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GPL: Lions bag first Premier League win of the season
Accra Lions collected their first win of the Premier League season after a comfortable 3-1 win over Nsoatreman FC on matchday 4 at home on Saturday September 28, 2024.
Salman Faris Tahiru opened the scoring as early as the 10th minute with a sublime finish before Ezekiel Kwame Alladoh added the second seven minutes later.
Stephen Diyou pulled a goal back for the visitors three minute into the second half but Most Valuable Player Blessing Assuman Dankwah scored in the 67th minute to restore Lions’ two goal advantage at the University of Ghana Stadium.
This is the first win for Accra Lions since the start of the season following two successive defeats and a draw a draw in their opening three matches.
Nsoatreman FC, fresh from their exit from the 2024-25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, have now suffered their first defeat of the season.
Eight matches are expected to take place across the country on Sunday September 29, 2024 to conclude matchday 4 of the Premier League this weekend.
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National Teams Ambassador, Asamoah Gyan visits Black Queens training, rallies team ahead of WAFCON
National Teams Ambassador, Asamoah Gyan, paid a visit to the Black Queens during training on Wednesday.
The former Black Stars striker offered words of encouragement as the team continued preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
He congratulated the players and technical team for securing qualification to the continental showpiece and urged the team to remain focused, give their best whenever they step onto the pitch and to continue working hard.
The visit marked one of Gyan’s first engagements with a national team since his appointment as Ambassador for Ghana’s national teams.
He also assured the players of his commitment to supporting and motivating the team as they build towards WAFCON.
Gyan’s presence was warmly received by the players and technical staff, with the football icon sharing his experience and inspiring the squad as well.
The Black Queens are currently in camp in Accra as the team continue preparations under coach Kim Lars Björkegren.
Black Princesses captain, Linda Owusu Ansah has received a late call-up to the Black Queens camp for the June FIFA Women’s international window.
Owusu Ansah replaces Alexandre Emefa Tay, who has been excused from camp due to academic commitments.
The talented midfielder, who previously featured for Ampem Darkoa Ladies, captained Ghana’s Black Princesses (U-20) and has been recognized as one of the country’s promising young talents.
Her call-up comes shortly after completing a move to AFC Toronto in Canada, marking another important milestone in her growing career.
Linda has joined the rest of the squad in Accra as preparations continue under Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren.
