Samartex will welcome Karela United to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Wednesday afternoon in a crucial Ghana Premier League encounter, with both sides riding on the back of recent wins.The hosts come into the match in fine form after securing back-to-back victories over Legon Cities and Accra Lions. Currently 8th on the table with 38 points, Samartex are pushing to climb further up the standings as the season enters its final stages. Their defence has been solid all season, conceding just 16 goals in 26 games, and they will aim to keep things tight at the back while looking to improve their scoring rate of 0.85 goals per match.Karela, sitting 15th with 28 points, also picked up a morale-boosting win in their last match against Aduana Stars. However, their biggest challenge lies in front of goal, having failed to score in their last seven away matches. Their away form will need a dramatic turnaround if they are to take anything from Samreboi.In head-to-head terms, both teams have two wins each from their last five meetings, with one draw. The last clash in October 2024 ended 1-1. Samartex have scored seven goals in those encounters, while Karela have...

Aduana Stars welcome Accra Hearts of Oak to the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro on Wednesday in a high-stakes Ghana Premier League encounter, with both sides eager to revive their league ambitions.The home side, Aduana, will be desperate to respond after a disappointing 2-0 loss to Karela United in their previous outing.The defeat halted a brief recovery and left them 11th on the league table with 32 points from 26 matches.Despite their struggles, particularly at home - where they’ve only managed 19 points from 12 games - Aduana will be confident heading into this tie, boasting a flawless home record against the Phobians since 2020.Hearts, meanwhile, are currently 6th with 41 points but are plagued by inconsistency.A 1-1 draw with Vision FC last weekend means they have just one win from their last six league games.While they have been impressive on the road this season - second-best away form in the league - the Phobians have historically faltered at Dormaa, failing to win in their last seven meetings with Aduana.This match could define the trajectory of both clubs’ seasons. For Aduana, it’s a chance to restore pride at home.For...

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released the television schedule for the outstanding fixtures of matchday 22 in the Ghana Premier League.A total of three matches will be broadcast live on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, across designated television networks and official GFA digital platforms, including the GFA App and Facebook page.Among the headline fixtures, Accra Lions will host Asante Kotoko in Accra, while Aduana FC take on Hearts of Oak in Dormaa—both matches are scheduled to kick off at 3:00 p.m.Below is the full TV broadcast schedule for Wednesday, April 16: Accra Lions vs Asante Kotoko – 3:00 p.m.Live on AFA TV, Metro TV, Net 2 Television, Original TV Aduana FC vs Hearts of Oak – 3:00 p.m.Live on Globe TV

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released the television schedule for the outstanding fixtures of matchday 22 in the Ghana Premier League.A total of three matches will be broadcast live on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, across designated television networks and official GFA digital platforms, including the GFA App and Facebook page.Among the headline fixtures, Accra Lions will host Asante Kotoko in Accra, while Aduana FC take on Hearts of Oak in Dormaa—both matches are scheduled to kick off at 3:00 p.m.Below is the full TV broadcast schedule for Wednesday, April 16: Accra Lions vs Asante Kotoko – 3:00 p.m.Live on AFA TV, Metro TV, Net 2 Television, Original TV Aduana FC vs Hearts of Oak – 3:00 p.m.Live on Globe TV

 Vision FC technical director Annor Walker has called on referees in Ghana to elevate their standards and contribute positively to the development of the local game, particularly the Ghana Premier League.Walker, who previously coached Accra Great Olympics, expressed concern over how officiating decisions continue to influence match outcomes.He believes the inconsistency and poor judgment shown by some referees hinder fair competition and damage the credibility of the league.“Our referees, some of the things they do don’t help the game. If they can change their conduct small, it will help,” Walker said in an interview with Asempa FM.“Sometimes you as a coach, you prepare your team and know that this team can’t beat me but the referees do somethings that turn the result against you. There is nothing you can do.”The Ghana Premier League has long grappled with criticisms of poor officiating, a challenge that continues to affect public trust in the competition.Walker’s comments add to growing calls for reform and accountability within the refereeing ranks.Vision FC are currently 14th on the league table with 29 points after their 1-1 draw with Hearts of Oak in match week 27.

 Vision FC technical director Annor Walker has called on referees in Ghana to elevate their standards and contribute positively to the development of the local game, particularly the Ghana Premier League.Walker, who previously coached Accra Great Olympics, expressed concern over how officiating decisions continue to influence match outcomes.He believes the inconsistency and poor judgment shown by some referees hinder fair competition and damage the credibility of the league.“Our referees, some of the things they do don’t help the game. If they can change their conduct small, it will help,” Walker said in an interview with Asempa FM.“Sometimes you as a coach, you prepare your team and know that this team can’t beat me but the referees do somethings that turn the result against you. There is nothing you can do.”The Ghana Premier League has long grappled with criticisms of poor officiating, a challenge that continues to affect public trust in the competition.Walker’s comments add to growing calls for reform and accountability within the refereeing ranks.Vision FC are currently 14th on the league table with 29 points after their 1-1 draw with Hearts of Oak in match week 27.

Former Hearts of Oak winger Torric Jebrin regrets not adjusting his age at the start of his football journey, describing it as a major setback in his career progression.Speaking to Gil Media, Jebrin revealed that his current age has become a stumbling block in securing opportunities at the top level."I'm still playing and I want to continue for the next two to three years," he said. "Just that my age. I didn't work on the age at the beginning. If I mention my age and you see me playing, you'd say, 'No, no, I should be 22.'"He disclosed that he is 32 years old, but believes this figure is considered too advanced for an African player aiming to remain competitive professionally.“I didn’t get the support or management that could manage my things well,” he added.However, available public data suggests Jabrin was born on January 14, 1991, which would make him 34.Jebrin’s career has taken him across several countries, including stints with Trabzonspor, TP Mazembe, Al Masry, and others.

Former Hearts of Oak winger Torric Jebrin has opened up about the first professional contract he signed with the club in 2008, describing how it marked the beginning of his football journey.Speaking to Gil Media, Jebrin revealed that he received GH¢2,500 as a signing-on fee and earned a monthly salary of GH¢140. According to him, Hearts initially wanted to tie him down to a 15-year contract, but he opted for a four-year deal after returning briefly to Kumasi due to uncertainty.“When I signed, it was GH¢2,500. That was my signing-on fee. Hearts wanted to sign me for 15 years, so I got scared and went back home. Eventually, I signed for four years,” he said. “At the time, GH¢2,500 and a salary of GH¢140 was a lot to me.”He added that his salary was later increased to GH¢200.Jebrin began in the club’s youth ranks before gaining promotion in 2008. He later joined Portsmouth in England after just one season, returning briefly on loan in 2010.

Former Hearts of Oak winger Torric Jabrin has opened up about how a potential move to Spanish side Atletico Madrid collapsed due to financial disagreements between the two clubs.Jabrin, once regarded as one of Ghana's brightest youth prospects, said he passed trials with the La Liga giants, but the transfer could not be completed because Hearts of Oak demanded more money.“I went to Atletico Madrid first, and everything went well. But because of money issues, I came back. The team and Hearts of Oak couldn't reach an agreement,” Jabrin told Gil Media on YouTube.He revealed that while he wasn’t fully aware of the behind-the-scenes negotiations, the transfer failed because the Ghanaian side held out for a higher fee.“I think they knew I was talented and believed they could get more money from my transfer. So when they got offers, they didn’t think much about the player—they were thinking, ‘He’s talented, we’ll get more money, so let’s take our time.’”Despite the setback, Jabrin stopped short of criticising the club entirely.“I don’t blame them that much. I always say they gave me the opportunity, so I can’t speak badly about them—but they were focused on the...

Vision FC Technical Director Annor Walker believes that the Ghana Premier League's (GPL) fortunes could improve if all matches were promoted as effectively as his team's recent fixture against Hearts of Oak.Before the game, the former Great Olympics boss claimed that his team would finish off the Phobians in 25 minutes, a comment that sparked a war of words ahead of the match.After the game ended in a 1-1 draw and his prediction did not come to pass, he claimed that his pre-match comments were made for promotional purposes.“Everyone who came to Tema to watch the game saw that the game was entertaining,” he told Asempa FM.“If we promote all league games like we did for the Vision vs Hearts of Oak, the fortunes of the league would have been different.”The match, which saw Hearts of Oak take the lead through Kelvin Osei Asibey before Vision FC equalized via Adjetey Sowah, attracted a notable crowd, contrasting with the generally low attendance figures plaguing the GPL.Low stadium turnout has been a persistent issue in the GPL, attributed to factors such as economic hardship, inconsistent team performances, and inadequate marketing strategies.Additionally, the league's struggle to...

Vision FC Technical Director Annor Walker has walked back his pre-match remarks about defeating Hearts of Oak within 25 minutes.The former Great Olympics coach claims his comments were made to promote the game and not to disrespect the Phobians.Walker’s comments came under scrutiny after Vision FC drew 1-1 with Hearts of Oak in their Ghana Premier League matchday 27 encounter at the Nii Adjei Kraku Park on Sunday.Addressing the issue in an interview with Asempa FM, he stated: “Hearts is a big club, I have a lot of respect for them. My pre-match comments were for promotional purposes, not meant to disrespect them.”The game itself saw few moments of brilliance, with both sides failing to find a clear edge.Hearts of Oak took the lead late in the first half when Kelvin Osei Asibey punished a defensive error to slot home the opener.Vision FC equalized in the second half through Adjetey Sowah, who curled a fine shot past goalkeeper Benjamin Asare after Raphael Amponsah failed to clear the ball properly at the edge of the area.The result keeps Hearts of Oak in sixth place on 41 points, six behind league leaders Asante Kotoko, while...

Technical Director of Vision FC, Annor Walker, has clarified that his bold pre-match remarks about beating Hearts of Oak within 25 minutes were intended to promote the game, not to belittle the opposing side.The much-anticipated Ghana Premier League encounter between Hearts of Oak and Vision FC ended in a stalemate at the Nii Adjei Kraku Park.Speaking after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with the Phobians, Walker emphasized that his comments were aimed at attracting fans to the stadium early, and not a show of disrespect."Hearts is a big club, I have a lot of respect for them," Walker told Asempa FM."My pre-match comments were for promotional purposes, not meant to disrespect them."Hearts of Oak opened the scoring just before halftime, as Kelvin Osei Asibey capitalized on a defensive mix-up to find the net.However, the hosts responded in the second half. A poor clearance from Hearts defender Raphael Amponsah allowed Adjetey Sowah to seize the opportunity, curling in a superb equalizer past goalkeeper Benjamin Asare.The result leaves Hearts in sixth place with 41 points—six adrift of leaders Asante Kotoko—while Vision FC gained a valuable point as they aim to climb the standings.

Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, expressed his satisfaction with the result of their game against Vision FC, despite the challenging circumstances.The Phobians were guests at the Nii Adjei Okraku II Sports Complex for their Matchday 27 fixture in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League on Sunday.Kelvin Osei Asibey gave Hearts of Oak the lead in the 40th minute, but a stunning goal from Adjetey Sowah leveled the score, ending the match 1-1."We played at this stadium, but it is not easy for us because of some things I don’t want to say, but I think the game is not bad. The two teams tried their best and we got our points," Ouattara said."We are impressed because every time I tell them we can score, we created some chances, but no problem because the opponent also did well in defence and in midfield everybody tried to win the match in midfield," he added.The draw leaves Hearts of Oak in fifth place with 41 points, while Vision FC remain in 14th with 29 points.Hearts of Oak will look to bounce back in their next outing as they face Aduana FC, while Vision FC will travel...

Vision FC Coach Nana Kwaku Agyemang insists his team was the better side despite sharing spoils with Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League.Both teams produced a thrilling 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema Newtown in week 27 of the Ghanaian top-flight.The visitors, Hearts, broke into the lead in the 38th minute with defender Kelvin Osei Asibey.The advantage, however, was not to last. Just three minutes into the second half, Vision responded through Meschack Sowah Adjetey, who netted with a composed finish following persistent pressure from the home side.“We had a game plan and the game plan could have worked easily, we created more chances than Hearts of Oak, we should have taken our chances but we didn’t. Hearts of Oak game into this game with only one game plan. We dominated the game, but unfortunately for us, we couldn’t utilize our chances” he said.Vision FC are 14th on the Ghana Premier League standings, accumulating 30 points, while Hearts of Oak sit sixth on the table with 41 points after 27 matches.