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Hohoe united maintain lead, port City ease past Kings Palace in Zone Three
Hohoe United came from behind to beat former Premier League side Okwawu United in an emphatic 2-1 victory at the Hohoe Sports Stadium.
Nti Justice gave visitors Okwawu United an early lead in the 13th minute, but William Oduro equalized with a lovely goal in the 25th minute before Kwadwo Boamah added the winner in the 74th minute.
The win gives Hohoe United a four-point advantage at the top of the table in Zone Three.
Meanwhile Port City recorded their fifth victory away from home after beating Kings Palace 2-1 at the Akotex Park. Roland Maaquaye netted an early goal in the 6th minute for Port City FC, while Dawda Rakibu made it 2-0 in the 20th minute, before Adamu Amadu scored a consolation goal three minutes after the break for the home side.
Elsewhere at the Nania Park – FC Nania emerged from a scintillating 2-1 victory against former Premier League side Accra Great Olympics, ending their two-game winless run at home. Sumaila Lepoady gave FC Nania a slim lead in the first half. Peter Fiifi Hammond added to the tally in the 51st minute, before David Cobbinah scored a consolation goal for Great Olympics from the spot in stoppage time.
Here are the results in Zone Three
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
