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Premier League: Asante Kotoko reclaim top spot; Five goal thriller sees Vision FC bag win; Aduana snatch late draw
Asante Kotoko have reclaimed the top spot after a narrow 1-0 win over Berekum Chelsea in an outstanding matchday 21 of the Premier League on Wednesday April 2, 2025.
Daniel Adjetey’s 74th minute strike separated the two teams at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Gold Stars FC knocked the Porcupine Warriors off the summit on Tuesday after they beat Heart of Lions 2-1 at home. But Kotoko have responded in impressive style by beating Chelsea 1-0 in Kumasi to reclaim the top spot.
Kotoko have amassed 45 points while Chelsea remain in mid-table with 32 points.
Vision FC bag win in five goal thriller
Vision FC snatched all three points after beating defending champions FC Samartex 1996 3-2 in a five goal thriller at home on Wednesday.
Daniel Yemoh bagged a brace while Nana Kwesi Amoah scored a sensational ‘Olimpico’ to deliver the side’s first victory in over five matches.
Yemoh scored first in the 10th minute before Mohammed Mankuyeli pulled parity five minutes later. Yemoh put the home side in front with a sublime finish at the end of the first half before Emmanuel Mamah scored the equaliser. Yemoh performed a piece of skill not often seen: scoring directly from a corner, to seal victory for Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku 11 Sports complex in Tema.
This is Samartex first defeat since the turn of the year after an impressive nine match unbeaten streak.
Vision FC lie 13th while FC Samartex find themselves in 10th position in the league table.
Karela United stay above relegation zone
Karela United beat struggling Legon Cities 2-0 to stay just two points above the relegation zone.
A goal in each half from Abdul Latif and Ibrahim Gyasi secured the decisive victory for the Pride and Passion at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.
United lie 15th in the table while Legon Cities find themselves in the bottom three with 21 points.
Aduana survives Young Apostles scare
Aduana FC scored at the death to draw 2-2 against Young Apostles in the Bono derby on Wednesday.
Two goal hero Emmanuel Opoku scored 90+6 to sniff a point against a resilient Apostles side at the Nana Agyemang Badu I park.
Opoku put the Fire Club in front in the 60th minute before Mathias Amege pulled parity five minutes later. Razak Sarpong put the visitors in front with a superb finish in the 78th minute before Emmanuel Opoku popped up to equalised with the last kick of the match.
Rejuvenated Dreams FC in cruise control
Dreams FC continued their resurgence with a narrow 1-0 win over Bechem United at home on Wednesday.
Joseph Esso’s 14th minute strike separated the two teams at the Tuba Astro Turf.
The Believers have jumped to 8th in the table after a remarkable turnaround following a difficult start to the season.
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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.
