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Kotoko, AshGold in mouth-watering clash
The gripping Ghana Premier League (GPL) continues this weekend as joint leaders Asante Kotoko take on vacillating AshantiGold SC in a cagey duel at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium tomorrow.
Fresh from a historic 2-0 away win against Aduana Stars at Dormaa, Kotoko would appear too strong for AshantiGold to handle – especially playing before their pet crowd.
Hearts of Oak have a nerve-racking cracker on hand against Bibiani Gold Stars this afternoon. Their ability to survive this demanding away test would define their vigilance to defend their title. Against all expectations, the Phobians were held to a pulsating barren tie by Bechem United at the Accra Sports Stadium and they are bent on making amends this weekend.
In other engagements, improving Accra Lions will host low-flying WAFA in Accra this afternoon; joint-leaders King Faisal storm Techiman to battle lowly-placed Eleven Wonders to a crunch tie tomorrow, whilst Bechem United welcome RTU to Bechem to an equally absorbing tie on Sunday.
After picking up a hard-fought point in Berekum last week, Wonder Club Great Olympics looked motivated against Karela FC at the Accra stadium tomorrow.
Struggling Elmina Sharks face a tough task when they oblige Aduana Stars to Elmina with Dreams FC taking on Legon Cities.
As of press time yesterday, home team Medeama was expected to cross swords with Berekum Chelsea in Tarkwa.
Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz will address the media at a press conference on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
The event, scheduled for 1:00pm, will bring together members of the media to interact with the Portuguese trainer following his appointment as Black Stars head coach last week.
Queiroz will use the platform to share his vision for the team, outline his technical philosophy, and answer questions from the press ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The unveiling also provides an opportunity to formally introduce the coach to the Ghanaian public, set expectations for the World Cup campaign, and foster alignment between the technical team, the media, and supporters.
Ghana will be making a fifth appearance at the Mundial and have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
