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Berekum Chelsea, Dreams FC and Nsoatreman FC record wins on Matchday 10
Berekum Chelsea, Dreams FC and Nsoatreman FC recorded wins on Matchday 10 of the betPawa Premier League Sunday.
Chelsea inflicted a 1-0 deafest on champions Medeama SC in Tarkwa, while Dreams FC and Nsoatreman FC beat Great Olympics and Real Tamale United respectively.
Medeama SC – unbeaten at home in the ongoing season went into the clash looking for their fourth consecutive win at Tarkwa but Chelsea scored in the first half to break their home invincibility.
Stephen Amankona scored the only goal of the match in the 21st minute to silence the home crowd.
Medeama SC piled the heat on the visitors looking for the equaliser but had none of that as Chelsea went into the break with the slim lead.
After the interval, Jonathan Sowah, Derrick Fordjuor and Theophilus Anobaa bombarded the goal area of Berekum Chelsea but the former champions were resolute at the back to keep their opponents at bay.
The incessant pressure resulted in the hosts coming close a couple of times but the back line of Berekum Chelsea held on to grab a rare win at Tarkwa – their second win on the road with in the ongoing season.
At the Theatre of Dreams – Dreams FC netted two second half goals to down Accra Great Olympics.
Both teams went into the game flying on the back of victories against Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC. But it was the hosts who grabbed the points in the end.
Ishmael Dede broke the deadlock with a neat penalty inside 48 minutes before Eric Danso added the second goal two minutes later. Danso was quick to get on the end of Dede’s cross to lob home – giving the Still Believe lads their second successive win.
Meanwhile, high flying Nsoatreman FC returned to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Real Tamale United.
Maxwell Konadu’s team needed to fight for the points after suffering back to back defeats against Accra Great Olympics and Medeama SC.
Mohammed Abdul Rahaman scored in the 23rd minute to give his side a well deserved lead before Abdul Manaf Umar doubled the lead on the stroke of full time.
At Fosu Gyeabuor Park – Bechem United gave away an early lead to draw 1-1 with Bofoakwa Tano.
Augustine Okrah opened the scoring in the 8th minute but the lead was short lived as Bofoakwa Tano grabbed the equaliser two minutes later through Steven Owusu.
Elsewhere- Razak Simpson scored a 75th minute goal to give Nations FC a 1-0 win over Kpando Heart of Lions at Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.
Finally on Sunday, Accra Hearts of Oak recorded yet another home draw after sharing the spoils with Legon Cities at the Accra Sports stadium.
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Follow official procedures when making donations to the club – Hearts of Oak to fans
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has reminded its supporters and well-wishers to follow official procedures when making donations to the club.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the club said it appreciates the continuous support shown by individuals and groups toward its teams, including the Senior Boys Team, Auroras, Oak Ladies and Royal Oaks.
However, management expressed concern over unsolicited donations and public fundraising activities outside the club’s structures.
It noted that while goodwill is welcome, all forms of support must be routed through the Supporter Liaison Office at the club’s secretariat.
According to the statement, the welfare of the teams is the responsibility of management, and any attempt to bypass established protocols undermines transparency and accountability.
The club stressed that donations not channeled through the official process would not be accepted by team officials or coaching staff.
Hearts of Oak assured supporters that it remains committed to building a united club culture based on professionalism, discipline and respect.
It also encouraged stakeholders to work with management to uphold the dignity of the club.
The club urged the public to contact the Supporter Liaison Office through the secretariat for inquiries and support,
By: Jacob Aggey
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Armwrestling: Immigration, Prisons meet African champions
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and Ghana Prisons Service (GPS) in separate ceremonies have welcomed officers of both security institutions who recently returned from Abuja, Nigeria after participating in the 14th Africa Armwrestling Championship.
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mr. Patience Baffoe Bonnie, and the leadership of the Service, were present to congratulate the champions, Daniel Acquah (four gold medals), Mabel Yeboah (four gold medals) and Henry Otoo (two silver, two bronze), on their impressive performances.
The champions presented their medals to the Director-General, and shared their experiences and insights with the top officials.
During the meeting, the Director-General of the GPS, Mrs Baffoe Bonnie, expressed her excitement about the potential benefits of sports for inmates.
She noted that sports could play a significant role in rehabilitation and pledged to support the development of armwrestling within the prisons service.
In a related development, the Comptroller-General of the GIS, CGI Samuel Basintale, commended his members – Edward Yamoah Asamoah (two gold medals), Blessed Abeka Nunoo (one gold, one silver, two bronze), Godwin Sackey (one gold, one silver) and referee Nii Otoo Larkyne, for the feat.
Mr Basintale promised to provide support for the development of armwrestling within the service, including training facilities, equipment, and sponsorship.
The African Armwrestling champions from the security services won a total of 20 medals out of Ghana’s 55 medal haul.
They expressed gratitude and promised to continue promoting the sport and inspiring others to take up armwrestling.
Mr Charles Osei Asibey, President for Ghana Armwrestling Federation, was thrilled by the promise and continuous collaborations and support for the development of armwrestling in Ghana by the security services.
—GNA
