Asante Kotoko boss Mariano Barreto has applauded his team for learning from their previous mistakes to come from behind to grab an important win against Dreams FC on Saturday.



The Porcupines registered a 3-1 win against Dreams FC to climb up to the league table after Gameweek 23.

Mariano Barreto attributed his team’s fighting spirit to the lesson they learned from defeat against Medeama in Gameweek 21.

“We didn’t give up (after conceding), it was in the hard moment we started remembering what happened against Medeama,” he said

“This is why we are working hard to try to solve these problems and we equalized. In the second half, we created a number of chances of goals and it was too much for Dreams” he added.

Asante Kotoko host Ebusua Dwarfs in their next game and will be looking to maintain their spot at the top of the table.

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This weekend’s pile of matches witnessed shocking results across some of the match venues in the country. Some of the teams did themselves proud as others will stare hard in the mirror at what hit them over the weekend.



Interestingly, Liberty Professionals was the only away side that defied odds to post a narrow victory over Eleven Wonders at the Obuasi Ley Clay Stadium, their second win of the second round in the league.

Bechem United made a mockery of their regional rivals, Aduana Stars when they dispatched them with ease at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park by four goals, Accra Hearts of Oak, Berekum Chelsea, Medeama SC made the most of their home advantage securing vital wins over Inter Allies, Ebusua Dwarfs, Legon Cities respectively.

Great Olympics failed to do a double over inform Kumasi Asante Kotoko when the pair played out a drab goalless draw at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night.

GHPL WEEK 20

Berekum Chelsea 2-1 Ebusua Dwarfs

Stephen Badu, Kofi Owusu – Afram Enock

Bechem United 4-0 Aduana Stars

Hafiz Konkoni 2x, Dennis Modzaka, Adjei Adjetey Samuel

Eleven Wonders 0-1 Liberty Professionals

Karikari Kwaku

Medeama SC 2–1 Legon Cities

Prince Opoku Agyemang 2x – Mohammed Issaka

Elmina Sharks 1-0 WAFA SC

Samuel Arthur

Accra Hearts of Oak 1–0 Inter Allies

Daniel Afriyie

Great Olympics 0-0 Kotoko

AshGold 0-0 King Faisal

Dreams FC 1–0 Karela United 

Asafo Abednego

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Medeama SC newly-signed talented winger, Zakaria Mumuni is overly delighted with his contributions in a 2-0 victory over fellow Ghana Premier League club Dreams FC at the Tarkwa T&A Park.



The versatile winger was handed his debut last week by head coach, Yaw Preko in which they lost to then table toppers, Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium but in his home debut, he made it count the most when he assisted fellow new signing, Ahmed Toure’s second goal with a sumptuous free-kick.

The 23-year old is one of many players, who were recruited in the just-ended transfer window to propel the Mauve and Yellow outfit to its first Ghana Premier League trophy.

In an interview with Saharafootball.net after his side’s victory, he shared his thoughts on the overall game stating it’s difficult but in the end their triumph.

“It was a tough game in general and we manage to utilize our chances and they also have some good chances as well,” he said

When queried further about his performance on the day, he shared that with a glowing smile on his face,

“For my performance, it was good, you’ll admit that I have been out of action for a while now but gradually with the games coming thick and fast I will keep improving match after match,

” I nearly scored today, but unfortunately my opponent(Suleiman) kicked me, which resulted in a red card, I am proud of today’s personal and team effort”.

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On the back of losing to Accra Great Olympics through a solitary, Samuel Ashie-Quaye goal at the Accra Sports Stadium, Medeama SC, will be hoping to bounce back quickly, as they play host to Dreams FC at the Tarkwa T&A Park.



Both sets of clubs are interestingly tied on 27 points separated by positions 5^th and 6^th respectively.

The home side, have undergone a plethora of changes from technical to playing body, the appointment of Yaw Preko and Yaw Acheampong is viewed by many as a statement of intent from the top hierarchy of the two-time FA Cup winners, the signing of Zakaria Mumuni, Ahmed Toure, Vincent Atinga and the arrival of the deadly prolific gem, Prince Opoku Agyemang will have oppositions gasping for shelter once they gel into a single unit in the coming weeks.

For the Still Believe boys, they will want to better their 7 points amassed on the road thus far in the league once they play the Mauve and Yellows at a ground, which they are yet to lose in their last six outings.

Joseph Esso (11) MC Algiers bound, A.Baoteng Mensah (5), Issah Ibrahim (4) have combined efforts to score almost half of their 27 goals and will have to play above their weight levels if they want to get a positive result on the road.

Medeama SC look imperious at home and it will take something out of the ordinary for Dreams FC to beat them away from home.

Prediction: Medeama SC 2-0 Dreams FC

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The Dreams FC forward won the award after edging out Legon Cities’ Hans Kwoffie and Great Olympics midfielder Michael Yeboah.

Esso shone brightest in February after scoring six (6) goals with two Player of the match awards.

The forward took his total goal tally to ten (10) with his impressive scoring process in the month of February.

On the other hand, Hans Kwoffie also scored four goals with two MVP Awards while Michael Yeboah scored two goals with three MVP awards.

For his prize, Joseph Esso will receive a NASCO television and a personalized trophy from award sponsor Nasco.

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This weekend’s first-round pile of Ghana Premier League 2020-21 matches successfully came to its completion across match venues in the country.



Downsouth, Samuel Boadu’s reign started off on a bright note as his new side, Hearts of Oak smashed Sogakope based WAFA , Karela United, Great Olympics, and Elmina Sharks also bagged three points to cap of their scheduled fixtures whiles Bechem United, Medeama SC and Inter Allies only managed a point each respectively.

GHPL WEEK 17

Bechem United 1-1 Ebusua Dwarfs

[Hafiz Konkoni – Benjamin Acquah]

Berekum Chelsea 1-1 Medeama

[Stephen Amankonah – Prince Agyemang]

Eleven Wonders 1-0 Legon Cities

[Michael Osei]



Dreams FC 0-1 Great Olympics

[Thomas Darlington]

Hearts of Oak 4-0 WAFA

[Patrick Razak, Michelle Sarpong, Victor Aidoo, Fatawu Mohammed]

Inter Allies 1-1 AshGold

[Richmond Lamptey – Dacosta Boadu]

Elmina Sharks 1-0 Kotoko

[Alhaji Mustapha]

Karela United 2-1 Aduana Stars

[Diawusie Taylor 2x – Bright Adjei]

King Faisal 1-0 Liberty Professionals

[Kwame Preprah]

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WAFA sent strong signals in week 11 of the ongoing Ghana Premier League 2020-21 season when they dispatched Liberty Professionals by 5-0 goals at the Sogakope Red Bull Arena.



This result by any virtue should send shivers down the spine of anyone coming to town, next up on the list is Dreams FC.

The “Still believe” side are slowly picking up the pace in the ongoing league under new coach Vladislav Viric, players are responding to tactics and results are trickling in bit by bit, managing a 2-2 draw over the weekend against Elmina Sharks.

They have since picked 4 points in away turfs, the likes of Joseph Esso (4), Paul Okraku (3), would need to improve their goal scoring traits if they are to win or pick anything in their clash against WAFA.

The home side might have lost Daniel Lomotey (8) to ES Setiff, Tunisia but Augustine Boakye (4) is slowly carving a niche for himself in the central role.

If WAFA win they will improve on their 4th spot on the log with 18 points while Dreams will also move up the ladder from their 10th position should the results sway in their favor.

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The Dawu Park will see the home side Dreams FC welcome familiar foes Liberty Professionals to their domain as the two have been pitted against each other for week ten of the ongoing Ghana Premier League.



The home side appointed Serbian coach Vladislav Viric to replace Abdul Karim Zito as the club’s new head coach, he has overseen three games, where he has notched 5 from 15 points boasting them to 14^th on the log.

The likes of Peter Boah, Joseph Esso, and Issah Ibrahim have scored six goals between themselves out of total tally of seven goals the team has scored.

Liberty Professionals are heavily bruised from their home defeat at the hands of Ebsusa Dwarfs at the Carl Reindorff park; their first defeat of the season at home.

Coach David Ocloo is still battling had to ensure that his side stay consistent in the ongoing Ghana Premier League if not they will see an uphill task of surviving in the league.

The Still Believe boys have won three out of six games played between the two sides.

Predictions: Dreams FC  2-1 Liberty Professionals  

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Ghana Premier League season, Dreams FC has appointed Serbian tactician Vladislav Viric as their new head coach.

The club in the off-season signed a number of top players giving fans the morale that this could be the year they get their hands on the enviable Ghana Premier League title.

Unfortunately under Coach Winfred Dormon, the Dawu-based club has just flattered to deceive.

The team after seven matches into the season currently sits in the relegation zone with a record of one win, three draws, and three defeats as well.

Sensing that the team could be in a relegation battle for most parts of the season, Dreams FC has decided to bring in a new technical head.

The club has today appointed Serbian trainer Vladislav Viric as their new Head Coach for the remainder of the season.

It is, however, unclear if he will be in the dugout this weekend when Dreams FC take on Ebusua Dwarfs in the Ghana Premier League or wait for the matchday nine match.



credit: CitiSports

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Bechem United made their superiority count over former league leaders, Karela United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park. Both sides were amongst three teams yet to lose in five games honored so far in the league. Goals from Steven Owusu, Listowel Amankonah, and a Diawusie Taylor consolation in between helped the Hunters to their third win of the season.



Legon Cities will be wondering what hit them on Friday night against Ebusua Dwarfs as they succumbed to a 1-2 loss at their own backyard, Accra Sports Stadium. The Royals were on a rampant spending spree over the summer transfer but the impact of their transfer dealings have not been positively felt as yet. The Crabs on the other will be smiling back to Cape Coast with joy in their hearts, as they sit 10^th on the log with 7 points.

King Faisal failed to recover from their midweek outstanding heavy battering to AshGold losing to Accra Hearts of Oak in a closely knitted affair at the Ohene Ameyaw Park. A last gap Umar Manaf penalty condemned the Insha Allah boys to yet another defeat in the Ghana Premier League; their fourth of the season.



A Benjamin Tweneboah penalty ensured that the home side, Elmina Sharks were victors over Inter Allies at the Ndoum Stadium. The Sharks responded positively to their heavy drubbing at the hands of touted favorites of the league, Ashgold when they faced off with the Capelli Boys. Coach Henrik Lehm and his boys will need to regroup when the festive period is over considering they face a relegation dogfight.

The topliner of the week happened at the Dawu Park between Dreams FC and Asante Kotoko. On the back of losing to Hearts of Oak, they were looking to get improved performance over Kotoko, who had to do away with their head coach, Maxwell Konadu, after a string of losses, draws coupled with inconsistent performances. In the end, an Ibrahim Imoro goal in the first helped the visitors clinch three vital points pushing them to 7^th sinking the ‘Still Believe’ boys to 15^th.

In other games, Medeama SC and Liberty settled for a point each at T&A park, a Gladson Awako goal was enough for Great Olympics, who recorded their second successive victory in less than a week boasting them up to 3^rd with 10 points, Coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu failed to spur his boys on against Obuasi based AshantiGold as they both shared the spoils. Aduana Stars were held by Berekum Chelsea.

GHPL WEEK  6

Bechem United 2-1 Karela United

[Steven Owusu, Listowel Amankona – Diawusie Taylor]

King Faisal 1-2 Hearts of Oak

[Kwadwo Frimpong – Benjamin Afutu, Manaf Umar]

Elmina Sharks 1-0 Inter Allies

[Benjamin Tweneboah]

Dreams FC 0-1 Asante Kotoko

[Ibrahim Imoro]

Legon Cities 1-2 Ebusua Dwarfs

[Joseph Adjei – Benjamin Acquah 2X]

Medeama SC 0-0 Liberty Professionals

Great Olympics 1-0 WAFA

[Gladson Awako]

Eleven Wonders 1-1 AshantiGold

[Ibrahim Salifu – Ibrahim Samed]

Berekum Chelsea 1-1 Aduana Stars

[Stephen Amoankonah – Bright Adjei]

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