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Premier League: Hearts of Oak aim to end winless run against Nations FC today
Hearts of Oak will aim to end their three-game winless run when they welcome Nations FC to the Tuba Astro Turf on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Hearts dropped yet another crucial point at Gold Stars FC for the third successive week (W2, D1, L2). They are currently behind Medeama SC in 5th position in the league table with 37 points, having scored 20 and conceded the joint least goals (13).
The Phobians are among the top ten best home performers in the league this season, following four consecutive victories in their last five home fixtures. Aboubakar Ouattara’s men will be desperate to secure all the spoils on Wednesday.
Nations FC have won one, drawn one and suffered three defeats in their last five league matches, having scored the second joint most goals (24) and conceded the second joint least goals (14). They are currently occupying the 5th position in the league table with 36 points after 23 appearances this season.
Kasim Mingle Ocansey’s men are the best away performers in the league despite failing to win any of their previous three consecutive matches away from home (D1, L2). They’ve amassed 18 points from their twelve away games this season and will be keen to continue their magnificent performance away from home on Thursday when they trip to the capital.
Hearts of Oak have played Nations FC once at home in the league since the Abrankese lads gained promotion into the Premier League last season with the game ending in a 2-0 victory for Hearts of Oak.
Asante Kotoko SC has announced with deep sadness the passing of its former Brands and Marketing Manager, Kweku Hammond.
In a statement released by the club, Kotoko described Hammond’s death as untimely and expressed heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.
“Although his time with the club was brief, Kweku served with dedication, diligence, and unwavering commitment to Asante Kotoko,” the club stated. “His contributions and loyalty to the club will not be forgotten.”
Kweku Hammond served in the club’s Brands and Marketing department, where he played a role in promoting the Porcupine Warriors’ brand and engaging supporters.
The club assured that it will continue to honour his memory and legacy.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Fans and members of the football fraternity have since joined the club in mourning, sharing tributes to Hammond for his professionalism and commitment during his time at club.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Captain of Ghana’s National U-15 Boys team, Abdul Aziz Issa, says the exposure gained at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan will be vital for the development of the squad.
Ghana finished 7th out of 189 countries after an impressive campaign, winning eight of ten matches.
“I think we played well, the exposure was good for our development, and we can’t thank FIFA and the GFA enough for this amazing platform,” Issa said.
“I’m so very happy to be part of this FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan. I want to thank my colleagues for how far we have brought Ghana in this tournament.”
The captain believes the experience will prepare the group for future challenges at U-17 and U-20 level.
Ghana enjoyed an outstanding tournament, scoring 44 goals and establishing themselves among the top seven teams.
Their dominant group stage saw them score 27 goals while conceding just three. Salifu Fatawu’s side opened with a commanding 4-1 win over Uzbekistan, thrashed Myanmar 7-1, recorded emphatic 7-0 wins over Guam and the Bahamas, before rounding off the group with a 2-1 triumph over Kazakhstan.
Their pursuit of a higher finish suffered a setback in the knockout phase after elimination by Paraguay in a dramatic encounter.
The team bounced back to finish 7th, including a commanding 4-0 victory over Colombia in their final game, despite suffering a 7-1 defeat to Brazil in the Tier A Ranking Play-Offs.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
