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Kotoko to host Heart of Lions tomorrow
League leaders, Kpando Heart of Lions, will head to the Kumasi Baba Yara Stadium tomorrow to test their resolve against an in-form Asante Kotoko in their match day four Ghana Premier League encounter.
Both sides are unbeaten this season, a record that could fall after the game.
Many have refrained from calling the game for either side, as recent matches between the two, especially at the Baba Yara Stadium, have not favoured the home side.
However, Kotoko’s recent loss to Lions in the GHALCA Top Four slightly tilts the scale in the latter’s favour.
That game would be preceded by the Swedru All Blacks clash against Bibiani Gold Stars at the Swedru Sports Stadium.
With a win from three games, the Black Magicians are approaching this game with the seriousness it deserves as they seek to protect their home invincibility.
For Gold Stars, who were bundled out of the CAF Champions League last week by Algerian outfit, JS Kabylie, a point from this game would help their cause as they fight to play in Africa next year.
Eleven Wonders FC will aim at their first win of the season when they welcome Young Apostles FC to the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema New Town tomorrow.
Dreams FC will return to the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema New Town to face Vision FC as they search for their first point of the season, while Aduana FC travel to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in Samreboi to battle Samartex FC.
In other games, Medeama SC will face Nations FC at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa; Hohoe United will host Karela United at the Hohoe Sports Stadium, while Berekum Chelsea will remain at the Golden City
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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.
