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Chelsea, Liberty, Legon maximum points Citieschase
With week-five fixtures of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) postponed due to the upcoming December 7 elections, week four games commenced on Thursday and are expected to end tomorrow.
However two of Ghana’s representatives in Africa, Asante Kotoko and Ashgold SC will have their games this weekend between Medeama SC and Bechem United respectively postponed due to their participation in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup.
However, the excitement continues today at The Golden City Park in Berekum where Berekum Chelsea lock horns with Liberty Professionals. Chelsea without a single win after three games will have a high ladder to climb against a win-less Liberty side who have harvested three draws in three games. A win from both sides will break the streak.
Dreams FC host Legon Cities at the Dawu Park in an equally engaging cagey affair today. Dreams picked up a painful defeat away to Karela United and will be eager to make amends playing at their comfort zone, while the Royals’ under new gaffer Bashir Hayford will be aiming to record their first win after a barren draw with Medeama SC last weekend.
Techiman Eleven Wonders will continue with their stunning performance when they play West African Soccer Academy (WAFA) at the Nana Ameyaw Park in Techiman.
The ‘Sure Wonders’ are yet to concede defeat after two wins and a draw in three games as a win against WAFA will see Coach Ignatius Osei Fosu and his lads sit top of the league log for the first time. The Sogakope lads after a win against King Faisal on Match Day One have only managed a point in their last two games and will also aim to surprise Wonders away.
Great Olympics will round off the last round of games with a stiff encounter against Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs. Olympics saw no action on Match Day Three with Asante Kotoko but will return to action on Sunday.
The Dade boys stole the headlines after the 3-0 emphatic victory over Legon Cities and a win will see them make it two wins in a row. Dwarfs will be aiming to keep their consistency against Olympics after securing a vital home win over Berekum Chelsea.
BY LINUS SIAW NARTEY
Officials from the Ghana mission in the United Arab Emirates have paid a morale-boosting visit to the camp of the Black Queens.
The delegation, made up of Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto, Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai and Head of Transport Anas Shaibu, visited the team to assure them of the government’s support and commitment to their safety and welfare.
During the visit, the officials interacted with the team and offered words of encouragement, urging the team to remain focused on the tournament despite concerns surrounding unrest in parts of the UAE.
Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto emphasised that the Ghanaian government, through its diplomatic mission, is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to ensuring the team’s safety throughout their stay.
“We want the team to stay calm and focus on the competition. The government and the embassy are doing everything possible to ensure your safety and well-being.” he said.
Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai also reiterated the mission’s readiness to provide any assistance required by the team during the tournament.
Leadership of the team expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as timely and motivating.
With the backing of Ghana’s diplomatic officials in the UAE, the Black Queens remain determined to represent the country proudly and deliver strong performances in the Pink Ladies Cup.
The Black Queens have arrived in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the upcoming Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai. The team touched down at the Dubai International Airport via Emirates Air on Wednesday morning and were warmly received by the competition’s organising officials.
The squad will be based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, where they will begin their final preparations for the tournament. Organised as part of the international women’s football calendar, the Pink Ladies Cup is expected to feature four national sides using the competition to assess their squads and fine-tune strategies for upcoming tournaments.
Ghana will open their campaign today with a clash against Hong Kong, while Russia and Tanzania face off in the other opening match.
The Black Queens are then scheduled to return to action on March 3, when they take on Russia in a match expected to test them against a physically strong opponent.
The final round of games will be played on March 6, with Ghana closing their campaign against Tanzania at 9:00 pm.
With three matches in eight days, the tournament promises to be a crucial phase in Ghana’s preparation, as the Black Queens aim to return to continental action sharper, stronger, and more competitive.
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