Gilbert Fiamenyo.

• 2 - Stephen Baffour of Berekum Chelsea has scored the fastest goal in the season under 2 minutes against Hearts of Oak.

• 2 - Only 2 substitutes, Bennet Ofori (Berekum Chelsea) and Dauda Mohammed (Kotoko) were on the scoresheet in Week 2 games.

• 0 - So far, only Medeama SC and WAFA have failed to score a goal or more in this season.

• 2:2 - Godfred Asante (Olympics) and Isaac Quansah (Lions) are the only players to score and assist in the same match this season when both teams met on Wednesday.

• 60 - It took Kwame Boateng (Olympics) a little less than 60 seconds to score twice as his side rallied from behind to beat Lions 3-2. The season's fastest brace.

• 6:0 - AshGold are the only club with a 100 per cent win record after Week 2. Winning 2/2 and conceding 0 goals in 2 games.

• 1 - Daniel Asamoah (New Edubiase) earned himself an accolade as the first player to miss a penalty this season in their 1-1 draw with Aduana Stars.

• 2 - Out of the 28 goalscorers this season, only 2 are non-Ghanaians. They are Mali's Niare Benogo (Inter Allies) and Petrus Shitembi (AshGold) of Namibia.

• 0 - WAFA are the only club without a point after two games in this year's campaign.

• 17 - Dauda Mohammed (Kotoko) and Isaac Twum (Lions) are the youngest players to have their names on the scoresheet this season.

Ghana Premier League - Statistical Review Of Week 1

The much awaited Ghana Premier League finally commenced on January 17 2015, Saturday after several months of litigation. 

All sixteen clubs ensured fans were warmed to an enthralling first week of games with nothing short of surprises. Below encapsulates the 8 matches from a statistical point of view.

STATISTICS

• 14 - Total league goals scored in Week 1 of the First Capital Plus Ghana Premier League.

• 1.75 - Every match center averaged more than a goal in the opening week of the new season.

• 8 - Represent the number of victories chalked by home sides, with none failing to pick all points at stake.

• 0 - All visiting sides failed to pick a point in their various encounters.

• 13 - Total number of goals scored by the home teams.

• 1 - Total number of goals scored by visiting clubs. Credit to Liberty's Alfred Azumah Nelson.

• 4 - Isaac Twum's fourth minute opener for Lions against New Edubiase was the fastest goal of the round.

• 56 - Gilbert Fiamenyo scored the first goal of the season after 56 minutes for Hearts Of Oak in their victory against WAFA.

• 1:1 - Hearts of Oak's Paul Acquah received the first yellow card of the season and as well provided the season's first assist.

• 17 - Total of 17 bookings were recorded this week with 16 being yellow cards and 1 red card to Asante Agyemang of Bechem United.

• 4 - The highest scoring match recorded four goals as Hasaacas battered Liberty 3-1.

• 2:1 - Only Samuel Afful of Hasaacas scored twice with every other player scoring 1 or less. Afful also converted the first penalty of the season

• 9:0 - Asante Kotoko have played over 9 hours away to Aduana Stars since the latter joined the premier league in 2009, but have failed to either pick a win or score a goal at the Dormaa Park.

Rwanda Appeals Hearing Slated For August 27 by CAF

Rwanda

Rwanda's appeal against their disqualification from the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will be heard by the Confederation of African Football on 27 August.

Caf overturned Rwanda's penalty shoot-out win over Congo after it ruled Daddy Birori had been ineligible to play in the tie.

Congo, who have been put through to the group phase in Rwanda's place, had argued that the player has a passport for both countries with two names and two dates of birth.

Birori plays under the name Etakiama Agiti Tady for his Congolese side AS Vita Club.

However, Rwanda coach Stephen Constantine told BBC Sport: "I think we have been mistreated. It's no news to us that the player was born in Congo - he has been playing for the Rwanda national team for the last five years.

"Last month, in the previous round, Libya tried to do the same thing (question Birori's eligibility) and that was rejected outright by Caf so I don't know why it has become an issue now.

"I don't think if I am confident we will win the appeal - I thought this was done and dusted after Libya's failed protest. Why it has been given more credence now I don't know, so I am worried.

"But my federation is telling me all is in order and I trust the judgment of my federation."

Credit : BBC