Medeama SC will welcome a resurgent Dreams FC side to the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium on Friday night in a Ghana Premier League encounter expected to test both teams' ambitions.The former champions dropped to 7th on the league table following a narrow 1-0 loss to Hearts of Oak in their previous fixture. Despite a recent dip in form, one win in their last four league games, Medeama remain one of the league’s most prolific sides, having scored 27 goals and conceded 23.Their home record remains solid, ranking fifth in the league’s home performance standings, and they will be aiming to return to winning ways in front of their supporters.Dreams FC, meanwhile, are enjoying a rich vein of form. The Believers arrive in Tarkwa buoyed by a five-match winning streak, having kept four clean sheets during that run. Currently 8th on the table with 36 points, Dreams FC have scored 17 goals and conceded 17, and are ranked sixth in away performance this season.Coach Abdul Karim Zito’s side head into the game on the back of consecutive away victories over Hearts of Oak and Heart of Lions, which will boost their confidence ahead of this challenge.In...

Match Officials have been appointed for Matchday 27 of the Ghana Premier League, starting Friday April 11 to Sunday April 13, 2025.The details are as follows:NO. REFEREES, VENUES AND OTHER OFFFICIALS 1.DATE: FRIDAY APRIL 11, 2025-6PM MATCH: MEDEAMA SC VS DREAMS FC VENUE: TNA STADIUM REFEREE: MAWULI KLU ASSISTANTS:  KOFI NYARKO BAKAEAND GABRIEL BOATENG 4TH REFEREE:  MORO IDDRISU MATCH COMMISSIONER: FELIX ADJETEY SOWAH VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: RICHARD NKRUMAH GFA CAMERAMAN: GABRIEL BENTUM2. DATE: SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2025 MATCH: ACCRA LIONS VS BASAKE HOLY STARS VENUE: ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM REFEREE: NATHAN ANAFO ASSISTANTS: TIJANI MOHAMMED AND SULEMANA SALAU DEEN 4TH REFEREE: JULIAN NUNOO MATCH COMMISSIONER: MARK AMOAKO VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: ERIC COLLINS ODOOM GFA CAMERAMAN: LIVE3. DATE:  SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2025 MATCH: ASANTE KOTOKO VS BECHEM UNITED VENUE: BABA YARA SPORTS STADIUM REFEREE: JOSEPH KWOFIE ASSISTANTS: RICHARD NARTEY AND ERNEST AKATEY 4TH REFEREE: DR. MORO OSMAN MATCH COMMISSIONER: ALI PLATO VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: NATHANIEL G. ADJEI GFA CAMERAMAN: LIVE4. DATE: SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2025 MATCH: VISION...

Nations FC skipper Razak Simpson has expressed optimism about his outfit winning the Ghana Premier League title at the end of the season.The Abrankese-based club, who made a strong debut appearance in the domestic top-flight are currently third on the Premier League standings, accumulating 42 points after 25 matches into the campaign.With four points separating Nations FC and Asante Kotoko, who sit top of the standings, the Black Stars defender insists his outfit can annex the Premier League title, considering the points gap between the teams.“We have engaged ourselves in a meeting. We believe we can win the league, considering the points gap between the teams. Obviously, we can win the league at the end of the season” he said.Nations FC next Premier League match will be against Dreams FC at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Kumasi.Meanwhile, the enterprising defender has emerged as a transfer target for Algerian club CR Belouizdad following his outstanding performance for Nations FC.  This season, he has scored four goals from 18 appearances in the Ghana Premier League.Simpson made his debut for Ghana in November 2024 against Sudan and showcased glimpses of good performance.

Okwahu United General Manager, Nana Kwame Dankwah has urged Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare to leave the club for rival giants Asante Kotoko to help him flourish with the Ghana national senior team, the Black Stars. Kwame Dankwah, who is a former Asante Kotoko supporters' chief, believes the Black Stars No.1 shot-stopper, will thrive in Kumasi.Asare's stock has risen rapidly after he excelled for Ghana during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagsacar in March, where he kept clean sheets in the the two matches.The status of the 32-year-old has shot up since the breakthrough but the former Okwahu United chief insists Kotoko presents a better profile for the goalkeeper to join and maintain his spot in the Black Stars.“It would truly benefit him [Benjamin Asare] if he joined Kotoko,” he said. “Hearts will not aid his progress.” he said on Accra-based Hot FM.The former Great Olympics last line of defense was named man of the match in Hearts of Oak's 1-0 win over Medeama SC in the Premier League on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

General Manager of Okwahu United and former Asante Kotoko National Circles Council Chairman, Nana Kwame Dankwah, has advised Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare to consider a move to Kumasi Asante Kotoko.Asare, who has become Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper following a strong debut in March, has been in top form during the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers.His performances have drawn widespread praise, most recently earning the Man of the Match award in Hearts of Oak’s 1-0 win over Medeama SC on April 6.Speaking on Hot FM, Nana Kwame expressed confidence that a switch to Kotoko would enhance the 25-year-old’s career prospects."It would truly benefit him if he joined Kotoko,” Nana Kwame said. “Hearts will not aid his progress."His comments come amid rising interest in Asare’s future, and could spark fresh debate among supporters of both Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, as well as followers of the national team.

Former Hearts of Oak defender, Amankwah Mireku, has blamed the current playing body of the club for their struggles.The Phobian Club returned to winning ways against Medeama SC at the Accra Sports Stadium last Sunday after going four matches without a win.After 25 matches played in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season, Hearts of Oak sit 5th on the league log with 40 points.However, Mireku, who was part of the club’s iconic 1999/2000 “Invincibles” treble-winning squad believes that the club’s struggles have to do with the players and not the head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara.According to him, while fans are quick to blame the coach when results don’t go their way, the real issues are connected to the playing unit’s inability to execute on match days."The coach works with the players all week, but once they step onto the pitch, he relinquishes control,” Mireku said. “If things go wrong on the field, it’s more about the players than the coach," he said."For me, I don’t understand this narrative. The coach is human; he has his responsibilities and limitations. But when players don’t perform, people immediately point fingers at the coach. It has become the...

Head coach of Nations FC, Kasim Ocansey Mingle has set sights on securing the Ghana Premier League title at the end of the campaign.The Abrankese-based triumphed over Karela United in the week 25 clash held at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Monday afternoon, courtesy Emmanuel Annor’s strike in the 25th-minute mark.Speaking after game, the former Bechem United gaffer expressed his outfit are not just making the numbers in the Ghana Premier League, as he aim to secure the ultimate title.“All the teams at the top there are aiming for the ultimate title, and Nations FC is no exception. We are aiming to win the ultimate at the end of the season. We are not playing for playing sake in the top-flight” he said.Nations FC are currently third on the Ghana Premier League table with 42 points, just four points behind log leaders, Asante Kotoko.The Abrankese-based club will play host to in-form Dreams FC on April 15, 2025 at the Dr Kwame Kyei complex.

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back from their defeat to Hearts of Oak over the weekend. The coach and his side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to the Phobians in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday in a game staged at Accra Sports Stadium.Speaking in his post-match interview, Coach Ibrahim Tanko praised the performance of his players, describing the defeat as a painful one.He argued that the defeat, despite a setback for his team, is not the end for his side as they push to challenge for the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title.“This is a setback, not the end. We’ve won two straight before this, and we’ll analyze where we fell short—especially in front of the goal, and come back stronger. The boys are hungry, and our fans deserve better. We’ll deliver,” coach Ibrahim Tanko said as quoted on the website of Medeama SC.Next weekend, Medeama SC will take on Dreams FC in a game the team will be eager to win to climb higher on the Ghana Premier League standings.

Asante Kotoko are still leading the Ghana Premier League title in the 2024/25 campaign after 25 games.The Porcupine Warriors over the weekend drew 1-1 with Heart of Lions, dropping two points in the process.Despite the failure to win the match, Asante Kotoko are still top of the table with 46 points, two more than Bibiani Gold Stars in second.Gold Stars could have leapfrogged the Reds to top the league standings over the weekend but the team suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat to Dreams FC in their league match.While Asante Kotoko and Gold Stars remain favourites to clinch the league title, they are followed closely by Nations FC and Heart of Lions in third and fourth places respectively.Defending champions FC Samartex occupy 9th place and do not appear to be good enough to defend the league title this season.Accra Lions and Legon Cities FC continue to battle for points to climb out of the relegation zone.It is clear that the two teams will need to keep up the fight until the last game of the season to stand a chance of staying in the Ghanaian top-flight league.

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare attributed his team's 1-0 win over Medeama SC to their determination and focus.After a tough Thursday defeat, Asare's side showed resilience to secure the three points at the Accra Sports Stadium."We had determination coming into this game after our defeat on Thursday," Asare said. "We knew we had to grab all three points in this game. We thank God for this victory, and also our fans and everyone who came to support us."Asare emphasized the team's winning mentality, stating, "Football is like that, you can lose or you can draw, anything can happen in football. Definitely, while you play and you don't win, you are not happy.The players always have the mindset of winning, so our focus is always there."The win marked a welcome return to form for Hearts of Oak, who had suffered three defeats in their last five matches.Asare's impressive performance earned him his 13th clean sheet of the season, showcasing his crucial role in the team's success.

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare attributed his team's 1-0 win over Medeama SC to their determination and focus.After a tough run of form, Asare's side showed resilience to secure the three points at the Accra Sports Stadium."We had determination coming into this game after our defeat on Thursday," Asare said."We knew we had to grab all three points in this game. We thank God for this victory, and also our fans and everyone who came to support us."Asare emphasised the team's mindset, saying, "Football is like that, you can lose or you can draw, anything can happen in football. Definitely, while you play and you don't win, you are not happy. The players always have the mindset of winning, so our focus is always there."The win marked a welcome return to form for Hearts of Oak, who had suffered three defeats in their last five matches.Asare's outstanding performance was crucial, earning him his 13th clean sheet of the season. With this win, Hearts of Oak looks to build momentum and continue their push for success.

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare expressed gratitude to the fans after his team's 1-0 win over Medeama SC at the Accra Sports Stadium.Asare attributed the victory to his team's determination and focus, despite their recent struggles."We had determination coming into this game after our defeat on Thursday," Asare said."We knew we had to grab all three points in this game. We thank God for this victory, and also our fans and everyone who came to support us."Asare highlighted the team's mindset, stating, "Football is like that, you can lose or you can draw, anything can happen in football. Definitely, while you play and you don't win, you are not happy. The players always have the mindset of winning, so our focus is always there."The win marked a crucial turnaround for Hearts of Oak, who had suffered three defeats in their last five matches.Asare's impressive performance earned him his 13th clean sheet of the season, further solidifying his contribution to the team's success. With this victory, Hearts of Oak looks to build momentum and continue their push for success.

The shortlist for the NASCO Coach of the Month award for March features three top contenders who have all led their teams to strong performances.Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum of Asante Kotoko is one of the nominees after guiding the club to an unbeaten March, recording two wins and two draws. Under his stewardship, Kotoko scored four goals and conceded just one, finishing the month at the top of the league table.Christopher Ennin, head coach of FC Samartex 1996, also had an impressive run in March. His team mirrored Ogum’s unbeaten record, with two wins and two draws. FC Samartex scored four goals and conceded two during the month.Abdul Karim Zito of Dreams FC rounds out the shortlist, having led his side to three wins and one draw. His team was the most successful of the month in terms of victories, scoring five goals and conceding just one.The winner of the NASCO Coach of the Month award will receive a 43-inch NASCO television, generously provided by Electroland Ghana Limited.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa as the venue for the 2024/25 MTN FA Cup semifinals, scheduled for Sunday, May 11, 2025.The announcement follows an exciting quarterfinal round in Kumasi, which saw four clubs—Asante Kotoko, Berekum Chelsea, Golden Kick, and Attram de Visser—secure their places in the final four.This year’s semifinals present a compelling mix of Premier League and Division One sides. Asante Kotoko, current leaders of the Ghana Premier League, will go head-to-head with fellow top-flight outfit Berekum Chelsea in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter. The second semifinal will see Division One sides Attram de Visser and Golden Kick battle for a historic place in the final.The TNA Stadium, which serves as the home ground of Medeama SC, is set to host both matches in a double-header format. With a place in the MTN FA Cup final at stake, fans can expect a day of intense competition as all four clubs aim to cap their seasons with silverware.