The Ghana Premier League match week 26 fixture between Accra Hearts of Oak and Medeama SC will now be played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, April 6, 2025.This follows a security briefing with key stakeholders on Friday, April 4, 2025.Earlier in the week, the National Sports Authority (NSA) had withheld clearance for Hearts of Oak to use the stadium.This led to the club being denied access for their match week 21 fixture, which was instead played at the Tuba Astro Turf against Nations FC, with the Phobians losing 1-0.With the security assessment now completed and clearance granted, Hearts of Oak will return to their traditional home ground. They will face Medeama SC in a crucial match as they seek a first win five games.The match is important for both teams as they continue their push for a strong finish in the league.Fans of Hearts of Oak will be excited to see their team back at the Accra Sports Stadium for the first time in over six months.

Nations FC defender Razak Simpson is calling on fans to show up in full force when the team takes on Karela United on April 7th.The 26-year-old, who netted a brilliant winner in Nations FC’s 1-0 victory over Accra Hearts of Oak at Tuba Park, believes the supporters’ energy was crucial to their success and wants to see even more of that passion in their upcoming game.Fresh off that morale-boosting win, Simpson expressed his gratitude and urged fans to replicate their support as Nations FC look to build momentum."I will say thank you very much to all of them for coming in their numbers supporting each and everyone of us," as aired by Happy FM.They should come again our next match is against Karela they should come in their numbers the same way they have come today and surely we are going to win,"Nations FC is 4th on the Ghana Premier League table with 39 points after 24 games.

Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, has suggested that uncertainty over the match venue contributed to his team’s 1-0 defeat to Nations FC in Week 21 of the 2024-25 Ghana Premier League season.The game, played at Tuba Park, saw Nations FC captain Razak Simpson score the decisive goal with a powerful strike.In the days leading up to the match, Hearts of Oak faced uncertainty regarding their home venue.Both the University of Ghana Stadium and the Accra Sports Stadium were unavailable due to various reasons.Ouattara believes this disrupted the team’s preparation and affected their mentality heading into the game.“When you don’t know the venue you are playing at 24 hours before the game and you are not well prepared on the psychological side, this is the result,” Ouattara said after the loss.The defeat marks Hearts of Oak’s third defeat in four games, causing them to drop to sixth place in the standings.Meanwhile, Nations FC continues to gain momentum in the competition, with Simpson’s goal proving crucial in securing their latest victory.

Former Ghana winger Mohammed Polo has stated that the Black Stars must not fail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, especially with the increased number of slots available for African teams.Polo emphasized that the expansion of African representation at the tournament provides Ghana with a greater opportunity to secure qualification.He urged the players to avoid a repeat of their recent disappointment, where they failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in over two decades.The Hearts of Oak great highlighted Ghana’s near-historic achievement at the 2010 World Cup, where they were on the brink of reaching the semifinals before being eliminated by Uruguay.He noted that Morocco has since surpassed that feat, becoming the first African nation to reach the last four in 2022, and insisted that Ghana still has more work to do."This time, there are nine slots. There is no way they have to miss out," Polo told Joy Sports. "They shouldn't be missing. We don't want to see that AFCON issue again."Ghana strengthened their qualification hopes during the last international break with back-to-back victories over Chad and Madagascar.These wins propelled the Black Stars...

Nations FC coach, Kasim Mingle, has praised captain, Razak Simpson, for his impressive performance against Hearts of Oak.The Abrankese-based side recorded a hard-fought 1-0 win against the Phobian Club on Thursday at the Tuba Astroturf in an outstanding Matchday 21 game.Black Stars defender Razak Simpson scored a thunderbolt strike in the 65th minute, which sealed the win for Nations FC.Speaking to the media after the game, Kasim Mingle commended Simpson’s leadership, saying he proved his worth against Hearts of Oak.“I don’t know how to describe the goal. The strike was very, very beautiful," he said."I congratulate him; as a captain and leader of the side, he has proved his worth," Mingle added.The hard-fought win move Nations FC to the 4th position on the league log with 39 points. They will hope to continue their impressive run when they host Karela United on Monday, April 7, at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Stadium.

Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, has admitted that they did everything right against Nations FC but lost to a better side. The Phobian Club in an outstanding Matchday 21 game at the Tuba Astroturf suffered a 1-0 defeat against the Abrankese side on Thursday.Razak Simpson's stunning strike sealed the win for Nations FC.Speaking after the game, Aboubakar Ouattara, said they lost to a better but admitted that they did their best.“We lost to one of the most organized teams. We did everything right, unfortunately, it’s the same disaster we have; the ability to score, we have a problem with that," the Ivorian manager said."We lost, we accept it. We accept we lost the game because we didn’t do well,” Ouattara said.The defeat leave Hearts of Oak at the 6th place with 37 points and will host Medeama SC this weekend at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Medeama goalkeeper Jabal Adams, exudes confidence as his team prepares to face Hearts of Oak in a crucial Ghana Premier League match.The Mauve and Yellow outfit will take on the Phobians in a Week 26 fixture, with both teams vying for maximum points to improve their league standings."We are training well. We are talking among ourselves and we have our own plan. Our ambition is to secure a good result from the game," Adams revealed in an interview with Medi TV.The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 6, at the Tuba AstroTurf, with kickoff set for 3 pm.Adams' comments highlight Medeama's determination to secure a positive outcome against their opponents, underscoring the team's focus and preparation for the highly anticipated clash.

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has noted that his team is determined to take all three points from their Ghana Premier League match against Hearts of Oak.According to the tactician, the Phobians’ narrow defeat to Nations FC on Thursday will work in the favour of his team.He believes the result will affect the morale of the opponent, giving his Mauve and Yellow outfit the advantage on the matchday.“Our next game is against Accra Hearts of Oak. We are preparing very well so that we will get our points as well. They are playing today and I think we have two days more rest. Definitely it’s good for us so we are going to prepare very well and go and face them.”I heard they are playing today and they are one goal down. It’s not good morale for them so we are going to use that as a motivation for our team so that we will get something out of there,” coach Ibrahim Tanko told Medi TV in an interview on Thursday.The upcoming Ghana Premier League encounter between Hearts of Oak and Medeama SC will be played on Sunday, April 6. The...

Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara bemoaned missed chances on Thursday afternoon after his team's narrow defeat to Nations FC in the Ghana Premier League. The Phobians suffered a 1-0 loss to the Week 21 opponent at the end of a close contest staged at Tuba AstroTurf.Speaking in his post-match interview, coach Aboubakar Ouattara admitted that Hearts of Oak lost to a better side while lamenting over his team’s missed chances.“I told you before the match that Nations FC is a strong team. Today, unfortunately, we lost against a strong team with a good organisation. We did everything, but unfortunately, it’s the same disaster we have. The scoring possibility, we have a problem with that. We lost, and we accept it. We didn’t do well. We missed all the chances,” coach Aboubakar Ouattara said.After the defeat, the under-pressure Hearts of Oak coach has set his sights on guiding his team to victory in the next Ghana Premier League match against Medeama SC.That big game will be played on Sunday, April 6.

Medeama Sporting Club is confident of securing a win against Hearts of Oak in their upcoming Ghana Premier League clash.Goalkeeper Jabal Adams expressed his team's determination to secure a positive result from the match."We are training well and have our own plan," Adams said. "Our ambition is to secure a good result from the game."The team's preparation and focus are evident in their training sessions, and they are leaving no stone unturned to ensure a victory.The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 6, at 3 pm at Tuba AstroTurf. With both teams seeking maximum points to improve their league standings, the encounter promises to be an exciting one. The stakes are high, and the tension is palpable as the two teams gear up to face each other.Hearts of Oak will be looking to bounce back from their recent setbacks, but Medeama's determination and focus may prove to be a significant obstacle.The Mauve and Yellow outfit has been working tirelessly to perfect their strategy, and their confidence is growing with each passing day.

Medeama Sporting Club goalkeeper, Jabal Adams, is full of confidence heading into the Ghana Premier League clash against Hearts of Oak.The Mauve and Yellow outfit will take on the Phobians this weekend in a Week 26 fixture of the ongoing 2024/25 league campaign.Speaking to Medi TV ahead of the showdown, goalkeeper Jabal Adams noted that he is working hard with his teammates with the determination to secure a positive result from the match.“We are training well. We are talking among ourselves and we have our own plan. Our ambition is to secure a good result from the game [against Hearts of Oak],” Jabal Adams said.The upcoming match between Hearts of Oak and Medeama Sporting Club will be played on Sunday, April 6. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm at Tuba AstroTurf.Both teams will be fighting for the maximum points to improve their respective positions in the Ghana Premier League table.

Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has reacted to his team’s narrow defeat to Nations FC in the Ghana Premier League.The Phobians lost 1-0 to the Week 21 opponent of the Ghanaian top-flight league on Thursday after a close contest.Speaking in his post-match interview, coach Aboubakar Ouattara stated that his team has no problem with the result, accepting that his side lost to a stronger opponent on the matchday.“I told you before the match that Nations FC is a strong team. Today, unfortunately, we lost against a strong team with a good organisation. We did everything, but unfortunately, it’s the same disaster we have,” Coach Aboubakar Ouattara said.Following the defeat to Nations FC, Hearts of Oak are now 6th in the Ghana Premier League table with 37 points from 24 matches.Up next for Coach Ouattara and his team, they will take on in-form Medeama Sporting Club in the Ghana Premier League.

Medeama Sporting Club goalkeeper, Jabal Adams, is exuding confidence as his team prepares to face Hearts of Oak in a crucial Ghana Premier League match.The Mauve and Yellow outfit will take on the Phobians in a Week 26 fixture, with Adams determined to secure a positive result."We are training well. We are talking among ourselves and we have our own plan. Our ambition is to secure a good result from the game," Adams said in an interview with Medi TV.The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 6, at the Tuba AstroTurf, with kickoff set for 3 pm.Adams' comments highlight his team's focus and preparation for the highly anticipated clash, as they aim to shock Hearts of Oak and secure maximum points to improve their league standings.

Black Stars defender, Razak Simpson, scored with an unstoppable effort on Thursday afternoon, securing a 1-0 victory for his Nations FC side in their Ghana Premier League clash against Hearts of Oak.The centre-back started the outstanding Week 21 fixture for his team and put up a strong performance.Despite the impressive efforts from both teams in the first half, neither side could find the back of the net.The breakthrough came in the 65th minute when Razak Simpson silenced the home crowd with an unstoppable thunderbolt strike from long range.Following the narrow win against Hearts of Oak, Nations FC are back in the title race. The team sits fourth in the Ghana Premier League standings, just six points behind the team at the top, Asante Kotoko.Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak are now 6th in the league table.