The head coach of Legon Cities Football Club, Paa Kwesi Fabin is confident his team will bounce back from the defeat to Gold Stars last Sunday to secure victory in their next game in the Ghana Premier League.The Royals in the opening weekend of the 2024/25 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign hoped for a winning start but failed the test away in Bibiani.A 2-1 defeat at the end of the Week 1 contest against Gold Stars meant Legon Cities FC had to travel back with zero points.Speaking in a post-match interview after the defeat, Legon Cities FC coach Paa Kwesi Fabin“We had a good game but it’s unfortunate we lost. We will regroup and prepare for our home game against Medeama,” Coach Paa Kwesi Fabin said.The next match between Legon Cities FC and Medeama Sporting Club will be played on Saturday, September 14.

Accra United Sporting Club Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Sedinam Quarshie is confident that her team has the potential to qualify for the middle league in the upcoming season.Despite a strong start in the 2023/24 campaign the Accra West district-based side narrowly missed out on securing a spot in the middle league.The team has since transferred several key players to premier league clubs. However, Quarshie remains optimistic about their prospects.“We are looking forward to the upcoming season. We still have a lot of quality in the squad, despite the departure of some of our key players,” she stated.“Our goal is to achieve middle league qualification this time, and we are committed to doing everything possible to reach that target,” he added.The team has seen a few notable transfers, including Rasco London, Inusah Abubakar, and Adu Kwabena Meider to Legon Cities, Roland Darks to Bechem, and Abubakar Lartey and Yaw Amoah to Inter Allies, a first-division team, with Yaw Amoah also moving to Heart of Lions.

Medeama SC kicked off their title charge with a narrow 1-0 win over Accra Lions on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in match week one of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.The only goal of the game was scored by Osah Bernardinho Tetteh in the second half during the hosts’ first official game at the renovated Tarkwa and Aboso Sports Stadium.The first 45 minutes were tightly contested and ended goalless. However, shortly after the break, the home side finally broke the deadlock with a penalty. Osah Bernardinho Tetteh kept his composure to convert from 12 yards and score Medeama’s first goal at the renovated TNA Stadium.The Yellow and Mauves will next face Legon Cities in match week two on Sunday, September 14, 2024. While Medeama will be looking to secure two wins in two matches, the hosts will be aiming for their first win after losing their opener to Bibiani Gold Stars.Meanwhile, Accra Lions will regroup and face newly promoted Vision FC at the Accra Sports Stadium a day earlier than Medeama’s next game.

Legon Cities defender, Frank Akoto is confident his team will be victorious against Medeama SC in their next game in the Ghana Premier League.The defender was in action for Legon Cities FC on Sunday when the team lost 2-1 to Bibiani Gold Stars in the opening match of the next league season.Speaking in a post-match interview, Frank Akoto felt the result was unfortunate.He explained that this is because Legon Cities’ performance was not bad in any way.He is upbeat ahead of the next game against Medeama SC and has predicted a win for his team.“It’s not a bad performance at all. We lost but we gave a good fight. Most of the players are very new but we keep talking to them to share our experiences.“Next game, is a home match, we will go all out & fight for the points,” Legon Cities defender Frank Akoto said.

The head coach of Legon Cities Football Club, Paa Kwesi Fabin has praised his players for their performance in the defeat to Bibiani Gold Stars.Legon Cities opened their campaign in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season with a clash against Gold Stars in Bibiani.At the end of full-time, a 2-1 win for Gold Stars meant Legon Cities had to travel to Accra without a point.Speaking in a post-match interview, Coach Paa Kwesi Fabin described the defeat as unfortunate, indicating that his team played well.“We had a good game but it’s unfortunate we lost. We will regroup and prepare for our home game against Medeama,” the experienced coach said in his post-match interview.Legon Cities FC will need to prepare well for the next game against Medeama SC, a fixture that will no doubt be a tough one for the Accra-based side.

Bibiani GoldStars kicked off their 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season with a victory over Legon Cities.The Gye Nyame lads scored in both halves to secure a 2-1 win over the Royals at the Bibiani Dun's Park on Sunday, September 8.Samuel Atta Kumi opened the scoring for the home side just three minutes into the game, recording one of the fastest goals of the season so far.Bibiani GoldStars went into halftime with a narrow lead thanks to that early goal.Just two minutes into the second half, Dennis Adoma equalized for Legon Cities, marking his first-ever goal in the Ghana Premier League.However, Gideon Anaba restored the lead for the hosts in the 72nd minute, sealing all three points for Bibiani GoldStars.Originally, Bibiani GoldStars were scheduled to face defending champions FC Samartex this Friday in matchweek two, but the game will be rescheduled due to Samartex’s CAF Champions League fixture this Sunday.Legon Cities will face Medeama on Saturday at the TNA Stadium.

Bibiani Gold Stars FC will host Legon Cities FC in the opening weekend of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Bibiani Dun’s Park, kicking off at 3 PM. Both teams enter the season with renewed energy, having made fresh signings to strengthen their squads.Last season, both clubs struggled, finishing in the league's bottom half.Gold Stars completed the campaign in 11th position, while Legon Cities narrowly avoided relegation, finishing just one point above the drop zone.In preparation for the new season, Gold Stars aim to build on their recent home form, having secured 2 wins in their last 3 matches across all competitions.Conversely, Legon Cities faced challenges, as they suffered 3 losses in their previous 6 fixtures.Historically, the matchup leans in favor of Bibiani Gold Stars, who have claimed victory in 4 of their last 6 encounters against Legon Cities. Both teams look to start their season on a positive note.

Ghanaian youngster Fatawu Ganiwu has returned to Ghana after an impressive trial period with Chelsea, joining Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities on a season-long loan, as reported by Flashscore.The 16-year-old midfielder spent the past month in London, showcasing his skills across multiple levels within Chelsea's academy system. Ganiwu was part of Laryea Kingston's Ghana U-17 team that participated in the UEFA U16 invitational tournament in 2023.Having previously trialed with clubs such as French side RC Lens and German club RB Leipzig, Ganiwu caught Chelsea's attention and impressed the coaching staff during a friendly match against Sheffield United, which ended in a 1-1 draw. He also featured in a game for Chelsea U-18 against Manchester United U-18.Ganiwu's performance was notable enough to earn him the opportunity to watch Chelsea's preseason friendly against Inter Milan. The talented teenager is now set to continue his development with Legon Cities in the 2024/25 season.

Bibiani Gold Stars head coach Stephen Frimpong Manso has expressed optimism that their friendly match against Asante Kotoko will prepare and boost their confidence for the upcoming 2024/25 football season.The Gye Nyame lads lost 1-0 to the Porcupine Warriors on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in the GHALCA 2024 Tournament.Bernard Somuah scored the only goal in the first half to secure the win for Prosper Narteh Ogum’s side.Speaking after the game, Frimpong Manso noted that this match represented a significant step up compared to the teams they have faced so far in pre-season.“We played against so many Division Two and One teams. This is the first time we are playing against a Premier League club, Asante Kotoko.“All the time, players will want to play against the big clubs like Kotoko, Hearts of Oak and the others.“I think it will give the boys confidence going forward to tackle the Ghana Premier League properly.”Bibiani Gold Stars will open their 2024/25 Ghana Premier League campaign against Legon Cities at the Bibiani Dun's Park.

Hearts of Oak have announced the signing of Legon Cities winger, Legon Cities, Stephen Appiah Asare as they intensify preparations for the upcoming 2024/25 season.The 28-year-old winger, who joined Cities in the second half of the 2023-24 season, has finalised a reported two-year deal with the Phobians, with the club not confirming the duration of his contract.His performance at Cities, where he contributed two goals and one assist in 14 matches, caught the eye of Hearts head coach Aboubakar Ouattara.Appiah Asare has been training with the Phobians for weeks and has impressed the technical team.Hearts of Oak finally announced his signing on Wednesday afternoon via a statement on their official social media accounts.“A new chapter begins! We are thrilled to welcome Stephen Appiah Asare to the Hearts of Oak family. Let’s soar together!”Initially, rivals Asante Kotoko had shown interest in the player, but the move fell through, allowing Hearts of Oak to sign the winger without competition.

Indian Super League side, Mohammedan SC have announced the return of Ghanaian defender Joseph Adjei ahead of the new season.The former Legon Cities centre-back signed a deal that will keep him at the club until 2025 as he make a return to the club.Adjei has been offered with an improved deal after a starring role in the teams return to Indian top division club.He is expected to feature prominently throughout the campaign for the club as they maintain their topflight status."Guess who’s back to defend and conquer?  Welcome Back, Joseph Adjei ! No breaking through here!," wrote the club confirming his return.The towering guardsman immediately joined his teammates for preparations ahead of the upcoming matches.Adjei will play alongside Ghanaian compatriot Abdul Kadiri Mohammed, who also joined the club in the summer transfer window. The former Ghana Premier League winner's career has seen him play in South Africa, Oman, the United States and Saudi Arabia before moving to India.

Hearts of Oak officially announced the signing of former Legon Cities attacker Kwabena Boateng on Monday, August 19, 2024.The 18-year-old forward inked a three-year contract with the Phobians after successfully completing a medical evaluation.Boateng joins Hearts of Oak on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Legon Cities and aims to bolster the team's attacking options in the upcoming season.Boateng enjoyed a promising stint at Legon Cities, where he made 28 appearances last season and found the net six times.His strong performance caught the attention of Hearts of Oak, who are eager to enhance their squad ahead of the new campaign.The club expressed excitement about the young forward's potential and what he can bring to their attacking lineup.In his first preseason match with Hearts of Oak, Boateng showcased his skills in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Bechem United at the Pobiman Sports Complex.Fans eagerly anticipate his contributions as he embarks on this new chapter in his career with the Phobians, hoping to make a significant impact in the league.

The Executive Chairman of McDan Group of Companies, Dr. Daniel McKorley [McDan], believes that match-fixing led to Great Olympics' relegation from the Ghana Premier League last season.The Dade boys were relegated by just one point, finishing with 44 points. Hearts of Oak, Legon Cities, and Heart of Lions all ended the season with 45 points.Heart of Lions scored a controversial penalty in stoppage time to draw 2-2 against Berekum Chelsea and avoid relegation. Hearts of Oak also came from behind to beat Bechem United 3-2 and secure their safety.Speaking on the situation, McDan said, “The match-fixing is too much. They are destroying our football with betting.“When a ball is shot, the goalkeeper goes one way and the ball goes the other way. Football is beautiful, don’t destroy it for us.“It is because of the match-fixing our players can’t play at the highest level. It is because of the match-fixing that Great Olympics were relegated.”McDan was a sponsor of Great Olympics last season, with his brand written on their shirt.