Hearts, Kotoko, Medeama SC and others submit match venues for 2024/25 season

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2 years ago

July 22, 2024

The eighteen Ghana Premier League teams have submitted their proposed match venues for the upcoming 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.

The 2024/2025 league date has been set for the weekend of, September,6,2024 have seen clubs send in their proposed game venues for approval by the Ghana Club Licensing Board.

The clubs have suggested alternative venues in addition to training facilities for review.

Hearts of Oak will play games at the Accra Sports Stadium while the Baba Yara Sports Stadium serves as the alternate venue.

Similarly, Kotoko will use the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and alternatively the Dr.Kwame Kyei Sports Complex as its alternative venue and AJ training ground as its facility.

CAF Confederation Cup semi-finalist, Dreams FC will resort to the Tuba AstroTurf, Accra Sports Stadium as its alternative venue, and Boodwin Sports Complex, Adenta for its training regiments.

Former Ghana Premier League winners, Medeam SC will return to the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium, Akoon Park as its second home venue, and UMAT Park for training.

As things stand, the GFA is yet to roll out dates to undertake inspections on the various venues and facilities.

“Its really tough” – Coach Björkegren

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15 minutes ago

October 14, 2026

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Black Queens head coach Lars Kim Björkegren has described the path to qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games as “really tough” but says he “believes in the girls” to get the job done.

The Queens strolled past Mauritius 10-0 to progress to the next phase and now will face Zambia in the third round, scheduled for 23 February to 6 March 2027.

“We have the potential to go all the way,” Björkegren said.

“In football, there is no easy game, especially when it comes to qualifying for the Olympics, as only two countries from Africa will go to Los Angeles.

“It is really tough to get there; we need to win. I believe in the girls, and I think we [will] be there.”

The Black Queens have never qualified for the Olympic Games in the country’s history.

Just two slots are available for African teams.

“Poor infrastructure hurting Ghana football” – Agyeman Badu

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20 hours ago

October 13, 2026

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

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.

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Black Queens thrash Mauritius 7-0 in Olympic Qualifiers

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22 hours ago

October 13, 2026

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

The Black Queens demolished Mauritius in the second leg of the second round of qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games at the Essipong Stadium on Tuesday.

The game ended 7-0, ensuring the Queens finished with a 10-0 aggregate win on Tuesday.

Captain Portia Boakye opened the scoring for the Queens before Evelyn Badu doubled the lead. Ajegipina Zakaria made it 3-0 for Ghana going into the break.

Benedicte Simon scored in the 73rd minute, before Jennifer Cudjoe added the fifth in the 87th minute.

There was still room for a late party as Nancy Amoh and Mukarama Abdulai completed the rout with two late strikes to make it 7-0.

The result edges Ghana to the third round of the qualifiers in search of a ticket to LA 2028.

Ghana will play Zambia in February

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GPL : All Blacks tame Kotoko, Medeama, Hearts of Oak win

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1 day ago

October 13, 2026

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.

Medeama SC thrashed Hearts of Lions at the TNA Park with a brace from Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’), Emmanuel Annor, and Kingsley Braye, and a consolation from Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji.

WEEK 6

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).