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Swedru All Blacks widen lead as Sekondi Rospak stumble, Eleven Wise earn crucial win

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Swedru All Blacks widen lead as Sekondi Rospak stumble, Eleven Wise earn crucial win
Swedru All Blacks widen lead as Sekondi Rospak stumble, Eleven Wise earn crucial win

After defeating King Faisal 2-1 on Sunday, the Swedru All Blacks increased their lead at the top of Zone Two to four points.

In the eighth minute, Clement Tutu gave the leaders the lead with an early goal, and halfway through the second half, Zayat Bubakari increased their lead.

In stoppage time, Hayford Gyimah gave King Faisal a consolation goal, but the Swedru All Blacks held strong to finish with 57 points from 25 games.

READ ALSO: Black Stars coach Otto Addo awaits unpaid salaries

Sekondi Rospak SC’s hopes of winning the title were dashed when they lost to Pac Academy 1-0 in Offinso. Pac Academy, who are still third in the standings, secured the points with a goal from Justice Asamoah in the 28th minute.

Sekondi Rospak SC stays second with 53 points, losing ground on the leaders.

Elsewhere, Sekondi Eleven Wise claimed an important 1-0 victory over New Edubiase United at the Gyandu Park.

Albert Forson’s early goal in the 20th minute proved enough to lift Eleven Wise four points clear of the relegation zone, as they now sit on 30 points after 25 matches.

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Otto Addo will be a blessing to Ghanaians for many years to come— Ameenu Shardow

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Otto Addo will be a blessing to Ghanaians for many years to come— Ameenu Shardow
Otto Addo will be a blessing to Ghanaians for many years to come— Ameenu Shardow

Ghanaians will learn to appreciate head coach Otto Addo’s leadership in the years to come, according to Black Stars general manager Ameenu Shardow.

Ameenu Shardow’s comment come after Ghana’s remarkable comeback in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying round, where the national team defeated Chad and Madagascar handily in March.

These outcomes put an end to a concerning six-match losing streak in all competitions, which also prevented them from earning a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The bad run of play has put Addo under increasing pressure, with many calling for his termination.

But instead, the Ghana Football Association decided to support him and strengthened the technical staff.

“I know that, with the passage of time, all of us will come to appreciate [Otto Addo’s hard work],” Shardow said in an interview aired on Asempa FM.

“All of us—even though we were on edge—did a good job by keeping him, because he will be a blessing to us for many years to come.”

He added that Addo’s character and approach to coaching point to a promising future.

“He’s young, he’s driven, very passionate, and he’s willing to learn. He’s willing to listen to alternative perspectives.”

Ghana now tops Group I, three points ahead of Comoros, with four matches left in the qualifying campaign.

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe is warmly welcomed.

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe is warmly welcomed.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe is warmly welcomed.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku and ecstatic football supporters welcomed CAF President Patrice Motsepe to Accra early on Saturday morning.

Motsepe, the millionaire South African businessman who heads the body that oversees African football, landed ahead of a busy schedule that includes attending the African Schools Football Championship final and chairing the CAF Executive Committee meeting.

Excited fans gathered at Kotoka International Airport to greet Motsepe with singing and waving Ghanaian flags, demonstrating his visit’s mounting excitement.

READ ALSO: University of Ghana to host entire CAF African Schools Football Championship

Motsepe will meet with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama later today to hold high-level talks about the growth of football in Ghana and the continent. Strategies for using football to empower African youth and promote broader social development are anticipated to be among the main subjects.

After last month’s hotly contested elections, the Executive Committee is expected to endorse key leadership nominations, thus his visit comes at a critical time for CAF.

Important decisions will be made in the Ghanaian capital to change CAF’s governance structure.

Motsepe’s presence also underlines the rising importance of school-level football in CAF’s agenda. The African Schools Football Championship, whose final will be played on Saturday, is one of CAF’s flagship initiatives to nurture the next generation of talent.

For Ghana, hosting the CAF President offers a significant boost, with GFA boss Kurt Okraku poised for elevation to one of CAF’s Vice-President roles as the body seeks to restore regional balance after recent political tensions.

Motsepe’s visit symbolises renewed collaboration between CAF and its member nations, with hopes high that fresh initiatives will drive football development and opportunity for Africa’s youth.

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VIDEO: Watch Athletic Club defeat Las Palmas thanks to Inaki Williams’ astute goal.

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VIDEO: Watch Athletic Club defeat Las Palmas thanks to Inaki Williams' astute goal.
VIDEO: Watch Athletic Club defeat Las Palmas thanks to Inaki Williams' astute goal.

Athletic Club narrowly defeated Las Palmas 1-0 in the Spanish La Liga on Wednesday night thanks to a goal from Ghanaian international Inaki Williams.

Inaki Williams opened the match for his team in Week 33 and scored an equalizer in the fifth minute with a deft finish.

At the end of the ninety minutes, Athletic Club had all three points thanks to the early goal.

Inaki Williams, who played the full 90 minutes, was the most creative player on the pitch, creating five chances, but having the fewest touches (47) among outfield players who survived the entire match.

Despite having more of the ball (51%) and only one significant opportunity, Las Palmas was unable to capitalize in front of the San Mames home crowd.

Nico Williams returned from injury on matchday, playing the final twenty-five minutes in place of Alex Berenguer.

With his goal on Wednesday, Inaki Williams now has six goals and eight assists in the ongoing Spanish La Liga campaign.

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Mohammed Kudus is the goal of Al Nassr’s massive summer transfer plan for €100 million.

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Mohammed Kudus is the goal of Al Nassr's massive summer transfer plan for €100 million.
Mohammed Kudus is the goal of Al Nassr's massive summer transfer plan for €100 million.

Mohammed Kudus targeted as Al Nassr plot huge €100m summer move

Saudi powerhouse Al Nassr has made Mohammed Kudus of West Ham their main target and is apparently preparing a huge €100 million bid for the Ghanaian star this summer.

According to Ben Jacobs, a journalist for Givemesport, Al Nassr has tried to recruit Kudus in January and is prepared to make another bid.

Between July 1 and July 10, only Saudi teams are subject to a £120 million release clause, which the Saudi team thinks West Ham may accept for less. This provision is distinct from the £85 million one that Premier League teams are subject to.

Kudus, 24, has impressed in his debut Premier League season, featuring in 27 matches with three goals and two assists. His skill, versatility, and work rate have quickly made him one of West Ham’s standout performers.

Although Antoine Semenyo, a Ghanaian striker, is also being watched by Al Nassr, Kudus is still their top target. Al Nassr is hopeful of signing Kudus, even though it is still unknown if he would agree to a transfer to the Middle East.

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Ghanaian youngster Ezekiel Alladoh scores second league goal in IF Brommapojkarna home win

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Ghanaian youngster Ezekiel Alladoh scores second league goal in IF Brommapojkarna home win
Ghanaian youngster Ezekiel Alladoh scores second league goal in IF Brommapojkarna home win

Ghanaian forward Ezekiel Alladoh continued his fine start to life in Sweden by scoring his second goal of the season in IF Brommapojkarna’s dramatic 3-2 win over Varnamo in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Sunday. 

The former Accra Lions attacker played a key role in helping the “Bromma boys” secure a vital three points at the Grimsta IP.

Brommapojkarna took the lead in the 27th minute through Alex Timossi Andersson after sustaining pressure on the visitors.

Alladoh, who had already come close earlier in the match, doubled the lead just five minutes into the second half with a clinical left-footed finish following a well-worked team move.

Varnamo, who have struggled this season, responded with goals from another Ghanaian player, Frank Junior Adjei and Simon Thern, to level the tie.

Adjei, formerly of Bibiani Goldstars FC, struck from distance before Thern equalized with a stunning free-kick in the 83rd minute.

However, a late strike by Danish defender Kaare Barslund ensured all three points stayed in Stockholm.

With two goals in four games, Alladoh is quickly establishing himself as a key figure in Brommapojkarna’s attack while also flying the flag high for Ghanaian players abroad.

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Black Satellites coach opens up on preparations ahead of 2025 U-20 AFCON tournament

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Black Satellites coach opens up on preparations ahead of 2025 U-20 AFCON tournament
Black Satellites coach opens up on preparations ahead of 2025 U-20 AFCON tournament

Ghana’s Black Satellites’ head coach, Desmond Ofei, has provided insight into the team’s preparations for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Egypt.

The Black Satellites, who won four AFCON championships and one FIFA World Cup triumph in 2009, bring a significant legacy and high expectations to the North African nation.

Accompanying Senegal, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic in a challenging Group C, Ghana will be put to the test right away.

READ ALSO:Black Satellites start a European trip in 2024 to get ready for the WAFU B U20 championship.

Giving update about his outfit preparations for the tournament, Ofei said, “We started with a local talent identification programme that ran for about five weeks. We looked at a wide pool of players from domestic competitions. Then we went to Morocco for a three-nation tournament which gave us a clearer picture of our core squad. The next phase is all about tactical fine-tuning and strengthening team chemistry”

The top two teams from each group, plus the two best third-placed teams, will advance to the quarter-finals.

The tournament is set to kick off on Sunday, April 27, 2025, and will conclude with the final on May 18, 2025.

The stakes are high. Not only is continental supremacy on the line, but the top four finishers will secure their ticket to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile — a stage where Ghana has previously etched its name in history as the only African team to lift the trophy.

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Real Madrid defeated by Arsenal to end Champions League defence

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Real Madrid defeated by Arsenal to end Champions League defence
Real Madrid defeated by Arsenal to end Champions League defence

Arsenal wins 5-1 overall after a poor 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in Spain, ending Real Madrid’s Champions League defense.

In a match where VAR was crucial in two penalty calls, Arsenal overcame reigning champion Real Madrid 2-1 to advance to the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2009.

Following a 3-0 first-leg victory at home in London last week, Arsenal moved up 5-1 on aggregate on Wednesday, maintaining their hopes of winning Europe’s top club championship for the first time. In the semifinals, they will play Paris Saint-Germain.

There was no historic comeback for Madrid this time. No late goals, no high drama, no magic at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

The defending champion and record 15-time European winner fell short of the last four for the first time since 2020. They were seeking their third Champions League title in four seasons.

When a five-minute VAR check overruled a penalty for a hold on Kylian Mbappe in the first half with the game poised 0-0, it severely damaged its hopes of pulling off another comeback on Wednesday, as it has so frequently done in the Champions League in recent years.

After a video review, Arsenal had previously been given a penalty, but Bukayo Saka missed his opportunity.

Saka gave Arsenal the lead from inside the box in the 65th minute, and after a defensive error by William Saliba, Madrid could only muster an equalizer from Vinicius Junior a few minutes later.

Three minutes into stoppage time, Gabriel Martinelli scored on a breakaway to give Arsenal the win.

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Ghanaian forward Charles Sagoe Jr opens up on Arsenal debut

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Ghanaian forward Charles Sagoe Jr opens up on Arsenal debut
Ghanaian forward Charles Sagoe Jr opens up on Arsenal debut

Charles Sagoe Jr., a Ghanaian forward who was born in England, has been thinking back on his Arsenal debut.

The 20-year-old striker made his senior debut for Arsenal against Brentford in the Carabao Cup on September 27, 2023. In the Cup competitions, he started as the Gunners overcame the Bees 1-0.

Since then, Sagoe Jr. has played on loan at Swansea and Shrewsbury Town as part of his development.

READ ALSO: Latest On Mohammed Kudus To Arsenal

“Making my first-team debut for Arsenal away at Brentford last season was an incredible experience, and I’m so thankful for it,” he stated to the reporters.

“The day before the game, I was in a first-team session when Fabio Vieira limped off injured. Mikel asked me to fill in at right wing for the rest of the session, and afterwards, he pulled me and Ben White aside to walk us through different movements – how I should receive the ball from the full back and what runs to make.

“In my head, I was wondering whether he was preparing me to play or just giving me pointers for my development. Later that evening, I found out on WhatsApp that I’d be in the matchday squad, and the next day, when I walked into the team meeting, I saw my name in the starting XI. My heart was racing – I couldn’t believe I was about to start for Arsenal’s first team. There were so many emotions going through my head, but I made sure to stay focused and composed during the tactical analysis,” he said.

Sagoe Jr also shared the moment with his Ghanaian parent, who were at the Gtech Stadium to support their son.

He continued: “By the time we got to the hotel, the excitement really kicked in. I told my family, and they came to watch the game. Stepping onto the pitch was a dream come true – as a kid, I grew up supporting Arsenal, so to be out there in an Arsenal shirt was unreal. “

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Asante Kotoko warn media over alleged attacks on players and coaches

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Asante Kotoko warn media over alleged attacks on players and coaches
Asante Kotoko warn media over alleged attacks on players and coaches

Asante Kotoko issues a warning to the media about purported assaults on coaches and players.

In response to what it claims are intentional attacks on players and coaches masquerading as analysis, Asante Kotoko has strongly warned some segments of the media and supporters.

The club charged that certain media outlets and journalists were promoting a plan to undermine the team in a statement issued on Wednesday, April 16, and signed by Communications Director Samuel Sarfo Duku.

The statement said, “These deliberate attacks on our coaches and players, disguised as analysis, are nothing less than an agenda to sow disunity and sabotage the hard work being done at all levels of the club.”

The Porcupine Warriors, who are currently tied at the top of the Ghana Premier League table with Bibiani Gold Stars on 47 points, are preparing for a midweek clash against Accra Lions at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Kotoko issued a warning, stating that it will not think twice about pursuing legal action against people or organizations that commit defamation or unethical behavior.

Additionally, the team warned some of its own fans not to act in a way that would lower team spirit.

It assured supporters of the team’s dedication and resolve to achieve the double and declared, “Asante Kotoko will not tolerate attempts—subtle or overt— to destabilize this club.”

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