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GPL: Hamza Issah scores brace as Hearts of Oak humble RTU
Accra Hearts of Oak scored three goals in either half to down Real Tamale United 3-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.
Forward Hamzah Issah continued his fine form with a first half brace before Enoch Asubonteng put the icing on the cake in the second half.
Issah opened the scoring in the 18th minute as he beautifully controlled a goal bound effort on his chest before smashing home. He completed his brace after heading home a cross from Salifu Ibrahim on 40 minutes.
Back from recess, Enoch Asubonteng fired home inside 70 minutes to put the game beyond Real Tamale United as the Phobians made life difficult for the Tamale lads. The win takes Hearts of Oak to the 9th spot on the league log with 24 points as RTU drops to the bottom of the table with 17 points.
Elsewhere at Bechem, Nsoatreman FC recorded a 1-0 win over Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.
Stephen Diyou’s second half strike was the game changer for the visitors as they completed the double over the Hunters having beaten them in the first round of the campaign. Diyuo scored the only goal of the match inside 77 minutes to secure all three points for Nsoatreman FC.
In Nalerigu, Samuel Tenedu received a red card as Legon Cities crashed to a 2-0 loss to Karela United. After a barren first half, Abubakar Damba’s side lifted their game and score the opener through Solomon Aboagye 48th minute after he latched on to a melee to slot home. Abdul Mohammed added the second goal, six minutes from time as he scored a fine goal inside 84 minutes to give the host a 2-0 win.
Bibiani Gold Stars came from behind to beat Berekum Chelsea 3-1 at DUN’S Park, thanks to goals from Prince Owusu, Appiah McCarthy and Frank Amankwaah. Mezack Afriyie scored the opening goal for Berekum Chelsea inside 10 minutes but Gold Stars replied three minutes later through Prince Owusu. Both sides cancelled out each other as the first half ended 1-1. Back from the break, Appiah McCarthy netted in the 70th minute to give Coach Frimpong Manso’s side a well deserved lead before Frank Amankwaah added the third goal in the 74th minute.
Finally on Sunday, Accra Great Olympics picked up an impressive win on the road as they beat Tano Bofoakwa 1-0 at the Coronation Park. Emmanuel Antwi scored the only goal of the match inside the 97th minute to give his side the three points.
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Kurt E.S Okraku elected CAF Executive Committee member
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has been successfully elected as a member of the Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The four-year term runs from 2025-2029.
The President, who was elected uncontested, joins the 24-member committee of the powerful body of the continent’s governing body.
Kurt Okraku’s election to the CAF Executive Committee comes as recognition of his remarkable leadership at the Football Association, where he has worked to rejuvenate Ghanaian football since taking office in 2019.
His efforts to enhance transparency, promote grassroots football, women’s football and focus on youth development have been well noted within the African football community.
With Ghana’s strong footballing tradition and legacy, the presence of the GFA boss on the CAF EXCO is seen as an opportunity to advance the interests of the country and help promote football development across Africa.
Mr. Okraku’s role will give Ghana a stronger voice in the decision-making processes that shape the future of football on the continent.
President Simeon-Okraku becomes the sixth Ghanaian to serve on the CAF Executive Committee in a list that includes Ohene Djan, Kobina Hagan, Nana Fredua Mensah, Samuel Okyere, and Kwesi Nyantakyi.
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GFA concludes training of Club Safety and Security Officers and Regional Sports Security Officers
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has successfully concluded its training program for Club Safety and Security Officers (CSSOs) and Regional Sports Security Officers (RSSOs).
This comprehensive training, which took place from March 7 to March 10, 2025, aimed to throw more light on the enhance safety and security measures across Ghanaian football.
The training was conducted zonally, covering all 86 elite clubs and 16 regions. Participants were divided into three zones, with Zone 2 covering the Ashanti, Western, Western North, and Central Regions, and Zones 1 and 3 covering the remaining regions.
The training modules included:
Challenges of Safety and Security in Ghana: Identifying and addressing key safety and security concerns in Ghanaian football.
Roles of the Club Safety and Security Officer (CSSO) and collaboration with Regional Safety and Security Officers (RSSO): Defining the roles and responsibilities of CSSOs and RSSOs, and promoting effective collaboration between them.
Club Safety and Security Officer Checklist: Providing a comprehensive checklist for CSSOs to ensure that all safety and security protocols are in place.
Introduction to the Enhanced Safety and Security Protocols 2025: Introducing new safety and security protocols aimed at improving safety and security at match venues.
Practicum and scenario session: Providing hands-on training and scenario-based exercises to prepare participants for real-world safety and security challenges.
The training workshop was led by DCOP Lydia Donkor, Chairperson of the Security Committee. Others included Capt (Rtd) Nick Owusu, Vice Chairman of the Safety Committee, Julius Ben Emunah, Head of Competitions, John Ansah, Felix Bewu and Emmanuel Osei, members of the Safety and Security Committee.
This training is part of the GFA’s enhanced approach to ensuring improved safety and security at match venues across all competitions.
