The Ghana Football Association has announced that a minute of silence will be held in honor of fallen former footballers William Essu and Hans Kwofie at Sunday’s FA Cup final between Bofoakwa Tano and Nsoatreman.The game will kick off at 6 pm, with the minute of silence coming before the game starts.The football community has recently been struck by the deaths of Essu, a goalkeeper who played for Legon Cities and Vision FC, and Kwofie, a seasoned forward who featured for Medeama SC, Ashgold, and Heart of Lions.Essu passed from a long time illness while Kwofie died from a fatal accident on Friday evening.Kwofie had stints with Legon Cities FC, Bechem United, and Aduana FC. He won the top scorer award in the 2016/2017 season and was with Nepal Super League club Birgunj United FC at the time of his death.These losses come shortly after the burial of former Black Stars Physical Instructor Roy Ricky Romeo. The entire football community has been deeply affected, grieving the loss of these footballers.The GFA extended its deepest condolences to the families of Essu and Kwofie, as well as to friends and individuals touched by their passing. They...

Nations FC will play host to Bechem United in matchday 33 of the Ghana Premier League campaign on Sunday.The Abrankese-based club bottled the league title following an unimpressive results in recent games in the Ghanaian top-flight.With two matches to end the season, Nations FC find themselves in fourth position, accumulating 48 points.To finish in the top four, Nations FC must ensure they avoid defeat in the two remaining games in the Ghanaian top-flight.Speaking ahead of the game, coach Kasim Mingle has described the game against Bechem United as a must win.“It’s a must win game. We need to win and we have to win and we are going to win” he said.Meanwhile, Bechem United will approach the game with all seriousness as they aim to finish in the top four at the end of the season.

Nations FC coach Kasim Ocansey Mingle is undoubtedly confident his outfit will finish in the top four at the end of the Ghana Premier League.The Abrankese-based club bottled the league title following an unimpressive results in recent games in the Ghanaian top-flight.With two matches to end the season, Nations FC find themselves in fourth position, accumulating 48 points.To finish in the top four, Nations FC must ensure they avoid defeat in the two remaining games in the Ghanaian top-flight.Speaking to the media, Mingle affirmed his outfit will finish in the top four at the end of the Premier League campaign.“We will definitely finish in the top four at the end of the season. We have to be in the top four” he said.Nations FC will welcome Bechem United to the Dr Kwame Sports Complex in matchday 33 of the league campaign.

Bechem United head coach, Seth Osei Wire, says he is hoping his side finish in the top four of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season.The Haunters currently sit 6th on the league log with 47 points following the 1-0 win over Aduana Stars in the Matchday 32 games over the weekend.After largely underperforming this season after finishing third in the 2022-23 season, Seth Osei is hoping Bechem United get back into the upper echelon of the league standings.“Yes we hope at least we get all the six points but it’s not going to be easy but we will manage it” he said after the important win over Aduana FC," he said.Bechem United take on Nations FC at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese on June 9 before hosting Hearts of Oak in their final game of the season at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.

Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, has switched focus to their next game against Great Olympics in match week 32 of the Ghana Premier League.The Phobians’ match up against their local rivals at the Accra Sports Stadium is a game that has a lot at stake as both teams are fighting relegation.Great Olympics are third from bottom with 39 points while Hearts of Oak are 12th on the league log with 41 points, two away from the relegation zone.Speaking after the 2-0 win over Nations FC, Aboubakar Ouattara straightaway.“We got the three points. That is the important thing. Now we are thinking about the next match [against Great Olympics]. You see the second half is very tough.“We have so many problems. The injuries and the team, Nations FC, are playing well. But unfortunately, we got the two goals early. It's good for us.”Hearts of Oak will then wrap their season the following week away against Bechem United.

Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, says he would not make comments about the performance of other teams.The Ivorian said he has only one head to think about his team and does not have time to make comments about how other teams fare.The experienced trainer made these comments after the Phobians beat Nations FC 2-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium in match week 32 of the Ghana Premier League.“I have only one head. I will think about my team. I don't have time to think about another team. I will think just about my team. I can't make any comments on that,” Ouattara said after the game.After the win, Hearts of Oak remain two points away from the relegation zone with their 41 points from 32 games.The Phobians are now set to take on local rivals Great Olympics this coming Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium in a game that has a lot at stake as both teams are fighting relegation.Hearts of Oak will then wrap their season the following week away against Bechem United.

Bechem United claimed a 1-0 win over Aduana FC at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Saturday afternoon in match week 32 of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League.The goal came very late in the game, which means the Fire boys are now out of the running for the title.There were no goals in the first half as both teams could not create enough clear chances to score a goal.Emmanuel Owusu’s decisive strike in the 76th minute secured all three points for Bechem United, proving to be the turning point in the match.Samartex, holding a six-point lead, could win the title when they take on Bibiani Gold Stars.Meanwhile, Bechem United climbed to fifth place on the table with 47 points and two games remaining. Their focus now shifts to securing a top-four finish, aiming to conclude the season on a high note. The Hunters’ impressive form at home has been a cornerstone of their success, and they will look to build on this momentum as they approach the season's final matches.

Nations FC head coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey attributes his team's defeat to a lapse in focus during their match against Hearts of Oak.In the Ghana Premier League Matchday 32 game, Nations FC was defeated 2-0 by Hearts of Oak on Friday night at the Accra Sports Stadium.Hearts of Oak secured their victory with goals from Kassim Cisse and Hamza Issah in the 10th and 15th minutes.Following the match, Ocansey explained that the early goals were the result of his team losing focus, but he noted that their performance improved as the game progressed.“It’s unfortunate we lost. We conceded two quick goals, that’s what happened," he told StarTimes. "After we conceded the goals, our boys started playing well. They lost focus initially, and that led to the early goals. Once they woke up, they played better, but unfortunately, we couldn’t equalize."Despite this defeat, Nations FC remains 4th on the league table with 48 points.Looking ahead, Kassim Mingle and his team will aim to get back to winning form when they host Bechem United in their Matchday 33 game at the Dr. Kwame Kyie Sports Complex.