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Black Starlets technical team arrive in Wa to wrap up Northern sector screening exercise
The Black Starlets’ technical team, led by Coach Stephen Frimpong Manso, has arrived in Wa, Upper West Region, for the final leg of their Northern sector scouting exercise.
This initiative aims to identify talented young players born after January 1, 2009, from across the region.
The scouting exercise, scheduled for Friday at the Youth Centre in Wa, will assess players from the Upper West Region.
Previously, the team conducted screenings in Bolgatanga, starting with players from the GFA Elite Academy and various clubs in the region.
The screening process involved a training match between selected players from the academy and club sides, ultimately leading to the selection of top prospects for the U17 National team’s pool of players.
This scouting exercise is part of the Ghana Football Association’s efforts to develop the next generation of players for the Black Starlets.
The Northern sector screening exercise, which began in Sunyani, has already made stops in Goaso, Techiman, Tamale, and Winkogo in the Upper East Region.
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Hohoe united maintain lead, port City ease past Kings Palace in Zone Three
Hohoe United came from behind to beat former Premier League side Okwawu United in an emphatic 2-1 victory at the Hohoe Sports Stadium.
Nti Justice gave visitors Okwawu United an early lead in the 13th minute, but William Oduro equalized with a lovely goal in the 25th minute before Kwadwo Boamah added the winner in the 74th minute.
The win gives Hohoe United a four-point advantage at the top of the table in Zone Three.
Meanwhile Port City recorded their fifth victory away from home after beating Kings Palace 2-1 at the Akotex Park. Roland Maaquaye netted an early goal in the 6th minute for Port City FC, while Dawda Rakibu made it 2-0 in the 20th minute, before Adamu Amadu scored a consolation goal three minutes after the break for the home side.
Elsewhere at the Nania Park – FC Nania emerged from a scintillating 2-1 victory against former Premier League side Accra Great Olympics, ending their two-game winless run at home. Sumaila Lepoady gave FC Nania a slim lead in the first half. Peter Fiifi Hammond added to the tally in the 51st minute, before David Cobbinah scored a consolation goal for Great Olympics from the spot in stoppage time.
Here are the results in Zone Three
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Rising SC crowned northern U-15 girls’ soccer gala champions 2025
The much-anticipated 2025 U-15 girls’ soccer gala took centre stage at the Kulikuli School Astro Turf in Tamale last Saturday, drawing 10 competitive clubs from across the region for a day filled with skill, passion, and determination.
The tournament served as a crucial preparatory event for the upcoming Northern Regional Football Association U-15 Girls’ Soccer Tournament, allowing teams to assess their strengths and weakness ahead of the main competition.
After a series of intense matches, Rising Sporting Club (RC) emerged victorious, defeating Dinnani Ladies in a dramatic penalty shootout after a goalless draw in the final.
The match was tightly contested, with both teams displaying excellent tactical discipline and resilience. However, Rising SC held their nerve during the penalties, securing a well-deserved triumph.
The event was graced by the Northern Regional Football Association Chairman, Alhaji Abu Hassan Mahamadu, who commended the young girls for their commitment and urged them to take their football careers seriously.
With this victory, Rising SC has sent a strong message to their competitors, establishing themselves as one of the top teams to watch in the upcoming Northern Regional U-15 girls’ soccer tournament
