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Kotoko aim double over Legon Cities
League leaders Asante Kotoko will welcome Legon Cities to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium tomorrow to honour their match day 26 fixture of the Ghana Premier League (GPL).
The Porcupine Warriors will be aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a 2-1 defeat to relegation-threatened Real Tamale United on Sunday at the Aliu Mahama Stadium.
Concerned about the loss, trainer Propser Narteh Ogum admitted his charges were poor, committed unpardonable errors but assured fans of a turnaround tomorrow.
Kotoko are enjoying a good run as their quest to clinch the title remains intact.
Sitting comfortably on top of the log with 52 points, Kotoko are the side with the lowest defeats (three) and will be eager to record a double over the Royals who they beat 2-1 in the first round.
The visitors have improved in their second round games and could use this game to surprise Kotoko.
Fourth-placed Accra Great Olympics will host Ashgold SC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Olympics have managed a victory in their last five games, three defeats and a draw.
Their third defeat came against GoldStars who rallied back to pick a 2-1 triumph after Olympics went ahead in the first half.
A win for the Coach Annor Walker and his charges will see the AGOSU lads take over Aduana Stars in third place should the latter fall to Berekum Chelsea.
At the Nana Gyeabour Park tomorrow, high-flying Bechem United will lock horns with Karela United.
With eight points behind the leaders, the Hunters suffered a late 3-2 defeat to struggling Eleven Wonders.
Ashgold were held to a goalless draw against Aduana Stars in their last meeting and will aim to improve.
Third-placed Aduana Stars will make a trip to the Golden City Park to face Berekum Chelsea.
At the Akoon Park, Medeama SC will battle it out with West African Soccer Academy (WAFA) tomorrow while a battle for survival is expected to be staged tomorrow at the Nduom Park in Elmina where Sharks face Real Tamale United (RTU).
At the Duns Park in Bibiani, Gold Stars will test their might against Eleven Wonders whilst under-performing King Faisal travel to the Eastern region to face Dreams FC at the Theatre of Dreams at Dawu tomorrow.
BY LINUS SIAW NARTEY
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has introduced minimum monthly salaries for players in the Ghana Premier League (GPL), Division One League (DOL), and the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
According to the Association, the move is part of efforts to improve the welfare of footballers and make Ghana’s domestic leagues more professional and competitive.
The decision follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the GFA and the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) ahead of the Association’s last Congress.
One key outcome of that partnership was the introduction of a standard contract for professional players, which has already been implemented by Premier League clubs.
After further discussions with the clubs, the GFA and its partners agreed that players in the Ghana Premier League will now earn a minimum net monthly salary of GHS 1,500.
Players in the Division One League and the Women’s Premier League will each receive a minimum of GHS 700.
The new salary structure will apply to all contracts signed during the next registration window. However, for players already under contract, the new rates will take effect at the start of the 2026/2027 league season.
The GFA explained that the introduction of minimum salaries is a major step toward protecting the welfare of players and ensuring fair compensation for their talent and hard work.
It added that the decision is aimed at raising standards in local leagues, strengthening the value of Ghanaian football, and creating a more professional and sustainable future for players and clubs.
Attention will be at the Golden City Park in Berekum tomorrow as Hearts of Oak lock horns with Berekum Chelsea FC in a Ghana Premier League Matchday 6 game that promises an electrifying atmosphere.
Lying sixth on the league table with two wins and three draws, the Phobians visit a ground that has been favourable to them in recent times. In their last three visits to the Golden City Park, Hearts have amassed seven out of nine points, putting them in strong contention to win.
Head Coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani says, “The team is making progress in its tactical identity despite the lack of goals, and this is something we are working on ahead of this game.”
Hearts will come face-to-face with former coach Samuel Boadu, whose side lies a distant 13th on the league table with a win and a draw from four games. Coach Boadu is yet to celebrate a victory over the Phobians since joining the Berekum lads and would hope this fixture marks a turnaround.
Ninth-placed Vision FC would trek to the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in Bechem to play Bechem United, while new boys Hohoe United host Aduana FC at the Hohoe Sports Stadium.
Returnees Swedru All Blacks will welcome Basake Holy Stars to the Swedru Sports Stadium, with defending league champions Bibiani Gold Stars staying put at their backyard, the Dun’s Park, to welcome second-placed Heart of Lions FC on Monday.
Today at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa, Medeama SC will clash with Samartex FC in a Western derby. Other games scheduled for today would see Eleven Wonders FC host Karela United at the Swedru Sports Stadium, while Dreams FC face Nations FC at the Tuba Astro Turf.
By Raymond Ackumey
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