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Medeama, Dreams FC lock horns in Champion of Champions game
Tarkwa-based Mede¬ama SC, winners of the 2022-23 Ghana Premier League will face FA Cup holders Dreams FC in the Champion of Champions game at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium tomorrow at 6pm.
Already, Ghanaians had a foretaste of what to expect tomorrow as the two teams featured in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup compe¬titions over the weekend.
Medeama SC brushed aside Remo Stars 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 aggre¬gate scoreline with Dreams FC beating Milo FC de Kank¬an of Guinea 3-2 aggregate.
During the just-ended league season, Dreams FC inflicted one of the heavi¬est league defeats on Me¬deama SC, a 4-0 thrashing at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu in the first round.
Medeama redeemed their image in the second round, albeit a 3-2 win at the Akoon Park in Tarkwa on their way to amassing 60 points to be crowned champions.
Dreams FC got the ticket for this game after beating King Faisal for the FA Cup.
Medeama have in their ranks new signings like Daniel Lomotey, Osah Ber¬nardinho Tetteh, Emman¬uel Cudjoe, Ibrahim Larbi, Richard Akrofi, and Zimba¬bwean international Kudak¬washe Mahachi, who may be tried with the match ahead of a long season.
For Coach Abdul Karim Zito of Dreams FC, the blend of experienced John Antwi with newbies Sulemana Suweidu Suhiyini, Richard Mensah, and Fran¬cis Odoom, with the old guards, should be enough ammunition to blow off their opponents.
The game will be her¬alded by a derby between regional rivals Cape Coast Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs and Venomous Viper at 3 p.m.
By Raymond Ackumey
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has been named on the official eight-man shortlist for the 2025/26 Premier League Player of the Season award.
The Ghana international is nominated alongside his City teammate Erling Haaland, Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal trio Gabriel Magalhães, David Raya, and Declan Rice, Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, and Brentford striker Igor Thiago.
A season of high-profile excellence, Semenyo earns his spot on the prestigious shortlist following a stunning breakthrough year where he registered 16 goals and four assists in 35 Premier League appearances.
The 26-year-old split his highly productive campaign between two clubs, starting the season in electric form for AFC Bournemouth before securing a high-profile £64 million transfer to Manchester City in January 2026.
The versatile attacker adapted instantly to life under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
He won the February EA SPORTS Player of the Month award after netting three goals in his first five games for City, and most recently opened the scoring in a 3-0 midweek victory over Crystal Palace.
Elite Competition for the Top PrizeThe Premier League confirmed that the winner will be decided by combining a public fan vote with the choices of an expert football panel.
Semenyo faces incredibly stiff competition from the other seven nominees who have dominated the 2025/26 landscape:
The Black Starlets will begin their 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign today, Thursday May 14, 2026 with a highly anticipated Group D clash against Algeria in Rabat.
Ghana heads into the tournament determined to make a strong statement after an impressive qualifying campaign in the WAFU Zone B Championship.
The Black Starlets secured qualification to the continental showpiece after finishing second in the regional tournament, narrowly losing to Ivory Coast on penalties in the final after an intense contest between the two West African rivals.
As part of preparations for the AFCON, the Black Starlets engaged in a series of international friendly matches aimed at sharpening the squad ahead of the tournament.
Coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum and his technical team tested the side against Ivory Coast on two occasions before concluding preparations with another competitive game against Mali in Morocco.
The technical handlers believe the preparatory matches have given the team the right exposure and tactical discipline required for the challenges ahead.
Algeria, meanwhile, also booked their place at the tournament after finishing runners-up in the North African qualifying tournament, UNAF.
The North Africans fell to hosts Morocco in their final qualifying match but demonstrated quality and resilience throughout the competition to secure qualification.
Thursday’s encounter is expected to be a fiercely contested affair, with both teams eager to begin their campaign on a positive note in a difficult group.
Speaking ahead of the game, Coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum expressed confidence in the readiness of his players and praised their commitment during preparations.
“The boys have prepared very well for this tournament. We have worked hard over the past few weeks, played competitive friendly matches, and I believe the team is mentally and tactically ready for the Algeria game,” he said.
Dr. Ogum acknowledged the quality of the Algerian side but insisted his players are fully focused on executing their game plan.
“Algeria is a good side and qualifying from the North African zone is never easy. We respect them, but we are also confident in our own abilities. The players understand what is at stake and they are eager to make Ghana proud.”
He also emphasized the importance of a strong start to the tournament.
“Opening games are always very important in competitions like this. A positive result can give you confidence and momentum, so we are going into the match with determination and belief.”
The Black Starlets have looked sharp in training since arriving in Rabat, with all players available for selection and no injury concerns reported by the technical team.
Ghana will be aiming not only for success at the AFCON but also qualification to the FIFA U17 World Cup later this year, making every group stage game crucial in their quest for continental glory.
