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Gt. Oly dare Ashgold in Obuasi
The excitement and tension in the Ghana Premier League will further heighten as the season enters Match Day 25 this weekend with teams battling for the top spot and others fighting fiercely to avoid the drop.
Consequently, the resurgence of top-four side Accra Great of Olympics would be challenged when they travel to the Len Clay Sports Stadium to face mid table side AshantiGold tomorrow.
With the home side desperate for the three points to move up close to the top spot, Great Olympics would also fancy a win to keep their position and possibly move to the summit.
Meanwhile, the weekend of mouthwatering matches would begin today with a clash between WAFA and Legon Cities at Sogakope.
WAFA shocked Medeama with a 2-1 away win in their last encounter while Legon Cities in their attempt to escape relegation put up an impressive performance to beat Liberty 2-1 at home on Wednesday.
Another win for Legon Cities would be a huge boost to their relegation fight, while another three points for seventh-placed WAFA could put them in the right place to subsequently challenge for top four.
King Faisal would have their destiny in their own hands when they host Bechem United in Bekwai as they would need the three points against a very resolute side to stay in the league.
Liberty Professionals after their disappointing defeat to Legon Cities would face of with Kumasi Asante Kotoko in another crunch encounter.
Kotoko would need a win to keep maintain their fight for the league title while Liberty need to make amends after their loss and also keep themselves in the league.
In other games, Karela would face off with Eleven Wonders at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park at Aiyinase in another cagey encounter.
Hearts of Oak will hope for a consecutive win when they clash with Elmina Sharks at the Accra Sports Stadium while Aduana would battle it out with Medeama in another exciting fixture.
Inter Allies will take on Berekum Chelsea at Dawu while Ebusua Dwarfs face off with Dreams FC at the Nduom Sports Stadium.
BY MICHAEL D. ABAYATEYE
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Benjamin Asare’s call-up inspires local players – Osei Asibey
Hearts of Oak defender, Osei Asibey, has acknowledged that the call-up of Benjamin Asare, the current number one goalkeeper of the Ghana Black Stars, has given confidence to many local players to work hard.
Asibey explained that playing for the senior national team is time-based, and at the right time, every local player will get their chance.
“The Black Stars belong to Ghanaians, and everybody will get the chance to play for the Black Stars when the time is right. Benjamin Asare is a local player, and he has gotten the chance. I’m sure when it is our time, the country would call us to serve,” he asserted
Osei Asibey added that Asare’s achievement shows that with hard work, local players can also receive Black Stars call-ups.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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World Cup Qualifiers: Ghana beats Mali to boost qualification hopes
The Ghana Black Stars on Monday evening secured a vital 1–0 win over Mali in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, a result that strengthens their chances of booking a ticket to the 2026 tournament.
The Match
The only goal of the game came in the 52nd minute when Alexander Djiku powered home a header to put Ghana ahead at the charged Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghana dominated possession and created more chances, with Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Kudus troubling the Malian defense.
Coach Otto Addo’s side managed the game well, with substitutes, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Iñaki Williams and Joseph Paintsil helping to protect the narrow lead.
Mali pushed for an equalizer but Ghana’s defense held firm until the final whistle.
What the win means
The victory takes Ghana to the top of their qualifying group, giving them a strong advantage in the race to secure a direct World Cup spot.
It also boosts team confidence as the Black Stars aim to make their fifth appearance at the global showpiece.
Games Remaining and Qualification Path
Ghana now has two games left in the qualifiers. To qualify directly, they must finish first in their group.
If they end up second, they will have to compete in the CAF play-offs to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The next FIFA World Cup will kick off on June 11, 2026, and run until July 19, 2026. For the first time in history, the tournament will feature 48 teams, an expansion from the usual 32.
It will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with matches spread across 16 cities.
By: Jacob Aggrey
