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'''Okwahu Stores United Nkawkaw''' is an [[Ghana]]ian professional [[Football team|football club]] based in [[Nkawkaw]], [[Eastern Region (Ghana)|Eastern Region]]. They are a competing in the [[Ghana Football Leagues#Division One League .28Poly Tank Division One League.29|Poly Tank Division One League]]. Their home stadium is [[Nkawkaw Park]]. |
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| caption = Okwawu United logo |
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| ground = Nkawkaw Sports Stadium, Nkawkaw Park |
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| owner = [[Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II]] |
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| website = https://okwawuunitedsc.com |
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| founded = 1975 |
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| chairman = [[Anim Addo]] |
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| league = [[Division Two League, Ghana]] |
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'''Okwawu United ''' is a [[Ghana]]ian professional [[Football team|football club]] based in [[Nkawkaw]], [[Eastern Region (Ghana)|Eastern Region]]. They are competing in the Eastern Region [[Division Two League, Ghana|Division Two League]]. Their home stadium is [[Nkawkaw Stadium]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Match Fixing Scandal=== |
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Like any human institution which does not document its birth and growth at the appropriate time, Okwawu United face divergent viewpoints as to its formation |
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Okwawu was on 11 April 2007 demoted to Ghana [[Ghana Football Leagues#Division Three League|Division Three League]], fined 50 million cedis while 11 of the team's players and five technical officials were banned for a year for playing a fix game against [[Nania F.C.]] in a [[Ghana Football Leagues#Zone 3|Poly Tank Division One League Zone 3]] match played in March 2007. Okwawu lost the game 0-31. |
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'''THE MERGER STORY''' |
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The Board Secretary told the GNA Sports after the verdict that "Even though I must admit we had a fair hearing, I find the decision too harsh. |
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One school of thought holds the view that Okwawu United is a merger of two Nkawkaw-based clubs namely; '''Okwahu stores''' and '''Super Obuoma''' |
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"Rules are rules and it is for this reason that I feel we should rather have been demoted to Ghana [[Ghana Football Leagues#Division Two League|Division Two League]] and not [[Ghana Football Leagues#Division Three League|Division Three League]]. |
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'''OUTGROWTH OF YOUNG AFRICANS''' |
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"I feel the DC should have followed the Italian example where Juventus was sent only a step down in a match-fixing scandal. "To have fined us 50 million cedis is also outrageous." |
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The second group share the conviction that Okwawu United is an outgrowth of a then fourth division team called YOUNG AFRICANS. |
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The Club and officials have 72 hours to appeal against the decision. |
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Young Africans founded in 1973 by a group of football enthusiasts qualified for the regional third division in 1974 and for the Eastern regional second division B in 1976. Nevertheless, in that year the Regional Football Association changed the league system and asked all clubs to play in their respective qualifying groups in the districts. Young Africans then topped the Mpraeso District league to qualify for the regional division in 1976 |
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Nyarko said his management will decide on whether to appeal or not in the next few hours. |
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In 1974, a merger meeting was arranged between the Executives of Okwahu Stores, Super Obuoma and Young Africans at Nkawkaw topway in order to cushion down the financial constraints facing all the clubs in the locality. However, the meeting failed to reach any compromise on name and other modalities, leaving Young Africans to maintain its identity and continue in the district league. |
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Eleven Okwawu players and five technical officials were also banned from engaging in any match organized or sanctioned by the [[Ghana Football Association]] (GFA) for a period of one year in accordance with Article 35 (5) and as set out under article 39 (3) (4) of the GFA Status with effect from the end of the current season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanafa.org/divisiononeleague/200704/1861.asp |title=Four charged with match-fixing |last= |first= |publisher=ghanafa.org |date=2 April 2007 |accessdate=2 April 2007}}</ref> |
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'''THE RE-CHRISTENING''' |
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Faced with serious financial constraints some officials of Young Africans notably Alhaji Yahya (chief butcher)- chairman, T.A. Offei (Team Manager/player), Alhaji Abyssinia and Mrs Ampem-Danquah approached Alhaji M.K. Osei, an Nkawkaw businessman for help. Alhaji Osei therefore, took over the chairmanship of the club and with the approval of the then Eastern Regional sports organizer H.A. Asamoah, Young Africans was renamed KWAHU UNITED on 15 June 1975 with the view of getting help and support of indigenous citizens of the area. |
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Thus, under a new name, KWAHU UNITED, the club participated in the 1976 Regional second division league and played alongside Okwahu stores while Super Obuoma was then defunct |
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'''THE PROMOTION''' |
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'''Kwahu United''' (as then known) qualified for the national middle league in 1978. In 1979, Mr E.O. Boateng became the chairman of the club and as part of the measures instituted by his administration, moved the team to Accra under coach Jim Amoah. The resignation of some eight players at this crucial stage of the club's growth denied the team the opportunity to qualify for the elite league. Nonetheless, the club now re-christened OKWAWU UNITED qualified for the national first division in 1981. |
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The year also marked a turning point in the administration of the club, when the management created the BOARD OF DIRECTORS, of prominent Kwahu citizens and businessmen to serve as financiers. |
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== Changes In Administration == |
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In 1982, Alhaji Mohammed Kwame Osei, described as the PIVOT OF OKWAWU UNITED resigned as vice-chairman while remaining as founder. |
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In December 1983, Mr Emmanuel Ofori Boateng also resigned as Executive Chairman to be replaced by Mr. G.K. Abankwa as Interim Chairman. In 1984, Mr R.K. Appiah of Kwapaco limited was elected Executive Chairman for a 3-year term in line with dictates of the clubs's constitution. |
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The club is registered with the Registrar General Department as a limited liability company by guarantee. |
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== Club Logo (Crest) and Its Colors == |
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The club uses the three traditional colors (Red, White and Yellow) and a symbol of the traditional stool embedded in the crest. |
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'''RED:''' represents our fearsomeness and bravely in fighting to the latter on the pitch. |
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'''WHITE:''' stands for victory in peace by crowing efforts made on the playing field. |
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'''YELLOW:''' defines our wealth as people highly industrious in entrepreneur skills. |
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'''SYMBOL:''' represents the unity and power as a traditional area. |
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==Performance in CAF competitions== |
==Performance in CAF competitions== |
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== Notable Players Produced == |
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* Anthony (Tony) Yeboah |
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* Emmanuel Asare |
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* Annor Walker |
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* Thomas Agbevedor |
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* Seth Osei Wire |
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* Johnson Eklu |
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* Ibrahim Meriga |
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* Opele Aboagye |
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* C. K. Akonnor |
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* Amankwa Mireku |
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* George Tutu |
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* Fatau Dauda |
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* Yaw Acheampong |
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* Boakye Yiadom (Joe Palopa) |
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* Michael Abu |
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* Emmanuel Bentil |
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* Emmanuel Yartey |
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* Owusu Mensah |
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* Mohammed Odum |
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* Baba Yussif |
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* Ntow Gyan |
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== Past Executive Chairmen == |
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* Mr Kwadwo Boanteng |
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* Mr Kwame Appiah |
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* Mr G.K Abankwa |
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* Mr Kwabena Danso |
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* Mr Kwadwo Darko |
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* Mr Jaskot Ampadu |
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* Mr Ofosu Bamfo (sikkens) |
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* Mr Francis Anom |
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* Nana Agyei Francis (Nafak) |
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* Mr Bryn Acheampong |
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==Staff== |
==Staff== |
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*Chairman: [[Alhaji Sulley]] |
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*General Manager: [[John Amponsah]] |
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*Director of Sports: [[Atta Kakra]] |
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*Team Chef: [[Nii Welbeck]] |
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*Head Coach: [[Adolf Adu Botwe]] |
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*Assistant Coach: [[John Labah]] |
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=== Life Patron === |
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Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II |
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* {{flagicon|Equatorial Guinea}} {{flagicon|Ghana}} [[Oscar Amoabeng]] |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Wisdom Abbey |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Faruk Adamu |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} [[Charles Akonnor]] |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} [[Charles Amoah]] |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Kwame Antwi |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Thomas Avegbordor |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Aminu Ayuba |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Osei Bonsu |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} [[Abdul Fatawu Dauda]] |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} [[Bismark Ekye]] |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Nasiru Gani |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Issaka Ibrahim |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Isaac Kuffour |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Azuma Nelson |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Obed Owusu |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} [[Nii Welbeck]] |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} [[Anthony Yeboah]] |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Abubarkar Yusuf |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Akintola Assani |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Kwaku Manu |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Edward Opeele Aboagye |
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* {{flagicon|Ghana}} Starfford Owusu |
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Okwawu United S.C Superfan |
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==Former coaches== |
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Mr Callum Good |
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=== Current Board Members === |
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* [[Anim Addo|Samuel Anim Addo]] – Chairman |
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* Kingsley Adofo-Addo – Secretary |
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* Yaw Obeng – Finance Director |
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* Emmanuel Akoto Bamfo – Marketing and Corporate Director |
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* Prince Boateng – Operations Director |
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* Nana Kwame Dankwah |
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=== Technical Team === |
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* Richard Odame – Head Coach |
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* Bismark Asiedu – Assistant Coach |
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* Mustaphafi Sule – Goalkeepers Trainer |
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* Richard Ayensu – Team Manager |
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* Abraham Ofori - Physiotherapist |
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* Samuel Abbosey – Equipment Officer |
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==List of Past Coaches== |
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* Oko Ayi |
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* Jim Amoah |
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* Sam Arday |
* Sam Arday |
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* Emmanuel |
* Emmanuel Kwasi Afrane |
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* Jones Attuquafio |
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* Sarfo Castro |
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* Stephen Abugri |
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* Ben Besah Zola |
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* Ibrahim Merigah |
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* Mohammed Gargo |
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* Adolf Adu-Botwe |
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* Maxwell Cobblah |
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* Francis Oti Akenteng |
* Francis Oti Akenteng |
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* Nii Adu Sackey |
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* Herbert Addo |
* Herbert Addo |
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* Nana Kwaku Agyemang |
* Nana Kwaku Agyemang |
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*Osei Kofi |
* Osei Kofi |
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* Nii Adu Sackey |
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*Jones Attuquafio |
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* Dauda Solomon Luttrote |
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* Dan Owusu |
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* Isaac Opele Boateng |
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* Emmanuel Sasu |
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* David Taylor |
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* Matovic |
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* J. E. Sarpong |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Football clubs in Ghana]] |
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[[Category:Eastern Region (Ghana)]] |
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Revision as of 14:22, 2 April 2024
Founded | 1975 |
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Ground | Nkawkaw Sports Stadium, Nkawkaw Park |
Owner | Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II |
Chairman | Anim Addo |
League | Division Two League, Ghana |
Website | Club website |
Okwawu United is a Ghanaian professional football club based in Nkawkaw, Eastern Region. They are competing in the Eastern Region Division Two League. Their home stadium is Nkawkaw Stadium.
History
Like any human institution which does not document its birth and growth at the appropriate time, Okwawu United face divergent viewpoints as to its formation
THE MERGER STORY
One school of thought holds the view that Okwawu United is a merger of two Nkawkaw-based clubs namely; Okwahu stores and Super Obuoma
OUTGROWTH OF YOUNG AFRICANS
The second group share the conviction that Okwawu United is an outgrowth of a then fourth division team called YOUNG AFRICANS.
Young Africans founded in 1973 by a group of football enthusiasts qualified for the regional third division in 1974 and for the Eastern regional second division B in 1976. Nevertheless, in that year the Regional Football Association changed the league system and asked all clubs to play in their respective qualifying groups in the districts. Young Africans then topped the Mpraeso District league to qualify for the regional division in 1976
In 1974, a merger meeting was arranged between the Executives of Okwahu Stores, Super Obuoma and Young Africans at Nkawkaw topway in order to cushion down the financial constraints facing all the clubs in the locality. However, the meeting failed to reach any compromise on name and other modalities, leaving Young Africans to maintain its identity and continue in the district league.
THE RE-CHRISTENING
Faced with serious financial constraints some officials of Young Africans notably Alhaji Yahya (chief butcher)- chairman, T.A. Offei (Team Manager/player), Alhaji Abyssinia and Mrs Ampem-Danquah approached Alhaji M.K. Osei, an Nkawkaw businessman for help. Alhaji Osei therefore, took over the chairmanship of the club and with the approval of the then Eastern Regional sports organizer H.A. Asamoah, Young Africans was renamed KWAHU UNITED on 15 June 1975 with the view of getting help and support of indigenous citizens of the area.
Thus, under a new name, KWAHU UNITED, the club participated in the 1976 Regional second division league and played alongside Okwahu stores while Super Obuoma was then defunct
THE PROMOTION
Kwahu United (as then known) qualified for the national middle league in 1978. In 1979, Mr E.O. Boateng became the chairman of the club and as part of the measures instituted by his administration, moved the team to Accra under coach Jim Amoah. The resignation of some eight players at this crucial stage of the club's growth denied the team the opportunity to qualify for the elite league. Nonetheless, the club now re-christened OKWAWU UNITED qualified for the national first division in 1981.
The year also marked a turning point in the administration of the club, when the management created the BOARD OF DIRECTORS, of prominent Kwahu citizens and businessmen to serve as financiers.
Changes In Administration
In 1982, Alhaji Mohammed Kwame Osei, described as the PIVOT OF OKWAWU UNITED resigned as vice-chairman while remaining as founder.
In December 1983, Mr Emmanuel Ofori Boateng also resigned as Executive Chairman to be replaced by Mr. G.K. Abankwa as Interim Chairman. In 1984, Mr R.K. Appiah of Kwapaco limited was elected Executive Chairman for a 3-year term in line with dictates of the clubs's constitution.
The club is registered with the Registrar General Department as a limited liability company by guarantee.
Club Logo (Crest) and Its Colors
The club uses the three traditional colors (Red, White and Yellow) and a symbol of the traditional stool embedded in the crest.
RED: represents our fearsomeness and bravely in fighting to the latter on the pitch.
WHITE: stands for victory in peace by crowing efforts made on the playing field.
YELLOW: defines our wealth as people highly industrious in entrepreneur skills.
SYMBOL: represents the unity and power as a traditional area.
Performance in CAF competitions
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 2 appearances
- 1987 - Second Round
- 2001 - withdrew in First Round
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable Players Produced
- Anthony (Tony) Yeboah
- Emmanuel Asare
- Annor Walker
- Thomas Agbevedor
- Seth Osei Wire
- Johnson Eklu
- Ibrahim Meriga
- Opele Aboagye
- C. K. Akonnor
- Amankwa Mireku
- George Tutu
- Fatau Dauda
- Yaw Acheampong
- Boakye Yiadom (Joe Palopa)
- Michael Abu
- Emmanuel Bentil
- Emmanuel Yartey
- Owusu Mensah
- Mohammed Odum
- Baba Yussif
- Ntow Gyan
Past Executive Chairmen
- Mr Kwadwo Boanteng
- Mr Kwame Appiah
- Mr G.K Abankwa
- Mr Kwabena Danso
- Mr Kwadwo Darko
- Mr Jaskot Ampadu
- Mr Ofosu Bamfo (sikkens)
- Mr Francis Anom
- Nana Agyei Francis (Nafak)
- Mr Bryn Acheampong
Staff
Life Patron
Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II
Okwawu United S.C Superfan Mr Callum Good
Current Board Members
- Samuel Anim Addo – Chairman
- Kingsley Adofo-Addo – Secretary
- Yaw Obeng – Finance Director
- Emmanuel Akoto Bamfo – Marketing and Corporate Director
- Prince Boateng – Operations Director
- Nana Kwame Dankwah
Technical Team
- Richard Odame – Head Coach
- Bismark Asiedu – Assistant Coach
- Mustaphafi Sule – Goalkeepers Trainer
- Richard Ayensu – Team Manager
- Abraham Ofori - Physiotherapist
- Samuel Abbosey – Equipment Officer
List of Past Coaches
- Oko Ayi
- Jim Amoah
- Sam Arday
- Emmanuel Kwasi Afrane
- Jones Attuquafio
- Sarfo Castro
- Stephen Abugri
- Ben Besah Zola
- Ibrahim Merigah
- Mohammed Gargo
- Adolf Adu-Botwe
- Maxwell Cobblah
- Francis Oti Akenteng
- Herbert Addo
- Nana Kwaku Agyemang
- Osei Kofi
- Nii Adu Sackey
- Dauda Solomon Luttrote
- Dan Owusu
- Isaac Opele Boateng
- Emmanuel Sasu
- David Taylor
- Matovic
- J. E. Sarpong