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Gt. Oly dare Ashgold in Obuasi
The excitement and tension in the Ghana Premier League will further heighten as the season enters Match Day 25 this weekend with teams battling for the top spot and others fighting fiercely to avoid the drop.
Consequently, the resurgence of top-four side Accra Great of Olympics would be challenged when they travel to the Len Clay Sports Stadium to face mid table side AshantiGold tomorrow.
With the home side desperate for the three points to move up close to the top spot, Great Olympics would also fancy a win to keep their position and possibly move to the summit.
Meanwhile, the weekend of mouthwatering matches would begin today with a clash between WAFA and Legon Cities at Sogakope.
WAFA shocked Medeama with a 2-1 away win in their last encounter while Legon Cities in their attempt to escape relegation put up an impressive performance to beat Liberty 2-1 at home on Wednesday.
Another win for Legon Cities would be a huge boost to their relegation fight, while another three points for seventh-placed WAFA could put them in the right place to subsequently challenge for top four.
King Faisal would have their destiny in their own hands when they host Bechem United in Bekwai as they would need the three points against a very resolute side to stay in the league.
Liberty Professionals after their disappointing defeat to Legon Cities would face of with Kumasi Asante Kotoko in another crunch encounter.
Kotoko would need a win to keep maintain their fight for the league title while Liberty need to make amends after their loss and also keep themselves in the league.
In other games, Karela would face off with Eleven Wonders at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park at Aiyinase in another cagey encounter.
Hearts of Oak will hope for a consecutive win when they clash with Elmina Sharks at the Accra Sports Stadium while Aduana would battle it out with Medeama in another exciting fixture.
Inter Allies will take on Berekum Chelsea at Dawu while Ebusua Dwarfs face off with Dreams FC at the Nduom Sports Stadium.
BY MICHAEL D. ABAYATEYE
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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.
