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Olympics can bounce back against Kotoko
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High-flying Kumasi Asante Kotoko will be chasing their fifth straight victory in the on-going Ghana Premier League when they play as guests of Accra Great Olympics at the Baba Yara Stadium, tomorrow.
Fresh from their ‘Super Clash’ victory over Accra Hearts of Oak at the same venue last Sunday, Kotoko came into this game as the favourite especially at a time where the Wonder club’s performance has been on a decline.
Having lost three of their last four games, many fans of the Dade club would hope their losing streak does not stretch beyond this game, but that looks a tall order.
Another factor that makes this game very daunting for the Wonder Club is the venue, which is home to the Porcupine Lads, who would have their vociferous followers filling the stands in their numbers to cheer them on.
Current league leaders Samartex FC will trek to Bibiani Dun’s Park to test their resolve against Gold Stars FC tomorrow.
Samartex FC is looking to stretch their winning streak to four following victories in their last three games against RTU, Bofoakwa Tano and Heart of Lions.
For Gold Stars who have gone nine games without a win, it becomes a must-win encounter for them and for new Head Coach, Stephen Frimpong Manso.
At the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex today, fifth-placed Nations FC will look to add Hearts to their growing list of casualties when they clash at 3pm.
Nations FC have won all five of their last five games and come into the game as the favourite especially as the visitors, Hearts have yet to pick a win on the road since last season.
In other games, the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium will host the battle between RTU and Berekum Chelsea tomorrow, while the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu host the Bofoakwa Tano versus Legon Cities clash.
The WAFA Park in Sogakope will be venue for the Accra Lions versus Nsoatreman FC game on Monday.
The games between Heart of Lions and Medeama SC, as well as Karela United and Dreams FC, have been postponed due to the involvement of Medeama and Dreams FC in CAF inter-club competitions.
By Raymond Ackumey
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 would go into the annals of Ghana football as one of the darkest days for the Black Stars.
In an AFCON 2027 qualifier against The Gambia, the Black Stars did not only break the hearts of the fans, but conceded a defeat that left followers with sleepless nights.
Coming from a Matchday 1 defeat to the Elephants of La Cote d’Ivoire in Bouake, the outcome of the second game against The Gambia was one that was non-negotiable.
It had the ability to spark a revival to contend for one of the slots for the next AFCON showpiece.
The Gambia is a formidable side but definitely, not one to have frustrated Ghanaians to watch in pain and awe the Black Stars lose a game from a winning position.
That is a possibility in the game of football but when the stakes are high in such cases, it becomes unacceptable to the fans.
And grievously has Carlos Queiroz answered the massive call for his resignation.
At his post-match press conference, he made it clear that bowing out was the easiest decision but insisted that would not solve the myriad problems facing the Black Stars.
For the coach to be fired two days after that declaration raises a lot of concerns as he seem to be aware of existing problems the FA may even not know.
Unfortunately, coaches over the years have always been sacrificial lambs in situations of this nature but when he talks about particular problems affecting the team, his sack leaves much to be desired.
That aside, it is important to also take another look at the country’s pool of players, both local and foreign based.
Some of us have been advocates for forming the Black Stars around the ever-present local players who may lack the skill, finesse and flamboyance believed to give the foreign based players the edge over their local counterparts.
The locals, however, compensate that with their commitment and dedication.
Sadly, it appears this consistent call have fallen on deaf ears and no one wants to give any attention to that.
If the fear is that results would be poor, then that would be no excuse again following outcomes of the Stars in their last two games.
From what was witnessed in Bouake and Accra, one can confidently boast that there isn’t much difference between the foreign based players and the locals.
If there is any, it would probably be the treatment given to the two sets of players.
The call on the FA now is to give major consideration to the local players. Any coach that sees no good in the local players must have no business handling the national team.
That does not also shut the door on the ‘foreigners’. We witnessed how the early 90s teams were beautifully blended to have a formidable team.
It is time the FA goes back to the basics. With the locals, there can be more camps, leading to improved cohesion. Any foreign based player invited must settle into the team quickly and make a difference. That is the only way to rescue the Black Stars from its free fall.
By Andrew Nortey
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Manchester City Football Club has lodged a comprehensive appeal against the opinion of the Premier League Commission in relation to its long-running disciplinary case.
In a statement on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Club confirmed that the appeal was filed at 7pm.
“The Club’s firm position is that, on multiple grounds, the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe,” the statement said.
City maintained its innocence, stressing that a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all its positions relating to the case.
“We will continue to respect due process and are necessarily restricted in what we can say further until all proceedings are complete,” the Club added.
The appeal sets the stage for the next phase of the legal battle between the Premier League champions and the league over alleged breaches of financial rules, which the club has consistently denied.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
