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Techiman Eleven Wonders vs Real Tamale United in Access Bank Division One League Zone One playoff showdown
The stage is set for the final playoff match between Techiman Eleven Wonders and Real Tamale United, with the winner earning a spot in the Ghana Premier League.
Real Tamale United previously returned to the Premier League in the 2021/22 season after qualifying ahead of Bofoakwa Tano. In recent seasons, the qualification process for Zone One has involved playoffs, with Bofoakwa Tano and Young Apostles emerging victorious in their respective seasons.
Techiman Eleven Wonders are making their second playoff appearance after losing to Bofoakwa Tano in their previous attempt.
This time, they’ll face Real Tamale United, who finished top of Zone One A with 58 points from 28 matches, winning 18, drawing 4, and losing 6. Eleven Wonders, on the other hand, topped Zone One B, winning 15 of their 28 matches.
Real Tamale United’s attack will be led by Wisdom Jonas Manyina, who has scored 15 league goals, Abdul Rashid with 10 goals, and Blabala Bamon with 12 goals.
Meanwhile, Eleven Wonders will rely on their right-back Farouk Ameyaw, who has scored 6 goals, and goalkeeper Kwame Opoku, who has kept 13 clean sheets in 25 games.
The match will be broadcast live on AFA Sports Channel, Metro TV, and Original TV on Friday at 3 pm.
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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