Belgium forward of Ghanaian descent, Jeremy Doku, delivered a top display with two superb goals on Monday night when Manchester City were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw by Everton in the English Premier League. 

The winger gave City the lead just before halftime with a sensational strike in the 43rd minute, curling a powerful effort from outside the box into the top corner to cap an impressive first-half performance. 

After the recess, Everton came out strongly and found their equaliser in the 68th minute when Thierno Barry capitalised on a defensive lapse to finish from close range.  

The momentum swung after that incident in the hosts’ favour moments later, as Jake O'Brien headed home a pinpoint corner from James Garner in the 73rd minute to put Everton ahead. 

Barry struck again in the 81st minute to extend Everton’s advantage, as Manchester City struggled to find a way to win what was an important fixture in the title race.  

However, Erling Haaland pulled one back in the 83rd minute with a clever finish over Jordan Pickford to keep the contest alive heading into stoppage time. 

Deep into added time, Doku produced another moment of brilliance, firing a fierce effort from outside the penalty area into the net to complete his brace and rescue a point for City in a thrilling end to the match. 

Despite the hard-fought draw, Manchester City’s aim to clinch the English Premier League title has suffered a major setback.  

Even if they win their remaining outstanding match, they will still trail Arsenal by two points, heading into the last three matches of the season. 

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The veteran forward currently leads the standings with 13 goals, after netting a superb brace in his team’s 3-1 victory over Eleven Wonders.  

Hot on his heels are Samuel Attah Kumi of Gold Stars SC and Richmond Opoku of Young Apostles FC, both tied on 12 goals. Their close proximity keeps the competition wide open, with any slip from Okrah likely to shift the balance in the closing weeks. 

Salim Adams of Medeama SC follows with 11 goals and remains firmly in the race should he finish the season strongly. Meanwhile, Suraj Seidu of Dreams FC rounds out the top five with 10 goals. 

While Augustine Okrah currently holds the lead, the challenge will be maintaining his form under pressure, especially with the last four matches coming thick and fast. 

All the players in the top five, however, are capable of claiming the award at the end of the season. 

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The 23-year-old attacker struck in the 66th minute, capping off a dominant display from the league leaders.

John McGovern opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Matthew Healy doubled the advantage six minutes later with an assist from Jack Byrne.

Drogheda United pulled one back through Mark Doyle early in the second half, but McGovern restored the two-goal cushion in the 58th minute with his second of the match, assisted by Victor Ozhianvuna. Asamoah then sealed the victory with his strike, courtesy of a McGovern assist, completing an impressive team performance.

The forward has now registered one goal in six appearances for Rovers in the 2026 Irish Premier Division campaign. Shamrock Rovers is first on the league table with 31 points after 15 games.

Asamoah earned an impressive 8.2 match rating by Sofascore for his contribution against Drogheda.

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Medeama SC midfielder Salim Adams has admonished his teammates to move on from their victory against Gold Stars and focus on their next fixture against Berekum Chelsea.  

Adams was the star for the Yellow and Mauves on Sunday, netting a fantastic brace to lead the team to an important triumph that sets his side apart in the title race. 

Speaking in his post-match interview, the former Hearts of Oak midfielder stressed the importance of the result, but was quick to add that players must not over-celebrate.  

He wants his teammates to immediately turn attention to their next league match against Berekum Chelsea. 

“So, since last week, I have been telling my teammates to treat every match as a final. This game is in the past now. Our next match is against Berekum Chelsea. We need to move on from this and think about that game,” Salim Adams said. 

The upcoming Ghana Premier League Week 32 fixture between Berekum Chelsea and Medeama SC is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6. 

A win for Medeama SC will propel the team closer to clinching the league title at the end of the campaign. 

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Despite the team's 1-3 defeat, Musah demonstrated significant promise after being introduced at halftime as part of a triple substitution.

The young forward immediately enhanced Bremen's attacking presence, effectively engaging the opposition defense and contributing to multiple dangerous chances. Although his header was disallowed for offside, Musah's overall contribution caught his manager's attention.

Thioune offered strong endorsement of the striker's development, stating that Musah had "given a signal" and positioned himself prominently. "He was close to scoring a goal. The future belongs to him," the coach explained. While acknowledging the youngster hasn't consistently performed at this level, Thioune praised his clear response and improvement.

Musah appears likely to receive more playing time during the remaining matches this season as he continues his development trajectory. The striker aims to establish himself permanently within the squad and take the next step in his progression. Bremen's management plans to retain Musah beyond the current campaign, with the player determined to secure a regular starting position.

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Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has emphasised that his side must brace themselves for a tough run in the remaining matches in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.  

The Yellow and Mauves have opened a five-point gap at the summit of the league table, following an impressive 2-0 victory against Bibiani Gold Stars on Sunday.  

In his post-match interview, Ibrahim Tanko warned that his side must stay focused in the four remaining matches of the campaign. 

He believes all remaining matches will be tough and his side will need to give everything to accumulate enough points to claim the league title at the end of the season.  

“The four remaining matches won’t be easy. We are going to prepare very well. We want to win the league, and so definitely we need to keep fighting,” Tanko said. 

Up next for Medeama SC, the team from Tarkwa will face Berekum Chelsea in their Week 32 fixture on May 6. Winning that match will push Medeama SC closer to the league title. 

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Bibiani Gold Stars assistant coach Ernest Okyere has insisted that the title race is far from over, rallying his players to bounce back quickly after a 2-0 loss to league leaders Medeama SC.

A brace from Salim Adams moved Medeama five points clear at the top with four matches remaining, but Okyere refused to accept defeat.

"We need to go back, and on Wednesday, we need to make amends and close the gap," he said after the match.

Despite the result, the assistant coach was encouraged by his team's display. "Nothing went badly. My players proved we have revamped the team, and that impressed me a lot," he added.

With 12 points still up for grabs, Okyere believes the title can still be won. Gold Stars now turn their attention to a home clash against FC Samartex as they seek to keep their championship hopes alive.

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Medeama SC midfielder Salim Adams has revealed what inspired the team’s crucial victory against Gold Stars in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.  

The highly-rated midfielder was in action for the Yellow and Mauves on the matchday and bagged a sensational brace that ensured his side secured all three points. 

Speaking in his post-match interview, Adams described the fixture against Gold Stars as a final before a final clash.  

According to him, the team was motivated by their desire to clinch the Ghana Premier League title at the season to go all out for the three points. 

“This was like a final before a final. If we had failed to win this match, all the work we had put in since the start of the season would have gone to waste. So, since last week, I have been telling my teammates to treat every match as a final,” Adams said.  

After overcoming Bibiani Gold Stars, Medeama SC will now turn their attention to their next fixture against Berekum Chelsea.  

A win in that match will boost the team’s chances of lifting the Ghana Premier League title at the end of the season. 

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Bibiani Gold Stars assistant coach Ernest Okyere has praised his players for their performance despite a 2-0 loss to Medeama SC in a crucial Ghana Premier League title clash at the TnA Stadium.

A brace from Salim Adams proved decisive as Medeama strengthened their grip on the league title, moving five points clear of Gold Stars with four matches remaining. However, Okyere remained upbeat about his side's display.

"Football is a 90-minute game, and whatever comes out of it, you need to accept and learn from it. Nothing went badly. My players proved we have revamped the team, and that impressed me a lot," Okyere said after the match.

The assistant coach refused to concede defeat in the title race, insisting there are still plenty of points to play for. "The league is not over. We have four matches to go. They are five points ahead of us.

There are 12 points in the four remaining matches. It means it's not over until it's over. We need to go back, and on Wednesday, we need to make amends and close the gap," he added.

Gold Stars will now turn their attention to a home fixture against FC Samartex as they look to keep their fading title hopes alive.

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Ghanaian forward Daniel Agyei found the net as Kocaelispor earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Kasımpaşa at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu.

Kasımpaşa took an early lead through Adrian Benedyczak in the second minute, with Mortadha Ben Ouanes providing the assist. However, Daniel Agyei restored parity for the visitors just 21 minutes later, finishing off a pass from Serdar Dursun to level the score at 1-1. The match remained deadlocked for the remainder of proceedings, with both teams unable to find a winner.

Daniel Agyei delivered an impressive individual performance, earning a match rating of 7.7 by Sofascore before being substituted in the 89th minute for Furkan Gedik. The 27-year-old has been a regular contributor for Kocaelispor this season, making 29 appearances in the Lig 1 campaign and scoring five goals.

Kocaelispor is 10th on the league table with 37 points after 32 games.

Kocaelispor will next face Fatih Karagümrük on Saturday, May 9, at 5:00 PM in their upcoming Super Lig fixture.

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A brace from Salim Adams sealed a crucial win for Medeama, moving them five points clear of Gold Stars with four matches remaining. But Okyere saw positives in his team's performance and urged them to learn from the setback.

"Football is a 90-minute game, and whatever comes out of it, you need to accept and learn from it. Nothing went badly. My players proved we have revamped the team, and that impressed me a lot," he said after the match.

Okyere remains confident that the title race is far from over.

"The league is not over. We have four matches to go. They are five points ahead of us. There are 12 points in the four remaining matches. It means it's not over until it's over. We need to go back, and on Wednesday, we need to make amends and close the gap," he added.

Gold Stars now turn their attention to a crucial home fixture against FC Samartex at Duns Park as they look to keep their title hopes alive.

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Spanish-Ghanaian winger Nico Williams delivered a match-winning performance with two late goals as Athletic Club secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Deportivo Alaves at Estadio de Mendizorroza. 

Alaves took an early lead through Antonio Blanco in the eighth minute, but Athletic responded swiftly after halftime with Robert Navarro equalizing in the 46th minute, assisted by Williams. Nahuel Tenaglia restored Alaves' advantage in the 68th minute before Oihan Sancet leveled proceedings again six minutes later.

Williams emerged as the decisive figure in the final stages, scoring in the 83rd minute from Gorka Guruzeta's assist to give Athletic the lead for the first time. The 23-year-old then sealed the victory four minutes later with another Guruzeta-assisted goal, earning a superb 9.2 match rating.

Williams has been impressive in the 2025/26 La Liga campaign, registering 24 appearances with six goals and three assists to his name. Athletic Club will next face Valencia on Sunday, May 10, at 2:15 PM.

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English-Ghanaian defender Jordi Osei-Tutu found the net, but Bolton Wanderers suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Luton Town at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Despite his goal, the result marked another setback in Bolton's campaign as they failed to secure victory in their final regular season fixture.

Luton took an early lead through Jordan Clark's 15th-minute penalty before Osei-Tutu restored parity five minutes later with assistance from Amario Cozier-Duberry. Ibrahim Cissoko put Bolton ahead in first-half stoppage time, but the Hatters responded through Hakeem Odoffin's 62nd-minute equalizer. Shayden Morris completed Luton's comeback in the third minute of stoppage time to seal all three points.

Osei-Tutu has been a regular contributor for Bolton this season, making 36 appearances in League One with two goals and two assists to his name. The 27-year-old earned a match rating of 7.4 for his performance against Luton by Sofascore.

Bolton will next face Bradford City in the League One playoff on Saturday, May 9, at 7:00 PM.

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The qualifiers will run from September 2026 to March 2027, with the final tournament set for June 19 to July 17, 2027. Ghana will know their group opponents after the draw on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Forty-eight (48) teams will be split into 12 groups of four, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the competition.

The 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations will be staged in three East African countries: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Find the dates for the qualifiers below:

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It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.

Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.

He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.

He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.

Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.

The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.

Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.

The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.

What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.

The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.

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