Asante Kotoko head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has called on the Black Stars’ technical team to ensure local players are given a fair chance to compete when selected for national duty.Ahead of Ghana’s Matchday 5 and 6 fixtures in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, three home-based players—Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, Medeama SC defender Kamaradini Mamudu, and Nations FC defender Razak Simpson—earned call-ups.Asare made a strong impression, displacing first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi and starting in both matches in his maiden call-up. Meanwhile, Simpson was introduced late in Ghana’s 3-0 victory over Madagascar.Dr. Ogum believes the local league has untapped potential that deserves more attention.“They need to scout deeper and deeper in the [Ghana] league, and when they are able to do that, I’m sure they will have a backlog of locally good talented players who, when given the opportunity, can play," Ogum said.He also emphasized the importance of giving local players meaningful roles rather than just filling squad spots.“To me, they shouldn’t just scout local players and go and put them on the bench. They should scout players who, when given the chance, will be able to compete,"...

Medeama SC will host Basake Holy Stars at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa, aiming for a second consecutive victory to climb the Ghana Premier League table.The Mauves and Yellows head into this encounter on the back of a crucial 1-0 win over Aduana Stars on March 23, boosting their confidence. Medeama also have history on their side, having edged Basake Holy Stars 2-1 in their last meeting six months ago.Basake Holy Stars, meanwhile, arrive in poor form, suffering back-to-back defeats against Asante Kotoko and Bibiani Gold Stars. Their struggles on the road have been evident, conceding in 10 straight away matches and enduring a seven-game winless streak.Medeama sit seventh with 35 points from 23 games, winning ten, drawing five, and losing eight. They have scored 25 goals while conceding 21. Basake Holy Stars are 13th with 27 points, recording seven wins, six draws, and ten losses, with 24 goals scored and conceded.Medeama will look to capitalize on home advantage, while Basake Holy Stars must rediscover their form to avoid slipping further down the table.

Access Bank Division One League sides Attram de Visser and PAC Academy will face off in the quarter-finals of the MTN FA Cup at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday, March 29.PAC Academy have been outstanding in this year’s competition, eliminating two-time champions Medeama SC and King Faisal to reach this stage for the first time.The Offinso-based club also knocked out Wamanafo Mighty Royals, Bekwai Heroes, and Medeama in earlier rounds.They currently sit third in Zone Two of the Division One League with 38 points, boasting key players like Faisal Shaibu, Joseph Kojo Junior, Rashid Nuhu, and Bernard Asante.Attram de Visser, owned by former Ghana international Godwin Attram, have also impressed despite struggling in the Division One League, where they sit 10th in Zone Three.They stunned Premier League side Bibiani Gold Stars in the Round of 16, winning on penalties, and also defeated Kotoku Shining Stars, Okwahu United, and Port City.With a semi-final spot at stake, this promises to be an exciting contest, kicking off at 3 pm in Kumasi.

Ghanaian midfielder Richard Boadu has reaffirmed his commitment to playing for the Black Stars, despite receiving an offer from the Libyan Football Association to switch nationality.Boadu, who currently plays for Al-Tahaddi Sports Club in Libya, revealed that he was approached to naturalize and represent the North African country at the international level.However, he turned down the offer, insisting that his dream is to wear the Ghanaian jersey.“When I came here, they tried to get me to naturalise for Libya, but I declined. It’s not about the money; I am Ghanaian. I also want to represent my country and feel the pride,” Boadu told Fakye TV.The former Asante Kotoko and Medeama SC midfielder has yet to receive a call-up to the Black Stars but remains hopeful that his performances in Libya will earn him a spot in the national team.Boadu was a standout performer for the two teams during his stay in the Ghana Premier League before heading to North Africa for greener pastures.

Staff members of Ecobank in Takoradi showed their support for Medeama SC by wearing the club's top jerseys to work today.This collective gesture highlights the strong community bond between the bank and the local football team, which hails from Tarkwa in Ghana's Western Region.Medeama SC is a well-known club in the Ghana Premier League, and this display of team spirit by the Ecobank staff is a powerful symbol of the pride that local businesses and individuals take in their regional team.Such support not only demonstrates loyalty but also promotes unity between local institutions and the football club, especially as Medeama continues to compete at the top levels of Ghanaian football.The staff's decision to represent Medeama SC during their workday reflects the deep passion for football in Ghana and underscores how sports, particularly football, are integrated into daily life and professional environments in the country.