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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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Black Starlets arrives in Morocco on U-17 AFCON mission …FA boss charges team to make Ghana proud
The Black Starlets, the national U-17 male team, have safely arrived in Casablanca ahead of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The team departed Accra on Wednesday, travelling with a 35-man contingent made up of 21 players and 14 officials, all focused on delivering a strong campaign on the continental stage.
They completed a smooth five-hour flight to Morocco, where final preparations will continue before the tournament kicks off.
The technical team is expected to fine-tune tactics and build cohesion among the squad as they gear up for the competition.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, was present at the Accra International Airport to bid farewell to the team.
Speaking during a brief farewell at the Airport, the FA President urged the team to carry a ‘never say die’ spirit into the competition.
President Simeon-Okraku emphasised the importance of mental strength and unity, particularly in difficult moments during matches. His message was inspired by the team’s recent friendly encounters against Cote d’Ivoire, where they bounced back strongly after an initial defeat.
“I’m very happy that when you lost to Cote d’Ivoire in your first game during your friendly matches, you were able to bounce back—not only to dominate but to outscore them in the second game,” he said. “I read a lot of meaning into that, and I want all of you to keep that in your heads—that, it’s not over until it’s all over,” he added.
The FA president stressed that the ability to respond positively to setbacks would be crucial in a tournament as competitive as the AFCON.
He encouraged the players to stay united and support one another when the pressure intensifies on the continental stage.
“When the chips are down, that’s when we need to hold each other together,” Okraku added. “So go out there and make Ghana proud.”
Ghana will compete in Group D alongside Algeria, Senegal, and South Africa, with their opening match scheduled for Thursday, May 14.
Twenty-three (23) players have been called up for this month’s international friendly against Mexico.
The squad is composed of star players from the domestic league and European leagues who are closely monitored by Coach Carlos Queiroz, as well as U-23 players who will soon represent Ghana in the upcoming Olympic Games qualifiers.
Notable names include Majeed Ashimeru, Felix Afena-Gyan, Razak Simpson, and Birmingham City’s Ibrahim Osman.
Ashimeru returns to action after a long spell on the sidelines due to a muscle injury that limited his appearances at both club and national level.
Also in the team is Felix Afena-Gyan, whose last appearance for Ghana was in May last year when he featured against Trinidad and Tobago in the Unity Cup in London.
Barcelona B’s Abdul Aziz Issah, Ebenezer Annan of AS Saint-Étienne, Ibrahim Osman of Birmingham City, and Paul Reverson of Ajax FC have also been included in the squad.
Midfielder Salim Adams, one of the key players for Ghana Premier League leaders Medeama SC, leads the group of home-based players.
Others are Heart of Lions’ Ebenezer Abban, Ebenezer Adade of Dreams FC, and Nations FC captain Razak Simpson. Ghana will travel to Mexico for the international friendly on Friday, May 22, 2026.
