Tanzania’s giant, Simba, have joined Young Africans (Yanga) to qualify for the group stages of the African Champions League.

Tanzania’s football giants, Young Africans (Yanga), today face Al-Merreikh of Sudan in the crucial Caf Champions League match at the Azam Complex.

Medeama SC defender Fatawu Abdul Hamidu has admitted being under pressure during his debut for the Black Stars.The enterprising left-back earned his first call-up to the Black Stars squad as a replacement for the injured Baba Rahman for Liberia’s international friendly game played at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 12, 2023.After only a few days of training with the national team, coach Chris Hughton recognized Fatawu's talent and commitment, awarding him with a debut against Liberia, where he gave a good account of himself after helping the team to secure a 3-1 win over the Lone Stars.Hamidu combined with teammates Jonathan Sowah to set up Jordan Ayew to slot home the Black Stars third goal of the match.In an interview, the highly-rated left-back admitted pressure playing for the senior national soccer team, the Black Stars.“Being in the national camp is something that we all wanted to experience. For me, I might say there is a lot of pressure over there but I thank God, I was able to settle in well with the prayers of my supporters, dad and mum”“The experience I got over there was massive. It is good for me to...

Medeama SC's defender, Kofi Asmah, appreciates the invaluable lessons gained from ex-teammate Vincent Atinga. Atinga, who recently left the club by choice not to renew his contract, provided Asmah with guidance in central defense. Asmah, making his debut in continental football, believes this experience greatly contributed to his growth as a player.Asmah emphasized that the collaboration with Nurudeen Abdulai was shaped by Atinga's playing style.“You learn from those who know how to play the game so what he taught me has helped shape my career.“That is what has helped partner Nurudeen Abdulai because he {Vincent Atinga] has partnered myself and Nurudeen and their partnership is the style we also implemented against Horoya.” Kofi Asmah said.Asmah's inclusion in the squad proved pivotal in their 3-1 triumph over Guinea's Horoya Athletic Club during the first leg of the CAF Champions League's second preliminary round, showcasing the effectiveness of this collaboration.

Medeama SC coach, Evans Adotey has expressed his excitement following his side's win over AC Horoya on Sunday.The Ghana Premier League champions hammered the Guinean side in the first leg of the second round of the preliminary games at the Cape Coast Stadium.After ending the first half goalless, goals from Nana Kofi Babil, Nurudeen Abdulai and Kofi Asmah ensured the home side recorded a 3-1 win.Speaking after the game, Adotey praised the opposition but also credited his side for taking their chances."We played against a very good side," he said."Horoya were very physical today, they used their strength but I’m glad we took our chances today," he added.Medeama SC will be hosted at the General Lansana Conte Stadium on Sunday, September 30 in the second leg of the preliminary games.The Yellow and Mauve will need a win or a draw in the second leg to make it to the group phase of the 223/24 CAF Champions League.

Medeama SC coach, Evans Adotey says Horoya AC were not a weak side despite his side's win in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the 2023 CAF Champions League.The Mauve and Yellow hosted the Guinean side at the Cape Coast Stadium on Sunday afternoon.After ending the first half goalless, goals from Nana Kofi Babil, Nurudeen Abdulai and Kofi Asmah ensured the home side recorded a 3-1 win.Speaking after the game, Adotey acknowledged the quality of the opposition and insisted they are a good side despite their defeat.“Beating Horoya AC 3-1 does not make them a weak side, they are a very good side, honestly speaking.“If I compare Horoya and Remo Stars, Remo Stars came in physically, they were running, they were pushing, whatever, the physical ability was there unlike Horoya.“But you could see, not so technical but you could see they could string their passes together, circulate their passes well.“You could see in the last 15 minutes although we were desperate anytime they had a counterattack, we were in trouble.“So I will say we played against a good side but just that we took our chances, unlike the other...

Ghanaian giants, Medeama Sporting Club are a game away from securing qualification to play in the group stages of this season’s CAF Champions League. The Yellow and Mauve outfit on Sunday afternoon locked horns with Guinean outfit Horoya AC in the first leg of the final playoff round to the group stage of the CAF inter-club competition.Despite a good performance from both teams in the first half, neither side could get on the scoresheet.In the second half, attacker Nana Kofi Babil equalised in the 58th minute to give Medeama SC the lead.Later in the 65th minute, Nurudeen Abdulai also found the back of the net of Horoya AC to double the lead for the hosts.Four minutes later, a thunderbolt strike from Kofi Asmah sealed a 3-1 victory for Medeama SC.The only consolation goal for Horoya AC was scored in the 89th minuteThe Ghana Premier League champions now have a big advantage heading into the second-leg encounter against Horoya AC next weekend.

Players of Medeama will bag a whooping amount of money from the club’s board member Kojo Allah should they edge out Horoya AC in the CAF Champions League final eliminator.The Mauve and Yellow play host to the Guinean giants in the first leg tie at the Cape Coast Stadium before the3 reverse tie in Guinea.The battle lines have been drawn by the two teams as they go at each other for an epic showdown in Ghana.Medeama, champions of Ghana, are playing in the CAF Champions League for the first time in the club’s impressive history while their opponents have been regular participants in Africa’s elite inter-club competition.“The players know what is at stake and will have to go all out against them (Horoya AC), he told medeamasc.com“I have promised them a big bonus if we go past this team and reach the group stage for the first time of asking.“The board has put a lot of measures in place to ensure we deliver success for our supporters and Ghanaians.“They (players) know what they will get if they secure win and ensure qualification to the group stage. This really is the focus for the...

Medeama SC's head coach, Augustine Evans Adotey, has outlined their strategic approach for the encounter against Guinean team Horoya AC this Sunday.The Yellow and Mauves are focused on qualification and determined to demonstrate their mettle in this challenging fixture.In their journey to this juncture, the Ghanaian champions clinched victory over Nigerian side Remo Stars FC in a penalty shootout, ultimately securing their passage with a 1-1 aggregate scoreline in the first round.Adotey, a former coach of the Black Maidens, has meticulously studied their opponents and has devised a precise game plan to tip the scales in Medeama's favor, augmenting their chances of progressing further in the competition.He said in pre-match conference: "As a coach, you need to look at the good side of your opponent and the weaknesses of the opponent as well.“So all that I need to do is defend my goal and then score goals. That's exactly what I plan to do."The game is scheduled for 15:00GMT on Sunday, September 17, at the Cape Coast Stadium.

Communications director of Aduana Football Club, Evans Oppong has declared his outfit readiness for the start of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League campaign.The Ogya Boys were on course to clinch their third Premier League title last-term after staying on top of the league standings for several weeksUnfortunately, the two-time league winners lost steam towards the end of the season as Medeama SC took advantage of their slip-up to win their first ever league title.Ahead of the start of the 2023/24 season, Evans Oppong has affirmed his side readiness for the campaign as they seek to make impact.“We started preparations early because of the GHALCA Top 4 but unfortunately, it didn’t come on as planned. Definitely, we are ready for the Ghana Premier League season, and per what I have seen at training, I believe we are going to give out our best” he said.Aduana FC will travel to face Samartex in an away fixture in Ghana Premier League opening day on Sunday.

Ghanaian giants, Medeama SC stepped up preparations for the playoffs of the CAF Champions League with a friendly match against Ebusua Dwarfs on Thursday afternoon. In the friendly match played at the Robert Mensah Sports Stadium, the Yellow and Mauve outfit put on a good performance.Although the side faced strong competition from the lower-tier league side, Medeama Sporting Club managed to cruise to a narrow 1-0 victory at the end of the 90 minutes.The win was possible thanks to an equaliser from Bernadinho Osah Tetteh.The talented player scored from a direct free-kick in the first half to give his side the victory.Bernadinho Osah Tetteh's Set piece in the first half won it for us at the Robert Mensah Stadium.FTMedeama SC 1-0 Ebusua Dwarfs #Nevergiveup #MedeamaDwarfs pic.twitter.com/5tFcVTApFb— Medeama SC - 22/23 GPL Champions (@MedeamaSC) September 14, 2023The friendly against Ebusua Dwarfs today is to keep Medeama SC in shape for the first leg of the CAF Champions League tie against Horoya SC.That game will come off on Sunday, September 17, at the Cape Coast Stadium.

Moroccan referee Kech Chaf Mustapha has been assigned to officiate the first leg of the tie between Medeama SC and Horoya AC in the CAF Champions League playoffs.The Ghana Premier League champions will take on the side from Guinea on Sunday, September 17.In a game that will be played at the Cape Coast Stadium, CAF has appointed Moroccan referee Kech Chaf Mustapha as the centre referee.“Moroccan referee Kech Chaf Mustapha has been appointed as referee for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final round 1st leg qualifier between Ghanaian champions Medeama SC and Horoya AC from Guinea.“He will be assisted by Hicham Ait Abbou (Assistant I), Mustapha Akarkad (Assistant II), and Noureddine El Jaafari (fourth referee),” a statement from the Ghana FA has confirmed.Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Sanusi Mohammed will work as the Match Commissioner.The game between Medeama SC and Horoya AC is scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Cape Coast Stadium.

The Black Stars players that travelled to Ghana for the September international break have reported back to their clubs.As many as 24 players who ply their trade abroad had to travel home for the crucial clash against the Central African Republic in the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.In a game played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi last Thursday, the Black Stars came from behind to beat the Group E opponent 2-1.The victory qualified Ghana to a 10th straight Africa Cup of Nations tournament.In addition to the AFCON qualifier, Ghana played against Liberia in an international friendly match on Tuesday.Most of the Ghanaian players abroad who travelled to Ghana for the September international break had the opportunity to feature in that game.Following an improved performance, the Black Stars cruised to a 3-1 win at the Accra Sports Stadium.In the last 24 hours, the players have returned to their clubs and now looking forward to featuring in upcoming league matches this weekend.The two local players who featured for the Black Stars, Hamid Fatawu and Jonathan Sowah have both also reported to Medeama SC as the team...