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Watch Highlights: Ghana beat Nigeria in Cape Coast | CHAN Qualifiers
The Black Galaxies of Ghana took a giant leap in qualification as its doubleheader fixture against CHAN Nigeria at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium provided the right grounds for a feisty return leg in Nigeria.
The Ghanaian side started the match on the front foot as Karela United’s Augustine Randolph teed up Seidu Suraj but for ill lack, he failed to connect the home side’s first real attack of the game.
There were few chances in-between the game but the Nigerians were first to the 50/50 balls, pressing their opponents using strength, physique, and pace to their advantage which on a few occasions unsettled the Ghanaian defense.
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The second half started with a lot of frantic paces, Mohammed Alhassan started off an attack through the middle which saw Morris Chukwu handle the ball in the penalty box only for referee, Issah Dery to whistle for a spot kick from which one of the country’s brightest talents, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh delivered a perfect penalty to send the home side one up and the fans in Cape Coast into ruptures.
An intricate passing between Razak Kasim and Korsah saw Jonah Attuqauye lay up David Abagna whose shot was only whiskers away from being the second goal for the Black Galaxies.
Coach Annie Walker effected a double substitution taking off, Gladson Awako, and Jonah Attuqauye for Agyenim Boateng and Umar Bashiru, who came on for the next 20 minutes to play their bits in the game..
A well-worked goal between Umar Bashiru, Korsah, and Abagna saw hot shot, Seidu Suraj pound on his earlier effort which Nigeria’s goalkeeper failed to keep out at the first time of asking.
The Black Galaxies will head into the return leg at the Moshood Abiola Stadium with a two goals advantage.
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.
Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.
Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.
Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.
“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.
The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.
The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.
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