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Hearts poised to see off CI Kamsar tomorrow
Hearts of Oak have a mammoth chance to make it to the next stage of the CAF Champions League competition when they clash with Guinean champions Club Industriel de Kamsar at the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow.
Tomorrow’s tense tie will be a one-off affair, following a military coup in Guinea a fortnight ago, which saw the country’s borders closed after its President, Alpha Conde, was toppled.
Hearts were expected to travel to face Kamsar in the first leg of the preliminary round, with the return a week later. However, the game was to be reduced to a single match as result of the coup.
The Phobians have been worried about their recent form, having lost two friendlies ahead of tomorrow’s encounter. Hearts first slumped 1-0 to Togo champions ASKO de Kara, before being beaten 3-2 by newly-promoted side Accra Lions in their preparatory games.
However, the Ghanaian champions are expected to rise to the occasion and put their best foot forward as they plot the fall of the Guineans.
The home team will be bolstered by the presence of some of their marquee names including skipper Abdul Fatawu Mohammed, Raddy Ovouka Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, Gladson Awako, Patrick Razak and Emmanuel Nettey among others, to deliver the goods.
Winner of tomorrow’s tie will qualify to the second preliminary round of the competition where they face Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca.
In the event of a draw at the end of the regulatory time, the winner shall be determined by the lottery of penalty kicks.
Hearts are aiming to reach the group stages of the Champions League for the first time in over a decade, having annexed the Ghana Premier League and FA Cup last season.
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President John Dramani Mahama visits Black Stars
President John Dramani Mahama showed his support for the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
He was accompanied by several key figures, including Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddi Adams, Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Executive Council member and Black Stars Management Committee Chairman Dr. Randy Abbey, National Sports Authority Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah and former Ghana captains Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan.
Others included Management Committee members Samuel Aboabire (Chairman of the Greater Accra Football Association, Executive Council Member) and Moses Armah (Owner of Premier League side Medeama SC).
During his visit, President Mahama encouraged the players to make Ghana proud by giving their best and showcasing their skills on the international stage.
He also emphasized the importance of discipline, hard work, and unity, noting that these values are essential for achieving success in football and beyond.
The Black Stars are set to face Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to Morocco to play Madagascar on Monday, March 24, 2025.
President Mahama’s visit aimed to boost the team’s morale and motivation ahead of these crucial matches.
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Black Stars intensify preparations ahead of Chad, Madagascar Clashes
Ghana’s Black Stars continued their preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers with an intense third-day training session in Accra.
The team is gearing up for crucial Group I clashes against Chad and Madagascar.
With Ghana currently third in Group I after Madagascar’s win over Central African Republic, these matches are vital for Ghana’s World Cup qualification bid.
The training session saw the players engage in rigorous fieldwork, including shooting drills, passing exercises, and stretching.
The goalkeepers also had a separate session, working on their reflexes and shot-stopping.
The Black Stars will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to face Madagascar on March 24.
Below are photos of Wednesday’s training session:
