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New trophy unveiled for 2024/2025 Malta Guinness Women Premier League season
Ahead of the new 2024/2025 Malta Guiness Women’s Premier League season, a new trophy has been unveiled at an event held at the headquarters of the association in Accra.
The trophy, locally designed, when looked at has, the a “W” sign representing ‘Women Football’.
It is also embellished intricately with sparkling gold to symbolise the strength, hope, and growth of Women’s Football in Ghana.
It was a sight to behold as EX-Players, Fafali Dumehasi, Romanatu Tahiru and other players from the Immigration, Prisons, Army and Police Service matched majestically with it to the main stage of the event to the admiration of all stakeholders present at the launch.
The unveiling of the trophy also marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League as it sparks new conversations around which team is prepared to win it for the first time.
The new league season is set to kick off on the weekend of Friday 18th – Monday 21st October across the Northern and Southern Zones.
The Black Stars have opened camp in Cardiff ahead of next week’s international friendly against Wales.
The team is being taken through training drills by head coach Carlos Queiroz.
Thirteen players trained at Dragon Park on Monday, with others expected to join the squad on Tuesday.
They include Ernest Nuamah, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Jordan Ayew, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Elisha Owusu, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Jerome Opoku, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Solomon Agbasi, and Alidu Seidu.
The Black Stars will train in Cardiff for one week ahead of the international friendly against Wales on Tuesday, June 2, before traveling to the United States of America.
Coach Carlos Queiroz will use the period to assess his players before naming his final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Twenty-six players will be submitted to FIFA on Monday, June 1, as mandated by the competition regulations.
The Black Stars are drawn in Group L with Panama, England, and Croatia. They will open their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto before facing England and Croatia in their other group matches.
Ghanaian football giant Asante Kotoko has launched a probe into bribery allegation mounted against some players prior to their last game against Swedru All Blacks.
The board and management of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club met with players and the technical team yesterday, May 25, 2026, to address the club’s disappointing 2025/2026 season.
During the meeting, officials also discussed allegations of an attempted bribery involving some players ahead of the final Ghana Premier League fixture.
Management said it has started a full investigation and is committed to uncovering the facts.
The club commended Patrick Asiedu for his professionalism and integrity in promptly reporting the allegations, noting that his actions reflect the values of Asante Kotoko.
“Asante Kotoko treats matters of this nature with the utmost seriousness,” the statement said, adding that “Any individual found culpable after the investigation will face appropriate disciplinary action.”
The club reiterated its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
