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Techiman Eleven Wonders vs Real Tamale United in Access Bank Division One League Zone One playoff showdown
The stage is set for the final playoff match between Techiman Eleven Wonders and Real Tamale United, with the winner earning a spot in the Ghana Premier League.
Real Tamale United previously returned to the Premier League in the 2021/22 season after qualifying ahead of Bofoakwa Tano. In recent seasons, the qualification process for Zone One has involved playoffs, with Bofoakwa Tano and Young Apostles emerging victorious in their respective seasons.
Techiman Eleven Wonders are making their second playoff appearance after losing to Bofoakwa Tano in their previous attempt.
This time, they’ll face Real Tamale United, who finished top of Zone One A with 58 points from 28 matches, winning 18, drawing 4, and losing 6. Eleven Wonders, on the other hand, topped Zone One B, winning 15 of their 28 matches.
Real Tamale United’s attack will be led by Wisdom Jonas Manyina, who has scored 15 league goals, Abdul Rashid with 10 goals, and Blabala Bamon with 12 goals.
Meanwhile, Eleven Wonders will rely on their right-back Farouk Ameyaw, who has scored 6 goals, and goalkeeper Kwame Opoku, who has kept 13 clean sheets in 25 games.
The match will be broadcast live on AFA Sports Channel, Metro TV, and Original TV on Friday at 3 pm.
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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