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Black Stars to learn AFCON 2027 opponents on May 19 as CAF sets Qualifier dates

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the dates for the qualifiers of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2027.

The qualifiers will run from September 2026 to March 2027, with the final tournament set for June 19 to July 17, 2027. Ghana will know their group opponents after the draw on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Forty-eight (48) teams will be split into 12 groups of four, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the competition.

The 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations will be staged in three East African countries: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

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Port City crowned Access Bank Division One League Zone Three Champions

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Port City have officially been crowned champions of the Access Bank Division One League Zone Three after a thrilling 3-2 victory over WAFA SC in their Matchday 28 home fixture.

Having already secured qualification to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League with three games to spare, Port City showed no signs of slowing down, extending their lead at the top with another impressive performance.

WAFA SC opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Sylvester Henyo, but Port City responded swiftly as Kedzie Korblah Junior converted from the penalty spot to level matters. Alex Boateng then put the hosts ahead before captain Hamza Zakaria extended the lead to 3-1 in the 61st minute.

Melchizedek Frimpong pulled one back for WAFA SC in the 76th minute, but it wasnโ€™t enough to deny Port City the victory and the title celebrations.

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This historic triumph sees Port City crowned champions of Zone Three and set to compete in the Ghana Premier League for the first time in the clubโ€™s history.

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Premier League: Medeama surge five points clear as Hearts of Oak keep title pressure with win over Nations FC

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Medeama SC took a giant step toward the Premier League title with an imppressive 2-0 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars FC, inspired by a sensational brace from Salim Adams at the TnA Stadium.

The in-form midfielder struck from the penalty spot before curling home a superb free-kick, sealing all three points and extending Medeamaโ€™s lead at the summit to five points with just four matches remaining.

Accra Hearts of Oak secured a vital 1-0 away win over Nations FC at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. Mawuli Wayoโ€™s early 11th-minute strike proved decisive, as Hearts delivered a disciplined performance to keep their top-three ambitions firmly alive while piling pressure on Nations in the relegation battle.

Karela United FC left it late to snatch a dramatic 2-1 victory over Young Apostles FC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

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Goals from Abdulai Hafiz and a stoppage-time winner by Rahman Yaya cancelled out Richmond Opokuโ€™s equaliser, handing Karela a crucial boost while deepening Apostlesโ€™ survival worries.

Dreams FC continued their fine run with an impressive 2-0 win over Asante Kotoko SC at the Tuba Astroturf.

Early and second-half goals from Oumar Nafal and Ebenezer Adade secured the points, as Kotokoโ€™s struggles on the road continued.

Aduana FC and Heart of Lions FC played out a hard-fought goalless draw at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park on Sunday.

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The stalemate sees Aduana slip out of the top four, while Lions remain in mid-table heading into the final stretch.

FC Samartex 1996 strengthened their top-four push with a 3-1 victory over Holy Stars FC at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.

Early strikes from Akwasi Sarpong and Francis Gyetuah set the tone before Christian Agyenim Boateng sealed the win, extending Samartexโ€™s winning streak to three matches.

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