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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
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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