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Chelsea XI : Kepa, Fofana, Silva, Chalobah, Cucurella, Kovacic, Enzo, Kante, James, Gallagher, Havertz
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Division One League side Susubribi SC president George Afriyie claims that because he is seen as an ‘enemy’ of the Ghana FA, it will be difficult for them to qualify for the Ghana Premier League.
The Tafo-based club currently occupying 9th on the Division One League Zone 3 log after 23 rounds of matches.
In an interview with Kumasi-based Sompa FM, the former Vice President of the Ghana FA insisted that the Ghana Premier League is not their primary objective, noting that they view it as an unattainable target.
“For Susubribi, everything is okay. It’s a project and we just have to stay relevant in the football industry.
“First of all, you need to set a target and see if it is achievable or realistic.
From where I sit and from enemy point of view, I don’t see how my team can qualify. It is because certain people have been targeted as enemy, so how can you qualify,” he said.
Afriyie, a former Ghana FA Presidential candidate is expected to challenge Kurt Okraku in the upcoming elections.
Okraku’s four-year mandate will elapse in October this year.
On Tuesday, Ghana’s Male U-17 team, the Black Starlets, emerged victorious in the UEFA under-16 youth development tournament by defeating Switzerland 3-2.
Ramzy Asumadu scored twice, and Debrah Bossman added a late goal to secure the win in an exciting match that saw the Black Starlets twice surrender their lead.
The victory marked Ghana’s third consecutive win in the tournament, having previously defeated Serbia 4-0 and Spain 3-2.
The Black Starlets finished the tournament with a perfect record of three wins in three games.
The team is expected to return to Ghana on Wednesday after a successful campaign.
On April 17, 2023, the Competitions Department of the Ghana Football Association granted the request of Accra Great Olympics FC to relocate their home matches to their alternative venue in Sogakope for the remainder of the season.
This decision was made after the club provided reasons for their request, which were carefully reviewed.
At the beginning of the season, the Club Licensing Committee of the GFA approved the Accra Sports Stadium and the WAFA park as the main and alternative venues, respectively, for Accra Great Olympics FC.
However, due to the high cost of playing matches in Accra, the club requested to play their subsequent matches at their alternative venue, prompting the recent decision by the Competitions Department.
Augustine Evans Adotey has been named NASCO Coach of the Month for the first time since his move to Medeama SC after being awarded March’s award.
Adotey came out on top after guiding the mauves and yellows to four wins, one loss and one draw during the month, collecting 13 points from the matches against Real Tamale United (1-1), Berekum Chelsea (1-0), Aduana FC (1-0 loss) , Accra Great Olympics (2-0), Asante Kotoko (2-0) and Bibiani Gold Stars (1-0).
That saw him edge out John Eduafo of Kotoku Royals and Kasim Mingle Ocansey of Bechem United.
He will take home a brand new 42-inch NASCO Television set from our partners Electroland Ghana Limited.
Dominic Amponsah of Accra Lions has been adjudged as the NASCO player of the month for March.
The youngster who scored 4 goals and won one NASCO player of the match award toppled Andy Kumi Francis, Richard Dzikoe, Sampson Eduku and Collins Kofi Kudjoe to win the award.
Dominic will take home a brand new 42-inch NASCO Television set from our partners Electroland Ghana Limited.
Medeama shot stopper Felix Kyei has revealed Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois as his role model based on his exploits and composure.
The 20-year-old is enjoying an amazing season with the mauve and yellows, who are currently second on the Ghana Premier League table after 26 games.
Kyei is considered as one of the best goalkeepers in the ongoing domestic top-flight campaign, having kept more clean sheet.
He kept a clean sheet when Medeama defeated his former club Karela United 1-0 at the Akoon Community Park on Sunday.
After the game, Felix Kyei revealed he possesses some qualities of the Belgian and Real Madrid star goalkeeper.
“They usually call me Courtois; I didn’t take it myself”. Asked if he has Courtois attributes, he said, “Yes, because he is one of the best goalkeepers in the world”
The inform goalkeeper joined Medeama SC from Karela United as a free agent in the second transfer window of the 2022-23 season.
David Ocloo, the assistant coach of Hearts of Oak, is still optimistic about winning the Ghana Premier League title despite being five points behind the league leaders, Aduana.
Hearts of Oak secured a 2-1 victory against Nsoatreman FC in matchday 26 of the league at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Phobians’ win puts them in 3rd position on the league table.
The coach credited his team’s hard work for the win and stated that they will continue to work hard to achieve their goal of winning the title.
Hearts of Oak’s next game will be an away match against Bechem United.
The Black Satellites, Ghana’s U20 team, have been placed in Group A of the 2023 WAFU Zone B U20 Boys Cup of Nations tournament, as determined by a draw conducted on April 17th at the WAFU Zone B headquarters in Abidjan.
Host nation Ivory Coast, Niger, and Burkina Faso are the other teams in the group that Ghana will be competing against.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed the groupings in a communique issued on the same day.
Meanwhile, Nigeria, Benin, and Togo make up Group B. The WAFU Zone B Boys championship, scheduled for July 7-21, 2023, will be held in Cote D’Ivoire.
Hearts of Oak recorded a hard fought 2-1 win against Nsoatreman 2-1 to keep their Premier League hopes alive.
The Phobians after early domination broke the deadlock in the 15th minute, Philip Ofori headed a free-kick from Linda Mtanage into his own net.
In the 66th minute, Hearts of Oak doubled their lead. Amankwaah Baafi capped off a fantastic counterattack with a sweet finish inside the box.
Two minutes later, Samuel Ofori combined with Kwame Junior Nana to reduce the deficit and give Nsotreman hopes of a comeback but Hearts of Oak held on to win 2-1.
Nsoatreman finished the game with 10 men, defender Ransford Frimpong Asokwah was shown a second yellow in the 88th minute.
In Abrankese, King Faisal came from a goal down to beat Dreams FC 2-1. Mohammed Abubakar opened the scoring for Dreams in the 10th minute, before Yahaya Baba and Fatao Mohammed scored in the 38th and 88th minute respectively to turn the game around.
A first half penalty converted by Vincent Atingah earned Medeama a 1-0 win against Karela United in the Western derby. The win takes Medeama into second place on the table.
Legon Cities recorded a 2-0 win against bottom placed Kotoku Royals to boost their chances of survival. Michel Otou scored both goals in the second half.
In Tamale, Real Tamale United (RTU) defeated Bibiani GoldStars 5-1. Issah Kukah scored a hat-trick, while Abdul Manaf Umar and Stephen Dankwa scored the other goals. Abednego Tetteh scored the face saving goal for GoldStars.
A 88th minute goal from Dauda Yussif Seidu saw FC Samartex 1996 beat Accra Lions 1-0 at the Nsenkyire Park.
In other results, Aduana FC defeated Great Olympics 1-0 to push them into the relegation zone. Frank Owusu scored the only goal of the game in the 53rd minute, taking advantage of a lapse in defense.
Tamale City came from 2 goals down to beat Bechem United 3-2. Hafiz Konkoni scored twice for Bechem United in the first half, before Mohammed Yahaya, Collins Amoah Boateng and Godfred Abban scored in the second half to earn Tamale City the win.
A brace from Kalo Outtara and another goal from Ansu Kofi Patrick earned Berekum Chelsea a 3-0 win against Asante Kotoko at the Golden City Park.
GAMEWEEK 26 RESULTS
STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 26
TOP SCORERS CHART PLAYER (TEAM) - GOALS SCORED Mezack Afriyie (Chelsea) - 12 Hafiz Konkoni (Bechem) - 12 Abednego Tetteh (Goldstars) - 11 Steven Mukwala (Kotoko) - 10 Issah Kuka (RTU) - 10 Abass Samari (Accra Lions) - 9 Sampson Eduku (Tamale) - 9 Andy Kumi (Kotoku) - 9 Richard Dzikoe (Kotoku) - 7 Vincent Atinga (Medeama) - 7 Agyenim B. Mensah (Dreams) - 7 Isaac Mensah (Tamale) - 6 Bright Adjei (Aduana) - 5 Cephas Mantey (Bechem) - 5 Ibrahim Laar (Goldstars) - 5 Kwesi Donsu (Medeama) - 5 Stephen Darkwa Badu (RTU) - 5 Umar Manaf (RTU) - 5 Abubakar Seidu ( FC Samartex 1996) - 5