Author: Ibrahim Babangida
Gold Stars won their first top-flight title by thrashing Accra Lions 4-0, marking a historic moment for the team and the Western Region. Gold Stars’ emphatic win confirms their place in Ghanaian football history and marks a third consecutive Premier League triumph for Western Region clubs. The team’s final match against Medeama will be a celebration of their title win and a showcase of regional pride and bragging rights. The win sets Gold Stars up to represent Ghana in the 2025/26 CAF Champions League, providing an opportunity for the team to showcase its talent on the continental stage. Gold Stars’…
Gold Stars has won the Premier League title, becoming the third team from the Western Region to do so in three consecutive seasons, following FC Samartex 1996 and Medeama SC. The team’s 4-0 win over Accra Lions sealed their place in history and earned them a spot in the 2025/26 CAF Champions League preliminary round. This victory marks a significant moment for the Western Region, showcasing its growing influence and strength in Ghanaian football. Gold Stars’ win marks the third consecutive season a team from the Western Region has won the Premier League title, following FC Samartex 1996 and Medeama…
Albert Amoah’s hat-trick heroics helped Asante Kotoko secure a thrilling 3-2 win over Medeama SC, keeping their title hopes alive. Medeama took an early lead with Kingsley Braye’s goal in the 5th minute, but Amoah levelled the score from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute. He then doubled Kotoko’s tally with a close-range finish in the 41st minute, giving the hosts a 2-1 lead at halftime. Medeama equalized in the 67th minute through Manuel Mantey’s strike, but Amoah sealed the win with a composed finish in the 78th minute, completing his hat-trick and securing all three points for Kotoko.…
Goldstars secured a crucial win against Chelsea, coming from behind to win 3-2. The match saw Chelsea take an early lead through Stephen Amankona’s goal in the 9th minute, but Goldstars responded strongly with Foster Agyei equalizing in the 14th minute, followed by a quickfire brace from Abdul Farouk Amoaful in the 23rd and 25th minutes. Amankona scored his second goal in the 53rd minute, but Goldstars held firm to secure all three points. This win keeps Goldstars in contention for the title, and they can become champions of the Ghana Premier League for the first time with a win…
Pyramids FC has made history by becoming the fourth Egyptian club to win Africa’s premier club competition, joining the ranks of Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Ismaily. The team secured a 3-2 aggregate victory over Sundowns, following a 1-1 draw in Pretoria. Mayele opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a low shot into the far corner, marking his ninth goal of the tournament. Samy doubled the lead with a header in the 56th minute from a Mohamed Chibi cross, igniting celebrations among the home fans. Sundowns responded with Iqraam Rayners scoring in the 75th minute, setting up a tense…
The Black Stars, Ghana’s national football team, have begun preparations for the Unity Cup 2025 in London. Coach Otto Addo has invited 23 players, including four home-based talents from the Ghana Premier League: Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak), Razak Simpson (Nations FC), Kamaradini Mamudu (Medeama SC), and Kwame Opoku (Asante Kotoko). The team will face Nigeria in the semi-finals on May 28 at the GTech Community Stadium in West London, with the final scheduled for May 31, 2025. The tournament aims to promote unity among the Afro-Caribbean community in the diaspora and features four nations: Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, and Trinidad…
Bibiani Gold Stars and Asante Kotoko played out a 0-0 draw in the Ghana Premier League, a result that keeps both teams in the title hunt but now reliant on Nations FC to slip up. Despite a intense match with both teams creating chances, neither side could find the breakthrough. Bibiani Gold Stars are three points behind, next facing Berekum Chelsea and Accra Lions. Asante Kotoko are also five points behind, next facing and Vision FC The draw was a setback for both teams, who were aiming to overtake Nations FC in the title race.
Hearts of Oak secured a win against Accra Lions in their Ghana Premier League matchday 32 encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium. Hearts of Oak took an early lead with Enoch Asubonteng’s strike in the 11th minute. Accra Lions equalized with Lawrence Setordjie’s spectacular long-range drive, but he left the pitch a minute later due to injury. Hearts of Oak sealed the win with late goals from Kofi Asmah and Hamza Issah. Hearts of Oak won 3-1 against Accra Lions, securing back-to-back wins.
Nations FC has reclaimed the top spot in the Ghana Premier League after a 4-1 victory over Legon Cities at the University of Ghana Stadium. Kelvin Ampoful scored twice, while Emmanuel Annor and Sadiq Alhassan added to the scoreline. This win puts Nations FC at 57 points with three matches left, keeping their title charge strong. The match saw Legon Cities initially trailing after Kelvin Ampoful’s goal in the 28th minute, but they equalized just before halftime due to Rabin Ousmane Sanon’s own goal However, Nations FC regained the lead and dominated the rest of the match. The Kumasi based…
Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final and complete the most remarkable of major tournament turnarounds by claiming their third continental title. Ivory Coast’s forward Sebastien Haller looks at the Africa Cup of Nations trophy after Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 final football match, February 11, 2024. Nigeria looked set to repeat their 1-0 victory over the Ivorians here at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium during the group stage when captain William Troost-Ekong — who had netted…