Medeama Sporting Club attacker Abdul Salam has assured fans that players will fight to beat Karela United in their upcoming game in the Ghana Premier League this weekend. The team from Tarkwa is making the trip to Tamale for a tough fixture against Karela United in a game serving as a Week 31 clash in the 2024/25 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.Speaking to Medi TV ahead of the game, Abdul Salam acknowledged that the opponent is not an easy side.He is, however, confident that with the kind of training the Medeama SC team has gone through this week, they will be able to secure a win at the end of the 90 minutes.“Training has been good, and the boys are ready. Anyone who will start the game deserves it. We are going to Karela United and we are going there for the win,” Abdul Salam said.The Ghana Premier League showdown between Karela United and Medeama SC will kick off at 3 pm at Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.While a win will help Medeama’s chances of winning the league title, a win for Karela United will temporarily get the team to safety as far as the relegation battle...

Head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has opened up on his team’s approach for the upcoming Ghana Premier League encounter against Karela United.The Yellow and Mauve outfit will take on the team in Tamale this weekend in a Week 31 clash of the 2024/25 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.Speaking in a pre-match interview Coach Ibrahim Tanko said his team plans to dominate possession on the matchday to secure victory at the end of the contest.“We had a free week because of the MTN FA Cup. We started two days ago towards the Karela United game. Karela is another stubborn side. They beat Gold Stars, the league leaders, at home, and they are going to stay home with their confidence. We are going in for the win or at least pick a point.“We are going, as always, to try and play our normal possession-based football and, if possible, like I said, to take the three points over there. We know they are a good side, but we are going there to win,” Coach Ibrahim Tanko told Medi TV on YouTube.The Ghana Premier League showdown between Karela United and Medeama SC will kick off at 3...

Medeama SC forward Abdul Salam says he is determined to score more goals for the club, following his debut strike in the Ghana Premier League.Salam netted his first goal for the Mauve and Yellow in their matchday 30 victory over Vision FC at the TNA Stadium.The young striker, who has made only one league start this season, hopes to secure more playing time after his breakthrough moment.Speaking to the media ahead of Medeama's crucial clash against Karela United, Salam expressed his excitement and determination to build on his recent success."My dream was to play for Medeama and score goals so the world would hear about me," he said. "Getting that first goal—honestly, the feeling was special."Despite his limited appearances, Salam is optimistic about his chances."We are training hard, and every player is ready. We're fully prepared and aiming to take all three points from Karela," he added. "That first goal has really motivated me, and I’m looking forward to scoring more for the club."Medeama are currently fifth in the Ghana Premier League with 47 points, trailing league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars by seven points.

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed confidence ahead of his team's Ghana Premier League match against Karela United on Sunday.The Mauve and Yellow will travel to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale for the matchday 31 fixture, aiming to secure maximum points.Tanko, speaking to the media ahead of the game, acknowledged the challenge his side faces but maintained that his players are prepared for the task."Karela is a stubborn side," he said. "They beat the league leaders, Bibiani Gold Stars, at home, so they’ll be confident playing at home. But we’ll try to win the game — and at the very least, pick up a point."Medeama will be aiming for a third straight league victory, having recently defeated Vision FC and Young Apostles.They also have the chance to complete a season double over Karela United, following a 1-0 win in their first meeting earlier this season.

Medeama Sporting Club's head coach, Ibrahim Tanko, has outlined his team's strategy for the upcoming match against Karela United in the Ghana Premier League.Tanko aims to lead his team to victory."We are going to try and play our normal possession-based football," Tanko said, highlighting his team's approach to dominate possession and secure a win.Tanko acknowledged Karela United's strength, noting their recent win against league leaders Gold Stars."Karela is another stubborn side," he said, emphasizing the need for his team to be prepared.The Week 31 encounter between Karela United and Medeama SC kicks off at 3 pm at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 18.Tanko's team will aim to take all three points.

Four players who delivered consistent performances in April have been shortlisted for the NASCO Premier League Player of the Month award.They are Abdul Razak Salifu of Dreams FC, Emmanuel Mamah of FC Samartex 1996, Kamaradini Mamudu of Medeama SC, and Nana Kwame Oppong of Heart of Lions.Dreams FC midfielder Abdul Razak Salifu impressed with two goals in six matches and earned two NASCO Player of the Match awards during the month.Emmanuel Mamah continued his fine run for FC Samartex 1996, scoring six goals in six games, including a brace in the 3-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars on Matchday 29. He also picked up one Player of the Match award.Defender Kamaradini Mamudu of Medeama SC made a mark with three goals in five appearances. He stood out in the home win over Young Apostles on Matchday 29, where he scored twice and was named NASCO Player of the Match.Nana Kwame Oppong of Heart of Lions also finds himself in contention after scoring three times in five games. His standout moment came on Matchday 28, where he netted twice in a 3-1 win against Accra Lions and claimed the Player of the Match honour.The winner...

Karela United FC have made an emotional plea to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to be fair and transparent for the remainder of the 2024-25 season while fighting to stay in the Ghana Premier League.With just three games left in the campaign, the club is demanding fair officiating and live broadcasting of their remaining games to ensure transparency and protect the integrity of the competition.The club is making this appeal to the GFA after a board meeting on Monday following their thumping 1-0 win over Bibiani Goldstars FC on Sunday - a win that reignited their survival chances.An official statement from the club will be available in public in the next days.Now sitting three points above the drop, Karela will be put to the test with demanding fixtures from Medeama SC, Young Apostles FC, and Vision FC in the final stretch."Our players have shown wonderful spirit and determination," a board member of the club told GHANAsoccernet.com"Everything we require now is equity. Let our final games be decided on merit. We appeal to the GFA to provide quality and fair refereeing to our matches henceforth."The club also demanded live broadcast coverage."We believe...

Medeama SC head coach, Ibrahim Tanko, has refuted reports suggesting that Kamaradini Mamudu is set to leave the club at the end of the season.The 22-year-old right back has been a livewire for the Yellow and Mavue in the ongoing season.His impressive performances earned him a call-up for Black Stars' Matchday 5 and 6 games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar in MarchHowever, speaking after Medeama’s 3-1 victory over Vision FC in the Matchday 30 games, Tanko clarified that he was unaware of any offers for the player.“I’m not aware of any interest from clubs outside. Mamudu is one of the pillars of this team,” he stated.“That’s why he’s a national team player, and he’s doing very well. But I always say it’s not about an individual — it’s about teamwork.”Tanko highlighted Mamudu’s attacking contributions, noting his goal-scoring record despite being a defender.He explained that the defender’s tactical role often saw him operating like a midfielder when Medeama were in possession, which had contributed to his goal tally.“I’m not surprised he’s scoring a lot of goals. When we have the ball, he plays almost like a midfielder,” the...

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has described his side’s 3-1 win over Vision FC on Friday night as a “sweet victory,” praising the team’s composure after a tense start to the Ghana Premier League clash in Tarkwa.The win is the Mauve and Yellow’s second consecutive victory at home, lifting them to 5th on the table with 47 points.Vision FC remain 14th and continue their battle to avoid relegation.“It was a sweet victory in the end. Like you said, in the first half, because of one or two decisions by the referee, I think the players were very angry on the pitch,” Tanko said after the match.“I had to calm them down in the dressing room so we could play our normal game. But I think, in the end, the 3-1 scoreline was deserved.”The match, played at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium, saw Medeama take an early lead through Kingsley Braye in the second minute, only for Vision FC’s Daniel Yemoh to equalize just three minutes later.Despite dominating possession, Medeama failed to regain the lead before the break.In the second half, Kamaradini Mamudu restored Medeama’s advantage with a well-taken goal in the 52nd...

Bibiani Gold Stars suffered a setback in their title race after they were beaten at home by relegation-haunted Karela United on Sunday, May 4, 2025.This was the Miners' first defeat at Dun's Park this term and it came at a time they least expected.Asigri Mohammed's goal for the visitors at the death of the first half was enough to lift them out of the relegation zone on 32 points with a superior goal difference.Asigri was at the end of a superb cross from Fatawu Mohammed and he slotted home to break the deadlock.The Pride and Passion were threatening prior to the goal and their pressure paid off. Nurudeen Amadu's team held on to their narrow lead amid a nervy end to the game.Gold Stars drop to third in the league standings with 53 points, one behind new leaders, Nations FC.It's was an unforeseen result by Frimpong Manso's team who will look to bounce back when they host Asante Kotoko on May, 23, 2025 for their next league match.Karela will hope to replicate this performance when they welcome Medeama SC to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on matchday 31.