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Hearts, Oly legendsto set Accra alight …in Peace Cup match
The McDan Park at La in Accra would become the epicentre of football bliss today when old players of Accra Hearts of Oak (AHOOPA) and Great Olympics (AGOOPA) clash in their inaugural Peace Cup Match.
Up for grabs are a cash prize of $10,000 and a giant trophy both donated by Dr Daniel McKorley, Executive Chairman of the McDan Group.
The game, which would be preceded by the official launch of AGOOPA, was initiated by the two old stars body to campaign for peace before and after the December 7 elections.
Expected at the game are various stakeholders including football fans, administrators, ex-stars, community leaders and political leaders with some scheduled to deliver messages of peace and solidarity.
Fans can expect to be treated to some eye-catching football with both sides sounding alarms of fielding a strong side consisting different generation of players who were the toast of football lovers during their prime.
In the Olympics camp, former AFCON winning stars, Captain Awuley Quaye and George Alhassan of the 1978 and 1982 squads respectively will lead the charge for ‘Agosu’. They will be joined by former Black Stars goal-tender Richard Kingson, Acquaye Mcclean, Nii Darko Ankrah, Dan Quaye, Afo Dodoo, Ayittey Dormon, Amoah Tawiah, Pee Lartey, Awuley Quaye Jnr, Awuley Quaye Snr and Issah Alhassan.
Others include Emmanuel Sackey, Godwin Attram and Moro Issah, while Olympics legend and former coach Isaac ‘Barrier’ Acquaye will coach the side.
On the Hearts team will be 2000 CAF Champions League winner and former captain, Amankwa Mireku and Hearts legend and 1978 AFCON winning player, Mohammed Polo.
Joining them will be Ali Jaara, James Nanor, Eben Dida, Adjah Tetteh, Collins Ampah, Don Tagoe, Tetteh Chandu, Theo Quarcoo, Adonabi Larbi and Kwesi Agyira, among others.
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Twenty-three players take part in training as Otto Addo gets full house ahead of Chad, Madagascar World Cup qualifiers
The Black Stars continued their training sessions at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
All 23 invited players were in action, fighting for a place in the squad for the two crucial matches.
The players were put through their paces, undergoing rigorous drills and exercises designed to test their readiness for the first clash on Friday.
The players demonstrated a high level of commitment and dedication, determined to make a positive impression on their coaches and the fans who thronged the stadium to catch a glimpse for themselves.
The likes of Thomas Teye Partey, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Ernest Nuamah, Francis Abu, Ebenezer Annan, and Antoine Semenyo were in action.
The squad began their preparation on Monday with nine players before the rest joined on Tuesday.
With their training sessions off to a promising start, the Black Stars are poised to make a strong showing in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
The team’s training sessions at the Accra Sports Stadium are expected to continue on Wednesday and Thursday before they take on Chad on Friday, March 21, 2025.
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Minister of Sports and Recreation boosts Black Stars morale ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddi Adams visited the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday to motivate them ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
Accompanied by Director General of the National Sports Authority Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Mr.Adams welcomed the team to Accra and wished them well in the upcoming games.
He assured the team that the stadium would be in top condition for the Chad game.
The team, which opened camp on Monday, had nine players train at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghana will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21 before facing Madagascar on Monday, March 24, 2025.
