Medeama will play Hearts will play Medeama in the 2013 SWAG Cup game on July 21.

The game which is organised yearly by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) is expected to attract a high delegation which includes the Minister of Youth and Sports Elvis Afriyie Ankrah.

Medeama have become Accra Hearts of Oak’s nemesis this season by eliminating them from the MTN FA Cup whilst in the league they beat the Phobians in Accra and drew with them at Tarkwa and the game is already generating tension among fans.

Last season the game was played between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea in a two-leg affair in which the Blues emerged victorious, but this year’s game will be played just once.

Medeama players have been given a massive boost ahead of their Ghana MTN FA cup clash against Kotoko after the Board Members paid them a working visit.

The members included  club owner Moses ‘Parker’ Armah as well as Tetteh Zutah S.K Sackey (vice Board chairman), Frank Boateng (Board member in charge of finance), Mr Bilson (Board member in charge of welfare) , Executive vice-president Albert Commey and hardworking Chief Executive James Esilifie.

The players welcome the move by the board and will serve as real boost ahead of the big game against the defending league champions in Accra next month.

They presented a cake to the team following their qualification to the finals as well as being among the top-four sides this term.

“We are solidly behind you and very proud of your achievement chalked so far this season,” vice- Board chairman Sackey said

“Aside the cake presented to you as mark of our appreciation for your hard work this season.

“We are proming you an additional winning bonus of 5,000 Ghana cedis if you beat Kotoko and win the FA Cup.

Midfielder Jacob Kwao is confident the side will triumph over Kotoko to clinch this year’s  Ghana MTN FA Cup crown. 

The Mauves and Yellows will play their first ever finals after beating Hearts 2-1 at the semi-final stage in Kumasi.

The Tarkwa-based side will come up against defending League champions Kotoko who dumped out Premier League new boys Amidaus Professionals in the finals next month.

The combative midfielder said: “As far as we’re concerned we need to win the FA Cup to appease our fans for missing out on the league.

“We have to win a silverware this season and the FA Cup is the one in sight for us.

“We’re focusing on the big match in Accra and I am hopeful that we’ll see light at the end of the tunnel.

The game will take place at the Accra sports stadium on July 14.

Club president Moses Armah is delighted with the progress of defender Richmond Nketiah.

The 18-year-old is the only player from Medeama who made the cut for this month’s FIFA World Youth Championship in Turkey.

The right back has seen a meteoric rise in his career since joining and Mauves and Yellows and club owner Moses Armah has expressed his joy at his progress.

“Nketia has been consistent and I am very happy for him. He  performance reminds me of the Brazilian Cafu,” Armah said

“He always goes forward in search of goals and support the attackers.

“I am hopeful that he will continue to rise and gain a place in the Black Stars after this tournament.

“We wish him particulary well and the entire team. We are praying for them and hopefully they can bring the cup back home.”

Medeama chief Albert Commey has revealed he suffered massive verbal abuse during their FA Cup victory against Hearts last Sunday but not getting overly worried. 

The unhappy Hearts supporters accused him of masterminding their exit from the cup competition and used abusive language on him at the Baba Yara stadium.

Commey cross-carpet to join Medeama after years of selfless work for the capital-based side and ever since that Hearts have never won against the Mauves and Yellows.

Despite receiving the aggressive insult, the experienced football administrator has sort downplay the important of it insisting he will forever remain a phobia.

“I still remain a phobia and would never disown my loyalty to the club but as far as I remain with Medeama, the club will be my priority,” Commey told medeamasc.com

“Nothing can change that. The insult that they (fans) rained on me with some wanting to physically assault me is part of football.

“I am not perturbed because what is aheasd of the club is what I’m thinking about and not looking back at the past.

“I have moved on and people must understand that. Such is life.”

Goalkeeper Joseph Halm has rejoined the local Black Stars squad after recovering  from a minor knock suffered  during Sunday’s FA Cup win over Hearts.

The ex-Tema Youth glovesman was replace in the first half by Mozart Adjetey after he suffered a minor injury during the 2-1 win at the Baba Yara stadium.

The impressive shot-stopper has re-joined his colleagues in Obuasi to continue preparations for the friendly tie against Cote D’voire.

Ten-man Medeama converted two second half spot-kicks to beat Hearts of Oak 2-1 on Sunday to reach their first ever MTN Ghana FA Cup final.

The Mauve and Yellows fell behind early in the first half when Hearts defender defender Robin Gnagne scored from the spot.

Medeama upped their display and were awarded two penalties in the second department.

First it was a hand ball and the second one occurred when Nuru Sulley felled Tanko Mohamed inside the area.

Medeama captain Godfred Rockson elected himself on both occasions and put kicks past goalkeeper Tetteh Luggard.

The Tarkwa-based side will now face Asante Kotoko in the final in Accra on July 15.

Medeama’s home match against Wa All Stars was rained off on Wednesday morning in the week 28 fixture of the Ghana Premier League.

Heavy rains forced the cancellation of the game at the Tarkwa T&A Park.

Both sides were about to kick off the game at the T&A Park when they heavy downpour started and ended up rendering the pitch unplayable.

The match will now be played on Thursday afternoon at the same venue.

Medeama need a win to keep the heat on joint leaders Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea.

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 Medeama president Moses Armah insists the Premier League title race is not over but admits his side may have to win the remaining three matches to win the crown.

The Mauves and Yellows were beaten 3-0 at Berekum Chelsea on Sunday but maintained their third position on the table.

The Tarkwa-based side are now three points adrift of the Blues with three matches left to play to end the season.

Absoultely not,’ was the response of the ambitious football administrator when asked whether their title bid was over.

“There are three matches to go and anything can happen. I don’t think we’re going to give up that easily.

“Only three points separates Chelsea and us and for me this title will go to the wire.

“Although we’re down as a team, we’re not out and if we’re able to win all the remaining matces, I believe there will be light at the end of the tunnel.”

“Management have done their part and I believe the players know what to do.”

Medeama will entertain All Stars when the league returns on June 9.