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Dicey duels for Medeama, Kotoko
The Medeama players celebrating one of their wins
Seven weeks into the new Ghana Premier League season, Medeama SC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko have shown a strong desire to dominate and make their presence felt.
The duo share the two top spots on the table after match week seven and would hope to carry on with their impressive start to consolidate their positions.
However, sustaining those runs will be a major challenge as week eight throws difficult games at them and on ‘enemy’ territories.
Medeama will face the biggest test at the Dormaa where they play as guest of struggling Aduana Stars.
The Aduana lads have not been at their best this season and could be considered to be the latest victims of the high-flying Medeama side in the clash.
But despite their struggles, Aduana has kept the Dormaa ground as a waterloo for visiting teams and the visit of Medeama will be no exception.
Kotoko would equally aim to paint the CAM Park in Aiyinase red when they take on Premier League debutants, Basake Holy Stars.
Holy Stars started the season with a bang; upsetting Kotoko’s biggest rivals, Hearts of Oak, in Accra on opening day.
From that day, they have been considered a side to always watch out for. And surely, Coach Prosper Ogum would have one eye on them to terminate what they bring to the table with the other focused on what to do to snatch the maximum points.
One other side fighting hard to join the elites at the top is Hearts of Oak. They endured a very difficult start to the season as they lost the first two games.
But they seem to have gotten their act right, recording eight points so far in their last five games including last weekend’s draw with Dreams FC.
At the University of Ghana (UG) Stadium, the Phobians will welcome GoldStars in a game that would test Hearts’ new form.
The Nsenkyire Sports Arena will also be full of fireworks when defending league champions, Samartex, face Berekum Chelsea.
A similar story would be told at the Kpando Sports Stadium where Heart of Lions take on Nsoatreman just as Bechem United look set to stretch Karela United at the Bechem Park.
At the Ohene Ameyaw Park, Young Apostles could further delay Dreams FC’s quest for a first win with Nations FC battling Vision FC in a game of equals.
Also at the UG Stadium, Legon Cities will slug it out with Accra Lions.
By Andrew Nortey
Sports
Karate-Do Federation prez elected onto GOC Board
President of the Ghana Karate-Do Federation, Mr. Nathaniel Johnson, has been elected as a board member of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) for the next four years.
This marks a new chapter in Johnson’s sports administration career, and he is eager to make a lasting impact.
Mr. Johnson polled 38 votes, to secured one of the three co-opted member slots on the board, demonstrating the confidence and trust that his peers have in his leadership abilities.
In a chat with Spectator Sports, the head of the Karate-Do Federation stated that he brings a wealth of experience in business administration, management, and digitalization which will come in handy for the GOC board.
He said, “I plans to leverage these expertises to drive innovation and progress in Ghanaian sports. One of my primary objectives is to promote grassroots sports development, providing opportunities for young athletes to excel, while aiming to enhance the GOC’s digital presence, engaging fans and stakeholders more effectively.”
As one who is committed to supporting athletes and coaches, Mr. Johnson expressed his desire to collaborate with other board members to introduce initiatives that provide resources and training opportunities to help athletes improve their performance across the various sporting sector.
According to him, “I intend to work closely with other board members, sports federations, and stakeholders to advance the GOC’s vision and goals, by building strong relationships and partnerships, to secure more funding and resources for sports development programmes, ultimately benefiting Ghanaian athletes and the sports community.”
He added that he is passionate about the development and promotion of sports excellence in Ghana, and sees His election to the GOC board as a testament to his dedication and commitment to Ghanaian sports.
“With my leadership skills and experience, I believe I am well-positioned to make a positive impact on the board and inspire others to strive for excellence,” he concluded
BY RAYMOND ACKUMEY
Sports
Swedru All Blacks extend lead, Rospak slip up in Zone Two
Swedru All Blacks opened up a four-point gap at the summit of Zone Two after defeating former Premier League side King Faisal 2-1 on Sunday. Clement Tutu gave Swedru All Blacks an early lead in the 8th minute, while Zayat Bubakari made it 2-0 in the 71st minute.
Hayford Gyimah pulled one back for King Faisal in stoppage time. Swedru All Blacks now lead the table with 57 points from 25 matches.
In a setback, title contenders Sekondi Rospak SC threw away vital points, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Pac Academy at Offinso.
Justice Asamoah scored the only goal in the 28th minute for Pac Academy to keep them in third place. Sekondi Rospak SC remains second in the table with 53 points.
Meanwhile, Sekondi Eleven Wise moved four points clear of the drop zone after beating New Edubiase United 1-0 at the Gyandu Park. Albert Forson scored the winning goal for Sekondi Eleven Wise in the 20th minute, securing 30 points from 25 matches this season.
Here are the results in Zone Two:
