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Samartex, Nsoatreman cautious ahead of 2nd leg CAF ties

Emmanuel Mamah- Samartex FC

Emmanuel Mamah- Samartex FC

Ghana’s CAF continental club competition campaigners, Samartex FC and Nsoatreman FC, will look to finish off a successful first test in the first round of the preliminary stage of the Champions League and the Confederations Cup competitions this weekend when they take on their respective opponents.

Premier League champions, Samartex FC, will face Victoria United today in a second leg clash after earning a vital 1-0 away victory last week at the Douala Japoma Stadium in Cameroon.

FA Cup winners, Nsoatreman FC,also trounced visiting 10-man,Elect-Sports FC, from Chad 3-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium.

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Ghanaians expect to see both clubs sail through to the next round, but the coaches of the two sides are cautious.

For Samartex FC Head Coach, Nurudeen Amadu, tomorrow’s game will be approached as if there was no first-leg victory.

The winner of the tie will face either AS GardeNationaleNigérienne (AS GNN) of Niger or Raja Club Athletic in the second round in September. Raja Club Athletic take a 2-1 lead into the second leg this weekend in Morocco.

In faraway Cameroon today, Nsoatreman will aim to protect their 3-0 lead when they play as guests of Elect-Sports.

The coach of the side, Yaw Preko, has described the game as a very crucial one.

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Coach Preko believes the game would be tough, judging by the standards Elect-Sports showed in the second half even with a man down.

The winner of the tie would face the winner of the CS Constantine of Algeria versus Police FC of Rwanda game. CS Constantine carry a 2-0 advantage into the second leg this weekend in Rwanda.

 BY RAYMOND ACKUMEY

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Premier League:Gold Stars FC storm to top; Kotoko smash Vison; Hearts of Lions shocked at home

Gold Stars FC stormed to the top of the Premier League with a sensational 3-0 win at Accra Lions on Sunday January 19, 2025.

The visitors were at their very best as they run riot against the struggling Premier League side to leapfrog Heart of Lions at the top of the table.

Samuel Attah Kumi bagged a remarkable hat-trick to hand the Miners their biggest away win of the season and their 9th in total so far this term. He scored in the 14th, 44th and 46th minute as the visitors recorded the heavy win at the WAF Park in Sogakope.

Kwame Opoku bagged a brace for Asante Kotoko as they thumped Vision FC 4-1 to move within touching distance of leaders Gold Stars FC.

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Opoku opened the scoring as early as the 6th minute before Nana Akwesi Amoah pulled parity for the visitors in the 22nd minute.

Peter Amidu restored Kotoko’s lead with the second goal before Kwame Opoku added the third in the 37th minute. Saaka Dauda completed the rout with the fourth goal in the 44th minute.

Kotoko are now third with 31 points, just two adrift of leaders Bibiani Gold Stars FC. Vision FC lie 11th in the table with 19 points.

Defending champions FC Samartex 1996 drew goalless with Hearts of Oak at home on Sunday.

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The two teams failed to break each other down as they shared the points at the Nsenkyire Arena.

Hearts have dropped to 5th while Samartex find themselves in mid-table.

Nations FC dented Heart of Lions’ Premier League title charge after recording a 1-0 win at the Kpando Stadium.

Di Boris Djangone scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute to separate the two teams. This is Lions’ first defeat at home this season as they are leapfrogged at the top by Gold Stars FC.

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Heart of Lions have slipped to fourth while Nations jump to second in the Premier League table.

Eric Osei Bonsu scored from the spot to give Nsoatreman FC a vital 1-0 win over Karela United at home on Sunday.

Osei Bonsu scored the decisive goal in the 52nd minute to give Yaw Preko’s side a respite after a turbulent 2024-25 campaign.

Karela United have dropped into the bottom three while Nsoatreman have jumped to 12th in the league table.

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Berekum Chelsea left it late to record a 2-1 win over Medeama SC in a dramatic Premier League game on Sunday.

Stephen Amankona opened the scoring for the home side in the first half before Yussif Mubarik pulled parity for the visitors through the spot kick six minute into injury time.

However, captain Zackaria Fuseini stole the headlines when he scored the winner with the last kick of the ball.

Basake Holy Stars shared the spoils with Aduana FC in an entertaining 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.

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The Fire Club went ahead in the first half before Bismark Teye pulled parity in the 86th minute at the Ampain AAK Arena.

Legon Cities thrashed Dreams FC 3-0 at home on Sunday to continue their push for survival.

Goals from Fredrick Akatuk, Frank Akoto and Kabu Agyemang Raymond condemned Dreams to their 7th defeat of the season.

The Royals remain in the bottom three while Dreams FC are just above the drop zone.

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Bechem United continued their fine performances in the Premier League with a solid 0-0 stalemate at Young Apostles in the Bono derby on Sunday.

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New Black Stars Management Committee

The Football Association is pleased to announce the formation of a new Management Committee for the Senior Male National Team, the Black Stars.

The Committee, which is tasked with overseeing the administrative and logistical aspects of the team, will be chaired by Dr. Randy Abbey, an Executive Council member of the GFA. In addition to chairing the Committee, Dr. Abbey shall lead engagement with Government and other stakeholders. Mr. Stephen Appiah, a former Captain of the Black Stars, will serve as Vice-Chairman, supporting Dr. Abbey, while also focusing on Player Relations.

Other members of the Committee include Mr. Samuel Aboabire, Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association and an Executive Council member of the GFA and Mr. Moses Armah, President of Medeama Sporting Club.

Both Messrs Aboabire and Armah shall be responsible for Operations and Matchday activities while ensuring that the interests of Sponsors, Partners and other Collaborators are well taken care of. Mr. Richard Nsenkyire, President of FC Samartex 1996, the 2023/2024 Ghana Premier League Champions is Member responsible for Special Duties.

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The Management Committee’s duties will include the overall effective management and setting the strategic plan and activities of the team, serving as a link between the Technical Team and the GFA, ensuring adequate camping arrangements, providing logistical support, and paying regular visits to the team in camp.

The Committee shall, in consultation with the Head Coach and Technical team, prepare and ensure the team’s adherence to Activity Schedules for all matches and tournaments.

Additionally, the Committee will be responsible for following up on the release of funds for team operations from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, ensuring the best travelling arrangements are in place, and that members of the team act in a manner worthy of Ambassadors of Ghana. Furthermore, the Management Committee shall ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are put in place for the effective management and support of the playing body and officials of the team; as well as for the maintenance of a cordial relationship between the Committee, the Technical team and the playing body.

The Committee shall also interface with the Marketing and Communications Departments of the GFA to ensure effective and efficient delivery of all commitments to Sponsors and Partners and seamless communication about the team respectively.

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The GFA is confident that the new Management Committee will bring the necessary expertise and experience to support the Black Stars in their quest for success.

“We are excited to announce the formation of this new Management Committee, which brings together a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who are passionate about Ghana football,” GFA President, Kurt E.S. Okraku.

He added, “We are confident that they will work tirelessly to support the Black Stars and ensure their success.”

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