Sports
Kotoko aim double over Legon Cities
League leaders Asante Kotoko will welcome Legon Cities to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium tomorrow to honour their match day 26 fixture of the Ghana Premier League (GPL).
The Porcupine Warriors will be aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a 2-1 defeat to relegation-threatened Real Tamale United on Sunday at the Aliu Mahama Stadium.
Concerned about the loss, trainer Propser Narteh Ogum admitted his charges were poor, committed unpardonable errors but assured fans of a turnaround tomorrow.
Kotoko are enjoying a good run as their quest to clinch the title remains intact.
Sitting comfortably on top of the log with 52 points, Kotoko are the side with the lowest defeats (three) and will be eager to record a double over the Royals who they beat 2-1 in the first round.
The visitors have improved in their second round games and could use this game to surprise Kotoko.
Fourth-placed Accra Great Olympics will host Ashgold SC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Olympics have managed a victory in their last five games, three defeats and a draw.
Their third defeat came against GoldStars who rallied back to pick a 2-1 triumph after Olympics went ahead in the first half.
A win for the Coach Annor Walker and his charges will see the AGOSU lads take over Aduana Stars in third place should the latter fall to Berekum Chelsea.
At the Nana Gyeabour Park tomorrow, high-flying Bechem United will lock horns with Karela United.
With eight points behind the leaders, the Hunters suffered a late 3-2 defeat to struggling Eleven Wonders.
Ashgold were held to a goalless draw against Aduana Stars in their last meeting and will aim to improve.
Third-placed Aduana Stars will make a trip to the Golden City Park to face Berekum Chelsea.
At the Akoon Park, Medeama SC will battle it out with West African Soccer Academy (WAFA) tomorrow while a battle for survival is expected to be staged tomorrow at the Nduom Park in Elmina where Sharks face Real Tamale United (RTU).
At the Duns Park in Bibiani, Gold Stars will test their might against Eleven Wonders whilst under-performing King Faisal travel to the Eastern region to face Dreams FC at the Theatre of Dreams at Dawu tomorrow.
BY LINUS SIAW NARTEY
Sports
GFA Talent Identification Programme a huge success in Central Region, Western region next
The GFA Talent Identification Programme has kicked off in the Central Region with resounding success.
The programme drew massive attendance from Colts Coaches and Physical Education Tutors in Cape Coast and Kasoa Districts, underscoring its popularity.
Participants expressed great enthusiasm for the initiative, praising the GFA for providing a unique opportunity for young talents to shine.
The highlight of the programme was a thrilling football festival featuring 720 students, who dazzled organizers with their skills and sportsmanship.
The event was electrifying, with spectators cheering on their favorite teams to victory. With its success in the Central Region, the programme is set to move to its next destination – the Western Region.
Sports
Black Starlets kick off talent hunt in Greater Accra on Tuesday, April 22
The Black Starlets’ technical team, led by Coach Stephen Frimpong Manso, will conclude their Southern sector player scouting exercise in the Greater Accra region next week.
This initiative aims to identify talented young players born after January 1, 2009, from across the region.
The Greater Accra scouting exercise, which has been divided into three segments, will kick off at the Tema Sports Stadium on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, before moving to Madina Astro Turf on Wednesday, April 23, and later to Carl Reindorf Park in Dansoman on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
The screening process involves a rigorous selection exercise, ultimately leading to the selection of top prospects for the U17 National team’s pool of players.
This scouting exercise is part of the Ghana Football Association’s efforts to develop the next generation of players for the Black Starlets.
The Southern sector screening exercise, which began in Cape Coast, has already made stops in Koforidua and Ho in the Eastern and Volta regions, respectively.
The Black Starlets coaching staff have been actively scouting talents across various regions. Recently, they conducted scouting exercises in Northern Ghana (covering Brong Ahafo, Northern, Upper East, and Upper West regions) and the middle belt (covering Ashanti, Western, and Western North regions).
