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Moroccan referee Samir Guezzaz to officiate Ghana vs Madagascar in Kumasi
Moroccan referee Samir Guezzaz to officiate Ghana vs Madagascar in Kumasi
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has designated officials for the forthcoming match between Ghana and Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers set for November.
Referee Samir Guezzaz from Morocco will serve as the central official, while Brinsi Zakaria and Naciri Hamza, also from Morocco, will act as the first and second assistants.
El Jaafari Noureddine has been assigned as the fourth referee.
Shaibu Amadu from Nigeria will fulfill the role of Referee Assessor, and Kachalla Babagana Kalli, also from Nigeria, will take on the duties of Match Commissioner.
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The match is slated to be held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Friday, November 17, 2023, with the kick-off scheduled for 16:00 GMT, as confirmed by FIFA.
The Black Stars are poised to launch their FIFA World Cup qualifying endeavor on a strong note by securing a victory against Madagascar before heading to Comoros for their subsequent match.
Emerging victorious in both encounters will significantly bolster their prospects of clinching a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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GPL : All Blacks tame Kotoko, Medeama, Hearts of Oak win
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).
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Kapor laments about Ghanaian pitches
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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“I came to win” – Chris Ennin reflects on loss to Hearts of Oak
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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Hearts of Oak’s Frank Duku strike sees off Port City
Accra Hearts of Oak returned to winning ways in the Ghana Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Port City FC on Sunday.
Young forward Frank Abora Duku scored the decisive goal in the 20th minute, giving the Phobians a first-half lead over debutants Port City.
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The 21-year-old striker headed home an inch-perfect cross from Ransford Mensah to break the deadlock at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
This was the first time the pair were meeting in the league.
The debutants controlled large portions of the game but lacked the clinical edge to see off the Rainbow boys who flattered to deceive at home.
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The result lifts Hearts of Oak to second on the league log, three points adrift of defending champions, Medeama SC.
They play Vision next, while Port City will welcome Dreams FC.
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