Berekum Chelsea will welcome second-placed Nations FC to the Golden City Park for premier league business on Sunday, April 27, 2025.The Bibires occupy 9th position in the league standings with 38 points, 13 behind the visitors.Samuel Boadu’s team have lacked consistency this term, and last week’s win over Bechem United was their second in seven league matches.They will look to make it two wins on the spins to climb up in the league table but that won’t be easy against high-flying Nations FC.The visitors are in the hunt for their fifth consecutive league win to stay firmly in the title race.They are two points behind league-leading Bibiani Gold Stars and will be hoping the Miners drop points on the road.Kassim Mingle’s side are in supreme form and The Bibires would have to work extra hard to thwart them.

Berekum Chelsea head coach, Samuel Boadu, has set his sights on clinching the FA Cup this season.Chelsea will clash with Asante Kotoko in the semifinals of the FA Cup at the TNA Park on May 11.Speaking to Kankam Boadu on “The BKB Show,” Boadu admitted that chasing the league title is now unrealistic, shifting his full focus to the FA Cup.“Looking at the current league table, winning the league will be tough, so my focus is solely on the FA Cup match against Kotoko,” Boadu, who won back-to-back FA Cup titles with Hearts of Oak, stated.“I want to bring the FA Cup trophy home for Berekum Chelsea. Kotoko is a strong side. We recently played them and they beat us, but I can’t allow us to lose to them twice. We’ll win, reach the finals, and lift the trophy,” he added.Boadu also emphasised the significance of returning to CAF inter-club competitions, something Chelsea achieved after winning the league in the past.“Where we are today is historic because even after winning the league and going to Africa, they (Chelsea) had not reached this level in the FA Cup,” he said. “But I want to go...

Asante Kotoko Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, has confirmed the club’s intention to appoint an expatriate head coach ahead of the next football season.The Porcupine Warriors recently parted ways with head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum following a string of disappointing results.In the interim, the club has named former player Abdul Karim Zito as caretaker manager until the end of the current campaign.Zito, who previously managed Dreams FC and Ghana’s U-20 national team, the Black Satellites, will also serve as the club’s Technical Director.He is being supported on the bench by Prince Yaw Owusu, a former head coach of both Medeama SC and Inter Allies.With just six games remaining in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season, Kotoko are already planning ahead.Speaking to Kessben TV, Sarfo Duku revealed that the club will begin the process of appointing a new head coach at the end of the season.“At the end of the season, we will officially open applications for the role of head coach," he told Kessben TV."This time, management is keen on bringing in a foreign coach who can bring a new perspective, discipline, and fresh tactical direction to the team," he added.Asante Kotoko...

Heart of Lions coach, Bashir Hayford, remains optimistic about his team's chances of winning the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title.Despite being third in the league standings, six points behind leaders Bibiani Gold Stars, Hayford believes his team is still in contention."We are expecting a win. We have to make sure we get some points because life at the top is not easy. We have done well, but we are striving to go higher," Hayford said ahead of the team's Week 29 match against Legon Cities FC.Hayford emphasized that his team is not giving up on their title aspirations, saying, "It’s not over until it’s over. We have five matches to go. It’s about 15 points. We are trying to get 10 points, and we will see where it will take us. We are still on course."The match between Legon Cities FC and Heart of Lions will kick off at 3 pm on Sunday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.Hayford's team will be looking to secure a win to keep their title hopes alive and maintain their position in the top three.

Heart of Lions head coach, Bashir Hayford, believes his team has made a good start to the season but is determined to achieve more.Currently third in the league standings, six points behind leaders Bibiani Gold Stars, Hayford's team is focused on securing wins to improve their chances of lifting the league title."We are expecting a win. We have to make sure we get some points because life at the top is not easy," Hayford said ahead of the team's Week 29 match against Legon Cities FC. "We have done well, but we are striving to go higher."Hayford emphasised that his team is still in contention for the title, saying, "It's not over until it's over. We have five matches to go. It's about 15 points. We are trying to get 10 points, and we will see where it will take us. We are still on course."The match between Legon Cities FC and Heart of Lions will kick off at 3 pm on Sunday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.A win would be crucial for Heart of Lions to maintain their position in the top three and keep their title aspirations alive.

The head coach of Heart of Lions, Bashir Hayford, has stressed that his team has not given up winning the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title.The team is currently third in the league standings and just six points behind league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars.This weekend, Heart of Lions will take on Legon Cities FC in a Week 29 clash of the campaign.Speaking ahead of the game, Bashir Hayford said his team is keen on securing a win to improve their chances of lifting the league title at the end of the season.“We are expecting a win. We have to make sure we get some points because life at the top is not easy. We have done well, but we are striving to go higher.“It’s not over until it’s over. We have five matches to go. It’s about 15 points. We are trying to get 10 points, and we will see where it will take us. We are still on course,” Coach Bashir Hayford told the media team of Heart of Lions.The match between Legon Cities FC and Heart of Lions will kick off at 3 pm on Sunday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium....

Heart of Lions midfielder Anthony Owusu has stated that players are ready to give everything for a win against Legon Cities FC in their upcoming games in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.Speaking to the media team of the club in a pre-match interview, Owusu said the team has prepared well and will fight to amass all the points.“For the game against Legon Cities. We have trained well and we are ready for the game on Sunday. We all want the three points, and we are working hard to make sure we secure all the points,” the midfielder said.The match between Legon Cities FC and Heart of Lions is scheduled for Sunday, April 27.Beyond just picking a win against Legon Cities FC, Anthony Owusu and his teammates want to do their best to clinch the Ghana Premier League title at the end of the season.“Our position on the league table is not bad. What we are to do is to try and win all our home matches and get some away points as well to improve our chances of winning the league,” Owusu said.

The head coach of Heart of Lions, Bashir Hayford, is upbeat ahead of his team’s clash against Legon Cities FC in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.The Kpando-based club will lock horns with the struggling Royals on Sunday, April 27, in a Week 29 encounter of the 2024/25 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Coach Bashir Hayford revealed that his team has prepared well and expects to earn all three points from the upcoming game.“This time around, we asked the boys to rest a little. They are all back, and we are preparing for the game on Sunday. We are expecting a win. We have to make sure we get some points because life at the top is not easy. We have done well, but we are striving to go higher,” Coach Bashir Hayford said.With 47 points after 28 games in the league campaign, Heart of Lions are third in the Ghana Premier League standings.A win against Legon Cities FC would improve the team’s chances of winning the league title, especially if results from other matches go their way.

Heart of Lions head coach, Bashir Hayford, is focused on securing a win against Legon Cities FC in their upcoming Ghana Premier League match.The team is currently third in the league standings, six points behind leaders Bibiani Gold Stars.Hayford believes his team is still in contention for the league title, saying, "It's not over until it's over. We have five matches to go. It's about 15 points. We are trying to get 10 points, and we will see where it will take us. We are still on course.""We are expecting a win. We have to make sure we get some points because life at the top is not easy. We have done well, but we are striving to go higher," Hayford said ahead of the match.The match between Legon Cities FC and Heart of Lions will kick off at 3 pm on Sunday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.A win would be crucial for Heart of Lions to maintain their position in the top three and keep their title hopes alive.

Relegation-threatened Legon Cities will face Heart of Lions in a crucial Ghana Premier League encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.Legon Cities are desperate for points after a disappointing loss to Basake Holy Stars last weekend. With just 25 points from 28 matches, they sit 17th in the league and are fighting to avoid relegation. A win is vital for their survival hopes.Heart of Lions, on the other hand, come into the match with confidence after back-to-back victories over Accra Lions and Medeama. Sitting in 3rd place with 47 points from 28 matches, they have been strong defensively, conceding only 19 goals this season. They’ll aim to extend their winning streak.In their last meeting in November 2024, Heart of Lions triumphed 3-0. They’ve won two of the last three encounters, with Legon Cities claiming just one victory. Legon Cities have struggled this season with 7 wins, 4 draws, and 17 losses, while Heart of Lions boast 13 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses.This match is crucial for both teams, with Legon Cities fighting to stay up and Heart of Lions looking to secure a top finish.

Relegation-threatened Vision FC will host league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema on Sunday.The match marks a crucial encounter as Vision FC aim to secure survival in the Ghana Premier League, while Bibiani Gold Stars look to maintain their strong title charge.The two teams last faced off five months ago, with Bibiani Gold Stars claiming a 2-0 victory. Vision FC come into this match following a draw against Dreams FC in their previous outing. However, they’ve struggled defensively, conceding in five consecutive matches, and will need to tighten up at the back to avoid further setbacks.Bibiani Gold Stars, on the other hand, head into the game full of confidence after a solid run of form, winning their last three matches against Medeama, Bechem United, and Young Apostles. The league leaders have been defensively disciplined, recording three consecutive clean sheets.Bibiani Gold Stars have had the upper hand in recent encounters, including their 2-0 win in November 2024. Vision FC will need to turn things around if they are to escape the relegation zone.So far this season, Vision FC have won six of their 28 matches, drawing twelve and...

Asante Kotoko will take on Aduana FC in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday, with interim coach Karim Zito now at the helm following the dismissal of Prosper Ogum.Zito has been handed the responsibility of securing the league title and will need to prove himself in this crucial home fixture against a tough opponent at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.Kotoko are desperate for a turnaround after suffering back-to-back losses to Nations FC and Accra Lions, extending their winless run to four matches. Defensive adjustments will be vital, as the team has conceded in each of their last four outings.Aduana FC, meanwhile, head into the match on a high after securing a 2-1 victory over Hearts of Oak, which has set a positive tone for their upcoming encounter.Historically, Asante Kotoko hold the advantage in head-to-head meetings, having won four of the last six encounters. Aduana Stars have managed just one win, while one match ended in a draw. Kotoko's most recent victory against Aduana was a 2-0 win on November 24, 2024.Kotoko currently sit 4th on the league table with 47 points from 28 matches, while Aduana Stars occupy 10th place with 38 points...

Winger Aziz Issah has arrived in Egypt for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, joining his Black Satellites teammates for preparations in Cairo. The Dreams FC forward, currently on loan at Barca Athletic, the reserve side of Spanish giants Barcelona, is expected to play a pivotal role for coach Desmond Offei's team at the tournament.Issah featured in Ghana's final preparatory game against Kenya as the Black Satellites drew 2-2 with the East Africans.The 18-year-old's presence is a huge boost for the team as the West Africans eye a return to the FIFA U20 World Cup later this year.The Barca Athletic forward was immense for the Black Satellites during the African Games last year and also played a key role in Dreams FC's historic run in the CAF Confederation Cup two season's ago.The talented forward and the rest of his teammates will move to their base in Cairo ahead of their group opener against DR Congo.Ghana will also face champions Senegal and the Central African Republic in Group C.

Asante Kotoko legend, George Kennedy, has refuted claims suggesting that he had an input in the appointment of Karim Zito as the interim head coach of the club.The former Black Satellites and Dreams FC gaffer has replaced Prosper Narteh Ogum, who was sacked by the club on Monday, April 21, after going four matches without a win in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.Following Zito's return to the club, reports suggest that the move was initiated by the old players of the club.However, Kennedy, who serves as President of the Kotoko Old Players Association, insists the Interim Management Committee (IMC) made the decision independently.“That’s not true. As I’ve said before, the club’s management handles its own affairs," he told Kumasi-based Akoma FM."They consult us only when they see the need to, and we can’t impose anything on them. Yes, we do engage from time to time, but in the case of Zito, we were not informed," he added.He further revealed that Zito personally reached out to him to share that discussions were ongoing with the club, but no formal communication came from the IMC regarding his appointment.“It was Karim Zito himself who told...