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Premier League Week 5 round- up: Kotoko go top of tableAsante Kotoko 1-0 Accra Lions
Asante Kotoko moved to the top of he Premier League with a 1-0 win over Accra Lions on Sunday.
Albert Anoah scored in the 48th minute to send the Porcupine Warriors to the top of the table with 11 points.
Nsoatreman FC thumped Legon Cities 3-1 on matchday 5 of the Premier League on Sunday October 6, 2024.
Richard Acquah opened the scoring for the home side in the 9th minute before Walid Neymar Fuseini added the second in the 27th minute.
Anokye Mensah got on the scoresheet to make it 3-0 the 39th minute. Mohammed Alidu got the consolation for Legon Cities in the 90th minute.
The result leaves Legon Cities winless since the start of the season..
Berekum Chelsea 1-0 Young Apostles
Berekum Chelsea recorded a narrow 1-0 win over Young Apostles FC at home on Sunday.
Mezack Afriyie’s 72nd strike separated the two teams at the Golden City Park.
Vision FC 1-0 Basake Holy Stars
Vision FC recorded their first home win of the season after a 1-0 win over Basake Holy Stars .
Daniel Yemoh’s 45th minute strike separated the two teams at the Nii Akraku Adjei 11 Complex
Karela United 1-1 FC Samartex
Hadi Mohammed saved the blushes for Karela United with a last gasp equaliser in their 1-1 at home to FC Samartex.
Samartex scored through Godwin Sefah on the stroke of the first half before Hadi Mohammed grabbed the equaliser in the 90th minute
Dreams FC 0-1 Nations
Dreams FC are still without a win after losing 1-0 at home to Nations FC. Naful Sulemana scored in the 80th minute to steal victory.
The Believers’ start to the season has been tough and will require emergency measures.
GoldStars FC 1-0 Bechem United
GoldStars FC recorded their 1-0 win Over Bechem United on matchday 5 of the Premier League on Sunday.
Michael Nkoah scored in the 32nd minute to separate the two teams at the Duns Park in Bibiani.
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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.
