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Premier League: Hearts silence Young Apostles; Medeama suffer first defeat; GoldStars unbeaten start intact
Hearts of Oak produced a superb performance at Young Apostles, Medeama SC suffered their first defeat of the season while Gold Stars FC continued their unbeaten start to the season in match day 6 of the Premier League on Sunday October 13, 2024.
Here is a wrap of Sunday’s matches in the Ghanaian top-flight across five centres after FC Samartex 1996’s match against Nsoatreman FC was rained off.
Young Apostles FC 1-2 Hearts of Oak
Hearts of Oak recorded a 2-1 win at Young Apostles to return to winning ways in the Premier League at the Wenchi Sports Stadium on Sunday.
Hamza Issah scored the match-winning goal in the 86th minute to hand the Phobians their first away win of the season.
Emmanuel Amankwah put Hearts ahead in the 48th minute before Samuel Prempeh pulled parity for the home side in the 84th minute. But the leveler lasted just two minutes as Hamza Issah delivered a sublime finish to end the match.
Hearts have jumped into midtable while Young Apostles have dropped to the drop zone.
Bechem United 2-0 Medeama SC
Medeama SC suffered their first defeat of the season after losing 2-0 at Bechem United on Sunday.
The Mauve and Yellow went down after just five minutes with Dalvin Yeboah slotting home the opener before Emmanuel Abban added the second in the 43rd minute.
Medeama are now without a win in three consecutives matches as United move up to 9th in the table.
Nations FC 1-1 GoldStars FC
Gold Stars continued their unbeaten start to the season with a vital 1-1 draw at Nations FC on Sunday.
Faisal Chawetey opened the scoring for the home side at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Abrankese, in the 34th minute before Kelvin Oppong equalised with nine minutes left on the clock.
Frimpong Manso’s side held on to pick a valuable point on the road and maintained their unbeaten start to the 2024-25 Premier League campaign.
Gold Stars are top of table with 12 points while Nations FC lie 5th after six matches in the Ghanaian elite division.
Aduana FC 2-0 Dreams FC
Aduana FC recorded their first win of the season after a comfortable 2-0 win over Dreams FC at home on Sunday.
Two second half goals propelled the Fire Club to their first win of the campaign. Dreams FC remain winless after six matches.
Emmanuel Marfo (47′) and Abubakar Adams (89′) scored to ensure Yaw Acheampong’s side record their first win of the campaign.
The win has lifted Aduana FC to 13th in the table, while Dreams are at a precarious 17th.
Basake Holy Stars 1-0 Karela United
Basake Holy Stars recorded their second win of the season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Karela United at home on Sunday.
Prince Opoku’s 77th minute strike separated the two teams at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park.
Holy Stars are two points above Karela United in 12th position with seven points, while United lie 14th with five points.
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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.
