Ghana Premier league
Bless Ege Seals January Loan Switch to Querétaro FC After Rapid Rise at Karela United
Karela United winger Bless Ege has secured a January transfer-window loan move to Mexican top-flight side Querétaro FC, marking a major step forward in his fast-rising career.
Ege only joined Karela United at the start of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, but wasted little time making an impression. In 16 league appearances, the winger found the net four times, all from the penalty spot, performances that helped accelerate interest in his services beyond Ghana’s borders.
His growing reputation can be traced to the previous season, where he was a standout performer for Golden Kick FC during their memorable run to the MTN FA Cup final. That campaign saw him emerge as one of the most sought-after domestic talents, drawing attention from several top Ghanaian clubs before his eventual move to Karela United.
Reflecting on his development in an interview with GFA statistician Mohammed Shaban, Ege described the Ghana Premier League as more demanding than Division One football and pointed to personal highlights, including scoring twice against Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara; once in the MTN FA Cup and again in the Ghana Premier League.
The winger now joins Querétaro FC, who ended the Liga MX Apertura season in 12th place with 20 points. Liga MX, officially known as Liga BBVA MX, is Mexico’s top professional league, featuring 18 clubs and contested in two tournaments each season; Apertura and Clausura. The Clausura season begins on Saturday, January 10, with Querétaro scheduled to face Pumas UNAM on Sunday, January 11.
On the international front, Ege continues to nurture ambitions of breaking into the Black Stars, having already represented Ghana at youth level with the Black Satellites. He made his mark at the 2025 WAFU B U-20 Cup of Nations, scoring the decisive goal in a 1–0 victory over Benin in July 2025.
The winger expressed gratitude to his management team and AZ Sports Management for facilitating the move, as he prepares to test himself in one of CONCACAF’s most competitive leagues.
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.
Port City FC head coach Ennin Christopher admitted the pain of defeat after his side fell 1-0 to Accra Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.
Frank Abora Duku’s 20th-minute strike proved decisive as the Phobians secured a hard-fought home victory.
Reflecting on the result, Ennin stated his ambitions prior to the game was to win.
“I didn’t come here to draw; I came to win. So, losing is painful, but that’s football,” the Port City coach said.
Before the game, they occupied the 3rd spot on the log and were looking to continue that feat against Hearts tonight.
They will hope to regroup as they face off with Dreams FC in Kukurantumi next week.
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