Nations FC and Hearts of Oak are set to face off in a pivotal encounter during the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League's Week 15.The upcoming match, scheduled for Saturday at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, will showcase the prowess of two teams navigating through contrasting fortunes.Nations FC, riding high on a wave of form, enters the contest fresh off a resounding 2-1 victory against Aduana Stars in the previous week. Their dynamic performance has positioned them as a formidable force, and they aim to extend their winning streak against the Phobians.On the other side, Hearts of Oak carries the weight of a recent setback, having succumbed to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of archrivals Asante Kotoko in a dramatic match during Week 14.The Phobians, known for their resilience, now find themselves in a quest for redemption and a chance to reclaim their standing in the league.Nations FC is 5th with 23 points on the league table while Hearts of Oak is 9th with 16 points.Nations FC possible starting lineup: Rabin Sanon, Victor Oduro, Michael Awuah, Razak Simpson, Kwame Boakye, Prince Arthur, Emmanuel Kontor, Kelvin Ampoful, Emmanuel Agyemang, Nafiu SulemanaHearts of Oak possible...

In a bold pre-match statement, Kennedy Boakye Ansah, the spokesman for Nations FC, has confidently declared that Hearts of Oak will face defeat in their upcoming clash this Sunday.The much-anticipated encounter, set for match week 15 of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League, will unfold at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.Nations FC, currently enjoying a formidable run of form, is gearing up to lock horns with Hearts of Oak, who suffered a setback in their last outing against archrivals Asante Kotoko, succumbing to a 3-2 defeat on match week 14.Ansah's bold proclamation adds an extra layer of intrigue to this already high-stakes fixture, as both teams vie for supremacy in the league. The Phobians, determined to bounce back from their recent loss, will face the daunting challenge posed by Nations FC, a team that has proven to be a force to be reckoned with."It is simple what happened against Aduana Stars were we beat them 2-2 the same thing will happen to Hearts God willing Saturday at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex," he told Peace FM as monitored by Footballghana.com"The game even in our minds we have already played the game there is no...

Broadcasters of the Ghana Premier League, StarTimes have released television schedule for the matchday 15 games.On Friday, Aduana FC will host Bechem United at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park.The game will be live on Adepa Channel on StarTimes at 3:00 PM.Nations FC will host Hearts of Oak at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Saturday.  The game will be live on Adepa Channel with kick-off scheduled at 3:00 PM.On Sunday, Great Olympics will host Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium with kick-off scheduled at 3:00 PM.The game is also live on Adepa Channel.In the final game of the week, Accra Lions will host Nsoatreman FC at WAFA Park on Monday with kick-off scheduled at 3:00 PM.The game will be live on Adepa Channel and MAX TV.Full scheduled below: 

Asante Kotoko assistant coach David Ocloo has credited players’ commitment and unity for the club’s turnaround in the Ghana Premier League campaign.The Porcupine Warriors are currently 7th on the domestic top-flight table after shaking off a difficult start to the season. They continued their resurgence with a 3-2 win over sworn rivals Accra Hearts of Oak last Sunday.Kotoko have now extended their Ghana Premier League winning streak to four games after triumphing over Hearts of Oak.Speaking after his sides triumph over sworn rivals, Hearts of Oak, David Ocloo cited commitment and unity among players for the club’s resurgence.“I think the commitment and unity among the players is working for us. The players are very committed” he said.The Ghanaian giants are away to Great Olympics in the week 15 of the Ghana Premier League, but fortunately for the Porcupines, the game will be played at the Baba Yara Stadium due to the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium.

Asante Kotoko deputy skipper Richmond Lamptey has urged his teammates to be determined ahead of their game against Great Olympics.The Ghanaian giants are away to Great Olympics in the week 15 of the Ghana Premier League, but fortunately for the Porcupines, the game will be played at the Baba Yara Stadium due to the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium.Ahead of the game, Lamptey, who has been tipped to make the Black Stars squad for the upcoming AFCON has called on his teammates to focus as they seek for maximum points against Great Olympics.“As a Kotoko player, you always aim for win and nothing else. You have no excuse to lose or draw a game. I expect my players to be determined ahead of the Great Olympics clash” he told the club’s media.The Porcupine Warriors are currently 7th on the domestic top-flight table after shaking off a difficult start to the season. They continued their resurgence with a 3-2 win over sworn rivals Accra Hearts of Oak last Sunday.Kotoko have now extended their Ghana Premier League winning streak to four games after triumphing over Hearts of Oak and will hope to beat Great Olympics on...

Board Member of Hearts of Oak, Vincent Sowah Odotei believes a draw against Asante Kotoko would have been a fair result.His comment comes after the Phobians suffered a 3-2 defeat against the Porcupine Warriors on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in the matchday 14 games.Linda Mtange and Martin Karikari scored for the Rainbow Club before Isaac Oppong and Steven Mukwala scored for Kotoko.However, Mr Sowah Odotei, who is a former Member of Parliament of La Dadekotopon in the Greater Accra Region praised Prosper Narteh Ogum’s side but said a draw would have been a fair result.“Congratulations to Asante Kotoko for winning the Super Clash,” he told Nhyira FM.“They showed a lot of character and resilience throughout the game but on the balance of everything, a draw would have been a fair result,” he added.Hearts of Oak now sits 9th on the pile with 16 points with three wins, seven draws and four defeats.Abdul Bashiru and his side will hope to return to winning ways when they face Nations FC at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex at Abrankese in the matchday 15 games.

Asante Kotoko midfielder Richmond Lamptey has pledged the commitment of the team to their best in the ongoing Ghana Premier League campaign.The Porcupine Warriors are currently 7th on the domestic top-flight table after shaking off a difficult start to the season. They continued their resurgence with a 3-2 win over sworn rivals Accra Hearts of Oak last Sunday.Kotoko have now extended their Ghana Premier League winning streak to four games after triumphing over Hearts of Oak.Speaking to the club’s media, Lamptey, who has been tipped to make the Black Stars squad for the upcoming AFCON has urged the fans of the Porcupine Warriors to believe in the team as they aim to make a meaningful impact.“I will urge the fans to keep believing in us, we as players will never disappoint this season” he said.Asante Kotoko are away to Great Olympics in the week 15 of the Ghana Premier League but fortunately for the Porcupines, the game will be played at the Baba Yara Stadium due to the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium.

Former Asante Kotoko defender Gabriel Opoku Ware has urged Hearts of Oak marksman Kelvin Osei Asibey to eschew complacency after impressive start to life at the club.The former Eleven Wonders marksman has established himself as key member of the Hearts of Oak team. The defender has become an instant hit for the Ghanaian giants despite the club’s poor start to the season.Osei Asibey dominated the headlines at the weekend when Hearts of Oak succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against Asante Kotoko in the week 14 of the Ghana Premier League.However, Opoku Ware, who impressed with the performance of the highly-rated defender has advised him not to be complacent.“He exhibited excellent performance against Kotoko. I played with him in a training game and got to know his potentials. I predicted he would become a top player if he continues with his performance”“He is confident on the ball but I will advise him not to be complacent because he is an upcoming player. Being a defender, he needs to train hard and concentrate” he told Kessben FM monitored by Footballghana.com.The defender aims to sustain his excellent form throughout the season and contribute to Hearts of Oak’s...

Ghana Premier League side Nsoatreman FC believes their midfielder Abdul Manaf Umar can make a significant impact for the Black Stars at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament when given the chance.Some home-based players including Kotoko's Richmond Lamptey, Hearts of Oak duo of Salifu Ibrahim and Kelvin Osei Asibey, and Stephen Banahene of Bibiani Goldstars have received massive endorsement from top football personalities for their inclusion in the Black Stars squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament next month.But Nsoatreman FC opines their midfielder and former Real Tamale United players has performed better than any other local player in the league and thus, deserves a direct invite into the Black Stars.“The statistics are clear: Abdul Manaf Umar stands out among his peers in the Premiership and deserves direct call-up to the senior national team. With his impressive passing abilities and playing style, he is poised to make significant impact for the country in the upcoming AFCON” the club wrote on X.Meanwhile, Ghana coach Chris Hughton has submitted 50-man provisional lists to the Ghana Football Association which included five home-based players for assessment.The former Hearts of Oak midfielder has been in a rich...

Nsoatreman FC believes their midfielder Abdul Manaf Umar stands out among his peers in the Ghana Premier League and for that matter, deserves a call up into the Black Stars ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.The former Hearts of Oak midfielder has been in a rich vein of form for Nsoatreman FC in the ongoing domestic top-flight campaign. He has bagged six goals and provided three assists and two MVP's in 12 games for the Nsoatre-based club.Some home-based players including Kotoko's Richmond Lamptey, Hearts of Oak duo of Salifu Ibrahim and Kelvin Osei Asibey, and Stephen Banahene of Bibiani Goldstars have received massive endorsement from top football personalities for their inclusion in the Black Stars squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament next month.But Nsoatreman FC have argued their midfielder and former Real Tamale United players have performed better in the ongoing campaign than any other local player and thus, deserves a direct invited into the Black Stars.According to them, Manaf Umar can make a significant impact in the upcoming AFCON tournament considering his passing abilities and playing style.“The statistics are clear: Abdul Manaf Umar stands out among his peers in...

Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has reportedly submitted a 50-man provisional squad to the Ghana Football Association for assessment.According to Kumasi-based Wontumi FM, the former Premier League manager included five home-based players in his provisional lists.Some home-based players including Kotoko's Richmond Lamptey, Hearts of Oak duo of Salifu Ibrahim and Kelvin Osei Asibey, and Stephen Banahene of Bibiani Goldstars have received massive endorsement from top football personalities for their inclusion in the Black Stars squad for the continental showpiece next month.However, the purported inclusion of five local players in the Black Stars provisional lists does not come as a surprise.The squad will be pruned down to the required number for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The provisional list is expected to be announced in the coming days.Ghana have a history of success in the AFCON, having won the title four times, most recently in 1982. However, they have experienced defeat in three finals since then, including losses to Ivory Coast in 1992 on penalties and Egypt in 2010, as well as a repeat defeat to Ivory Coast in 2015.

Ghana coach Chris Hughton has reportedly named five home-based players in his provisional Black Stars for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.The 2023 AFCON is scheduled to start on January 13 in Ivory Coast with Ghana playing Cape Verde, Mozambique and Egypt in the group stage.In search of fifth AFCON title, coach Chris Hughton is expected to announce a formidable squad for the continental showpiece to be staged in Ivory Coast.According to Kumasi-based Wontumi FM, the former Premier League manager has submitted a 50-man provisional lists to the Ghana Football Association which included five local players.The Irish-Ghanaian trainer is expected to prune the squad to the required number for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament before it's commencement.Top football personalities including have advocated for the inclusion of some local players particularly, Kotoko's Richmond Lamptey, Hearts of Oak duo of Salifu Ibrahim and Kelvin Osei Asibey, and Stephen Banahene of Bibiani Goldstars  in the Black Stars due to their swashbuckling performance in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.Ghana have a history of success in the AFCON, having won the title four times, most recently in 1982. However, they have experienced defeat in three finals since then,...

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara beleives Richmond Lamptey merits a place a Black Stars ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Asante Kotoko midfielder has been sensational in the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League.Following his excellent performance against Hearts of Oak on Sunday in the matchday 14 games at the Baba Yara Stadium, football fans have called for the former Inter Allies midfielder's inclusion ahead of the tournament in Ivory Coast.Adding his voice to calls, Sannie Daara, who is a senior member of CAF Media Communications says boing by the recent Black Stars squad call-ups, Lamptey deserve a place in the squad."Going by the recent Black Stars squad call-ups, I strongly believe that Richmond Lamptey deserves a place in the team," he wrote on X.Going by the recent Black Stars squad call-ups, I strongly believe that Richmond Lamptey deserves a place in the team.pic.twitter.com/UuySYlZe3B— Ibrahim Sannie Daara (@SannieDaara) December 14, 2023 Top football personalities including SWAG boss, Kwabena Yeboah, Isaac Opeele Boateng, Charles Taylor, and coach Michael Osei have advocated for the inclusion of Lamptey in the national team due to his swashbuckling performance for the...

Former Hearts of Oak defender, Samuel Inkoom says he is not surprised that lower-tier club, Nania FC have knocked the Phobians out of the MTN FA Cup.According to him, shocks like this happen when big clubs do not prepare well.Speaking in an engagement on Max TV ahead of the Round 32 draw for the MTN FA Cup, Samuel Inkoom said, “I’m not surprised Nania FC beat Hearts of Oak. It’s all about organization. It’s all about how you prepare. If you see this type of sign coming for your team then you have to pay attention.”The former Hearts of Oak defender continued, “Nowadays in modern football we have scouting, we have video analysis in the team. So, if you are Hearts of Oak or Kotoko and you don’t care to watch that will be the surprise they will give you on the pitch.”While Hearts of Oak are out of the MTN FA Cup, Asante Kotoko have reached the Round 32 stage.The team will face off with Gold Stars at the end of the draw on Wednesday.