Ghanaian defender Kingsley Schindler delivered a key assist as Buriram United secured a 1-1 draw away to Melbourne City FC in the first leg of their 2025/26 AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 clash.
Head coach of Gor Mahia, Charles Kwablan Akonnor has called for calm and focus from his players as the Kenyan Premier League title race becomes increasingly tense, reiterating that the six-point lead at the top is not enough to relax.
Gor Mahia return to action next weekend as they prepare for another crucial fixture in their quest to defend the league title, knowing every game from here on carries added pressure.
Their momentum was boosted by Saturday’s 2-1 win over Mathare United at the Nyayo Stadium, thanks to Enock Morisson’s late penalty.
The Green-Whites after the narrow win extended their points to 49 but direct competitors AFC Leopards, however, kept the pressure alive with a resounding 5-1 victory over Shabana FC, closing the gap to six points and injecting fresh life into their own title ambitions.
Speaking after the game, the ex- Black Stars gaffer says they are currently on top and will have to do away with complacency and stay very focused until they secure the title.
“Six points gap is good, but it is not over. We still have to keep going,” Akonnor told Flashscore.
“We still have to believe in ourselves… we have to continue to work, continue to believe in ourselves and see what happens at the end of the season.”
CK Akonnor and his men will now shift their attention to their next fixture away at Posta Rangers on this Thursday, March 5.
Former England and Manchester City defender Micah Richards has praised the rapid rise of Ghana international Antoine Semenyo, describing his adaptation at Manchester City as “absolutely fantastic.”
Ghana and FC Nordsjaelland midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has been crowned the Danish Superliga Player of the Month for February, on the back of his tantalizing display in the month under review.
Ghanaian international were once again in action over the weekend for their various clubs and here is how they all fared for their various clubs over the weekend.
Former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves has lauded Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo for his versatility and growing influence at Manchester City.
The defender of Ghanaian parentage was reported to have penned a deal with the Chinese top-tier outfit, but the 29-year-old has now distanced himself from the said reportage as he focuses on completing the current campaign with his side this term
The teenage sensation of Ghanaian heritage was made to participate in the north London giants training session with the mainstream squad ahead of their crucial clash with their west London rivals in the English top-flight
The Danish seventh tier outfit have affirmed the capturing of the experienced midfield enforcer as he is set to play a dual role for his new side ahead of the start of the new football season
The ex-Club Brugge youth star was billed to join up with the Finnish elite division campaigners, but has decided to pull the plug over the transfer switch as he looks forward to staying put with his current employers
Ghanaian midfielder Aaron Essel has sealed a transfer to United Soccer League (USL) outfit Sacramento Republic FC in the United States.
Having reported to have tabled a bid for the 21-year-old forward, the Norwegian top division outfit have now distanced themselves from the said reportage as its lacks substance
