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Interim head coach of King Faisal, Godwin Ablordey dedicates first win to Jimmy Cobblah

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Interim head coach of King Faisal, Godwin Ablordey has dedicated his first win to ex boss Jimmy Cobblah.

King Faisal saw all three points in their first game after sacking head coach Jimmy Cobblah.

Interim coach Ablordey took charge in the team’s win over Karela.

King Faisal conceded the first goal of the match in the 41st minutes when Emmanuel Owusu Boakyeput Karela ahead.

Samuel Kusi eqaulised for King Faisal just two minutes before half time.

Abdul Latif put King Faisal in the lead in the 61st minutes with the home side having absolute control of the game.

Bature put King Faisal up 3-1 as they cruised to victory. Nketiah pulled one back for Karela but it was not enough to stop King Faisal from picking all three points.

Ablordey dedicated the win to former coach Jimmy Cobblah.

Speaking to StarTimes, he said : “Let me acknowledge my coach Jimmy Cobblah. He is not here but all that we are doing we worked with him.”

“I took the team just three, four days and we’ve won today so I’m not going to take the credit. I’m going to dedicate this game to Jimmy Cobblah because he has worked a lot here.”

“I appreciate what he has done and I have learnt a lot from him. Coach, this is your game. I have won this game for you so be happy wherever you are.”

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“Poor infrastructure hurting Ghana football” – Agyeman Badu

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October 13, 2026

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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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October 13, 2026

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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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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).

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Kapor laments about Ghanaian pitches

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October 13, 2026

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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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