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Chelsea, Liberty, Legon maximum points Citieschase
With week-five fixtures of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) postponed due to the upcoming December 7 elections, week four games commenced on Thursday and are expected to end tomorrow.
However two of Ghana’s representatives in Africa, Asante Kotoko and Ashgold SC will have their games this weekend between Medeama SC and Bechem United respectively postponed due to their participation in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup.
However, the excitement continues today at The Golden City Park in Berekum where Berekum Chelsea lock horns with Liberty Professionals. Chelsea without a single win after three games will have a high ladder to climb against a win-less Liberty side who have harvested three draws in three games. A win from both sides will break the streak.
Dreams FC host Legon Cities at the Dawu Park in an equally engaging cagey affair today. Dreams picked up a painful defeat away to Karela United and will be eager to make amends playing at their comfort zone, while the Royals’ under new gaffer Bashir Hayford will be aiming to record their first win after a barren draw with Medeama SC last weekend.
Techiman Eleven Wonders will continue with their stunning performance when they play West African Soccer Academy (WAFA) at the Nana Ameyaw Park in Techiman.
The ‘Sure Wonders’ are yet to concede defeat after two wins and a draw in three games as a win against WAFA will see Coach Ignatius Osei Fosu and his lads sit top of the league log for the first time. The Sogakope lads after a win against King Faisal on Match Day One have only managed a point in their last two games and will also aim to surprise Wonders away.
Great Olympics will round off the last round of games with a stiff encounter against Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs. Olympics saw no action on Match Day Three with Asante Kotoko but will return to action on Sunday.
The Dade boys stole the headlines after the 3-0 emphatic victory over Legon Cities and a win will see them make it two wins in a row. Dwarfs will be aiming to keep their consistency against Olympics after securing a vital home win over Berekum Chelsea.
BY LINUS SIAW NARTEY
The Black Queens will on Wednesday, April 29, learn their opponents for the African qualifying phase of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games Women’s Football Tournament.
The draw, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), will take place at CAF headquarters in Cairo and will be streamed live on CAF TV from 15:00 local time (12:00 GMT).
Ghana is among 35 national teams participating in the qualification campaign, which will determine the two African representatives for the women’s football tournament at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, scheduled for July 11 to 29, 2028.
The qualification series will be played over five rounds, with each nation aiming to secure one of the two available slots for Africa at the global event in Los Angeles.
Having recently climbed to 59th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings and currently ranked third in Africa, the draw marks the beginning of another major international mission, the quest to seek a return to Olympic football.
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially awarded the nation the rights to host the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.
CAF covered the decision in a letter addressed to the General Secretary, Lawyer Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq.
The decision underscores CAF’s strong confidence in the Ghana Football Association’s ability to organize and deliver a tournament that meets the highest standards of youth football on the continent.
Ghana last hosted the competition in 1999 – when the Black Satellites lifted the trophy on home soil amid scenes of national celebration.
Coincidentally, 2027 will mark the 70th Independence anniversary and the competition could be a great part of the celebrations.
CAF says it will work closely with the Football Association and a soon-to-be-established Local Organising Committee (LOC) to ensure the successful planning and execution of the tournament.
This collaboration is expected to focus on infrastructure readiness, logistics, security, and overall fan experience, all aimed at delivering a world-class event worthy of Africa’s growing football stature.
Beyond the excitement of hosting, the tournament represents a broader endorsement of Ghana’s reputation as one of Africa’s premier football hubs.
Over the years, the country has consistently demonstrated its capability to stage high-profile competitions, backed by passionate supporters, improving facilities and a rich football culture.
The CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations holds particular importance in the global football ecosystem. Widely regarded as a breeding ground for future stars, the competition has historically served as a launching pad for some of Africa’s most celebrated players. Many participants have gone on to achieve remarkable success at top European clubs and on the international stage, making the tournament a key showcase of emerging talent.
With history, passion and proven capability on its side, Ghana now stands poised to deliver a memorable and impactful U-20 AFCON tournament, one that could shape the future of African football once again.
