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University of Ghana Sports Stadium to host WAFU B U17 tournament
This year’s 2024 WAFU Zone B U-17 tournament is set to take place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium from May 15 to May 29, 2024.
The youth tournament will have Ghana as the host nation alongside, Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and Niger as other participating countries when the tournament kicks off two weeks away from today.
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The tournament is aimed at selecting countries from the West African sub-region to partake in the upcoming 2024 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be played later this year.
The Black Starlets are housed in Group A and will shrug it off against, Cote D’Ivoire and Benin, while Group B will see Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo.
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The various countries will have the Athletics Oval field, the Mensah Sarbah field, and The Union Ghana soccer field, to train ahead for their respective games.
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Coach Laryea Kinson hopes his side will translate their performance from the just-ended UEFA U16 tournament, where they lost to Russia in the opening game but bounced back to beat Kazakhstan and Serbia by 10 goals in both games conceding two as a result.
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“We did well” – Kapor praises his team
Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojša Kapor praised his team’s brilliant performance against Heart of Lions.
The Phobians thrashed the Kpando-based club 3-0 at home in game week ten of the league.
John Antwi scored a brace while Ransford Mensah was also on the scoresheet.
Speaking after the match, the Serbian coach was full of praise for his side’s performance, particularly their effectiveness from dead-ball situations and quick transitions.
“We did well with our set pieces and transitions today. They worked for us, and congratulations to my boys,” Kapor said.
The win puts the Phobians second on the log with 20 points, one behind the league leaders.
Hearts of Oak will travel to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next match.
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Match Review: Berekum Chelsea 2-1 Asante Kotoko
Berekum Chelsea produced a spirited comeback to edge Asante Kotoko 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at the Golden City Park.
Both teams were looking to take all three points.
In their previous matches, Berekum Chelsea had lost away to Aduana Stars at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park, while the Porcupine Warriors drew 1-1 against Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The first half failed to produce any goals.
Kotoko took the lead in the 60th minute through an Inusah Adam penalty.
Six minutes later, Zackaria Fuseini pulled the hosts back on level terms.
Deep into stoppage time, Yussif Bayanalabe struck the decisive goal to secure all three points for Berekum Chelsea.
The late winner handed Berekum Chelsea a valuable victory and extended Asante Kotoko’s winless streak on the road this season.
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Match Review : Hearts of Oak 3-0 Hearts of Lions
Accra Hearts of Oak delivered a dominant performance against Heart of Lions.
The Phobians produced a scintillating first-half performance to defeat the visitors.
Ransford Mensah opened the scoring in the 2nd minute following a well-worked team effort.
In the 25th minute, the home team was awarded a free-kick, which John Antwi converted to score his first goal of the day and his side’s second.
On the stroke of half-time, Antwi was on hand to complete his brace, sealing a comfortable victory.
The Phobians controlled proceedings throughout the first half.
The second half was a more subdued affair; they rarely threatened to score further but still dominated most of the play.
The result sees them occupy second spot with 20 points from 10 games.
They travel away to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next Ghana Premier League encounter
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Match Preview: Medeama SC vs All Blacks
Defending champions Medeama SC will be at home to Swedru All Blacks at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa.
The home team has been excellent at home, winning all four of its games while scoring nine and conceding just two, which makes them a formidable side at home.
They are returning home following a 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko in Kumasi.
The Black Magicians were on a three-match winning run, but it came to a crashing halt following a 2-1 loss to AshantiGold last weekend.
They would hope to give a good account of themselves in Tarkwa.
Prediction: Medeama SC 2-0 Swedru All Blacks
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