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Karela United share spoils with Hearts of Oak in Tamale
Accra Hearts of Oak secured yet another point on the road after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Karela United at the Aliu Mahama stadium in Tamale.
The Premier League giants went into the game looking to end the week on a high after the draw against Gold Stars at Bibiani and the 3-1 thumping of champions Medeama SC in midweek.
Karela United took the lead in the sixth minute through Owusu Boakye who rose above all to head the ball into the back of the net through a well-delivered throw in from the right side.
Accra Hearts of Oak then lifted up their game in search of the equalizer before the break.
Hamza Issah responded in the 40th minute with a majestic equalizer – his fourth on the spin in the last three games.
Hamza rose high to nod the ball into the net from a well-taken corner kick as both sides went into the break at level pegging.
Back from the break, Karela United showed clear intent to carry the day as they dominated play and had a lions share of possession but saw their efforts thwarted by Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richmond Ayi.
The pendulum swung in the direction of Karela United after Owusu Boakye was fouled in the box following an impressive run in the 82nd minute.
The referee pointed to the spot inside 82 minutes but the home side failed to take full advantage after Evans Adomako’s penalty kick was saved by Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richmond Aryee.
The home side continued to press for the match winner but Hearts of Oak held on to snatch a point of Karela.
The draw takes Hearts of Oak up to the eighth spot while Karela United lie in 14th place ahead of the other fixtures on Sunday.
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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.
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Rospak FC narrow gap with Zone Two leaders Swedru All Blacks after hard fought win
Sekondi Rospak FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over league leaders Swedru All Blacks, extending their impressive home winning streak to eleven consecutive matches this season.
Rudolf Junior Mensah opened the scoring for Swedru All Blacks in the 29th minute, but Joseph Ntow Ansah equalized for Sekondi Rospak FC just before halftime.
Stephen Anthony Kofi sealed the win for the home side with a penalty kick two minutes into the second half. The defeat marks Swedru All Blacks’ second consecutive loss, leaving them just a point ahead of Sekondi Rospak FC.
In another Zone Two match, Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs defeated Sefwi All Stars 2-0 at the Robert Mensah Park on Sunday.
Hafiz Alhassan scored the opener in the 43rd minute, while Godfred Eshun sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal. The victory propelled Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs to third place in the league table with 37 points.
Meanwhile, King Faisal and PAC Academy played out a goalless draw in a thrilling encounter at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Despite numerous scoring opportunities, neither team could find the back of the net.
King Faisal’s Michael Osei was named player of the match. The draw left King Faisal with 27 points, seventh in the league table.
