Ghana Premier League Archives

03 Feb

Former Minister arrested for alleged role in Ghana Premier League deadly clash

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The Bono Regional Police have arrested Ignatius Baffour Awuah, the owner and financial backer of Nsoatreman FC, following a violent clash during a Ghana Premier League match that led to the tragic death of an Asante Kotoko fan. The incident occurred on Sunday during the much-anticipated Matchday 19 clash between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko at Nana Kronmansah Park, where Nsoatreman secured a 1-0 victory thanks to a second-half goal by Gabriel Bonnah. What was expected to be a competitive and thrilling football match quickly descended into chaos. Tensions escalated as players and officials from both teams were involved in…

19 Jun

I Am Responsible For Our Poor Season – Asante Kotoko Coach

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Asante Kotoko coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum has accepted responsibility for the club’s disappointing performance in the recently concluded 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. The Porcupine Warriors finished in 6th place with 49 points. In an interview with the club’s media team, Narteh Ogum stated that he takes full accountability for the unsuccessful season. “Our season was unpleasant, and I take the blame,” Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum said. In addition to missing out on the Ghana Premier League title, Asante Kotoko also failed to secure the MTN FA Cup. Ultimately, the Kumasi-based club ended the season without winning any trophies. Meanwhile,…

11 Dec

2023/24 GHPL Week 14 Wrap: Kotoko Stuns Hearts Of Oak As Nsoatreman Loses At Home To Karela United

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The matchday 14 games of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League games have ended at the various statdia with interesting results with two games rescheduled. The headline for the games was the Super Clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko on Sunday. On Saturday, Nations FC stunned Aduana FC 2-1 at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex at Abrankese. Barimah Baah broke the deadlock for the home side in the 45th minute to end the first half 1-0. After recess, Nafiu Sulemana doubled the lead in the 48th minute with a fine strike. However, Justus Torsutsey scored a consolation goal for the…

27 Nov

Ghana PL: Hearts Of Oak Coach Bemoans Poor Start In 1-1 Draw Against Berekum Chelsea

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Assistant coach of Hearts of Oak Abdul Rahim Bashiru expressed worry over his side's poor first-half performance in their stalemate against Berekum Chelsea. The Phobians came from a goal down to salvage a point in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium in their matchday 12 fixture on Sunday. Gideon Asante Yeboah came off the bench to score in the 70th minute after Emmanuel Essian had given the visitors the lead in the opening half. Assessing his side's performance at home, Bashiru expressed concern over their start to the game but praised their resilience in the second…

25 Oct

‘Who Signs Players Without A Coach?’ – Former Hearts Of Oak Defender Dan Quaye Quizzes Club’s Operations

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Former Hearts of Oak defender Dan Quaye has questioned the way the management has run the club in recent years which has led to their poor run so far in the 2023/24 season. The Phobians have scored just one goal in their first five games in the Ghana Premier League while also recording just one win. Hearts appointed a head coach for the new season just a few days away from the start of the campaign by which time the club had already made new additions to the playing body. Management of the team led conversations in player recruitment without…

20 Oct

GPL 2023/24: Olympics Face Aduana; Nations FC Host Kotoko

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The 2023/24 Ghana Premier League (GPL) continues over the weekend as matchday six approaches. Medeama Sporting Club and Dreams FC go head-to-head at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu. Both teams have had a challenging start to their season following their involvement in Africa. A victory for either side could provide the spark they need to turn their season around. Elsewhere, Accra Lions, coming off two consecutive defeats, are determined to get back on the winning track in the division. They'll face Real Tamale United, who have struggled on the road, losing two matches and conceding five goals in the…

02 Oct

GPL 2023/24: Hearts Of Oak Lose; Kotoko Still Winless

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Asante Kotoko's struggling start to the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season continued over the weekend as they failed to pick up three points once again. The Porcupine Warriors hosted Karela United at the Baba Yara Stadium hoping to record their first win of the season. However, Prosper Narteh Ogum's had to fight from behind to secure a point after the away side had taken the lead. Kotoko are currently without a win after three games since the start of the new season. Elsewhere at the Sunyani Coronation Park, Bofoakwa Tano sealed an emphatic win over Accra Hearts of Oak. Saaka…

18 Sep

Five Talking Points From Matchday One Of 2023/24 Ghana Premier League Season

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The 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season has commenced across various match centers, yielding intriguing results on its opening day. Notably, Aduana, Bechem United, Asante Kotoko, and Hearts of Oak all fell short of securing victories. Conversely, Nsoatreman and FC Samartex showcased impressive performances, securing their inaugural wins. Furthermore, two newly promoted teams, Bofoakwa Tano and Heart of Lions, successfully managed to avoid defeats. With Medeama SC and Dreams FC yet to play due to their business in the CAF inter-club competitions here are five things we learned from matchday one. The tradition of home dominance continues The Ghana Premier League…

10 Aug

Former Al Ahly Forward John Antwi Joins Dream FC

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Ghana Premier League side Dreams Football Club has announced the signing of former Al Ahly striker John Antwi ahead of the new season. The highest-scoring foreigner in the Egyptian Premier League makes a return to Ghana to sign for the MTN FA Cup champions. Antwi, before signing for Dreams was a free agent after leaving Jordanian club Al Faisaly. “Dreams FC is delighted to announce and welcome ex-Black stars and Egyptian league record goal scorer the Still to Believe family,” the club wrote on their social media page. The 31-year-old had stints with Pyramids FC of Egypt and Al Ahly during…

03 Aug

Medeama Gets GH¢1M Support From Akufo-Addo Ahead Of CAF Champions League Campaign

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Ghana Premier League champions, Medeama Sporting Club, have received support from Nana Akufo-Addo ahead of their participation in next season’s CAF Champions League. Akufo-Addo pledged to the Tarkwa-based side on Wednesday, August 2, on their visit to the Presidency to present the league trophy. Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Mines and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Tarkwa, led the players to meet the President. Others present were chiefs from the Apinto Traditional Council, the club’s Board Chairman, Dr Tony Aubynn, head coach Evans Augustine Adotey, management and technical team members. Medeama’s opponents…