The spotlight falls on Accra Lions and FC Samartex 1996 as they lock horns in a thrilling encounter on Match day 17.As the first round of the season concludes, the league leaders, FC Samartex, stand firmly atop the standings, a formidable nine points ahead of their upcoming hosts, Accra Lions.This Friday, December 29, 2023, the football energy will converge in Sogakope, where Accra Lions will play host to FC Samartex in a battle that holds significant implications for both sides. The visitors have been in imperious form throughout the ongoing campaign, boasting a record of nine wins, two draws, and five losses.In their previous outing on match week 16, Accra Lions had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Dreams FC, setting the stage for a redemptive performance as they face the league leaders. FC Samartex, on the other hand, showcased their dominance with a commanding 3-0 victory over Karela United, underlining their intent to maintain their pole position.FC Samartex possible starting lineup: Daniel Afful, Salifu Apiiga, Musa Hamzata, Ali Mohammed, David Oduro, Shawkan Mohammed, Emmanuel Dzigbah, Adomako Boateng, Evans Kwakye, Daniel Awuni, Bernard KesseFC Samartex possible starting lineup: Kofi Baah, Samuel Tetteh, James Swerwono,...

Dreams FC coach Karim Zito has lauded the invitation of striker John Antwi in the Black Stars provisional squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.Antwi is one of the eleven home-based players to have made the provisional lists of the Black Stars released by coach Chris Hughton last week.Hughton has until January 3 to finalise his selection, reducing the squad to the final 27 players for the tournament.Antwi earned call-ups to the Black Stars in 2017 and 2020 for World Cup and AFCON qualifiers respectively, winning two senior team caps.The former Al Ahly and Pyramids FC striker has not played for the West African giants since 2020 but making a return after earning a place in the provisional lists for the upcoming AFCON competition.I’m very happy that he has been recalled to the Black Stars. Making the provisional squad is a plus for him. I’m happy for him, he has shown his qualities after returning to Ghana to play for us” he told West Gold Radio monitored by Footballghana.com.The striker since returning to Dreams FC has proven he still has some goal scoring in him by helping Dreams reach the group stage of...

Accra Lions showed resilience on Sunday afternoon to hold Dreams FC to a 1-1 draw in the Ghana Premier League.The Accra-based club today locked horns with Dreams FC at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu.Contesting for points in Round 16 of the 2023/24 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign, both teams put up impressive performances in a bid to bag all three points.In the first half, the two teams created good goal-scoring chances but neither side could find the back of the net.Two minutes into the second half, talented Accra Lions attacker Abass Samari Salifu equalised with a fine finish to give his team the lead.Despite taking control of the contest, it would not last as Dreams FC came in strong later in the game.Courtesy of a strike from Abdul Aziz in the 62nd minute, Dreams FC fought to force the match to end in a 1-1 draw as both teams picked a point each at the end of the 90 minutes.