A thrilling showdown is on the cards this Sunday at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese, as league leaders Nations FC take on reigning champions FC Samartex 1996 in a pivotal Ghana Premier League matchday 32 fixture.In just their second season in the top division, Nations continue to impress, maintaining their place at the top of the table with only three matches remaining.They’ve been in stellar form, securing six victories, a draw, and only one loss in their last eight games - form befitting a title contender.Their recent 4-1 thrashing of Legon Cities showcased their attacking strength and reinforced their championship aspirations.Equally notable is their dominance at home. Nations have won their past four home matches without conceding, making their Abrankese base a true fortress.Nonetheless, Samartex won’t be easy opponents. The title holders have tasted defeat just once in their last seven league games and bring valuable experience to the contest.However, their form away from home has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last five away fixtures - an area they'll need to improve if they aim to derail Nations' title push.A win for Nations would edge them closer...

Aduana FC will host relegated Legon Cities at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park on Sunday in a fixture that holds far more significance for the home side.With three matches left, Aduana sit six points above the relegation zone and are determined to put daylight between themselves and the drop.Aduana remain heavy favourites to secure all three points, especially against a Legon Cities side already condemned to the second tier. The visitors have lost their last four matches, conceding in each, and come into this tie with little more than pride to play for.Aduana, meanwhile, are seeking a response following last weekend’s defeat to Accra Lions. Their defence, which has leaked goals in their last three games, will need to tighten up if they are to avoid any late-season surprises.Historically, Aduana have had the better of this fixture, winning three of the last six meetings, including a 1-0 victory in December 2024. Both sides have scored five goals across those encounters, but it’s Aduana’s consistency at home that should count on Sunday.With ten wins, eleven draws and ten losses this season, Aduana will see this as a must-win to all but seal their Premier League survival.

Nations FC’s Rabin Ousmane Sanon has been honoured as the Ghana Premier League Goalkeeper of the Month for April by the Ex-National Goalkeepers Union (NEGO), marking his first recognition since joining the league.The Burkinabé shot-stopper delivered a series of strong performances, helping Nations FC secure 12 points from five matches. The team won four games and drew one, finishing the month at the top of the Premier League table.Sanon kept four clean sheets, with three coming consecutively against Karela United, Legon Cities, and Accra Lions. He conceded only one goal in the entire month, a 1-1 draw against Young Apostles.As part of the award package, Sanon will receive a pair of goalkeeper gloves, a branded towel, a water bottle, and a T-shirt, courtesy of the Ex-National Goalkeepers Union.

Legon Cities are yet to decide which zone they will compete in for the 2025/26 Division One League season following their relegation from the Ghana Premier League.This has been confirmed by the club’s Communications Director, Kwame Dwomoh-Agyemang.The club originally qualified to the top flight from Zone I, which covers the northern sector, but their 2019 rebranding and relocation to Accra positioned them as a southern club, making Zone III the likely destination. However, there is still uncertainty as the club weighs its options.“It’s another headache. It’s another conversation,” Dwomoh-Agyemang told Sporty FM. “You’re running a business, so you have to be where the team is. But if you go back to Zone I, they’ll ask why you’re returning after taking the team out. It’s tough.”He revealed that after the defeat to Nations FC that sealed their relegation, internal discussions began about their future direction. “After the game that confirmed our relegation, I spoke with our administrator. We were wondering how we’d even be received in [WA].”He added that a final decision will be communicated after the season ends.

Nations FC head coach Kasim Ocansey Mingle says his side is taking it one game at a time as they close in on their first-ever Ghana Premier League title.With three matches left, Nations FC sit at the top of the table and need three more victories to be crowned champions.Speaking after his side’s emphatic 4-1 win over Legon Cities, Mingle praised the result but admitted the performance, particularly in the first half, left room for improvement.“I will say it wasn’t bad, but not to my satisfaction, especially in the first half. We wasted a lot of chances,” he told the media. “We will go and work on the mistakes they made and do better in the next game.”Next up for Nations is a tough matchweek 31 encounter against defending champions Samartex at the Dr. Kyei Sports Complex.  Mingle is expecting a fierce contest and has stressed the importance of converting chances and staying composed in a difficult away atmosphere.With the title in sight, Mingle is keeping his players focused on the task ahead, knowing that three wins from their final three games will seal a historic league triumph.

Legon Cities Communications Director, Kwame Dwomoh-Agyemang, says the club’s relegation from the Ghana Premier League cannot be attributed to its flashy branding and entertainment-led strategy in the early days.The Accra-based side suffered relegation on Monday after a heavy 4-1 defeat to Nations FC at the University of Ghana Stadium, ending their six-year stay in the top flight.The club, formerly known as Wa All Stars, rebranded in 2019 and made a loud entry onto the Premier League scene, famously signing veteran striker Asamoah Gyan and inviting artistes like Shatta Wale to perform at home games in a bid to build a strong urban fan base.Speaking on Sporty FM, Dwomoh-Agyemang defended the club's early approach, explaining that the entertainment and branding strategy was designed to attract attention and investment.“We’re not running the club like any other. We wanted to carve a niche, develop talents, and break into the Accra football market,” he said. “The early fanfare helped us penetrate the scene. The performances and marketing were strategic to draw sponsorship and create a unique identity.”He recalled the impact of Shatta Wale’s appearance at a match against Asante Kotoko in 2020. “The stadium was empty around 5 pm,...

The head coach of Nations Football Club, Kassim Mingle Ocansey, has admonished his players to be clinical in front of goal in their last three games of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.The club currently sits top of the league table with 57 points and are favourites to win the league title.However, the team must win all three remaining games to avoid losing out to Gold Stars, Heart of Lions, and Asante Kotoko.Speaking on his team’s performance in their 4-1 win against Legon Cities FC on Monday, Coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey stressed that despite the win, he was not satisfied.He has urged his players to improve on goal scoring going into the last three games of the season.“I will say it wasn’t bad, but not to my satisfaction, especially in the first half, we wasted a lot of chances. We will go and work on the mistakes they did and do better in the next game,” Coach Mingle told the press in his post-match interview.Up next for Nations FC, the team will take on defending champions FC Samartex at home.

Nations Football Club head coach, Kassim Mingle Ocansey, attributed his team's 4-1 win over Legon Cities to the tempo they maintained in the second half.According to Ocansey, the switch in tempo proved too much for Legon Cities, ultimately leading to their downfall."We changed the phase of our game in the second half, and they couldn't stand the tempo," Ocansey explained."When we increased the tempo, they couldn't match it, and we took advantage and scored our goals."The win not only boosted Nations' chances of winning the league title but also sealed Legon Cities' relegation from the Ghanaian top flight after five years.With three games left to play, Nations lead the standings with 57 points, holding a one-point lead over second-ranked Bibiani Gold Stars.

Nations FC coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey credited his team's 4-1 win over Legon Cities to their superior tempo in the second half.According to Ocansey, the tempo shift proved too much for Legon Cities to handle."When we came in the second half, we changed the phase of our game and they couldn't stand the tempo," Ocansey explained. "When we increased the tempo, they couldn't match it, and we took advantage and scored our goals."The win sealed Legon Cities' relegation from the Ghanaian top flight after five years. For Nations, the victory moved them closer to winning the league title, with the team currently leading the standings with 57 points.Nations hold a one-point lead over second-ranked Bibiani Gold Stars with three games left to play. The team's focus will be on maintaining their momentum and securing the league title.

Nations FC head coach, Kasim Mingle has commended his side second half performance following their impressive against Legon Cities.The Abrankese-based side recorded a 4-1 win against the Royals at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Monday in the final game of the Matchday 31 games.“When we came in the second half, we changed the phase of our game and they-Legon Cities- could not stand the tempo, then we took advantage and scored our goals," Mingle said after the game."When we changed [in the second half], we increased the tempo of the game; they couldn’t match it,” he added.The win has propelled Nations FC back to the top of the Premier League standings with 57 points.Kasim Mingle will hope to lead the side to a win when they host defending champions, FC Samartex at the Matchday 32 games on Sunday at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.

Accra Lions coach Rainer Kraft has taken responsibility for his side's late collapse in the 5-3 victory over Aduana Stars last Saturday in the Ghana Premier League. The hosts raced to a 5-0 lead before the hour mark, with Salman Faris and Lucky Nwafor each scoring a brace and Musa Hamzata netting another.However, a brace from Emmanuel Opoku Peprah and an Emmanuel Marfo strike saw the visitors score three times in the last ten minutes.Kraft was left with mixed feelings despite the victory, claiming his players lost concentration after the break."Of course, I have an explanation. It started at half time. Players coming in the locker, easy, little bit of dancing and you could see the focus and concentration was gone. It started in half time. The players are young, they are not experienced so I can understand a little of how their mindset is but everyone of them wants to go further, wants to go to Europe or somewhere but one day you have to learn," he said during the post-match presser."The first ten, fifteen minutes coming out of the locker we were poor, Aduana did well. And with the changes, which offering players who...

Nations FC coach Kasim Ocansey Mingle is not satisfied despite his outfit massive victory over Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League.The Abrankese-based club reclaimed top spot in the Ghanaian top-flight on Monday after inflicting a 4-1 victory over the Royals in matchday 31.Kelvin Ampoful scored twice, while Emmanuel Annor and Sadiq Alhassan also found the net to secure a comprehensive win for Nations FC, confirming Legon Cities’ demotion to the Division One League.Speaking after the game, the former Bechem United coach was left to rue missed chances as he believes his outfit could have scored more if they had taken their chances.“Our performance was not bad but not to my satisfaction. In the first half, we wasted a lot of chances but I don’t blame them. They always want to score for us to take the lead and it is as a result why we keeping wasting good scoring opportunities” he said.Nations FC sit top of the Premier League standings with 57 points with three matches to end the season while Legon Cities occupies 17th position with just 25 points from 31 games.

Nations FC head coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle has cautioned his players against excessive celebrations that could violate regulations, following a recent incident involving forward Emmanuel Annor.Mingle’s comments came after Nations FC secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League, a result that preserved their narrow lead at the top of the standings with just three games remaining.Nations currently sit on 57 points, one point ahead of Bibiani Gold Stars.Annor had previously come under scrutiny after celebrating a goal in a 2-0 win against Asante Kotoko by removing his shirt to reveal an undershirt with the message “I Belong To Jesus.”The celebration was deemed a breach of the Ghana Football Association’s rules on political and religious expressions, resulting in a GH₵500 fine.Addressing the situation, Mingle explained that he had spoken to the entire team to prevent future infractions.“The whole team, not him alone, I talked to the whole team. In Ghana, they won’t caution you, they’ll fine you…they can caution you, they can fine you so nobody should do it again. I’ve talked to them,” he said.Nations FC are scheduled to face FC Samartex on May 25 in another...

Nations Football Club are getting closer to clinching the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title.The Ashanti Region-based club secured a massive victory over Legon Cities FC on Monday, May 19, in their Week 31 encounter of the ongoing league campaign.In the game played at Legon Sports Stadium, Nations FC dominated proceedings and soared to a 4-1 triumph at the end of the contest.The win keeps Nations FC at the top of the Ghana Premier League standings with 57 points.Although the team is just one point ahead of Bibiani Gold Stars in second, they are favourites to clinch the title.Heart of Lions, Asante Kotoko, and Medeama Sporting Club make up the top five and could also win the league title should Nations FC and Gold Stars lose all three remaining matches.Meanwhile, Legon Cities Football Club have been relegated following Monday’s heavy defeat to Nations Football Club.The team will compete in the National Division One League during the 2025/26 football season.