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Dreams FC shock Asante Kotoko, Medeama beat Legon Cities
Ten-man Medeama SC returned to winning ways after a 2-0 win against Legon Cities at the El-wak stadium Sunday.
The Tarkwa lads saw their title defence hit a jolt following a 3-1 loss to Accra Hearts of Oak in midweek. But coach Evans Adotey and his charges made a major statement to hand Legon Cities their first home loss of the season.
Medeama SC scored in either half to win the contest. The Mauve and yellows took a well deserved lead inside 44 minutes through Mamudu Kamaradin who headed home from a free kick.
His goal came 7 minutes after defender Godknows Dzakpasu was shown the exit after a second yellow card.
Medeama SC went into the break with the slim lead but needed to play the second half with 10 men.
The numerical disadvantage affected their pattern of play in the opening stages of the second half but that didn’t deter them from fighting on as Kofi Asmah scored the second goal in the 59th minute.
Legon Cities put in renewed energy in search of a comeback but Medeama SC hanged on to pick their second consecutive win against Legon Cities at the El-wak stadium.
In Kumasi – Abdul Aziz Issah scored an absolute beauty to give Dreams FC their first ever Premier League win over Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara stadium.
Both sides came to into the game looking to recover from their setbacks in midweek.
Asante Kotoko suffered a 1-0 loss to Nsoatreman FC while Dreams FC fell 2-0 to Berekum Chelsea at home.
Karim Zito’s men started the game on the front foot as they marched on with an improved performance to frustrate the home side.
Abdul Aziz Issah smashed home a wonderful free kick into the top corner to beat Danlad Ibrahim for the match winner inside 39 minutes.
The Reds brought on Enock Morrison, George Mfegue and Shadrack Addo in the second half as they piled pressure for the the equalizer but the Still Believe lads stood firm for the win.
The defeat leaves Asante Kotoko winless in four League games as Dreams FC grab their first win since Sunday, October 22, when they beat Medeama SC 2-0 at Dawu.
In other results:
Aduana FC returned to the top of the table after inflicting a 2-1 defeat on Heart of Lions at Hohoe. Aduana FC scored two first half goals before Heart of Lions pulled one back in the second half.
Kelvin Obeng scored the opener in the 18th minute before Isaac Mintah added the second goal – his 8th of the season in the 38th minute.
Back from the break Mustapha Yakubu reduced the deficit for Heart of Lions in the 73rd minute but Aduana FC held on to win 2-1.
Elsewhere in Berekum – Chelsea pip FC Samartex 1996 1-0 at the Golden City Park to record their first back to back wins in the season. Dramani Awuah scored the only goal of the match inside 38 minutes.
At Bibiani – David Oduro grabbed a vital away point for Accra Lions in a 1-1 draw against Gold Stars at DUN’s Park. After a barren first half, Gold Stars drew the first blood in the 61st minute through Yahaya Adraman before David Oduro replied for Accra Lions 10 minutes later.
At the Sunyani Coronation Park, Dauda Saaka scored from the spot to hand Bofoakwa Tano a 1-0 win against 10-man Nations FC.
Finally on Sunday, Real Tamale United dropped points at home following a goalless draw against Bechem United at the Aliu Mahama stadium in Tamale.
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Jerry Afriyie Departs Camp to Rejoin Club in Spain
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced the departure of Jerry Afriyie from the camp of the Black Satellites to return to his club base in Spain.
This development is in line with a prior arrangement between the GFA and the player’s club, which had indicated that they would require his return following Ghana’s first two matches in the ongoing tournament.
The Association had to rely on such an arrangement because the tournament is being played outside the FIFA window for release of players.
Jerry Afriyie made a significant contribution to the team during our opening fixtures, playing a key role in securing valuable points that have positioned the Black Satellites strongly in the quest for qualification.
While the technical team and management would have preferred to retain his services for the entirety of the competition, the GFA remains committed to honouring all arrangements with clubs in the spirit of mutual respect, cooperation and professionalism.
“We are confident that the remaining members of the squad will build on the foundation laid in the first two matches and continue to push toward our collective objective of success in the tournament,” the statement added.
The GFA has taken this opportunity to express their heartfelt appreciation to Jerry Afriyie for his dedication and service during his time with the national team, and wished him continued success at his club.
“We also thank Ghanaians at home and abroad for the unwavering support shown to the Black Satellites and urge all to continue rallying behind the team as we pursue continental glory,” the statement concluded.
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Black Satellites Hold First Training Session in Ismailia Ahead of Decisive Group C Encounter
Shortly after touching down in Ismailia, Ghana’s Black Satellites hit the ground running with their first training session ahead of Thursday’s Group C fixture against the Central African Republic at the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2025.
The training, held at the Tolip 1 training pitch, saw a divided workload. Players who started in the team’s second group match against Senegal were put through a light recovery session, while the rest of the squad engaged in a more intensive workout.
The energy on the pitch was positive, with players upbeat and fully engaged as they sharpened their preparations for the showdown at Ismailia Stadium which kicks off at 1800 local time (1500 GMT).
Head Coach Desmond Ofei praised the team’s mindset and professionalism in quickly adjusting to their new environment.
“The attitude today was spot on. The boys understand what’s at stake, and the tempo at training reflected that. We’re building toward Thursday with confidence,” Ofei stated.
With two games down and all to play for in the final Group match, the Satellites are hoping to harness this momentum and passion to secure the win that will cement their place in the quarterfinals.
