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Premier League: Gold Stars unbeaten run; Chelsea sink Legon Cities
Gold Stars FC’s unbeaten run in the Premier League continued on Sunday after a comfortable 2-0 win over Aduana FC at home as the Ghanaian top-flight served up a highly enticing dish this weekend.
Two goals from Ronald Frimpong and Samuel Atta Kumi delivered victory for the miners at the Duns Park in Bibiani as they maintain a one-point lead at the top of the table.
Ronald Frimpong put Frimpong Manso’s side in front in the 6th minute before Samuel Atta Kumi added the second in the 73rd minute.
Gold Stars FC, unbeaten since the start of the season, are top of the Premier League table with 15 points from seven matches.
Berekum Chelsea 1-3 Legon Cities
Legon Cities FC’s stuttering start to the Premier League season took another turn for the worse as Berekum Chelsea piled more misery on the team with a 3-1 victory at the Golden City Park in Bibiani.
Emmanuel Sarpong opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 15th minute before Suraj Yusif Kamal pulled parity two minutes later.
However further goals from Stephen Amankona and Hubert Gyau completed the riot against a struggling Legon Cities side.
Cities are still without a win after seven matches and lie firmly rooted at the bottom of the table.
Asante Kotoko 1-0 FC Samartex 1996
Albert Amoah continued his fine form for Asante Kotoko as he notched the match winner against FC Samartex 1996 in their 1-0 win at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi on Sunday October 20, 2024.
The talented forward scored in the second half to hand the Porcupine Warriors maximum points against the defending champions.
Kotoko are second on the table with 14 points, one behind leaders Gold Stars FC, with one outstanding game to spare.
Karela United 1-0 Heart of Lions
Karela United recorded a solitary 1-0 win over Heart of Lions at the Tamale Sports Stadium on Sunday.
Abdul Latif scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute to hand the Pride and Passion their first win in Tamale and ended the visitors four-match unbeaten streak.
Both United and Lions are tied on 8 points each on the league table.
Vision FC 1-1 Bechem United
Bechem United scored on the stroke of full time to deny Vision FC in their 1-1 stalemate on Sunday.
Vision FC appeared to be cruising to their second win at home after Edmond Asante scored in the 85th minute. But Kofi Tompuo pulled parity with the equaliser in the 89th minute at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Adjei Park.
The result will feel like a defeat for Vision FC as Bechem United stole the march off their opponent to sniff a point on the road.
Nsoatreman FC 2-0 Basake Holy Stars
Nsoatreman FC continued their decent home run with a comfortable 2-0 win over Basake Holy Stars on Sunday.
Yaw Preko’s men went ahead after just one minute after Collins Kofi Kudjoe before Mohammed Abdul Rahman added the second in the 25th minute.
Nsoatreman FC lie in mid-table while the newly promoted side lie 13th after seven matches in the Premier League.
Dreams FC 0-0 Hearts of Oak
Dreams FC’s difficult start to the season continued on Sunday after they drew 0-0 with Hearts of Oak to pile misery on Coach Abdul Karim Zito.
The Believers are still without a win after seven matches and are in tight situation at the moment after the two teams sold out an entertaining draw at the Tuba Astro Turf.
Dreams are deeply involved in the early relegation battle as they lie 17th while Hearts of Oak find themselves in mid-table.
Medeama SC 1-0 Nations FC
Medeama ended Nations FC’s unbeaten run with a hard fought 1-0 win at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Sunday.
Osah Bernandinho Tetteh’s 14th minute strike separated the two teams in the mining town.
It will be a relief for Medeama coach Nebojsa Kapor after seeing his side drop four points at home so far this season.
Kasim Mingle’s side impressive start to the season is halted at the TnA Stadium and will look to rebound next weekend.
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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.
