Aduana FC attacker Emmanuel Marfo has disclosed the team’s ambition to push to clinch the MTN FA Cup trophy at the end of the season.

The forward starred for the team from Dormaa on Friday, scoring to seal a crucial 2-1 win for the side against Gold Stars in their Ghana Premier League Week 29.

Speaking in a post-match interview, Marfo emphasised the importance of the results, arguing that it will boost the team’s confidence heading into their MTN FA Cup semi-final showdown with Nations FC.

“I think in the first half we had a tough match, but when we went into the dressing room, the coach had a talk with us, and we were able to come back and change the game after we switched our tactics. This win is going to boost our confidence for the FA Cup,” Emmanuel Marfo said.

The forward believes that with just a few more games to end the season, Aduana FC must do everything to claim the FA Cup trophy to show appreciation to the fans.

“We don’t have any option than to win the FA Cup. The only option is to win the FA Cup for the supporters and the community. We are going to make sure we win the semi-finals,” Marfo added.

The FA Cup semi-final meeting between Aduana FC and Nations FC is scheduled for Friday, April 17, at the Swedru Sports Stadium.

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The Ogya Boys put up a top performance on Friday to overcome Gold Stars in their Week 29 fixture of the league campaign.

Speaking after the match, Cioaba Aristica lamented his team’s profligacy on the matchday, stressing that his side must work on their chances conversion before heading into their MTN FA Cup semi-final game against Nations FC.

He is confident that his side will give everything to secure a place in the FA Cup final.

“We want to concentrate and focus on a very important match we will play next week. We will play in the FA Cup next Friday, and we want to go and win that match and go to the finals. I have seen the mistakes from today, and we will work on that before the next game,” Aristica said.

The MTN FA Cup semi-final encounter between Aduana FC and Nations FC is scheduled for Friday, April 17, at the Swedru Sports Stadium.

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Karela United will look to return to winning ways when they welcome Heart of Lions to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium for their Matchday 29 Ghana Premier League clash on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The hosts will also be targeting a fifth straight home victory as they aim to bounce back from their recent setback.

‘The Pride and Passion’ have lost just once at home this season (W10 D2 L1), a record that underlines their strength at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

Currently 7th on the table with 41 points, a win could lift Nurudeen Amadu’s side into fourth position.

Heart of Lions sit 10th, four points behind their hosts, and will be aiming to build on their 2-0 home victory over Vision FC.

However, their away form remains a major concern (W1 D5 L8). Bashiru Hayford’s men have struggled for consistency this season and face a difficult test against a Karela side that have been formidable on home soil.

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Former GHALCA chairman Cudjoe Fianoo has raised concerns about governance and power dynamics within Ghana football, claiming that club administrators often lack the authority to make independent decisions and are frequently sidelined.

According to Fianoo, the structure of football administration in the country leaves club officials with “no teeth to bite", rendering them powerless in critical negotiations and decision-making processes.

He recounted a past incident involving a sponsorship deal, alleging that issues arose regarding the handling of funds by the Ghana Football Association.

“There was a time a sponsorship deal came through, but the GFA wanted to mishandle the funds,” he revealed.

He explained that once he got wind of the situation, he took action to resist it, even while battling illness at the time.

“I got wind of it, and despite being ill, I rallied the club owners to support my pushback,” he added.

His comments highlight long-standing tensions between club administrators and football authorities, with concerns about transparency, accountability, and decision-making power in Ghana’s football ecosystem.

Fianoo’s remarks are expected to reignite debate about reforms needed to strengthen club governance and ensure fair handling of sponsorship and commercial agreements within the game.

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He suggests instead that technical director Winfried Schäfer be given the team on an interim basis.

Speaking to Kessben Sports, Fianoo argued that rushing to find a long-term replacement for Otto Addo with fewer than 10 weeks to the tournament would be a mistake. Instead, he urged the GFA to take its time and conduct due diligence while allowing someone already familiar with Ghanaian football to steer the ship for the World Cup.

"The technical director at the GFA understands the Ghanaian terrain, so I'll suggest we give him the national team to handle on an interim basis while we take our time to look for a new coach," Fianoo said.

"My fear is that we don't have enough time on our side. I think we should give him the job and take our time to do due diligence and find a coach who will take us through the short, medium and long term because we're becoming a country that appoints a new coach every year."

Fianoo noted that Schäfer had previously expressed interest in the Black Stars coaching job before Otto Addo was appointed, and his current role as technical director means he already knows the players and the local football environment.

The GFA is expected to announce a new head coach in the coming days, but Fianoo's advice suggests a different approach: delay the permanent appointment until after the World Cup, using Schäfer as an interim solution for the tournament.

Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama and will open their campaign on June 17 in Toronto.

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The head coach of Aduana FC, Ciaoba Aristica, has expressed his satisfaction with his team’s hard-fought victory over Gold Stars in the Ghana Premier League.

The team from Dormaa on Friday brushed aside the league leaders with a 2-1 win at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park to keep hopes of clinching the league title alive.

Speaking in his post-match interview after the Week 29 fixture, Cioaba Aristica argued that Aduana FC deserved the win after dominating and controlling the contest for most parts of the 90 minutes.

“I’m the first 45 minutes we controlled the game and had many chances to score, but we couldn’t score. In the second half, we pressured the opponent, and we scored. Then we suffered injuries, and the opponent came in. They scored, but our substitutions came in to help us, and we scored to win the game. Yes, I was very satisfied with the performance of my team. Gold Stars are a good team, but we controlled the game about 70%. I’m satisfied with the performance,” Cioaba Aristica said after the game.

After the win against Gold Stars, Aduana FC have climbed into the top four on 45 points, just six behind the league leaders.

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The ‘Still Believe’ are looking to respond swiftly after last weekend’s disappointing defeat to Swedru All Blacks.

Wilfred Dormon’s men have been formidable at home this season, claiming nine of their ten league victories in front of their fans, and will be confident of returning to winning ways.

Currently 9th on the table with 37 points, Dreams FC could climb into 8th with a win, a result that would further dent Eleven Wonders’ fading survival hopes.

The visitors remain rooted to the foot of the standings and are winless in their last nine league outings, leaving them with a mountain to climb in their bid to avoid relegation.

However, they face a stern challenge against a Dreams FC side that have suffered just one defeat in their last six matches (W3 D2 L1), underlining their growing consistency.

Eleven Wonders will require something extraordinary to come away with a result from this clash.

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Head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has unveiled a 22-player Black Maidens squad for Ghana’s crucial FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Togo, assembling a balanced group as the team intensifies preparations for the decisive encounter in Lomé.

In goal, Rahima Abubakari Napari, Belinda Maku Aklie, and Josephine Nyanfule have been entrusted with guarding the posts, offering depth and competition in the position.

The defensive unit features seven players, including Hajara Adams, Rafia Osman, and Seraphina Esse Essenam, forming what is expected to be a disciplined backline capable of withstanding pressure away from home.

Hearts of Oak’s Seidatu Wahab headlines a technically sound midfield contingent that also includes Zeinab Shani and Daniela Abass.

The trio will be central to dictating tempo and linking play, with additional support from Benedicta Nketiah Danso and Mavis Yeboah.

In attack, the responsibility for goals rests on a five-player frontline led by Jessica Appiah Asamoah and Cynthia Obinsrewuo, alongside Gloria Ameaa Adomako, Linda Achiaa, and Priscilla Mensah.

The team has already arrived in Lomé and is camped at EL Doria Hotel in Baguida ahead of Sunday’s clash at Stade de Kégué, scheduled for 16:00 GMT.

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Fulham trailed at the break after Shumaira Mheuka made amends for an early missed penalty by finishing smartly from a Reggie Walsh assist on 33 minutes.

The hosts responded strongly after half-time, pinning Chelsea back and finally drawing level on the hour when Alfie White struck to make it 1–1, finishing a well-worked move created by Jonathan Esenga. Just eight minutes later, Kusi-Asare delivered the decisive moment, timing his run perfectly before steering home from a Macauley Zepa pass to turn the game on its head and put Fulham 2–1 up.

Chelsea pushed hard late on, but Fulham defended their lead with determination, helped by substitutes who added fresh energy in the closing stages. The result continues an encouraging run of form for Fulham’s youngsters and underlines Kusi-Asare’s growing influence in the final third.

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German-Ghanaian forward Salim Musah has thrust himself into the spotlight at Werder Bremen after scoring his first Bundesliga goal against RB Leipzig, putting in the kind of vibrant display that is hard to ignore.

Internally, the 20-year-old is now seen as a genuine contender for a bigger role, not just because of that strike but thanks to a series of convincing performances in recent weeks.

“Salim is a candidate for the starting eleven. He deserves it,” said head coach Daniel Thioune before the clash with Köln, while stressing that his development will still be managed carefully. For the moment, Musah is making a real impact from the bench, yet his training levels clearly show “that he wants more and is pulling at it”, exactly the kind of ambition the staff want to see from him.

Thioune noted that Musah is currently coping well with his role as a super-sub and that the club are wary of piling too much pressure on his shoulders too quickly. Bremen’s attacking options are growing, but Musah’s rise is giving head coach Daniel Thioune an increasingly tempting decision to make for his starting XI.

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The Western Naval Command in Sekondi, with support from the Second Infantry Battalion in Takoradi, has seized eight unregistered boats in an operation at the coastal community of New Takoradi.

The vessels are suspected to have been used for illegal fuel bunkering activities along the New Takoradi and Poasi landing beaches.

Sources indicate that the boats were facilitating the unlawful transfer of fuel and other petroleum products, raising concerns over maritime security and environmental safety.

Speaking after the operation, the Western Regional Director of the Fisheries Commission, Dr. Charles Teye, stated that the seized boats were not recognised as fishing vessels.

He explained that none of the vessels had been registered with the Commission and were therefore operating outside the legal framework.

He noted that the exercise was carried out in accordance with Sections 53 and 54 of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2023, which mandate permits for the construction and operation of such vessels.

The Acting Branch Head of the Ghana Maritime Authority in Takoradi, Hudeen Daud Ahmed, commended the Ghana Navy for the successful operation.

He reiterated the Authority’s commitment to protecting Ghana’s maritime space and safeguarding the livelihoods of coastal communities through sustained collaboration with key stakeholders.

Officials from the Ghana Maritime Authority, Fisheries Commission, National Petroleum Authority and the Marine Police Unit of the Ghana Police Service were present to inspect the seized boats to ensure transparency in the process.

The vessels have been transported to the Sekondi Naval Base for further investigations and potential legal action.

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The conference, now in its third edition, brought together key suppliers and vendors of the Bank as well as various internal and external stakeholders from across the country to discuss efficiency, sustainability, and the role of technology in strengthening the supply chain. The event provided a platform for open dialogue, feedback, and collaborative planning for the year ahead.

Addressing the session held in Accra, Executive Head of Operations at PBL, Felix Apau Awuku, reinforced the Bank’s charge in nurturing mutually beneficial relationships.

He noted that suppliers are integral to the Bank’s ability to deliver value to customers and should be regarded as partners in progress rather than transactional stakeholders.

Mr Awuku highlighted the Bank’s priorities of the year: efficiency, sustainability, and technology noting that Prudential Bank has streamlined processes to reduce lead times and improve reliability and is actively exploring AI insights to anticipate demand and optimise supply chain performance.

“Trust that we will honour our commitments. Trust that we will grow together. Trust that when challenges arise, we will treat them side by side. Together, we are not just suppliers of greatness. We are protectors of our progress,”Mr. Awuku assured the suppliers.

He encouraged suppliers to use the conference not only to exchange ideas but to strengthen relationships, saying the Bank has renewed energy and shared goals to build a supply chain that is efficient, ethical, sustainable, and future?ready.

Earlier in a welcome address, Head of Procurement at the Bank, Carlis Ebow Arko, emphasised that the purpose of the meeting was simple: to build better working relationships, solicit feedback, and improve collaboration going forward.

He highlighted that the Bank views its suppliers not merely as vendors, but as strategic partners who play a vital role in delivering value, indicating that strong supplier collaboration significantly enhances operational efficiency and contributes meaningfully to overall business performance.

Laying further emphasis on this strategic partnership, Mr Arko stated that: “All over the world, suppliers play an important role in ensuring that operational efficiency is achieved. Statistically, businesses that partner with suppliers in digital integration see a 25% improvement in business performance.”

The conference ultimately served as a platform to renew commitments, exchange ideas, and strengthen the shared vision of building a resilient, ethical, and future-ready supply chain. Prudential Bank continues to demonstrate that excellent customer service begins with strong, trusted relationships behind the scenes.

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