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Medeama SC drop first points with 0-0 draw against Heart of Lions at home
Medeama SC lost their 100 percent Premier League record after being held to a pulsating 0-0 draw at home by Heart of Lions in an absorbing match at the TnA Stadium on Saturday evening.
Nebojsa Kapor Kapor’s men were looking to maintain their perfect start to the season but were denied severally by an impressive Heart of Lions goalkeeper Lawrence Osei.
Osei stood between Medeama and a win as he pulled up top class saves to the admiration of the home fans.
The visitors put up a resilient fight to pick a point in the mining town to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
Medeama substitute Prince Owusu hit the post with a thunderous strike as Diawise Taylor missed a sitter with only goalkeeper Lawrence Osei to beat.
Winger Osah Bernandinho Tetteh and defender Kamaradini Mamudu also came close but their efforts failed to produce the needed goals.
Hearts of Lions forward Kwadwo Obeng Junior and Abednego Tetteh were also an attacking threat for the visitors as the two teams shared the points.
Despite dropping crucial points at home, Medeama remain top of the table with 10 points from four games. They have an outstanding match against FC Samartex 1996, scheduled for Wednesday October 9, 2024.
Heart of Lions have jumped to fourth on the league table with seven points from five matches. The remaining seven Premier League games for matchday 5 will take place across the country on Sunday October 6, 2024.
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National Teams Ambassador, Asamoah Gyan visits Black Queens training, rallies team ahead of WAFCON
National Teams Ambassador, Asamoah Gyan, paid a visit to the Black Queens during training on Wednesday.
The former Black Stars striker offered words of encouragement as the team continued preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
He congratulated the players and technical team for securing qualification to the continental showpiece and urged the team to remain focused, give their best whenever they step onto the pitch and to continue working hard.
The visit marked one of Gyan’s first engagements with a national team since his appointment as Ambassador for Ghana’s national teams.
He also assured the players of his commitment to supporting and motivating the team as they build towards WAFCON.
Gyan’s presence was warmly received by the players and technical staff, with the football icon sharing his experience and inspiring the squad as well.
The Black Queens are currently in camp in Accra as the team continue preparations under coach Kim Lars Björkegren.
Black Princesses captain, Linda Owusu Ansah has received a late call-up to the Black Queens camp for the June FIFA Women’s international window.
Owusu Ansah replaces Alexandre Emefa Tay, who has been excused from camp due to academic commitments.
The talented midfielder, who previously featured for Ampem Darkoa Ladies, captained Ghana’s Black Princesses (U-20) and has been recognized as one of the country’s promising young talents.
Her call-up comes shortly after completing a move to AFC Toronto in Canada, marking another important milestone in her growing career.
Linda has joined the rest of the squad in Accra as preparations continue under Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren.
