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History beckons as Golden Kick, Attram De Visser battle for MTN FA Cup final spot …Kotoko face Berekum Chelsea tomorrow
Golden Kick FC and Attram De Visser are on the verge of a historic feat in the MTN FA Cup. The two Access Bank Division One League clubs are the last remaining clubs in the competition after eliminating Karela United FC and Pac Academy in the quarterfinals.
The two clubs will lock horns in the semifinal at the TNA Stadium today with a place in the final up for grabs.
The winner of this tie will follow in the footsteps of Okwahu United and Bofoakwa Tano as the third second-tier side to play in the MTN FA Cup final since FC Nania lifted the trophy in 2010/2011.
Golden Kick FC have been impressive in the ongoing campaign, eliminating strong Ghana Premier League sides like Accra Hearts of Oak and Karela United.
The Zone 3 side have played five matches, scored four goals, and kept four clean sheets ahead of the game.
On the other hand, Attram De Visser, who eliminated fellow DOL side Pac Academy in the quarterfinals, have scored five goals, conceded three, and kept two clean sheets. Attram De Visser previously knocked out Bibiani Gold Stars in the Round of 16.
Tomorrow, Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea will take to the pitch in the second semifinal game of the championship.
The all Premier League clash is expected to be a cracker as both sides aim to lay hand on the trophy.
For the four clubs, the FA Cup represents the only chance of a silverware.
This was confirmed by Kotoko’s coach, Karim Zito after holding Hearts of Oak to a goalless encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium in their match day 30 clash of the Ghana Premier League.
Kotoko are huge favourites but Stephen Amankona has always been a threat for the Porcupine Warriors in such games and his presence could likely influence play.
Asante Kotoko SC has announced with deep sadness the passing of its former Brands and Marketing Manager, Kweku Hammond.
In a statement released by the club, Kotoko described Hammond’s death as untimely and expressed heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.
“Although his time with the club was brief, Kweku served with dedication, diligence, and unwavering commitment to Asante Kotoko,” the club stated. “His contributions and loyalty to the club will not be forgotten.”
Kweku Hammond served in the club’s Brands and Marketing department, where he played a role in promoting the Porcupine Warriors’ brand and engaging supporters.
The club assured that it will continue to honour his memory and legacy.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Fans and members of the football fraternity have since joined the club in mourning, sharing tributes to Hammond for his professionalism and commitment during his time at club.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Captain of Ghana’s National U-15 Boys team, Abdul Aziz Issa, says the exposure gained at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan will be vital for the development of the squad.
Ghana finished 7th out of 189 countries after an impressive campaign, winning eight of ten matches.
“I think we played well, the exposure was good for our development, and we can’t thank FIFA and the GFA enough for this amazing platform,” Issa said.
“I’m so very happy to be part of this FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan. I want to thank my colleagues for how far we have brought Ghana in this tournament.”
The captain believes the experience will prepare the group for future challenges at U-17 and U-20 level.
Ghana enjoyed an outstanding tournament, scoring 44 goals and establishing themselves among the top seven teams.
Their dominant group stage saw them score 27 goals while conceding just three. Salifu Fatawu’s side opened with a commanding 4-1 win over Uzbekistan, thrashed Myanmar 7-1, recorded emphatic 7-0 wins over Guam and the Bahamas, before rounding off the group with a 2-1 triumph over Kazakhstan.
Their pursuit of a higher finish suffered a setback in the knockout phase after elimination by Paraguay in a dramatic encounter.
The team bounced back to finish 7th, including a commanding 4-0 victory over Colombia in their final game, despite suffering a 7-1 defeat to Brazil in the Tier A Ranking Play-Offs.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
