Match officials for the highly anticipated Super Clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko have been urged to uphold professionalism during the game.Sports Minister Kofi Adams emphasised the need for fairness and discipline, given the intense rivalry between the two teams."We all know the history between these two clubs, but I urge the fans of these two clubs to stay away from any act of hooliganism," Adams said."Let’s all go and watch the game, and I will also urge the referee to be professional on the day."The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Jacob Aduntera as the centre referee, with Sulemana Salau Deen and Halilu Alhassan as assistant referees, and Maxwell Owusu as the fourth official.The Super Clash is scheduled to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 4, at 15:00 GMT. Adams hopes for a fair and enjoyable game, stressing that both teams and fans should prioritise sportsmanship.

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has urged fans of Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko to maintain discipline and avoid hooliganism during the upcoming Super Clash.The match, scheduled for Sunday, May 4, at the Accra Sports Stadium, promises to be intense, given the rivalry between the two teams."We all know the history between these two clubs, but I urge the fans of these two clubs to stay away from any act of hooliganism," Adams said."Let’s all go and watch the game." Adams emphasized the need for a fair and disciplined approach, appealing to fans to refrain from actions that could lead to violence.The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Jacob Aduntera as the centre referee, with Sulemana Salau Deen and Halilu Alhassan as assistant referees, and Maxwell Owusu as the fourth official. Adams also urged the match officials to uphold professionalism during the game.The Super Clash is set to kick off at 15:00 GMT on Sunday, May 4. With the minister's appeal, fans are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes a safe and enjoyable environment for all.

Sports Minister Kofi Adams is hopeful that the upcoming Super Clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko will mark a turning point for both teams.The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 4."These are the two biggest football clubs in the country, but they have disappointed us," Adams said."Let us hope that the wrongs will be rewritten." Adams urged fans of both teams to refrain from any actions that could lead to violence and to avoid hooliganism.The minister appealed to match officials to uphold professionalism during the game, saying, "Let's all go and watch the game, and I will also urge the referee to be professional on the day." The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Jacob Aduntera as the centre referee.The Super Clash is set to kick off at 15:00 GMT on Sunday, May 4. Adams' comments reflect his desire to see both teams perform well and bring pride to Ghanaian football.

The Nana Abrefah Nketiah VII Park in Wenchi will host a crucial Ghana Premier League Round 30 clash between Young Apostles FC and Basake Holy Stars on Sunday, with both sides looking to end the season on a strong note.Young Apostles, currently struggling for consistency, come into this fixture with just one win in their last eight league games, a run that has seen them slide down the standings.However, they can draw confidence from their impressive home record.The Wenchi-based outfit is unbeaten in their last nine home matches, having secured four wins and five draws.This resilient form in front of their fans could prove vital as they seek to bounce back from recent disappointments.Holy Stars, on the other hand, have experienced mixed fortunes.While they’ve lost two of their last five league matches, their biggest concern remains their poor away form.After their sensational opening-day victory over Hearts of Oak in Accra, the Holy Stars have failed to register another win on the road.Their away woes continue to hamper their quest for a top-half finish.With both teams desperate to improve their league standing, this match promises a competitive battle.Apostles will rely on...

Kofi Adams, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, has urged match officials selected for the upcoming Super Clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko to uphold professionalism during the game.The highly anticipated match between the two largest clubs in Ghana will take place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 4, as part of Matchday 30 in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.Ahead of the fixture, the minister has also appealed to fans of both teams to refrain from any actions that could lead to violence, emphasizing the need for a fair and disciplined approach."These are the two biggest football clubs in the country, but they have disappointed us. Let us hope that the wrongs will be rewritten," he told Asempa FM."We all know the history between these two clubs, but I urge the fans of these two clubs to stay away from any act of hooliganism."He acknowledged the intense rivalry between the two clubs but urged supporters to avoid any form of hooliganism, stressing,"Let’s all go and watch the game, and I will also urge the referee to be professional on the day but I will we will witness a good...

Interim coach of Asante Kotoko, Abdul Karim Zito, has cautioned his side to stay focused ahead of their game against Hearts of Oak.The Porcupine Warriors will be hosted by the bitterest rivals at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 4, in the Matchday 30 games in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.Kotoko have bagged four straight wins against the Phobian Club in all competitions.Speaking ahead of the game, Zito is adamant his team needs to stay focused to maintain the fine streak of results against their archrivals.“We are going in with the mentality of winning…they [Hearts of Oak] know very well that they’ve lost for some time against Kotoko, I think they will double up their effort," he said.“What we have to put in mind is, despite the favourable results in the four matches, we still have to stay focused with a good attitude towards our objective so that we get the results," Zito added.The much-anticipated game has been scheduled to kick off at 15:00 GMT.

Asante Kotoko interim coach Abdul Karim Zito has cautioned his players against complacency ahead of their highly anticipated match against Hearts of Oak.Kotoko have won four consecutive matches against Hearts of Oak in all competitions, but Zito emphasized the need for his team to stay focused."We are going in with the mentality of winning," Zito said. "What we have to put in mind is, despite the favourable results in the four matches, we still have to stay focused with a good attitude towards our objective so that we get the results."The match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 GMT on Sunday, May 4, at the Accra Sports Stadium.Zito's comments highlight the importance of maintaining concentration and a winning mentality against their archrivals.

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has cautioned against premature celebrations ahead of their match against Hearts of Oak on Sunday.With five games left in the Ghana Premier League season, Kotoko sit ahead of their rivals with 50 points, five more than sixth-placed Hearts of Oak.The highly anticipated encounter is set to renew one of Ghana’s fiercest football rivalries.Speaking during his pre-match interview, Zito acknowledged the strength of the Phobians, insisting the contest will be tightly fought.“They are not a bad side, but sometimes a little bit of luck eluded them when they played,” he said. “I think it’s going to be a difficult game because Hearts and Kotoko are not like other clubs. On Sunday, it won’t be an easy game for both clubs.”Zito added that while his team will approach the clash with belief, the outcome will be settled only on the pitch.“We are going in with a winning mentality. For that one, I can’t hide it. The field will decide. You cannot predict a Hearts versus Kotoko game until the 90th minute and it’s over.”The Super Clash will be a defining moment in both teams’ push for a strong...

The Accra Sports Stadium will host the latest chapter of Ghana’s fiercest football rivalry on Sunday afternoon when Hearts of Oak welcome Asante Kotoko in the much-anticipated Super Clash.With both teams enduring underwhelming campaigns by their own lofty standards, this fixture is no longer a title decider but remains one of the standout events on the domestic calendar. Renovation works at the stadium have limited attendance to 25,000, yet a charged atmosphere is still expected as fans gather to witness the battle between the country's most decorated sides.Asante Kotoko head into the tie with more momentum, having secured a 2-1 win over Aduana Stars in their last outing. The Porcupine Warriors are also unbeaten in their last three matches and are led by Karim Zito, who has a solid record against Hearts of Oak. Zito, who joined Kotoko mid-season, beat the Phobians 1-0 earlier this campaign while managing Dreams FC and remains unbeaten in six previous encounters with Hearts.Hearts of Oak, meanwhile, have had ample rest after being handed three points last weekend following Nsoatreman’s withdrawal from the league. Despite the boost, the Phobians have struggled for consistency throughout the season. Head coach Aboubakar Ouattara remains under...

The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Abdul Karim Zito, has acknowledged that a tough challenge awaits his side this weekend when they face off with Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Coach Zito said his team is preparing well and will go into the match with the mentality to beat the Phobians to earn all three points.“They are not a bad side, but sometimes a little bit of luck eluded them when they played. I think it’s going to be a difficult game because Hearts and Kotoko are not like other clubs. On Sunday, it won’t be an easy game for both clubs,” Karim Zito said in an interview with AKSC Media.He added, “I know the game will be difficult. For Hearts of Oak and Asante, you cannot predict until the 90th minute, and it’s over. We are going in with a winning mentality. For that one, I can’t hide it. The field will decide."This weekend’s Super Clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko is scheduled to kick off at 3pm at Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 4.

The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Abdul Karim Zito has emphasised that he is keen on fighting to the end to secure the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title for the club.The experienced tactician was recently appointed to lead the team after the club parted ways with Prosper Narteh Ogum.In his first match in charge, Coach Karim Zito guided Asante Kotoko to a narrow 1-0 win over Aduana Stars.This weekend, the coach and his side will face off with Hearts of Oak in the second Super Clash of the league campaign.Speaking in a pre-match interview, the coach assured fans that his team has not given up on winning the league title despite being fourth in the league table and six points behind league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars.The coach pledged that until the season is over, he will never lose hope.“What we are more concerned about now is that let’s try to get the result, and the result will manifest in our dreams. I won’t say we are going to win the league, but we are going to fight for it. Until the league ends, I will never lose hope. We are still on them, we...

Asante Kotoko made light work of Kumasi Cornerstones FC in a friendly match on Thursday ahead of their clash against Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.In the friendly, highly-rated striker Kwame Opoku impressed with his performance, finding the back of the net to lead the Porcupine Warriors to a thumping 4-0 win against the lower-division side.Baba Yahaya, Kyei Dwamena, and Adjetey scored the three other goals for the Premier League giants.Friendly game results. #AKSC 4-0 CORNERSTONESK. Opoku ⚽️B. Yahaya ⚽️K. Baffour ⚽️D. Adjetey ⚽️ #AKSC #Fabucensus #Kotoko4All pic.twitter.com/5uA1mhJIpO— Asante Kotoko SC - 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) May 1, 2025Thursday’s friendly win forms part of coach Abdul Karim Zito's preparations with his team ahead of the Super Clash against Hearts of Oak.The two most successful Ghanaian clubs are scheduled to lock horns at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 4.The highly anticipated showdown will kick off at 3 pm.

Heart of Oak defender, Kwesi Asmah, has admonished his teammates to forget about recent bad results and focus on overcoming Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League in their next game.The Phobians are set to host the Porcupine Warriors in Accra on Sunday, May 4, for the second Super Clash of the 2024/25 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.Hearts of Oak head into the game with just one win in their last eight matches in the league. During that poor run, the Accra-based club lost four times and drew the other three games.Despite the team’s poor form, defender Kwesi Asmah is confident Hearts of Oak can beat Asante Kotoko.He wants his teammates to believe and has urged them to leave the recent bad results behind them.“We are very much prepared, and we are looking forward to the game. When you come to the training grounds, you can see we are all ready. We haven’t been happy with recent results, but we have to take it game by game and leave that one behind us,” Asmah told Hearts TV in an interview.Sunday’s clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko will kick off at 3pm at Accra...

Hearts of Oak defender Kwesi Asmah has assured fans that the team is well-prepared ahead of their Super Clash against Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.The Phobians will host the Porcupine Warriors on Sunday, May 4, for the second Super Clash of the 2024/25 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Kwesi Asmah noted that Hearts of Oak will approach the game with enthusiasm, believing that they can defeat the opponent.“We are very much prepared, and we are looking forward to the game. When you come to the training grounds, you can see we are all ready.“As we are about to approach the Kotoko game, we are very much enthused, very much excited, and we are well-prepared,” Kwesi Asmah told Hearts TV.He continued, “We want to exhibit what we have in us to our supporters. We will rally for their support and hope that they also motivate us to win the game on Sunday.”Hearts of Oak are heading into the game against Asante Kotoko this weekend having lost the first Super Clash by a goal to nil.The Phobians will be eager to get a win to compensate for recent...