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World Cup: Richard Ofori reacts to being in Ghana’s provisional squad

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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, Richard Ofori couldn’t contain his excitement as his team emerged victorious in the MTN FA Cup final over AmaZulu.



The host got their noses in front through Monnapule Saleng in the 25th minute and had to hold on to clinch the title to the admiration of their fans.

Captain of the side, Richard Ofori, who doubles as a goalkeeper for the Ghana BlackStars was full of praise for his fellow players and technical team for how they reposed confidence in him in the face of his reoccurring injury crisis. 



In a post-match interview after his side clinch the victory, when queried about making the 55-man squad list, he remarked  “I thank God for making it possible for me to be in Ghana’s World Cup provisional squad. When we get to the World Cup, we will push and make Africa proud.” – he ended. 

Otto Addo released a 55-man squad list which will be trimmed down to 26 prior to the World Cup slated for Qatar. 

Ghana will lock horns with Switzerland in the ultimate pile of games in the lead-up to the global tournament. 

The BlackStars will challenge for honors against Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea at the World Cup. 


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GPL Week Seven Review : Hearts,Kotoko win Medeama SC stumble away

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Hearts of Oak silenced Vision FC away from home at the Nii Ajraku Sports Stadium courtesy of a last-gasp goal from Kwesi Asmah. 

In other games, Hubert Gyau led Kotoko back to winning ways at home against Young Apostles.

Elsewhere in the Western derby, Samartex continued their dominance over Tarkwa-based club Medeama SC at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.

Port City and Dreams FC shared the spoils at Kukurantumi.

Week Seven 

Vision FC 0–1 Hearts of Oak

Kwesi Asmah (86′)

Heart of Lions 0–2 Berekum Chelsea

Dramani Awuah (40′), Paul Attah Agyei (70′)

Asante Kotoko 2–1 Young Apostles

Hubert Gyau, Solomon Nsor – Iddrisu Huzaif

Debibi United 1–0 Bibiani Gold Stars

Maxwell Agyemang (45′)

Aduana FC 1–0 AshantiGold 04

Abubakar Adams (40′)

Samartex 2–1 Medeama SC

Joshuah/Joshua Fuseini (54’/56′), Christian Agyenim Boateng (90+3′)

Medeama: Dominic Amponsah

Basake Holy Stars 1–0 Bechem United

Bismark Teye Tetteh

Port City 1–1 Dreams FC

Alex Boateng – Kelvin Ahiable

Swedru All Blacks 2–0 Karela United

Eric Wiafe Darkwah, Faisal Charwetey

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GPL club Vision FC partways with Predrag Jaredic as Head Coach.

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Vision Football Club has announced that Predrag Jaredic has resigned as Head Coach with immediate effect.

 

In an official statement released by the club, Vision FC confirmed the departure and expressed gratitude for Jaredic’s contributions during his time in charge. The club wished him success in his future career.

 

No further details regarding the reasons for the resignation or plans for a successor have been disclosed at this stage.

Vision currently sit in 16th on the league log .

They have collected just 6 points from a possible 21 and it’s unclear if their loss to Hearts of Oak over the weekend promoted the sacking of the head coach.

They would regroup in an away fixture against Dreams FC

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Ghana Midfielder Lawrence Agyekum Makes Erzurumspor FK Debut in 2-0 Win

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Ghanaian midfielder Lawrence Agyekum marked his Erzurumspor FK debut as a late substitute in the Turkish Süper Lig on October 17, 2026, helping his new side secure a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Eyüpspor.

 

The 22-year-old, who joined the club on loan from Belgian side Cercle Brugge in early September, entered the match in the 86th minute of the game as a replacement for Guram Giorbelidze.

READ MORE: Kotoko beat Young Apostles at Baba Yara Sports Stadium

Miguel Cardoso opened the scoring in the 19th minute which was the only goal for the first half.

 

Two minutes after recess, Eren Tozlu added the second of the day sending the home fans at the Kazım Karabekir Stadium into ruptures

READ MORE : Match Preview : Samartex host Medeama in Nsenkyire.

The result lifted the hosts in the table while leaving Eyüpspor near the bottom.

 

Agyekum’s brief appearance marked the start of his Süper Lig journey after limited minutes at Cercle Brugge earlier in the season.

 

The Ghana international will look to build on this debut and earn more playing time in the coming weeks.

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Kotoko beat Young Apostles at Baba Yara Sports Stadium

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Asante Kotoko secured a well laboured win over Young Apostles on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.

On the back of losing away to Swedru All Blacks,a fort night ago,the Porcupine Warriors were determined to return to winning ways

The first was a barren goalless draw game.

READ MORE : Match Preview: Asante Kotoko vs Young Apostles  

The second was a bigger improvement as Hubert Gyau, the poster boy for the home side broke the deadlock on the 70th minute.

Twelve minutes later, Solomon Nsoh Asaah doubled the advantage putting Kotoko firmly in control.

Young Apostles were reduced to 10 men but they gave a good account of themselves as Iddrisu Huzaif pulled one back late in stoppage time with a well-taken free-kick, but the visitors could not find an equaliser.

READ MORE : Match Preview : Samartex host Medeama in Nsenkyire.

The result lifts Kotoko 8th on the 2026/27 table.

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