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We Want To Win The Ghana Premier League – Razak Simpson Admits
03 Mar

We Want To Win The Ghana Premier League – Razak Simpson Admits

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Nations FC defender Razak Simpson has admitted the ambition of the Abrankesie club is to win a maiden Ghana Premier League crown this term. Nations were promoted last season from the Division One League and have since shown a lot of promise. Building on their 7th place finish from their first season in Ghana’s top flight, Nations are currently on 32 points in 5th position, two points adrift of the league summit. After a brief hiatus in the Ghana Premier League, due to violence that ensued in Nsoatre, which led to the tragic demise of Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong, the…
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Kotoko Win, Hearts Stumble As GPL First Round Concludes
20 Jan

Kotoko Win, Hearts Stumble As GPL First Round Concludes

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The final round of fixtures in the Ghana Premier League first round was nothing short of exciting as once again the top of the table changed hands. Bibiani GoldStars were level on points with Heart of Lions before the commencement of the weekend’s games. However, a hat-trick from Attah Kumi against Accra Lions meant the Golden Boys go into the first round as league leaders. Meanwhile, their closest rivals, Heart of Lions, rather uncharacteristically lost 1-0 at home (Kpando) to Nations FC, who are now a point behind league leaders GoldStars. On the other hand, Asante Kotoko ensured there’s still…
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2024/25 Ghana Premier League: Week 11 Match Report – Vision FC 0-1 Dreams FC
18 Nov

2024/25 Ghana Premier League: Week 11 Match Report – Vision FC 0-1 Dreams FC

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Vision FC succumbed to a narrow defeat against Dreams FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Sunday, November 17 2024. Razak Salifu scored late in the second half to make it two wins on the spin for the visitors. An evenly contested first half ended in a goalless draw and continued in a similar fashion after recess. Salifu showed brilliance by scoring what proved to be the winner for Dreams FC in the 85th minute to earn his side their second consecutive win. The Still Believe have now lifted themselves out of the relegation zone with this…
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Football Is Business – Black Stars Assistant Coach Backs Players Leaving GPL
11 Jul

Football Is Business – Black Stars Assistant Coach Backs Players Leaving GPL

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Assistant Coach of the Black Stars, John Paintsil, believes there is no issue with players leaving the Ghana Premier League to pursue more lucrative contracts abroad. Following the end of the 2023/24 football season, players Emmanuel Keyekeh, Richmond Lamptey, and Steven Mukwala have all left from Ghana for juicy contracts abroad. Addressing the trend of players exiting the Ghana Premier League, Paintsil, a former defender for Berekum Arsenal, argued that, teams shouldn’t overly depend on individual players to strengthen their squads. “Football is a business, so if a young player has the opportunity to go abroad, why not?” Paintsil said…
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GPL: Bofoakwa Tano Holds Bechem United To A Goalless Draw
22 Apr

GPL: Bofoakwa Tano Holds Bechem United To A Goalless Draw

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Bofoakwa Tano and Bechem United played to a 1-1 draw at the Sunyani Coronation Park on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Boa-At Regain scored first for the visitors in the 29th minute, but Bashiru Abu equalized for Bofo in the 37th minute. Despite both teams pushing for a winner in the second half, no goals were scored. The match ended in a draw, leaving Bechem United in 6th place with 39 points and a game in hand, while Bofoakwa Tano remains in 15th place with 31 points and faces Nsoatreman in their next game. Bechem United will play against Heart of…
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GPL: Fans Destroy Seats At The Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex As Nations FC And Kotoko Draw
23 Oct

GPL: Fans Destroy Seats At The Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex As Nations FC And Kotoko Draw

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The Ghana Premier League (GPL) saw disturbing scenes at some of its match centres over the weekend during the sixth round. The Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex suffered heavily as fans vandalised the seats at the stadium during Nations FC's 2-2 draw with Asante Kotoko. After the home team was handed a penalty late in the game, the visiting team's supporters ripped parts of the stadium's seats off. Kotoko looked to be heading for all three points after Michael Kyei had given them the lead with the final whistle for the end of the game a few minutes away when Referee Abdul Latif…
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I Will Not Play Football Again For Now – GPL Top Scorer Abednego Tetteh Quits After Black Stars Snub
12 Sep

I Will Not Play Football Again For Now – GPL Top Scorer Abednego Tetteh Quits After Black Stars Snub

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Top scorer of the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League, Abednego Tetteh, has temporarily quit football after he was was overlooked for a Black Stars call up. Tetteh starred for Bibiani Gold Stars last season after struggling in the first half of the season with King Faisal. He went on to win the league top scorer award having netted 18 goals for the Miners last term. The player was ignored once again by the technical team of the Black Stars, who opted for Medeama Sporting Club’s Jonathan Sowah. The decision hasn’t gone down well with the former Hearts of Oak man as…
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GPL: 2023/24 betPawa Season Kicks Off In September
20 Jul

GPL: 2023/24 betPawa Season Kicks Off In September

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The new betPawa Ghana Premier League season will kick off on the weekend of September 15, 2023. Fixtures for the season are yet to be released. Meanwhile, the transfer window has been opened and will be shut 14 days before the new season gets underway. Four weeks after curtain raiser on the new season, defending champions, Medeama, will travel to the USA for the Capital City Cup. The Mauves and Yellows will face off with DC United.         Source: Myjoyonline
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Andre Ayew Highlights Progress In Local Football As He Endorses GPL
06 Jun

Andre Ayew Highlights Progress In Local Football As He Endorses GPL

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Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has expressed his support for the Ghana Premier League, emphasising the progress being made in local football. Ayew encouraged Ghanaians to continue backing the league amid concerns over a perceived decline in quality. Reflecting on his own personal connection to the league, Ayew revealed, “Since I was a kid, I have always been a fan of our Premier League. It’s a league that I personally admire because I dreamt of playing in it when I was younger.” His endorsement comes as a testament to his belief in the league’s potential and its significance to the…
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GPL: Five Things We Learned From Matchday 8
21 Nov

GPL: Five Things We Learned From Matchday 8

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The top four teams, Aduana Stars, Accra Lions, Asante Kotoko, and Great Olympics, all failed to win, as Hearts of Oak battled back to earn a point at home against Dreams before the World Cup break. Here are five things we learned from matchday 8. KING FAISAL’S SUDDEN REVIVAL Following wins against Kotoku Royals and Karela United, King Faisal handed Accra Lions their third loss of the season with a 2-1 victory on Sunday. Both Samuel Antwi and Abednego Tetteh scored for the second time in three games, after netting on matchday 6. For the first time this season and…
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