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[caption id="attachment_1275322" align="alignnone" width="1290"] Ibrahim Tanko[/caption]Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko has turned attention fully to Saturdays trip to Kpando, urging his players to move on quickly from the last result and prepare well for Heart of Lions.The Yellow and Mauve come into the game after a frustrating draw with Basake Holy Stars, a match that demanded patience and control. Tanko felt the effort deserved more, yet the mood in camp remains calm and practical as training continues through the week."We knew the game against Holy Stars was not going to be easy. We picked a point which was unfortunate but the league is on so we are preparing for the next game," he told Medeama TVForm has been steady rather than flashy. Medeama have won two and drawn three of their last five league games, a run that has kept them in touch with the leading pack.Heart of Lions will offer a different test at the Kpando Stadium, where home support can lift the hosts. The match kicks off at 3:30 pm.

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Newcastle United goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos is currently on loan at Spanish club Sevilla.

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Eleven Wonders head coach Emmanuel Aidoo has revealed that his team arrived at the University of Ghana Stadium just 15 minutes before kick off for their Ghana Premier League match against Asante Kotoko after their vehicle broke down, disrupting preparations for the game.Wonders suffered a 2–0 defeat to the Porcupine Warriors on Wednesday, a result that left them rooted to the bottom of the league table with six points.The late arrival meant the team had only a brief warm-up ahead of the fixture, placing them at a disadvantage against one of the division’s most seasoned sides.Speaking after the match, Aidoo explained the logistical setback that affected his team’s build-up.“We were late for the match because our bus broke down. We thought the fault was a minor one but we later realised that the fault was more serious than initially thought. So we had to find another car,” he said.Peter Amidu Acquah opened the scoring in the 17th minute, capitalising on the visitors’ slow start.Kotoko maintained their dominance as the game wore on and sealed the victory late in the encounter. Johnson Oppong Owusu struck in the 89th minute to double their advantage and confirm...

Medeama Sporting Club forward, Abdul Salam, has disclosed that he wants to win the goal king award at the end of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.In addition, Salam is determined to do his best to ensure the Tarkwa-based side emerges as champions of the Ghana Premier League at the end of the season.At the end of the season, I want to be part of the team that will help Medeama to win the Premier League. As a number 9, I also want to emerge as the top scorer, Salam told Medi TV in an interview.Abdul Salam has been one of the key players in the Medeama SC team under coach Ibrahim Tanko this season.He has featured in all 14 Premier League matches this season, scoring two goals to push the teams title ambitions.He was recently named Player of the Month and hopes to do more for his club.Winning the Player of the Month award feels great. The first nomination I didnt win, so I told myself I would work harder to win the next one, Abdul Salam shared in his interview.The forward is expected to start for Medeama SC this weekend when the team takes on Heart of Lions in their Week 16 league fixture at the Kpando Sports Stadium. That match will kick off at 3:30 pm on Saturday.

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Bechem United midfielder Isaiah Nyarko has indicated that the team is geared up for a win against giants Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League this weekend. The Hunters are travelling to Kumasi and will battle the Porcupine Warriors in a Week 16 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign on Sunday, December 28.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Isaiah Nyarko said Bechem United are in good spirits after winning back-to-back matches in their last two games.Insisting that the pressure on the team has now reduced, the midfielder said the players are now full of confidence heading into the next fixture against Asante Kotoko.“We thank God for our two wins in the last two matches. There was pressure on the team, but the pressure has reduced since we won the two games.“We are all motivated, and we are confident we can secure a good result. We plead with the fans to come and support us so that we can pick at least a point,” Isaiah Nyarko told Bechem United TV.The Week 16 fixture between Asante Kotoko and Bechem United will kick off at 3:30 pm at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Bechem United assistant coach Mallam Yahaya has disclosed that the team has prepared adequately to face Asante Kotoko in their next match in the Ghana Premier League.The Hunters are travelling to Kumasi this weekend and will take on the Porcupine Warriors in a Week 16 fixture of the ongoing league campaign.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Mallam Yahaya described Kotoko as the biggest team in Ghana and among the biggest teams in Africa.Although he notes Bechem United will respect Kotoko on the matchday, he insists the team will give the side a tough match while fighting to secure at least a point.We are still learning and correcting our mistakes so that we can improve. Kotoko is the biggest team in Ghana. This is a league match. Although we respect them a lot, we will put it aside on the field. Our boys are in form, and if they are able to play well, they will give Kotoko a tough match, Mallam Yahaya said in an interview with Bechem United TV.The assistant coach of Bechem United added, Im confident that we can pick either one point or all three points from the match.The Week 16 fixture between Asante Kotoko and Bechem United will kick off at 3:30 pm at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, December 28. 

Medeama SC attacker Abdul Salam has assured supporters that the team will go all out to pick at least a point from their next Ghana Premier League clash against Heart of Lions. The Yellow and Mauves are travelling to Kpando this weekend to take on Lions in their Week 16 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Abdul Salam indicated that the mindset of the team is to avoid a defeat in the upcoming match.“We are going to Kpando to pick all three points. If that is not possible, we want to get at least a point. That’s our mindset,” the forward said in an interview with Medi TV.The Week 16 fixture between Heart of Lions and Medeama SC is scheduled to be played on Saturday, December 27.The match will kick off at 3:30 pm at Kpando Sports Stadium. Both teams will be aiming for all three points to boost their title ambitions.

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Adrien Rabiot has stated that he could seriously consider getting a tattoo if AC Milan were to win the Scudetto this season, which would be a first for him. 

Eleven Wonders head coach Emmanuel Aidoo has admitted that his team’s best efforts have fallen short following their 2–0 defeat to Asante Kotoko on Wednesday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.Aidoo’s side went into the contest aiming to secure only their second win of the 2025–26 Ghana Premier League campaign, but those hopes were dashed by a difficult second half against one of the division’s most experienced outfits.Although Eleven Wonders showed spells of organisation and intent, the head coach acknowledged that avoidable mistakes proved costly as Kotoko stepped up the pressure after the break.“We have been trying to do our best, but it’s just not enough. We need to do more,” Aidoo said in his post-match interview.The result lifted Asante Kotoko to third place on the league table with 27 points, while Eleven Wonders remain rooted to the bottom with six points after 15 matches.Peter Amidu Acquah opened the scoring in the 17th minute to give Kotoko the lead.The visitors wrapped up the victory late on when Johnson Oppong Owusu struck in the 89th minute to double Kotoko’s advantage.

Zaid Suraj believes Hearts of Oak are ready for their Boxing Day test against FC Samartex after weeks of intense preparation.The Phobians head into the fixture on the back of mixed results, with two wins, two draws, and one defeat from their last five league games.Suraj pointed to the work done on the training ground as a major boost for the team, stressing their desire to keep chasing the league title and give supporters something to cheer about.“I think from our training we have been working hard to win the match. Our aim is to win the league so we will try to beat Samartex to make the fans happy," he told Hearts of Oak TV.The midfielder also highlighted the growing unity within the squad and the steady progress he has noticed in recent sessions.“We are prepared. We will go on harder and make sure we win the match. I can see from the training that everyone is prepared. There has been improvement in the team,"Hearts of Oak welcome Samartex to the UG Sports Stadium on Boxing Day, with kick off scheduled for 3:30 pm.

Manchester United scouts have taken a surprise liking to an international star as they seek to bolster their midfield in the new year, according to an insider.