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Ghana Premier League First Round Statistics
After the first round of the Ghana Premier League, Bibiani Gold Stars are the league leaders chasing their first Premier League title since joining the league in the 2021/22 season.
Reviewing the first-round table, only 5 teams (Nsoatreman FC, Medeama SC, Goldstars, Nations FC and Heart of Lions) went on top of the league in 17 matches.
Heart of Lions prior to their Week 17 fixture were the team leading the league table and Goldstars have taken the position for the 4th time in the first round.
League leaders, Goldstars have amassed 33 points and the second-best points since the League moved from 16 to 18 club league with Asante Kotoko having the most points accumulated (37) in the first round of the league.
Medeama SC received the highest number of penalties in the league first round (3), while, Karela United, Asante Kotoko, and Nsoatreman received 2 each.
The Statistics include, Top scorers, clean sheets, General stats, red card table, League table, most home wins, most away wins, most draws, most goals scored, most goals conceded, Fatau Dauda’s team of the first round and the Penalty table.
Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior.
In a statement, the club noted that “on behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club.”
According to the club, Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment midway through the season.
They added that this has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much more to play for this season.
“Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future.Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season with support from existing Club backroom staff, as we strive to achieve European qualification and progress in the FA Cup,” they added.
“As the Club works to bring stability to the Head Coach position, we will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment,” the statement concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Young Apostles defender Claude Shooting Bortey has been named NASCO player of the month for March following an outstanding run of performances.
The Young Apostles star edged out strong competition from Setsofia Aqetey of Vision FC and winger Samuel Okai of Bechem United after scoring three goals and earning one Man of the Match award during the period.
As part of his reward, Claude Bortey will receive a 43-inch NASCO Television set, courtesy of Electroland Ghana Limited, as well as a NASCO double-door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
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