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Mas-ud Didi Dramani to continue as Black Galaxies
Mas-ud Didi Dramani will continue as Black Galaxies head coach having taken over from Annor Walker in September last year.
The former Black Stars assistant coach is expected to assemble a strong squad to compete for a place in the next edition of the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) tournament.
Didi Dramani who currently works with Right to Dream Academy, previously led Ghana to win Bronze at the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Azerbaijan before winning the domestic double (Ghana Premier League and MTN FA Cup) with Asante Kotoko in 2014.
He served as assistant coach to Otto Addo and subsequently Chris Hughton – to qualify Ghana to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the recent Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire. Didi Dramani played for Bolgatanga Soccer Masters, Real Tamale United and Cape Coast Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs before calling time on his playing career 24 years ago.
The former Asante Kotoko coach will be assisted by former Medeama SC and Accra Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu and Baba Nuhu of Pearl Pia Ladies.
Ghana will aim to make another appearance at the CHAN tournament having suffered a quarter final exit in the last edition in Algeria.
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Hearts of Oak, Medeama SC crash out of MTN FA Cup in stunning upsets
The Round of 16 in the MTN FA Cup delivered stunning upsets, with Premier League giants Hearts of Oak and Medeama SC suffering elimination, while Berekum Chelsea produced a dominant display to secure their place in the quarterfinals.
Hearts of Oak were sent packing by Division One side Golden Kick after a dramatic penalty shootout. After a goalless regulation time, Golden Kick held their nerve in the shootout to win 4-3, despite missing their first kick. Hearts of Oak also had midfielder Theophilus Collison sent off in the second half, adding to their woes.
Meanwhile two-time winners Medeama SC got knocked out after losing 4-2 on penalties to Division One side PAC Academy after a 1-1 draw at the TNA Park.
The Premier League side failed to capitalize on home advantage as PAC Academy proved more clinical in the shootout, securing a famous victory.
While some Premier League sides struggled, Berekum Chelsea made a statement with a commanding 4-1 victory over Division One club Northern City.
The former Premier League champions showed their class, dispatching their lower-tier opponents with ease to book a quarterfinal spot.
Bechem United secured a hard-fought victory at Techiman Liberty, while True Democracy beat Nania on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Karela United also beat Young Apostles 1-0 to progress.
The MTN FA Cup continues to produce surprises, with multiple top-flight teams bowing out, leaving the competition wide open for the remaining contenders.
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Black Queens continue Morocco tour with Raja Club Athletic friendly on Monday
The Black Queens are set to face off against Raja Club Athletic Women on Monday, February 24.
This match is part of their training tour in Morocco as they prepare for the upcoming Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The Black Queens have already had a taste of competition in Morocco, narrowly losing to the Atlas Lionesses in a friendly match on Friday.
Coach Kim Lars Björkegren will likely use this game to further assess his team’s strengths and weaknesses.
Raja Club Athletic, the parent club of Raja Club Athletic Women, is a renowned football club in Morocco, founded in 1949.
They have a rich history, having won several domestic and international titles, including three CAF Champions League trophies.
