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Hohoe united maintain lead, port City ease past Kings Palace in Zone Three
Hohoe United came from behind to beat former Premier League side Okwawu United in an emphatic 2-1 victory at the Hohoe Sports Stadium.
Nti Justice gave visitors Okwawu United an early lead in the 13th minute, but William Oduro equalized with a lovely goal in the 25th minute before Kwadwo Boamah added the winner in the 74th minute.
The win gives Hohoe United a four-point advantage at the top of the table in Zone Three.
Meanwhile Port City recorded their fifth victory away from home after beating Kings Palace 2-1 at the Akotex Park. Roland Maaquaye netted an early goal in the 6th minute for Port City FC, while Dawda Rakibu made it 2-0 in the 20th minute, before Adamu Amadu scored a consolation goal three minutes after the break for the home side.
Elsewhere at the Nania Park – FC Nania emerged from a scintillating 2-1 victory against former Premier League side Accra Great Olympics, ending their two-game winless run at home. Sumaila Lepoady gave FC Nania a slim lead in the first half. Peter Fiifi Hammond added to the tally in the 51st minute, before David Cobbinah scored a consolation goal for Great Olympics from the spot in stoppage time.
Here are the results in Zone Three
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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.
