Ghana Premiere League Archives

07 Feb

GFA Hints At Ghana Premier League Resumption After Nsoatre Violence

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Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Acheampong, has hinted that the Ghana Premier League could soon resume following its recent suspension. The league was halted after violent clashes during the Matchday 19 fixture between Nsoatreman and Asante Kotoko at Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre. The unfortunate incident led to the tragic death of Kotoko supporter Nana Pooley. After a crucial meeting between GFA officials and representatives from all 18 Premier League clubs on Thursday, Acheampong disclosed that steps are being taken to restart the competition. “One of the agreements is that we will meet with the…

30 May

I Will Keep An Eye On Ghana Premier League – Otto Addo

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Ghana coach, Otto Addo, has promised to pay more attention to the Ghana Premier League. The 43-year-old made this commitment while announcing his 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers next month. Among the selected players, Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Frederick Asare was the sole local player included in the squad for the two matches. During a press conference at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) headquarters on Wednesday, Addo emphasized that, as a full-time Black Stars coach, he will closely monitor the domestic league. He revealed plans to travel to various stadiums to scout for talent. “I will watch…

18 Dec

Ghana PL 2023/24: Hearts Of Oak, Kotoko Drop Points; GoldStars Beat Samartex

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The Ghana Premier League continued over the weekend with some exciting results across match centres. Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko both failed to win their respective games after the Super Clash a week ago. Hearts were held to a 1-1 draw at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex by Nations FC despite taking an early lead in the game. Kotoko saw their four-game winning streak halted by Great Olympics who have now also adopted the Baba Yara Stadium as their home ground. There were no goals in the game on Sunday afternoon as both teams shared the spoils in…

04 Dec

Hearts Of Oak Board Responds To Martin Koopman’s Player Selection Allegations

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Board Members of Hearts of Oak have responded to the player selection allegation made by the former head coach of the club, Martin Koopman. Koopman, 67, was appointed on a two-year deal before the start of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. However, the Dutch trainer who replaced Slavko Matic mutually parted ways with the club due to a bad run of results. Koopman recorded only two wins and six goals scored in 10 Ghana Premier League matches. Speaking to Ghanasportspage in an interview for the first time after he was sacked, Koopman alleged that, the Board Members prevented him…

21 Nov

2023/24 GHPL: Michael Osei Told To Proceed On Leave By Gold Stars Amid Struggles

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Ghana Premier League side, Bibiani Gold Stars has confirmed that their head coach, Michael Osei will proceed on a short-term leave following the club’s recent poor performance. The Western North club has failed to win any of their last seven games, picking only five points out of a possible 21 points. During this period, they suffered two defeats and settled for five draws, leaving them in the 17th position with only 11 points from 11 matches in the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League. The poor run of results have seen them at the 17th position with 11 points. As a result,…

25 Oct

We Will Shape Up Before The Second Half Start – Asante Kotoko Technical Director

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Technical Director of Asante Kotoko, Kwesi Appiah believes the playing body will come good at the end of the first half of the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. Prior to the start of the season, the Interim Management Committee (IMC) signed over 10 players. However, the Porcupine Warriors endured a difficult start under Prosper Narteh Ogum as the head coach of the club. The Reds have recorded two wins, three draws and one defeat. With the new players and a new coach in charge, Kwesi Appiah believes the team will improve and come good ahead of the second round…

24 May

I’m Interested In Player Development At Accra Lions – Lothar Matthaus On Expectations

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Former German international, Lothar Matthaus, says he is concerned more about the improvement and development of players following his decision to become the majority shareholder of Ghana Premier League side, Accra Lions. The 62-year-old, earlier on Tuesday, was at an event in Accra to officially announce his acquisition of shares in the club. The 1990 World Cup winner will be owning the club alongside football agent, Oliver König, and Chinese-based Ghanaian footballer, Frank Acheampong. Speaking about his long-term expectation following his investment in the club, Matthaus said: “What is important for me is performance and improvement from the players.” “When…

29 Sep

GFA Suspends 2022/23 Ghana Premier League Over Court Injunction

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The Ghana Football Association has decided to put the betPawa Premier League on hold. This follows a Motion on Notice for Injunction filed on Wednesday, September 28, at the Human Rights High Court by Ashantigold SC and served on the GA’s lawyers yesterday afternoon. Following the receipt of the Motion, the Association has decided to put the league on hold until the determination of a Motion on Notice for Injunction by the court on October 14, 2022. The GFA has subsequently communicated this decision to all sponsors, partner and clubs. Following the receipt of the Motion, the Association has decided…

14 Sep

I Don’t Have A Ghana Premier League Record – Ishmael Addo

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Ghana Premier League Legend, Ishmael Addo, says the only time a Goal King can be compared to him is when the accolade is won three times in a row. Last season many pundits drew a parallel between Asante Kotoko’s Franck Mbella Etouga and the Hearts of Oak legend when the Cameroonian was on the verge of equaling Addo’s season tally of 22 goals. When Ashanti Gold’s Yaw Annor eventually won the goal king race, pundits began the comparison again much to the dismay of the Striker nicknamed the ‘Baby Face Assasin.’ Does Ishmael Addo have a GPL Record? This is…