Substitute Michael Nkoah netted his first-ever goal in the Ghana Premier League to hand Bibiani Goldstars a slim victory over Bechem United on Sunday.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have appointed the match officials for Ghana's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan, scheduled to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday.
Patrice Milazar of Mauritius has been assigned the responsibility of officiating the challenging AFCON 2025 fixture.
The 38-year-old will be assisted by Souru Phatsoane from Lesotho as Assistant I, Jean Marc Jeff Pithia from Mauritius as Assistant II, and Ganesh Choutoree, also from Mauritius, serving as the fourth official.
Sekou Wieh Konneh from Liberia will serve as the Match Commissioner. Additional match officials include Bechir Hassani from Tunisia as the Referee Assessor and Okey Silvanus Obi from Nigeria, who will act as the Security Officer.
The Black Stars sit third on the Group F table having yet to record a win after two games played. The Otto Addo- led team began the campaign with a 1-0 home loss to Angola and drew 1-1 with Niger days later to accumlate one point.
The upcoming match against Sudan, managed by former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah and featuring a backroom staff of Ghanaians, is anticipated to be both tight and tense.
The encounter is expected to prioritize intensity over quality. The stakes are incredibly high for the Black Stars, who risk missing out on next year's tournament if they suffer a defeat to Sudan.
Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, has announced his starting lineup for their pivotal clash against Accra Lions this afternoon at the Len Clay Stadium.
Ghanaian forward Kwaku Karikari played a pivotal role in AC Horsens' 2-1 comeback victory over FC Fredericia in the Danish First Division on Saturday.
Ghanaian forward Kelvin Ofori netted his first goals of the 2024-25 season in the Slovakian Nike Liga, helping FC Spartak Trnava to a dominant 4-0 victory over FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova on Saturday.
After both side’s putting up a shambolic performance in the ongoing Premier League, cellar dwellers Nsoatreman will lock horns with Legon Cities on Sunday afternoon at the Nana Amoah Koronmansa Park in Nsoatre.
Yaw Preko’a men made life incredibly difficult for themselves against Asante Kotoko in a top flight outstanding match against Asante Kotoko which they eventually succumbed by one goal to nothing, while the Royals were 2-0 losers against Karela United.
Match Preview
The Ghana Premier League has been the sole focus so far this season, and it’s been a mixed start to the new campaign. Nsoatreman opened with a 2-0 against newly-promoted Young Apostles, and are yet to get their first win of the season. But Legon Cities have also been poor this season, losing 2-1 to Bibiani Goldstars before suffering a 1-0 loss against Medeama.
Nsoatreman are in their third season as a Premier League side, but it was a rocky campaign last season. Fresh off the back of a top-five finish, Nonetheless, it was a good season.
This season, however, hasn’t started well. Although, Preko has been backed by the club which is yet to pay off.
Nsoatreman scored six goals in their six games against Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League since 2023. Overall, Nsoatreman have won 2 of their 6 games against Legon Cities, with just two victories for the Royals as well.
Team News
There are no injury issues in both side’s, as Yaw Preko and Paa Kwasi Fabin will be out aiming to rebound from their abysmal showing in the ongoing campaign.
Nsoatreman possible starting lineup:
Acquah (G), Rahman, Amoo, Anokye, Diyou, Fuseini, Issaka, Kwabena, Osei Bonsu, Sekyere, Tsivanyo.
Legon Cities possible starting lineup:
Aziz (G), Akoto (C), Quartey, Kamal, Alidu, Tagoe, Sumaila, Gyesi, J. Amoah, I. Amoah, Twum.
We say: Nsoatreman 2-0 Legon Cities
In spite of Nsoatreman’s lackadaisical attacking displays so far this season, they should not be short of chances to carve Cities open.
Preko’s men should therefore find their way through at least once, and a first-choice defence can then keep a depleted Royals frontline at bay.
By: Pascal Amoah
