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Match Report : Kotoko beat Hearts of Oak in Accra

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Asante Kotoko earned the bragging rights over Hearts of Oak when the pair clashed at the Accra Sports Stadium. 

 



Morifing Donzo proved the difference between the two giants of Ghana football.

Kotoko started the game well, with Saaka Dauda coming close with the opener on the fifth-minute mark.

There were chances for Hubert Gyau, Peter Amidu Acqua, but their efforts failed to beat the Black Stars’ number one goalkeeper, Benjaimen Aare.

READ MORE: Week 8 Review: Hubert Gyau masterclass powers Kotoko, Hearts of Lions drop points

Kotoko’s dominance paid off as Amidu Acquah was brought down by Amankwah Baafi in the box.

Guinean import, Morifing Donzo – his first goal for Kotoko, after Amidu Acquah was brought down by Amankwah Baafi in the box.

The second half saw a bit of urgency in play from the Phobias, who were down by a lone goal.

Raphael Amponsah, substitute Karikari, and Hamza Issah all came close to the leveller but were met with a concrete wall of defense from the Porcupine Warriors.

For a moment, the Phobians had their tongues cut into their mouth as  Assibey’s back pass to a teammate found  Donzo charging on goal, but for the timely intervention by Ali Mohammed to thwart the danger.

READ MORE : Bechem United appoint Kobina Amissah as new head coach

Hearts of Oak will feel they should have gotten a point from the game, but having failed to create clear goal-scoring opportunities, as well as having no shots on target, will mean they walk home as losers of the most anticipated duel in Ghana football.



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“Poor infrastructure hurting Ghana football” – Agyeman Badu

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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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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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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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