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Gold Stars chase first win against Hearts
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Kwabena Owusu – Gold Stars
Bibiani Gold Stars will hope to earn their first win against Accra Hearts of Oak at the Dun’s Park when they clash on match day seven of the betPawa Premier League today.
Gold Stars are yet to taste victory against the Phobians at home, having drawn a game and lose the other in the last two seasons.
At home, today’s game would be the third against Hearts at home since joining the elite division and would hope that marks a new beginning for the ‘Gye Nyame’ lads.
Coach Michael Osei who has overseen their last four games with the Phobians is optimistic they would get it right this time as they prepare to capitalise on Hearts uninspiring start to the current season.
For the Phobians, the outcome of this game may have repercussions on the team, especially for Dutch Head Coach, Martinus Koopman who could be booted out if he suffers a third defeat in six games.
Following their 2-2 drawn game with Nations FC, Asante Kotoko returns to the Baba Yara Stadium to host Bechem United tomorrow with a win high on their agenda.
Having halted their jerky start to the season, Kotoko has now bagged nine points from six games and in seventh place on the log.
The visitors lie in a distant 12th position with two points separating them and Head Coach Bismark Kobi Mensah would be up for an upset.
Bechem would be hoping to do better than the 1-0 loss suffered last season on the same grounds.
The newly constructed Hohoe Sports Stadium will host its first Premier League action tomorrow as Kpando Hearts of Lions host Karela United.
Hearts of Lions have relocated to the 10,000-seater facility as their new home venue away from their Sogakope WAFA Park after the impact of the Akosombo Dam spillage on the Sogakope Park.
Currently, Heart of Lions find themselves in the 15th position on the league table with five points while their opponent Karela United are two points above them with six points.
Two-time league champions, Aduana Stars FC will trek to the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale to play as guest of joint leaders Real Tamale United.
Accra Great Olympics will return to the capital to host newbies Nations FC at the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow with high hopes of returning to winning ways after suffering their first defeat to Aduana Stars.
In other games, Medeama SC will be at their Akoon Park in Tarkwa to play Samartex FC, Legon Cities welcome Dreams FC to the El-Wak Stadium while Berekum Chelsea host Nsoatreman FC.
By Raymond Ackumey‘
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 would go into the annals of Ghana football as one of the darkest days for the Black Stars.
In an AFCON 2027 qualifier against The Gambia, the Black Stars did not only break the hearts of the fans, but conceded a defeat that left followers with sleepless nights.
Coming from a Matchday 1 defeat to the Elephants of La Cote d’Ivoire in Bouake, the outcome of the second game against The Gambia was one that was non-negotiable.
It had the ability to spark a revival to contend for one of the slots for the next AFCON showpiece.
The Gambia is a formidable side but definitely, not one to have frustrated Ghanaians to watch in pain and awe the Black Stars lose a game from a winning position.
That is a possibility in the game of football but when the stakes are high in such cases, it becomes unacceptable to the fans.
And grievously has Carlos Queiroz answered the massive call for his resignation.
At his post-match press conference, he made it clear that bowing out was the easiest decision but insisted that would not solve the myriad problems facing the Black Stars.
For the coach to be fired two days after that declaration raises a lot of concerns as he seem to be aware of existing problems the FA may even not know.
Unfortunately, coaches over the years have always been sacrificial lambs in situations of this nature but when he talks about particular problems affecting the team, his sack leaves much to be desired.
That aside, it is important to also take another look at the country’s pool of players, both local and foreign based.
Some of us have been advocates for forming the Black Stars around the ever-present local players who may lack the skill, finesse and flamboyance believed to give the foreign based players the edge over their local counterparts.
The locals, however, compensate that with their commitment and dedication.
Sadly, it appears this consistent call have fallen on deaf ears and no one wants to give any attention to that.
If the fear is that results would be poor, then that would be no excuse again following outcomes of the Stars in their last two games.
From what was witnessed in Bouake and Accra, one can confidently boast that there isn’t much difference between the foreign based players and the locals.
If there is any, it would probably be the treatment given to the two sets of players.
The call on the FA now is to give major consideration to the local players. Any coach that sees no good in the local players must have no business handling the national team.
That does not also shut the door on the ‘foreigners’. We witnessed how the early 90s teams were beautifully blended to have a formidable team.
It is time the FA goes back to the basics. With the locals, there can be more camps, leading to improved cohesion. Any foreign based player invited must settle into the team quickly and make a difference. That is the only way to rescue the Black Stars from its free fall.
By Andrew Nortey
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Manchester City Football Club has lodged a comprehensive appeal against the opinion of the Premier League Commission in relation to its long-running disciplinary case.
In a statement on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Club confirmed that the appeal was filed at 7pm.
“The Club’s firm position is that, on multiple grounds, the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe,” the statement said.
City maintained its innocence, stressing that a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all its positions relating to the case.
“We will continue to respect due process and are necessarily restricted in what we can say further until all proceedings are complete,” the Club added.
The appeal sets the stage for the next phase of the legal battle between the Premier League champions and the league over alleged breaches of financial rules, which the club has consistently denied.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
