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GPL: Medeama aim to extend unbeaten run ahead of Hearts of Lions clash on Saturday
Medeama SC look to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League when they host Heart of Lions at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Saturday evening.
The team has earned nine points from their first three matches following victories over Accra Lions, Legon Cities and Basake Holy Stars.
The 2022-23Premier League champions are back in front of their home fans when they entertain Heart of Lions on Saturday. Kick off 18:00 GMT (6pm local time).
Medeama SC are loving life under their Bosnian coach Nebojsa Kapor at the moment as they lie top of the table with with nine points.
They have a 100% win record with one outstanding game to spare in match week three against defending league champions FC Samartex 1996.
They’ve scored four and conceded just one goal so far in what has been a blistering start to the season for the former Premier League champions.
Versatile Medeama defender Kamaradini Mamudu has simply been brilliant. The talented right-back has scored two goals and contributed immensely to the club’s success so far.
However, they will be wary of the threat posed by the visitors as they won 1-0 at the Akoon Community Park in Tarkwa last season. The Mauve and Yellow conceded the least number of goals at home last season (6).
Heart of Lions also remain unbeaten in the league as they sit pretty third in the league table with six points The Kpando lads have recorded three draws, one victory, scored five and conceded three goals. Coach Bashiru Hayford’s side are unbeaten in their last six consecutive away games in the league.
Medeama SC have played Heart of Lions once at home in the league since the Kpando lads gained promotion back in the Premiership last season, losing 1-0 in Tarkwa.
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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.
