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GPL: Medeama aim to extend unbeaten run ahead of Hearts of Lions clash on Saturday
Medeama SC look to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League when they host Heart of Lions at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Saturday evening.
The team has earned nine points from their first three matches following victories over Accra Lions, Legon Cities and Basake Holy Stars.
The 2022-23Premier League champions are back in front of their home fans when they entertain Heart of Lions on Saturday. Kick off 18:00 GMT (6pm local time).
Medeama SC are loving life under their Bosnian coach Nebojsa Kapor at the moment as they lie top of the table with with nine points.
They have a 100% win record with one outstanding game to spare in match week three against defending league champions FC Samartex 1996.
They’ve scored four and conceded just one goal so far in what has been a blistering start to the season for the former Premier League champions.
Versatile Medeama defender Kamaradini Mamudu has simply been brilliant. The talented right-back has scored two goals and contributed immensely to the club’s success so far.
However, they will be wary of the threat posed by the visitors as they won 1-0 at the Akoon Community Park in Tarkwa last season. The Mauve and Yellow conceded the least number of goals at home last season (6).
Heart of Lions also remain unbeaten in the league as they sit pretty third in the league table with six points The Kpando lads have recorded three draws, one victory, scored five and conceded three goals. Coach Bashiru Hayford’s side are unbeaten in their last six consecutive away games in the league.
Medeama SC have played Heart of Lions once at home in the league since the Kpando lads gained promotion back in the Premiership last season, losing 1-0 in Tarkwa.
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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.
