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Premier League Returns with Exciting Match Day 23 Fixtures
The Ghana Premier League is set to return with thrilling Match Day 23 fixtures following the unexpected break following the death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Yaw Frimpong, as the title race and top-four battle continue to heat up.
League leaders Bibiani Goldstars will aim to maintain their position at the top when they welcome Nations FC to the Duns Park. Goldstars, with a narrow one-point lead, cannot afford any slip-ups as they look to extend their advantage.
Second-placed Asante Kotoko will host Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in a crucial match as they seek to keep up the pressure on the leaders. Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak will face Young Apostles at the Legon Sports Stadium in another key encounter.
In what promises to be an intense clash, Heart of Lions, who are just a point behind Bibiani Goldstars, will visit Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema New Town. With the title within reach, Lions will be eager to grab all three points.
Elsewhere, 7th-placed Medeama SC will lock horns with 6th-placed Bechem United in a crunch fixture, as both teams look to boost their standing in the league table.
Defending champions FC Samartex will take on Nsoatreeman FC at the Bibiani Duns Park on Monday, hoping to reclaim their dominance in the league.
Berekum Chelsea will square off against Accra Lions at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa, while Dreams FC will battle Aduana FC at the Tuba AstroTurf in a game that promises fireworks.
Meanwhile, Karela United will play hosts to Basake Holy Stars, rounding off what is set to be an exhilarating weekend of football in the Ghana Premier League.
With the league standings tight at the top, every match will be crucial as teams fight for supremacy, top-four spots, and survival in Ghana’s elite football competition.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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