FC Samartex were made to sweat at home before claiming a 2-1 win over Aduana Stars on Sunday, June 1, 2025.The Timber Giants raced into an early lead just 6 minutes into the game but their lead was cancelled by Kelvin Obeng’s strike in the 32nd minute.The hosts, however, scored late in the game to record their sixth consecutive win at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.Christopher Ennin’s team now occupy 6th position in the league standings with 51 points ahead of their trip to Hearts of Oak on the final day.Aduana sit in 10th position on 44 points and will host Basake Holy Stars next weekend.

FC Samartex will look to bounce back from their defeat to league-leading Nations FC when they host Aduana Stars.The Timber Giants, 7th in the league standings with 48 points have lacked consistency this term and their dream of defending the league title is impossible.Visiting Aduana who sit in 10th position, 4 points behind Samartex also endured a difficult start to their campaign but seem to have steadied the ship with some crucial wins.This may not be a high-stakes game but both teams will set their sights on ending the season in respectable positions.A win for either teams would definitely put some smiles on the faces of their face.

Accra Lions coach Rainer Kraft has taken responsibility for his side's late collapse in the 5-3 victory over Aduana Stars last Saturday in the Ghana Premier League. The hosts raced to a 5-0 lead before the hour mark, with Salman Faris and Lucky Nwafor each scoring a brace and Musa Hamzata netting another.However, a brace from Emmanuel Opoku Peprah and an Emmanuel Marfo strike saw the visitors score three times in the last ten minutes.Kraft was left with mixed feelings despite the victory, claiming his players lost concentration after the break."Of course, I have an explanation. It started at half time. Players coming in the locker, easy, little bit of dancing and you could see the focus and concentration was gone. It started in half time. The players are young, they are not experienced so I can understand a little of how their mindset is but everyone of them wants to go further, wants to go to Europe or somewhere but one day you have to learn," he said during the post-match presser."The first ten, fifteen minutes coming out of the locker we were poor, Aduana did well. And with the changes, which offering players who...

Accra Lions will hosts two-time Ghana Premier League champions Aduana Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with hopes of returning to winning ways and hand their survival chances a boost. The Accra-based club return home after a defeat in Kumasi to Nations FC saw them drop to the relegation zone.Meanwhile, Aduana Stars travel to Accra after a thrilling 3-2 victory at home against Berekum Chelsea.The two sides will be meeting for the eighth time in the Ghanaian topflight league on Saturday, with Accra Lions holding an advantage over the experienced side.In their previous meetings, Accra Lions have won two, with five ending in a draw. Accra Lions recorded one of their biggest wins in the Ghana Premier League against the Dormaa-based in Accra last season.Heading into the match, Accra Lions have been in good form at the Accra Sports Stadium, winning all four matches since returning to their favourite venue.Both teams hold identical records in their last five matches, winning three and losing two.Aduana Stars have rich experience in their squad with Kelvin Obeng leading the attack while Maxwell Arthur marshals the midfield.Meanwhile, the youthful exuberance of players...

Interim head coach of Asante Kotoko, Abdul Karim Zito, has refuted claims that there is some bad blood between attackers Albert Amoah and Kwame Opoku.In the last two games of the Porcupine Warriors, some fans have alleged that there is some friction between the two strikers over perceived selfish play.The allegation started after Kwame Opoku failed to pass to Albert Amoah to score in the narrow win against Aduana Stars.While a similar incident happened in the Hearts of Oak game when Albert Amoah failed to set up Kwame Opoku, coach Karim Zito insists that there is no rivalry between the two teams.He argues that both players are self-centred and want to score for the team to become important for the club.“During our first match [against Aduana Stars], Amoah should have given the ball to Opoku, and today too, look at what has happened. I think it’s not about rivalry, it’s about lack of focus and self-centeredness. Everybody wants to score to feel important, and that’s why in Europe they attach much importance to assists. So it’s not rivalry but rather self-centeredness,” Coach Zito explained to journalists after the Super Clash on Sunday.Meanwhile, the Kotoko...

Asante Kotoko will take on Aduana FC in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday, with interim coach Karim Zito now at the helm following the dismissal of Prosper Ogum.Zito has been handed the responsibility of securing the league title and will need to prove himself in this crucial home fixture against a tough opponent at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.Kotoko are desperate for a turnaround after suffering back-to-back losses to Nations FC and Accra Lions, extending their winless run to four matches. Defensive adjustments will be vital, as the team has conceded in each of their last four outings.Aduana FC, meanwhile, head into the match on a high after securing a 2-1 victory over Hearts of Oak, which has set a positive tone for their upcoming encounter.Historically, Asante Kotoko hold the advantage in head-to-head meetings, having won four of the last six encounters. Aduana Stars have managed just one win, while one match ended in a draw. Kotoko's most recent victory against Aduana was a 2-0 win on November 24, 2024.Kotoko currently sit 4th on the league table with 47 points from 28 matches, while Aduana Stars occupy 10th place with 38 points...

Asante Kotoko have stepped up preparations for their next game in the Ghana Premier League against Aduana Stars.Under new head coach Abdul Karim Zito, the team intensified its training session on Thursday, April 24, aiming for a win in the upcoming game this weekend.The new coach took his players through various drills and tactics today with a focus on amassing all three points from the game against Aduana Stars on Sunday, April 27.🏃‍♂️Inside Training: Karim Zito’s Third Session with the Squad | Preparing for Aduana on Sunday🔗🎥Full Video: https://t.co/ctVSn35LPA#AKSC #Fabucensus #Kotoko4All pic.twitter.com/4czu8S0zQc— Asante Kotoko SC - 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) April 24, 2025At Kotoko, coach Karim Zito brings a wealth of experience, having guided Dreams FC to a historic CAF Confederation Cup semi-final and led Ghana’s U-20 team to the 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations title.Following his appointment, the coach has assured fans that his team will fight in every game to challenge for the league title."Six matches, 18 points can change a lot. So it's not over until it's over. I know we will play against those at the top. So we will fight until the end,” Coach Zito...

Asante Kotoko legend George Kennedy has thrown his full support behind newly appointed interim coach and technical advisor, Karim Zito.Kennedy believes Zito has the potential to guide Kotoko to success this season, including winning the Ghana Premier League title and FA Cup.Kennedy described Zito as a "game changer" capable of turning the team's fortunes around. He cited Zito's success at Dreams FC, where he led the club to the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup, as evidence of his ability to achieve great things with the right support.Despite being six points behind leaders Bibiani Gold Stars with six games remaining, Kennedy remains optimistic about Kotoko's chances."Looking at Coach Zito’s credentials, I believe he can achieve it. There are six matches left, and winning all gives us 18 points. That’s a big difference. It’s not over yet," he said.Kennedy urged the Kotoko players to adopt a fresh mindset under Zito and approach the remaining games with unity and renewed energy."The players must reset, avoid injuries, and understand there’s a new coach now. They need a new attitude and belief to make this mission possible."With Kotoko's next match against Aduana Stars looming, Kennedy's words of...

Asante Kotoko legend George Kennedy has thrown his full support behind the team under new interim coach and technical advisor, Karim Zito.Kennedy believes Zito has the potential to steer Kotoko toward winning the Ghana Premier League title and FA Cup this season.Kennedy described Zito as a "game changer" capable of turning the team's fortunes around. He cited Zito's success at Dreams FC, where he led the club to the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup, as evidence of his ability to achieve great things with the right support.Despite being six points behind leaders Bibiani Gold Stars with six games remaining, Kennedy remains optimistic about Kotoko's chances."Looking at Coach Zito’s credentials, I believe he can achieve it. There are six matches left, and winning all gives us 18 points. That’s a big difference. It’s not over yet," he said.Kennedy urged the Kotoko players to adopt a fresh mindset under Zito and approach the remaining games with unity and renewed energy."The players must reset, avoid injuries, and understand there’s a new coach now. They need a new attitude and belief to make this mission possible."With Kotoko's next match against Aduana Stars looming, Kennedy's words of...

Asante Kotoko interim coach, Abdul Karim Zito, believes the players feel 'so comfortable' and that could be one of the problems of the team. The former Dreams FC coach met the press on Wednesday, barely 24 hours after his appointment as replacement for Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum, who was sacked on Monday, April 23, 2025.Zito has been tasked to lead the club back to the top of the table and possibly win the FA Cup, with the Reds at the semi-final stage of the competition."We met the players, we saw their predicament, so many problems. We went to the club house and I saw that they feel so comfortable. I don't know Hearts of Oak but I know Dreams FC, if sometime human beings feel so comfortable, they forget their target in life," he told reporters."So it is our problem not only on the field of play, and that is why as a coach you need to study psychology," he added.The Porcupine Warriors will hosts Aduana Stars in Zito's first game in charge of the Kumasi-based giants. New Kotoko Technical Director, Abdul Karim Zito says the players feel so comfortable and that could make one...

Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has admitted his team's recent struggles but insists they are still in the race for the league title.The Porcupine Warriors suffered a 2-0 defeat to Nations FC on Sunday, following a crushing loss to Accra Lions.These back-to-back defeats have seen Kotoko drop from first to third, putting their title aspirations in jeopardy.Speaking after the match to Globe TV, Ogum expressed frustration with his side's current form, having gone three matches without a win.However, he remains confident and urged fans to stay supportive.“Back-to-back defeats aren’t ideal, but as the technical team, it’s our job to motivate the players despite external pressure,” Ogum said.“These are the same players who went on a long unbeaten run earlier. We believe we can turn this around.”“The league isn’t over. We still have matches to play, and we’ll keep pushing,” he added.Kotoko, now in fourth place with 47 points, will face Aduana Stars in their next fixture.

Samartex will welcome Karela United to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Wednesday afternoon in a crucial Ghana Premier League encounter, with both sides riding on the back of recent wins.The hosts come into the match in fine form after securing back-to-back victories over Legon Cities and Accra Lions. Currently 8th on the table with 38 points, Samartex are pushing to climb further up the standings as the season enters its final stages. Their defence has been solid all season, conceding just 16 goals in 26 games, and they will aim to keep things tight at the back while looking to improve their scoring rate of 0.85 goals per match.Karela, sitting 15th with 28 points, also picked up a morale-boosting win in their last match against Aduana Stars. However, their biggest challenge lies in front of goal, having failed to score in their last seven away matches. Their away form will need a dramatic turnaround if they are to take anything from Samreboi.In head-to-head terms, both teams have two wins each from their last five meetings, with one draw. The last clash in October 2024 ended 1-1. Samartex have scored seven goals in those encounters, while Karela have...

Karela United head coach, Nurudeen Amadu, has stated that his primary objective is to steer the club clear of relegation at the end of the Ghana Premier League season.Speaking after his side’s 1-0 loss to Nations FC last Sunday at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Amadu acknowledged the challenges since taking over mid-season but remains confident of a turnaround.“The ultimate goal is to escape relegation at the end of the season. I took over the team along the line, so I will manage the situation and ensure the team survives,” he said.Karela United have recorded just two wins in their last six matches and currently sit 15th on the league table with 25 points from 26 games.Amadu remains optimistic ahead of their next fixture against Aduana Stars on Sunday, April 13, noting that his team is determined to rise to the occasion.

Vision FC head coach, Nana Agyemang, has lauded midfielder Daniel Yemoh for his outstanding performance in their 3-2 victory over defending Ghana Premier League champions FC Samartex on Wednesday.Yemoh was the standout player of the match, scoring twice to inspire his side to a much-needed win.The victory ended Vision FC’s poor run of form, which included two consecutive draws and a 2-0 defeat to Bechem United.His first goal was a moment of brilliance, as he chipped the ball over the goalkeeper from outside the penalty area after excellent build-up play down the right flank.Speaking at the post-match press conference, coach Nana Agyemang expressed his admiration for Yemoh’s skill, particularly his composure in scoring the opening goal.“Yemoh’s first goal, for example, was incredible. That one-touch chip over the goalkeeper is not easy to execute. Most players would take an extra touch before shooting, but he did a fantastic job,” Agyemang stated.Vision FC now sit 13th in the league table and will face Aduana Stars on Sunday, April 6, in their next fixture.