Captain Justice Blay opened the scoring in the 18th minute, calmly converting a penalty after Ndongani Samba Gilbani’s goal-bound header was blocked by a GoldStars defender’s hand.

The home side dominated proceedings, consistently keeping the visitors under pressure with relentless attacks.

GoldStars’ chances of a comeback were dealt a severe blow in the 36th minute when Bright Boakye Kyereh received a red card for a reckless tackle on Peter Amidu, leaving the visitors to play with 10 men.

In the second half, Kotoko maintained their dominance, and Kwame Opoku sealed the victory in the 74th minute with a stunning finish that showcased his poise and skill.

Opoku had earlier come close to scoring with a flying header just before halftime.

Samba Oniel’s exceptional performance earned him the Man of the Match award.

This win marks Kotoko’s fourth consecutive victory, emphasizing their growing momentum in the title race.

The result moves them up to second place on the league table with 27 points. Next, Kotoko will face Medeama SC in a crucial Matchday 16 encounter at the TNA Park.

GoldStars earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Phobians on Sunday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, a result that propelled them to the top of the league table and extended their unbeaten run.

The decisive goal came from Samuel Attah Kumi, while Hearts of Oak missed a chance to equalize after Emmanuel Kobi saved Hamza Issah’s penalty.

Reflecting on the match, Manso praised his players and shared his joy at breaking their away win drought.

“I am excited because this is our first away win,” he said after the game.

“We’ve been drawing in our last three away games and now the fourth one, we’ve got a win so I’m very satisfied, very happy with the result,” the former Ghana legend added.

With 18 points, Bibiani GoldStars currently sit at the top of the league standings. They are set to host Dreams FC in their next match at DUN’s Park on Matchday 9.

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The 20-year-old marked yet another appearance; his third game for the visitors, Varnamo with an excellent display at the Studenternas IP Stadium (Uppsala) on Saturday when he contributed to his team’s first win in the Swedish Premier League this season.

The Ghanaian skilful midfielder, who played 90 minutes, was rated 4.4/5 after the game to emerge man of the match.

The former Bibiani Gold Stars and Star Madrid FC central midfielder is expected to continue his fine form and bring his expertise to bear in playing a key role for his side as the club seeks to get a respectable position in the end.

Head coach of IFK Varnamo, Anes Mravac hailed youngster, Frank Adjei Jr for his exceptional performance that aided his team’s victory of the season.

Varnamo FC has had a poor start in the new season in Sweden after four games but victory over the weekend has propelled them out of the drop zone.

The away side was hosted at the Accra Sports Stadium in the final games of the matchday 24 fixtures.

Mawuli Wayo’s goal in the 78^th minute was enough for Frimpong Maso’s side to record their first away win in the second half of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season.

Speaking after the win, the veteran coach stated that, the win was a testament to Bibiani’s improved form in the campaign.

“I think the team is improving because if you look at our last seven games, we’ve won four, drawn two and lost one and this being our first away win against Hearts of Oak in Accra no less, so it means a lot for the team,” the former Bofoakwa Tano coach said.

Gold Stars, who sit 11th on the Premier League log with 32 points, will take on Karela United next on Wednesday, April 10 at 15:00 GMT at DUN’s Park.

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Gold Stars is set to face Asante Kotoko later today at the Baba Yara Stadium in the matchday 19 of the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season.

The Miners have been struggling to secure wins in their away games throughout this season.

However, Kwasi Adu, ahead of the game, has urged the players to change this narrative and to secure their first away win of the season against Kotoko.

Adu emphasized that the team should approach the match with a positive mindset and determination to secure a win.

He stated, “We should have it at the back of our minds that we are going to Kumasi to pick something.

“It is not easy to go and pick something from the Lion’s den but if you go with a positive mindset, you will get what you want.”

He then added, “Go and win the match for me.”

Bibiani Goldstars holds the 13th position on the Ghana Premier League table with 21 points after 18 matches into the campaign.

The game against Asante Kotoko is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 GMT.

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The Asante Kotoko legend replaces Michael Osei who has been shown exit after a poor run of results in the ongoing 2023/24 season.

The Miners confirmed Manso’s appointment via a social media post for the rest of the season with an option to extend.

The experienced gaffer will hope to turn things around for the club following their difficult start of the season.

The team has 12 points after playing 13 matches in the Ghana Premier League this season which leave them in the relegation zone.

Frimpong Manso’s first game is against FC Samartex 1996 this weekend in the matchday 13 games.

Manso recently cut ties with newly-promoted side Bofoakwa Tano, having joined them at the beginning of the season.

The former Ghana international defender was adjudged coach of the month for September following an explosive start to the 2023-24 campaign.

The Miners have been poor in the ongoing 2023/24 season and currently sit relegation zone after 13 matches played.

Gold Stars have endured a frustrating run of form, going nine matches without a victory, with the most recent being a 2-1 home loss to Nsoatreman FC last weekend

During this period, they suffered three defeats and settled for six draws, leaving them in the 17th position with only 12 points.

The club initially agreed to let the former Asante Kotoko player and trainer proceed on leave a fortnight ago but has now left the club permanently.

“We will like to thank our head coach Michael Osei for his immense contributions towards the success of our club and want to wish him the very best in his future endeavours,” the club said in a statement.

“We are indebted to you for being patient with us, thanks for helping and being there for us in both the good and bad times. You will forever be in our hearts.”

Osei has been at the helm of Goldstars since their promotion to the Ghanaian top flight in the 2021-22 season and has now been relieved of his duties.

In their debut season, Goldstars finished a respectable 9th in the league.

The following season, Osei guided the team to a commendable 5th-place finish, accumulating 49 points across 34 matches.

Meanwhile, the club has signed former Hearts of Oak and Medeama SC defender, Vincent Atinga as they hope to improve their performance.

Gold Stars has been poor in the ongoing 2023/24 season after a good start.

After 11 games, The Golden Boys sit 17th on the league log with 11 points, winning two, drawing five and losing four.

Their poor start to the campaign has led to the management asking the head coach for the side, Michael Osei to proceed on a short leave.

However, Akwasi Adu insists they will maintain their Premier League status despite their difficult start to the season.

“I can assure our fans that we will not go on relegation because if you look at the point gap, we will still survive,” he said on Asempa FM‘s Ultimate Sports Show.

“Technical changes are part of the game, so we will ensure we stay in the Premier League,” he added.

Meanwhile, Bibiani Gold Stars will be hosted by Bechem United in the matchday 12 games this weekend at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.

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The Western North club has failed to win any of their last seven games, picking only five points out of a possible 21 points.

During this period, they suffered two defeats and settled for five draws, leaving them in the 17th position with only 11 points from 11 matches in the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League.

The poor run of results have seen them at the 17th position with 11 points.

As a result, the club has informed the former Asante Kotoko head coach to proceed on a short leave.

Osei will be away from the technical bench when they make a short trip from Bibiani to Bechem to face in-form Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday.

Michael Osei, who has been at the helm of Goldstars since their promotion to the Ghanaian top flight in the 2021-22 season, faces mounting pressure as he takes a temporary step back from his coaching responsibilities.

In their debut season, Goldstars finished a respectable 9th in the league.

The following season, Osei guided the team to a commendable 5th-place finish, accumulating 49 points across 34 matches.

The Porcupine Warriors who were hoping to record their first win of the season suffered a 2-1 defeat against Bibiani Gold Stars in the matchday two games at DUN’s Park.

However, speaking after the game, Narteh Ogum praised his team for an improved performance, especially in the second half and said he was impressed with the performance of the team despite the defeat.

“We were able to create a few chances. In the first half, they looked tougher and stronger than us but when we came back after halftime, we looked more settled and we were able to connect our passes and the few changes we also made brought some stability into the game upfront and that made us to create some few chances,” he told StarTimes.

“To me, we have lost but I am impressed with our performance,” he added.

Prince Owusu Kwabena of Gold Stars broke the deadlock in the 66th minute. The visitors equalized through Sherif Mohammed in the 71st minute.

Eric Bosomtwi scored the winning goal for Bibiani Gold Stars in the 74th minute. 

Kotoko has not won after two games into the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season and will host Karela United at the Baba Yara Stadium in the matchday three games on Sunday.

This victory is the first win in the new season for Bibiani Gold Stars after their defeat against Berekum Chelsea in their opener.

Asante Kotoko after being held at home by Heart of Lions were hoping to get their first win of the season away but suffered their first defeat.

In the early stages of the game, Asante Kokoto’s backline had to stay alert to clear a dangerous free kick from Bibiani Gold Stars in the 12th minute.

However, the home side scored in the 17th minute but the goal was cancelled after the referee consulted his assistants.

Mukwala had a chance to put the Kumasi-based club ahead in the 26th minute but his attempt to trap the ball failed.

Despite several attempts from both sides, the game ended goalless in the first half.

After recess, Prince Owusu Kwabena of Gold Stars broke the deadlock in the 66th minute.

However, Asante Kotoko equalized through Sherif Mohammed in the 71st minute.

But four minutes later, Eric Bosomtwi scored the winning goal for Bibiani Gold Stars to wrap up the win for the Miners.

Bibiani Gold Stars will play Accra Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium in their next league game while Asante Kotoko will clash with Karela United at the Baba Yara Stadium all in the matchday three games.

Despite ending last season as the top scorer in the Ghana Premier League last season, Tetteh has not been called up by the technical handlers of the Black Stars.

Hafiz Konkoni, formerly of Bechem United and Medeama’s Jonathan Sowah were picked ahead of the 32-year-old.

The former Bechem United striker was not invited for the Central African Republic (CAR) game and the international friendly game against Liberia.

“I won the goal king award but I am very sad. It is the vision of any footballer to do well and earn praise for his hard work but in my case, it is not like that. I am very, very sad and I know many people are sad too. For a football nation like Ghana, the goal king of the league is consistently not given a national call-up but players behind him are invited to the national team,” Tetteh said on Fox FM.

“They first called a different striker (Hafiz Wontah of Bechem United) and then for the second time another player that I scored more goals than is called (Jonathan Sowah). What have I done wrong to the GFA people? ” he quizzed.

“Even look at the GFA awards, all the top scorers of the various leagues won the best player of that league but in my case, I was not given the best player award despite being the top scorer of the league season. Have I offended anyone at the GFA? I really do not understand what is going on.

“Right now I am in the house, I am not playing for any club this season. I will not even play football again for now. It is better to stay in the house. They have started pre-season but I am in the house, I am not playing again for now.”

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Chris Hughton, who is the head coach of the Black Stars, invited an initial 24 players to begin camping for the game against Madagascar, which is set for June 18, 2023.

Bechem United striker, Hafiz Konkoni was handed a late call-up to join the team. He remains the only local player in the squad.

Despite his strong showing, Tetteh, who scored 18 goals to emerge as the top scorer of the just-ended Ghana Premier League, was not called up ahead of the qualifications.

Reacting to the omission of his name in the final squad, Abednego Tetteh, said, “I’m a human, I feel bad but I can’t do anything about it so I just have to wish them well against Madagascar. We will support them to deliver against Madagascar,” he told Bryt FM.

The former King Faisal forward only restored his form after joining the Miners later in the season scoring 16 goals in 19 appearances in addition to his initial two goals earlier to make a total of 18 goals.

Tetteh’s performance powered Bibiani Gold Stars to a remarkable fifth-place finish.

Mr Commey, who is a veteran Ghanaian football administrator, alleged four games in the Ghana Premier League were fixed on the final day of the 2021/22 season in order to ensure the survival of several relegation-threatened clubs in the league, while also citing there was a manipulation in the game between Bibiani Gold Stars and AshGold.

In an interview with Space FM, the former Aduana Stars CEO said games between Hearts of Oak and Real Tamale United, Eleven Wonders and Aduana Stars, and the match between King Faisal and Legon Cities were the other games to be fixed.

In response to Commey’s charges, Adu dismissed them as a joke and challenged the former Aduana Stars executive to present evidence for his claims.

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“He [Albert Commey] is a joker… How can he involve Goldstars in such baseless allegations? We don’t fix matches here. He is a good friend and a brother but his comment was infantry. I was never expecting his caliber to make such allegations”, Kwasi Adu said on Kumasi-based Wontumi Radio/TV.

“Yaw Annor played extraordinarily and scored two beautiful goals same as ours and has nothing to do with match-fixing… I don’t engage in such funny jokes.

“We are expecting the Ethics Committee to invite him for interrogations. It’s possible we may take him on for this distasteful comment,” Adu added when quizzed about Gold Stars taking legal actions against Commey.

Meanwhile, the GFA has invited Ashanti Gold Deputy CEO Albert Commey to assist in investigations into his allegations.

Hearts of Oak’s squad has been depleted following reports of an outbreak in the team’s camp.

According to multiple reports, close to 15 players have been hospitalised over a strange sickness and there is no sign that players could recover in time for the game.

Speaking in an interview with Happy FM, Tandoh said, “The FA should be reasonable and postpone our game”.

“We don’t have a single player who will even appear on the pitch for the game. The FA should do their investigations well. We don’t have a team. Sulley Muntari, Samuel Inkoom, they are all sick and these are our stars. The coach has also developed symptoms and is currently at the 37 Military Hospital.”

“I have been roaming in Accra to check on the players at their various hospitals where they have been hospitalized” he added.

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The team manager of the Accra-based club said only three members of the technical team have not been affected by the outbreak.

With Bibiani God Stars arriving in the capital for their away fixture, it is looking increasingly likely that Hearts of Oak may be punished by the Ghana Football Association, should they fail to play the game on May 18, 2022.