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Abdul Aziz Yakubu on target as Rio Ave hold Vizela

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Abdul Aziz Yakubu on target as Rio Ave hold Vizela



Ghanaian striker Abdul Aziz Yakubu scored a crucial goal to help Rio Ave secure a 1-1 draw against Vizela in their Round 31 match of the Liga Portugal.

This goal marked his sixth of the season since his return to the club in January from China.

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Aziz has been a standout performer for Rio Ave, having previously impressed at Wuhan Three Towns, where he netted 15 goals in 23 appearances.

The 25-year-old opened the scoring early in the game, but Vizela equalized through Samuel Essende in the 37th minute, leading to a shared result after both halves.

Abdul Aziz has now scored six goals in 15 appearances for Rio Ave this season. His compatriot, Emmanuel Boateng, also featured in the match. With this draw, Rio Ave currently sits in 11th place on the league table with 32 points.


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“We did well” – Kapor praises his team

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Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojša Kapor praised his team’s brilliant performance against Heart of Lions.

The Phobians thrashed the Kpando-based club 3-0 at home in game week ten of the league.

John Antwi scored a brace while Ransford Mensah was also on the scoresheet.

Speaking after the match, the Serbian coach was full of praise for his side’s performance, particularly their effectiveness from dead-ball situations and quick transitions.

“We did well with our set pieces and transitions today. They worked for us, and congratulations to my boys,” Kapor said.

The win puts the Phobians second on the log with 20 points, one behind the league leaders.

Hearts of Oak will travel to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next match.

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Match Review: Berekum Chelsea 2-1 Asante Kotoko  

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Berekum Chelsea produced a spirited comeback to edge Asante Kotoko 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at the Golden City Park.

Both teams were looking to take all three points.

In their previous matches, Berekum Chelsea had lost away to Aduana Stars at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park, while the Porcupine Warriors drew 1-1 against Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

The first half failed to produce any goals.

Kotoko took the lead in the 60th minute through an Inusah Adam penalty.

Six minutes later, Zackaria Fuseini pulled the hosts back on level terms.

Deep into stoppage time, Yussif Bayanalabe struck the decisive goal to secure all three points for Berekum Chelsea.

The late winner handed Berekum Chelsea a valuable victory and extended Asante Kotoko’s winless streak on the road this season.

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Match Review : Hearts of Oak 3-0 Hearts of Lions

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Accra Hearts of Oak delivered a dominant performance against Heart of Lions.

The Phobians produced a scintillating first-half performance to defeat the visitors.

Ransford Mensah opened the scoring in the 2nd minute following a well-worked team effort.

In the 25th minute, the home team was awarded a free-kick, which John Antwi converted to score his first goal of the day and his side’s second.

On the stroke of half-time, Antwi was on hand to complete his brace, sealing a comfortable victory.

The Phobians controlled proceedings throughout the first half.

The second half was a more subdued affair; they rarely threatened to score further but still dominated most of the play.

The result sees them occupy second spot with 20 points from 10 games.

They travel away to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next Ghana Premier League encounter

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Match Preview: Medeama SC vs All Blacks

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Defending champions Medeama SC will be at home to Swedru All Blacks at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa.

The home team has been excellent at home, winning all four of its games while scoring nine and conceding just two, which makes them a formidable side at home.

They are returning home following a 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko in Kumasi.

The Black Magicians were on a three-match winning run, but it came to a crashing halt following a 2-1 loss to AshantiGold last weekend.

They would hope to give a good account of themselves in Tarkwa.

Prediction: Medeama SC 2-0 Swedru All Blacks

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