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Kassim Mingle Ocansey wins NASCO coach of the month award for April
Head Coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey has won the NASCO Premier League Coach of the Month award for April, beating FC Samartex 1996’s Christopher Ennin.
This is Coach Mingle’s second time winning the award this season. Under Coach Mingle’s leadership, Nations FC achieved an impressive four wins and one loss in five matches, scoring five goals and conceding just one.
The team earned 12 out of a possible 15 points, propelling them to the top of the Premier League table.
As the winner, Coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey will receive a 42-inch NASCO Television set courtesy of Electroland Ghana Limited.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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