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Premier League: Champions Medeama to face Basake Holy Stars in coronation match on May 27
Champions Medeama SC will officially be presented with the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League trophy on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following a ceremonial coronation clash against regional rivals Basake Holy Stars at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa.
The Mauve and Yellow secured their second Premier League title in three seasons with a game to spare, underlining another outstanding campaign marked by consistency, resilience and tactical excellence under head coach Ibrahim Tanko.
Before their crowning moment at home, Medeama will make one final league trip to the capital, where they face Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 24, in the season’s concluding fixture.
Following the coronation match against Basake Holy Stars, the champions will be formally decorated with medals before lifting the coveted Ghana Premier League trophy – the crowning achievement of a remarkable season for the Tarkwa-based club.
Anticipation is already building ahead of Wednesday’s celebrations, with a capacity crowd expected at the TnA Stadium as supporters from Tarkwa and across the country gather to witness a historic occasion and celebrate Medeama’s latest triumph in grand style.
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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.
