Heart of Lions head coach, Bashir Hayford, believes his team has made a good start to the season but is determined to achieve more.Currently third in the league standings, six points behind leaders Bibiani Gold Stars, Hayford's team is focused on securing wins to improve their chances of lifting the league title."We are expecting a win. We have to make sure we get some points because life at the top is not easy," Hayford said ahead of the team's Week 29 match against Legon Cities FC. "We have done well, but we are striving to go higher."Hayford emphasised that his team is still in contention for the title, saying, "It's not over until it's over. We have five matches to go. It's about 15 points. We are trying to get 10 points, and we will see where it will take us. We are still on course."The match between Legon Cities FC and Heart of Lions will kick off at 3 pm on Sunday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.A win would be crucial for Heart of Lions to maintain their position in the top three and keep their title aspirations alive.

The head coach of Heart of Lions, Bashir Hayford, has stressed that his team has not given up winning the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title.The team is currently third in the league standings and just six points behind league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars.This weekend, Heart of Lions will take on Legon Cities FC in a Week 29 clash of the campaign.Speaking ahead of the game, Bashir Hayford said his team is keen on securing a win to improve their chances of lifting the league title at the end of the season.“We are expecting a win. We have to make sure we get some points because life at the top is not easy. We have done well, but we are striving to go higher.“It’s not over until it’s over. We have five matches to go. It’s about 15 points. We are trying to get 10 points, and we will see where it will take us. We are still on course,” Coach Bashir Hayford told the media team of Heart of Lions.The match between Legon Cities FC and Heart of Lions will kick off at 3 pm on Sunday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium....

Heart of Lions midfielder Anthony Owusu has stated that players are ready to give everything for a win against Legon Cities FC in their upcoming games in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.Speaking to the media team of the club in a pre-match interview, Owusu said the team has prepared well and will fight to amass all the points.“For the game against Legon Cities. We have trained well and we are ready for the game on Sunday. We all want the three points, and we are working hard to make sure we secure all the points,” the midfielder said.The match between Legon Cities FC and Heart of Lions is scheduled for Sunday, April 27.Beyond just picking a win against Legon Cities FC, Anthony Owusu and his teammates want to do their best to clinch the Ghana Premier League title at the end of the season.“Our position on the league table is not bad. What we are to do is to try and win all our home matches and get some away points as well to improve our chances of winning the league,” Owusu said.

The head coach of Heart of Lions, Bashir Hayford, is upbeat ahead of his team’s clash against Legon Cities FC in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.The Kpando-based club will lock horns with the struggling Royals on Sunday, April 27, in a Week 29 encounter of the 2024/25 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Coach Bashir Hayford revealed that his team has prepared well and expects to earn all three points from the upcoming game.“This time around, we asked the boys to rest a little. They are all back, and we are preparing for the game on Sunday. We are expecting a win. We have to make sure we get some points because life at the top is not easy. We have done well, but we are striving to go higher,” Coach Bashir Hayford said.With 47 points after 28 games in the league campaign, Heart of Lions are third in the Ghana Premier League standings.A win against Legon Cities FC would improve the team’s chances of winning the league title, especially if results from other matches go their way.

Heart of Lions head coach, Bashir Hayford, is focused on securing a win against Legon Cities FC in their upcoming Ghana Premier League match.The team is currently third in the league standings, six points behind leaders Bibiani Gold Stars.Hayford believes his team is still in contention for the league title, saying, "It's not over until it's over. We have five matches to go. It's about 15 points. We are trying to get 10 points, and we will see where it will take us. We are still on course.""We are expecting a win. We have to make sure we get some points because life at the top is not easy. We have done well, but we are striving to go higher," Hayford said ahead of the match.The match between Legon Cities FC and Heart of Lions will kick off at 3 pm on Sunday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.A win would be crucial for Heart of Lions to maintain their position in the top three and keep their title hopes alive.

Relegation-threatened Legon Cities will face Heart of Lions in a crucial Ghana Premier League encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.Legon Cities are desperate for points after a disappointing loss to Basake Holy Stars last weekend. With just 25 points from 28 matches, they sit 17th in the league and are fighting to avoid relegation. A win is vital for their survival hopes.Heart of Lions, on the other hand, come into the match with confidence after back-to-back victories over Accra Lions and Medeama. Sitting in 3rd place with 47 points from 28 matches, they have been strong defensively, conceding only 19 goals this season. They’ll aim to extend their winning streak.In their last meeting in November 2024, Heart of Lions triumphed 3-0. They’ve won two of the last three encounters, with Legon Cities claiming just one victory. Legon Cities have struggled this season with 7 wins, 4 draws, and 17 losses, while Heart of Lions boast 13 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses.This match is crucial for both teams, with Legon Cities fighting to stay up and Heart of Lions looking to secure a top finish.

Former Asante Kotoko and Legon Cities head coach, Maxwell Konadu, beleives Black Stars qualification to the 2026 World Cup is on course. The four-time African champions enhanced their chances of qualification with back-to-back wins during the March international break.The Black Stars recorded a 5-0 win against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium before a 3-0 win against the Malagasy in Morocco, all in the Matchday 5 and 6 games of the qualifiers.The victories have propelled Ghana to the top of Group I with 15 points, with four matches to end the qualifiers.“That first win was everything. It brought back belief in the team. Now, we are confident that Ghana can qualify for the World Cup,” Konadu told Graphic Sports.Konadu also noted that the massive support from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the government and fans was a key factor in the team’s recent turnaround.He stated that national unity and motivation have a direct impact on performance, regardless of which players are selected.“When the players know the country is behind them, they will give everything. But if the spirit of the nation is missing, it doesn't matter who you invite—they will struggle,” he said.The...

Former Legon Cities head coach, Maxwell Konadu, has described second-tier South African football as more competitive than the Ghana Premier League.The experienced Ghanaian coach recently had a stint with Black Leopards.Having joined the side on a two-year deal earlier this year, Konadu parted ways with the South African club on mutual grounds.However, speaking in an interview, Konadu, who previously managed several top Ghanaian clubs including Asante Kotoko and All Stars, lauded the competitiveness of the South African leagues, particularly in comparison to Ghana’s domestic competition.The former Black Stars assistant coach further noted that even the second-tier leagues in South Africa offer better remuneration and attract top talents, making them even more competitive than the top flight in Ghana.“The second-tier league in South Africa is more competitive than the Ghana league," Konadu told Graphic Sports."They pay their players well, and that has attracted top talent. Even during international breaks, matches in those leagues are suspended because many players get national team call-ups,” Konadu explained.

Basake Holy Stars heaped misery on relegation-haunted Legon Cities after claiming a narrow victory over the visitors at the Ampain AAK II on Sunday, April 20, 2025.Issah Yakubu's second half strike was the difference in a high stakes matchday 28 between both teams.Abdulai Gazale's side hanged on to make it three home wins on the spin which leaves them in 12th position in the league standings with 36 points.The Royals continue to live precariously in 17th position with 25 points and have now won just one of their last seven league matches.They face another tricky test at home to Heart of Lions for their next match while Holy stars travel to Samartex.