Soccer News of Friday, 28 October 2005

Source: Stephen Ennin

AshGold Fans Welcome New Ag. CEO

Though the performance of AshGold has been disappointing over the past years, efforts are being made by the tireless Board of Directors and the management team to rediscover the glory of the club. All the family of AshGold has warmly welcomed Mr. Kudjoe Fianoo following his appointment as the acting Chief Executive Officer of the club. In an interview with the local FM Station, Shaft FM he urged the fans to rally behind him to enable him turn fortunes of the club.

The fans have also assured the former GHALCA Administrative Manager of their support to bring to bear his diverse expertise in soccer to the progress and development of their darling club. Praises were also showered onto Mr. Kudjoe Fianoo for his spectacular efforts to get the three-home matches ban reduced to one home match.

Though the fans expressed great disappointment in the playing body but they have also however taken consolations from the words of the Ag. Chief Executive Office by way foreseeing a brighter future ahead of the team. According to the Ag. CEO he would work with only dedicated and committed players who could fight till the final blow of the whistle.

In the latest development the Miners branch of the Supporters Association also known as the Workers Shaft has set the pace by buying in bulk over 400 copies each of replica jerseys and caps from AshGold as their token to promote the club?s merchandising initiative. The arrangements were made possible under the chairmanship of Mr. Kwesi Crentsil who doubles as the Board Member of the club.

The introduction of replica jerseys by management of the club has seen the entire fans of AshGold dressed in their traditional yellow and black colours that were rarely witnessed lately. One could now admire the beauty and uniformity among AshGold followers that tend to promote oneness and vivacity.

On Sunday AshGold is poised to clinch all the three vital points at stake to appease their aggrieved fans when Real Sportive descends onto the Len clay Sports Stadium. AshGold could parade a stronger squad since Valentine Atem and Shaibu Yakubu have fully recovered from their various injuries. ?General? Emmanuel Osei Kuffour who is also eyeing for the goal kingship is likely to partner Shaibu Yakubu and Valentine Atem for the first time. This partnership will surely pose problems for the defenders of Real Sportive who have also made tremendous impact in this season?s premiership.

Every football fan is entreated to come to the Len Clay Stadium in their numbers to witness an interesting match. Also get copies of Ashgold replica jerseys and caps at the club?s Secretariat, Anyinam Lodge, Coconut Grove, LizMart Super Market, Golden View, Obuasi Sports Club and Step-In Ventures all in Obuasi. You can also get copies at the Wind-land, AngloGold Ashanti Guesthouse (close KNUST guesthouse) Accra. Contact the Marketing Officer of AshGold on 0582-41795 or 0244-838859.