Dreams FC head coach Abdul Karim Zito has been named the NASCO Premier League Coach of the Month for March after leading his side to an impressive unbeaten run.Zito guided Dreams FC to three wins and a draw during the month, collecting 13 points from a possible 15. His side recorded crucial back-to-back away victories over Heart of Lions and Hearts of Oak, scoring four goals and conceding just once across four matches.The strong run of form helped Dreams FC move out of the bottom half of the table and strengthen their position in the league standings.As part of his reward, Coach Zito will receive a 42-inch NASCO television set, courtesy of Electroland Ghana Limited.

Dreams FC shot-stopper Gidios Aseako has been named the Ghana Premier League’s best goalkeeper for March following a string of solid displays that saw his side go unbeaten throughout the month.Aseako kept three clean sheets and conceded just one goal in four matches, underlining his reliability between the sticks and helping to stabilise Dreams FC’s defensive unit.His consistent form has been instrumental in the club’s rise to eighth place on the league table, boosting their confidence as the season edges toward its final stretch.In recognition of his outstanding efforts, the National Goalkeepers Union will present Aseako with a prize package including gloves, a water bottle, a branded towel, and a T-shirt.

Premier league debutants Basake Holy Stars will host relegation-threatened Legon Cities at the Ampain AAK II on Sunday, April 20, 2025.Holy Stars sit in 12th position in the league standings with 33 points from 27 matches.The hosts will aim to make it three home wins on the spin which could inch them up in the standings.Abdulai Gazale and his charges will feel the three points are possible against this struggling Legon Cities side.The Royals sit 17th in the league standings with 25 points from 27 matches and have won just once in their last six matches.Cities would have to start grinding out wins as soon as possible to offer themselves any hope of survival.The visitors beat Holy Stars 2-1 back in November but as to whether they can do it again depends on how much of a fight they can put up.

Young Apostles will welcome FC Samartex to the Wenchi Sports Stadium for premier league business on Sunday, April 20, 2025.The premier league debutants ended their five-match winless streak when they hosted Berekum Chelsea in midweek for their outstanding fixture.Thirteenth-placed Apostles will look to make it two wins on the spin on Sunday against the defending champions.They have 33 points from 27 matches and would want to avoid being dragged into the relegation battle.Samartex moved up to 5th position in the league standings following their 2-0 win over Karela United.The Timber Giants will set their sights on a fourth consecutive win as their campaign continues to turn a corner.They are 8 points richer than Apostles and 9 points behind league-leading Bibiani Gold Stars.Samartex were stunned at home in the reverse fixture by their hosts but that was before coach Christopher Ennin’s arrival.Ennin would be wary of Apostles’ threat despite being confident of exacting some form of revenge.

Bechem United will host Berekum Chelsea at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in a crucial Ghana Premier League match on Sunday.The Hunters are desperate for a win after going five games without a ‘on-the-pitch’ victory, with their last maximum points against an unavailable Nsoatrema side who have withdrawn from the league.The match is particularly significant for Bechem United, who were eliminated by Berekum Chelsea in the MTN FA Cup. Both teams are vying for a top-four finish, with just four and nine points separating Bechem and Chelsea respectively from fourth-placed Heart of Lions.Berekum Chelsea are currently 11th on the table, struggling to find form. However, they will be looking to cause an upset against Bechem United, who are also fighting for a decent finish in the top flight.The match kicks off at 3:00 pm on Sunday, promising an exciting encounter as both teams battle it out in the business end of the 2024/25 season.

Bibiani Gold Stars will look to consolidate their position at the top of the Ghana Premier League when they host Medeama SC at Dun’s Park on Sunday.The Miners reclaimed first place with a 2-0 victory away to Bechem United last Wednesday, moving to 50 points from 27 matches. Their success has been built on a balanced approach, with 27 goals scored and only 16 conceded — the second joint-best defensive record in the league.Gold Stars remain unbeaten at home this season, winning ten and drawing three of their 13 matches at Dun’s Park. They are currently the league’s best home side and will be keen to extend that run as the title race intensifies.Medeama, led by coach Ibrahim Tanko, have scored more goals than any other team this season (31), but have shown vulnerability at the back with 24 goals conceded. They head into Sunday’s game seeking to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat to Heart of Lions in midweek and close in on the top four.Speaking after the loss, Tanko remained hopeful: "We have today and tomorrow to prepare against Bibiani Gold Stars. We are going to prepare very well and try to achieve something...

Hearts of Oak coach Aboubakar Ouattara finds himself under mounting pressure ahead of Sunday’s crucial Ghana Premier League clash with Karela United at the Accra Sports Stadium.Ouattara, who has faced criticism from fans and frequent tension with journalists, knows that another disappointing result could cost him his job. Despite guiding the Phobians to a strong spell earlier this year that saw them climb into the top four, recent results have been underwhelming. Hearts have picked up just one win in their last five matches (two draws and two defeats), slipping to 7th on the table with 41 points.The team’s defence remains one of the strongest in the league, with only 17 goals conceded. However, their attacking returns have been modest, with just 22 goals scored in 27 games. On home soil, Hearts have been inconsistent, recording three wins and two losses in their last five fixtures.Karela United, meanwhile, are in urgent need of points. A 2-0 defeat to FC Samartex 1996 on Wednesday has left them 16th with 28 points. Their attack continues to falter, having scored only 17 goals this season — the joint-lowest in the league. Their away form offers little encouragement, with four defeats...

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko believes his side can secure a positive result when they visit league leaders Bibiani GoldStars on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in a Ghana Premier League week 28 fixture.The match will be held at Dun’s Park, where the hosts remain unbeaten in their last 23 home league matches.GoldStars currently top the table with 50 points, while Medeama sit seventh with 41 points.Medeama’s away form has been poor this season, managing just one win in 12 games and losing each of their last six on the road.Despite the odds, Tanko remains optimistic. “When you look at all the games we played away, we were almost the better side. I don’t think this one will change,” he said in a pre-match interview.The Medeama boss added that his team is working to correct their errors and approach Sunday’s clash with renewed focus.“We have to put the mistakes that we are doing behind us and then try to play our normal football. I think we are going to get something from there.”A win for Medeama could close the gap on the top four, while GoldStars will be aiming to extend their lead...

Dreams FC return to the Tuba Astro Turf on Sunday afternoon aiming to bounce back from consecutive defeats as they host a struggling Vision FC in matchday 28 of the Ghana Premier League.The Believers were on a remarkable eight-game unbeaten streak before recent slip-ups halted their momentum.Despite those losses, Dreams remain formidable at home, where they are unbeaten in their last six games - winning five and drawing one - while conceding just a single goal during that stretch.The defending MTN FA Cup champions will be eager to reaffirm their dominance at home and stay in contention for a strong finish to the season.Coach Karim Zito will look to his in-form players to respond positively, knowing a win could rejuvenate their campaign heading into the final run of fixtures.On the other hand, Vision find themselves in a precarious position ahead of Sunday's encounter.With just one win in their last eight matches, the Premier League newcomers are battling to avoid an immediate return to Division One.Their away form has been a major concern - since a solitary victory against Accra Lions on matchday two, they have gone 13 games on the road without a...

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko says his side is determined to bounce back with a strong performance against Bibiani GoldStars when they meet in a Ghana Premier League fixture on Sunday, April 20, 2025.The match, scheduled to take place at Dun’s Park, marks week 28 of the campaign. GoldStars currently lead the league standings with 50 points, while Medeama sit seventh with 41 points.Bibiani GoldStars come into the game with a formidable home record, having gone unbeaten in their last 23 Premier League matches at Dun’s Park.Medeama, in contrast, have struggled away from home, losing their last six away games and managing just one win in 12.Speaking ahead of the crucial encounter, Tanko acknowledged the team’s recent setback but stressed their resolve to turn things around in Bibiani.“I think it's a very painful defeat [against Heart of Lions in midweek]. We have today and tomorrow to prepare against Bibiani GoldStars,” Tanko said.“So definitely we are going to prepare very well and then try to achieve something in Bibiani.”With only seven games remaining in the season, Sunday’s clash is vital for Medeama’s hopes of climbing into the top four.

Nations FC welcome Asante Kotoko to Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in a high-stakes Ashanti regional derby on Sunday, with both teams heading into the fixture in contrasting form.Nations are riding high on confidence following a five-game unbeaten run, while the Porcupine Warriors are desperate to bounce back from a humbling 3-0 defeat to Accra Lions in midweek.The fixture carries added weight due to recent history. Nations have won two of the last three meetings between the sides, including a 2-0 away win in November 2024. With 14 wins from 27 matches this season, Nations sit in a strong position, having conceded just 14 goals, the best defensive record in the league.Their recent four-game winning streak, including victories over Dreams FC, Nsoatreman, Karela United, and Hearts of Oak, places them among the league's most in-form sides.Kotoko, on the other hand, are without a win in their last three matches and have struggled defensively, conceding in each of those games. With seven games left in the season, pressure is mounting on coach Prosper Narteh Ogum, who has admitted that the team’s biggest challenge is regaining mental toughness."This game is full of surprises. Right now, our biggest...

Nations FC coach Kasim Ocansey Mingle has spoken highly ahead of their game against Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League.The Abrankese-based club will play host to the Porcupine Warriors in matchday 28 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.It promises to be a thrilling encounter at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, as both teams will be yearning for maximum points.Kotoko succumbed to a 3-0 defeat to Accra Lions in mid-week, dropping from the top spot to third place after 27 matches, while Nations FC move to second spot.Speaking to Akoma FM, the former Bechem United tactician anticipated a very tough test against Kotoko.“Kotoko is coming to play in Kumasi after losing to the Accra Lions, they (Kotoko) are our senior brothers, and here (Abrankese) is their home, so it will be a difficult game, but we want to build on our current form and results, it will not be easy, but the better side will win”“Albert Amoah and co all played in the first leg, and we won. They are players, and we have comparable players here too, so we don't fear any player at Kotoko”“Kotoko have more mature players than...

Accra Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara plans to scold his players after their 2-0 loss to Aduana Stars in the Ghana Premier League.Ouattara was unhappy with his team's performance, admitting that they were second best in the match."Aduana played well, we didn't play football today," Ouattara said. "We gave them all the chances to score us. Since the first half, we did not play well. We played very badly and accept that today, we were not good enough."Ouattara expressed his disappointment with his players' lack of effort, stating, "We did not run enough. We did not run... I am not happy and I am going to tell them [the players]." He highlighted specific moments in the game where his team's lack of effort led to mistakes and conceded goals.The defeat has seen Hearts drop to 6th position on the league table with 41 points, while Aduana Stars have accumulated 35 points and moved to 11th on the log.This loss was the fourth in the last seven league matches for Hearts, who managed just one win in that period. Ouattara will look to regroup his team and bounce back from this loss.

Accra Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has admitted that his team did not do enough in their 2-0 loss to Aduana Stars in the Ghana Premier League.Ouattara was candid in his post-match assessment, acknowledging that Aduana Stars played well."Aduana played well, we didn't play football today," Ouattara said. "We gave them all the chances to score us. Since the first half, we did not play well. We played very badly and accept that today, we were not good enough."Ouattara expressed his disappointment with his players' work ethic, stating, "We did not run enough. We did not run... I am not happy and I am going to tell them [the players]."The defeat has seen Hearts drop to 6th position on the league table with 41 points, while Aduana Stars have moved to 11th with 35 points.This loss was the fourth in the last seven league matches for Hearts.