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OFFICIAL: Otto Addo to lead Ghana to 2022 World Cup in Qatar

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The Ghana Football Association has appointed Otto Addo, Chris Hughton, George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani as coaches of the senior national team, the Black Stars until the end of December 2022.



The quartet who masterminded Ghana’s qualification to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament will stay on to see to Ghana’s preparation to the world cup, the 2023 AFCON qualifiers and the world cup itself.

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This follows an exhaustive negotiation and engagement with all relevant stakeholders including the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

The Coaches will soon name their squad for Matchday 1 and 2 of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nation Cote D’Ivoire 2023 qualifiers and the four-nation tournament in Japan.


source: Ghana FA

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Match Preview: Vision FC welcome Hearts of Oak

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Vision FC host Accra Hearts of Oak at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema.

Both teams have had mixed fortunes in the league so far.

Vision FC, by contrast, are struggling near the bottom with six points from six games (one win, three draws, two losses). The Tema-based side have gone five matches without a win since their opening-day success and will look to their home ground and the artificial turf for an edge.

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The visitors, Hearts of Oak  sit second in the table with 11 points from six matches (three wins, two draws, one loss), a big confidence booster for the away team ahead of the game.

The head-to-head between the two teams sways to the visitors advantage, picking two wins, and one draw from four games against Vision FC.

Vision’s solitary win over Hearts of Oak was a dramatic 1-0 home win in April 2026 thanks to a stoppage-time strike by Benjamin Kwarteng.

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A win for either teams would do boast their hopes in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.

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“People are recognizing my talent” – Samuel Adamu

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Young Apostles FC defensive midfielder Samuel Adamu has acknowledged the recent surge in recognition after his strong start in the Ghana Premier League. 

 

The 23-year old was named in the GPL Match week 6 Team of the Week which he has expressed delight at the growing appreciation of his performances.

“It feels like people are recognizing my talent and abilities which I feel happy about” he said 

 

The Wenchi-based side squares off with Kotoko this weekend, a game the combative midfielder relishes,

“I hope to continue that form against Kotoko as I work hard to be the best DM in the country,” he told SaharaFootball.net.

 

The Young Apostles defensive midfielder has put up a strong start to the season which has seen him record 12 interceptions, 5 dribbles, 13 successful long passes, 22 tackles (of which 16 were successful), and 16 clearances.

 

It would be interesting to see how he goes up against veteran Richard Boadu in the heart of midfield for Kotoko over the weekend.

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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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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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