Sports
Swedru All Blacks beat Asekem to open four-point lead, New Edubiase United stop Rospak FC in Zone Two
League leaders Swedru All Blacks moved four points clear at the top of the Zone Two table after thrashing Asekem FC 3-1 at the Swedru Sports Stadium. Rudolf Mensah scored a hat-trick, extending his season tally to 22 goals in 23 league matches.
He opened the scoring in the 17th minute, added a second inside 51 minutes, and completed his hat-trick in the 88th minute. Kwadwo Antwi scored a consolation goal for Asekem FC in the 58th minute.
Swedru All Blacks now lead the table with 54 points, four points ahead of Sekondi Rospak FC, who are second with 50 points after 23 matches.
In another match, former Premier League side New Edubiase United shocked title contender Rospak FC with a narrow 1-0 win at the Len Clay Stadium. Abdallah Suleman scored the only goal, helping New Edubiase United grab all the points. Despite the defeat, Rospak FC remains second in the table with 50 points.
Meanwhile, Pac Academy dropped another vital point for the second successive weekend after sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw with struggling UCC Youngsters at the Mohammed Kamil Arena. Emmanuel Addy gave Pac Academy an early lead in the 8th minute, but Charles Oppong leveled matters for UCC Youngsters in the 51st minute.
Here are the results in Zone Two:
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).
