Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Accra Hearts of Oak edged out their fiercest rivals, Kotoko in a  clash tagged as the defining match of the league when a second-half goal from in-form Daniel Afriyie Barnieh ensured they inched closer to winning their first league trophy in over a decade.  In other matches, Liberty Professionals moved out of the relegation zone after beating struggling Inter Allies at the Dawu Park, Eleven Wonders and Aduana Stars bagged wins to augment their positions on the log whiles AshGold, Elmina Sharks settled for a barren draw in their respective league games.  Read: Asante Kotoko coach Barreto explains why Kotoko…

What a time to be alive. It’s the biggest football showdown between Accra Hearts of Oak and Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium.  The duo are coming into this fixture following weeks of intense warfare at the summit of the table leaving their other competitors to feed on scraps. The home side are in scintillating form under the able leadership of  Samuel “Kofi Yesu” Boadu together with his lads they have managed an impressive 4 wins out of five, bar Dreams FC, they have the best home record 36 points an admirable feat considering lots of factors swayed against them…

After several months of football activity in the country, Ghana, we are finally edging towards the business end of the season.  The Dawu park will see Inter Allies welcome fellow strugglers Liberty Professionals. The home side has been dismal all season with glaring problems, they lie 18th on the log with 26 points largely, picking 23 points playing at home and a win in their last five games. Liberty Professionals on the other hand have had their fair share of the cake, a position above their weekend opponents with 32 points, picking 8 points away from home. On the back…

When the talented  Abdul Fatawu Issaku was named Best Player of the recently held African U20 tournament that was staged in Mauritania, I knew that was the beginning of greatness for the young midfielder from the Northern region plying his trade with Steadfast FC in the Division One.  It wasn’t surprising when news caught fire that some big European clubs were on his trials notably, Bayer Leverkusen, Germany. I was swept with enormous joy because for the lad to be tracked by the German-based club meant that there was something valuable,  they saw in him ready to harness and develop…

Hearts of Oak did the needful when they produced a gallant performance over a resurgent Legon Cities at the Accra Sports Stadium. The away side were coming into this fixture with the sole objective of winning knowing that their cross rivals, Kotoko had won their a day prior against Karela United. It was no surprise that Fredrick Ansah- Botchway, who was making a starting berth in place of the suspended Emmanuel Nettey shot the Phobians into the lead followed by the club’s second from Obeng Junior and consolation from Victorien Adebayor powering a sweet free-kick.  Read More: Augustine Boakye seals…

Hearts of Oak will look to preserve their stay at the apex of the table for a further week when they take on a resurgent Legon Cities in a match that may skew in favor of any of the duo at the Accra Sports Stadium. The home side have been impressive in their last five outings; winning three out of them which aided them to beat the relegation drop propelling them to 13th on the log with 38 points quelling rumors of Bashir Hayford’s sack from the club. The Phobians are in a rich vein of form, winning their last…

One of the countries’ most sought-after lad; Augustine Boakye has sealed a mega deal to Austria-based side club, Wolfsberger AC this morning, June,20,2021.  Information reaching Saharafootball.net indicates that the talented midfielder, Augustine Boakye, flew to Austria together with his agents to finalize a four (4) year deal with Wolfsberger AC. This comes on the heels of the scintillating performance that the young man has been putting up in the league which has caught the eyes of the European club.  Read More: Hearts, Kotoko rule as Medeama boot Karela out of MTN FA CUP In the ongoing Ghana Premier League, he…

Two of the biggest franchise in Ghana football, Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko carried their impressive domestic form in the ongoing league into the MTN FA Cup when they put their respective opponents, Windy Professionals and Thunderbolt FC to the sword progressing to the round of 16 bar other Premier League outfits, Karela United and  WAFA, who were left to rue their chances after they were booted out of the competition.  Read More: Ghana FA declines Hearts request for fixture reschedule MTN FA CUP ROUND OF 32 Thunderbolt 1-3 Kotoko Hearts of Oak 4-1 Windy Professionals Karela…

GPL Match Preview and Prediction: Hearts vs Medeama In the last few weeks, Accra Hearts of Oak have been resolute with their performances in the league even though their competitors are also within touching distance of reclaiming the top spot; they have done everything within their realms to stay at the summit of the table. This weekend at the Accra Sports Stadium, they come face-to-face with another setup, Medeama SC, that holds a long-standing ambition of winning the league, it’s first in the clubs history. Samuel Boadu’s boys have won all their last five games at home an enviable feat…

MTN FA Cup Round of 32 draw; Kotoko get Thunderbolt, Hearts get Wind The MTN Round of 32 pairings was held today with clubs getting to know their opponents for the next pile of games. Ghana Premier League clubs like Kotoko, Hearts will take on Thunderbolt FC, Windy Professionals respectively.  Elsewhere, Medeama will look to get one over  Karela United yet again in a much that promises to be a cliffhanger while Hearts of Lions will test the efficacy of the Dade boys. See the full draw below: Round of 32 pairings: Tamale City vs Techiman City Kintampo Top Talent…