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Crystal Palace break Liverpool’s perfect start

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Nketiah scored the winning goal for Palace

Eddie Nketiah struck with virtually the last kick of an enthralling encounter at Selhurst Park to give Crystal Palace a deserved victory and end Premier League leaders Liverpool’s five-match winning start to the season.

Italian Federico Chiesa’s 87th-minute equaliser looked like to have salvaged a point the champions’ dismal display barely merited.

Ismaila Sarr had given Palace an early lead but just as it looked like they would pay the price for wasting a host of chances, Nketiah pounced at the far post in the seventh minute of added time to lift them up to second in the table.

Palace were outstanding in stretching their unbeaten run in all competitions to 18 games – equalling a club record set back in 1969 – tormenting Liverpool’s rocky rearguard throughout, but failing to make their superiority pay.

Sarr’s ninth-minute goal, bundled home after Liverpool failed to clear a corner, was scant reward for Palace’s domination in the first half, in which only the brilliance of keeper Alisson and the woodwork spared the champions further punishment.

Brazilian Alisson saved superbly from Yeremy Pino, Daniel Munoz and Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the French forward also hitting the woodwork with a superb effort at the end of a flowing move.

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Manchester United slip to a defeat at Brentford

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Manchester United beaten at Brentford

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes had a second-half penalty saved as Ruben Amorim’s side slipped to a Premier League defeat at Brentford.

United were trying to fight their way back after Igor Thiago capitalised on some shambolic United defending inside the first 20 minutes to give the home side a two-goal cushion.

Benjamin Sesko pulled one back with his first goal since making a £74m summer move from RB Leipzig.

Fernandes was given the chance to level when Bees captain Nathan Collins dragged former Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo back inside the area.

After a delay of almost five minutes, which included a video assistant referee red card check against Collins and Brentford making two substitutions, Fernandes’ low effort was turned away by Caoimhin Kelleher.

Brentford wrapped it up deep in stoppage time when Mathias Jensen drove a high shot past United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from the edge of the area.

United have not won two successive league games under Amorim, who is coming up to a year in charge and has collected a meagre 34 points from 33 league games.

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Brighton come from behind to beat 10-man Chelsea

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Brighton players celebrate win over Chelsea

Brighton came from behind to beat an ill-disciplined Chelsea side who had a player sent off for the second Saturday running.

Substitutes Danny Welbeck and Maxim de Cuyper scored during 11 minutes of added time as the visitors profited from Trevoh Chalobah’s 53rd-minute red card.

The Blues had been coasting to victory in the first half when Enzo Fernandez headed in Reece James’s cross, via a deflection off Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma.

However, Mitoma played a key role in the game’s big turning point – as he won possession from Chelsea’s Andrey Santos, on his first Premier League start, leading to Chalobah’s desperate challenge on Georginio Rutter.

After a lengthy video assistant referee check, Chalobah was dismissed – seven days after goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off early in their 2-1 defeat at Manchester United.

And Welbeck benefited by scoring twice – getting his first, shortly after coming on, by heading in the equaliser at the far post in the 77th minute.

De Cuyper then headed Brighton in front from a corner in the second minute of stoppage time – before Welbeck finished from close range to seal victory in the ninth.

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Hearts in a hard-fought victory over Eleven Wonders

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Hearts vs Eleven Wonders

Accra Hearts of Oak clinched back-to-back victories in the Premier League with a hard-fought 1–0 triumph over Eleven Wonders at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday evening.

The decisive moment arrived in the 17th minute when Enock Asubonteng drilled a shot past the visiting goalkeeper.

His well-taken effort ultimately proved enough to separate the sides in a match where Hearts dominated possession but were repeatedly tested at the back.

Hearts, roared on by their fans, enjoyed long spells of control in midfield, calmly recycling the ball and dictating tempo.

Yet despite seeing much more of the ball, they struggled to convert possession into clear-cut chances, registering only three attempts on target over the 90 minutes.

With this win, Hearts of Oak move to the summit of the Premier League table, at least temporarily, and will look to extend their form when they travel to face Bechem United next. Eleven Wonders, meanwhile, remain winless after three outings and will aim to kick-start their season when they host Young Apostles next weekend.

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Vision FC return to winning ways after beating Hohoe Utd

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Vision FC beat Hohoe United

Vision FC shook off their heavy defeat to Medeama to beat visiting Hohoe United at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

The hosts returned to winning ways thanks to two quick-fire second half goals.

The first half failed to produce a goal but Nana Kusi Asante scored for Vision after recess to break the deadlock on 54 minutes. Emmanuel Sanja then doubled their advantage two minutes later.

A dominant second half display from Vision handed the visitors their first defeat of the campaign.

Hohoe United will look to bounce back when they host Karela United for their next match.

Vision FC are away to Dreams FC as they aim to make it two wins on the spin.

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Karela United score late to defeat Medeama

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Karela and Medeama players in a midfield tussle

Felix Mortu’s 79th-minute goal sealed a 1-0 win for Karela United over Medeama in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale, ensuring Karela maintained their unbeaten start to the season.

The visitors, Medeama, arrived as one of the league’s early pace-setters after back-to-back victories, but Karela’s compact approach frustrated them throughout the contest. Despite enjoying 61% of possession compared to Karela’s 39%, the former champions struggled to translate dominance on the ball into clear-cut opportunities.

Karela were the sharper side in attack, registering nine total shots, three of which were on target. Medeama, meanwhile, managed only six shots, with two testing the goalkeeper. Karela also created more pressure from set-pieces, winning six corners against Medeama’s two.

The game’s decisive moment came 11 minutes from time when Mortu fired past the Medeama goalkeeper Felix Kyei, sending the home crowd into raptures. Medeama pushed for an equaliser but their efforts were undermined by indiscipline, with two yellow cards picked up in the closing stages.

The victory propels Karela into second place on the league table, while Medeama slip to fourth after their first defeat of the campaign.

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Kotoko advance in CAF Cup with victory over Kwara United

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Asante Kotoko vs Kwara United

Asante Kotoko booked their place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Nigeria’s Kwara United 1-0 in Abeokuta on Sunday afternoon.

The Porcupine Warriors carried a slender lead into the return fixture, having edged a thrilling first leg 4-3 in Kumasi. In the second leg, Kotoko produced a disciplined and measured performance to secure the result they needed away from home.

Forward Hubert Gyau struck the decisive goal to seal a 5-3 aggregate win for the Ghanaians, setting up a mouth-watering clash against Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in the next round.

Kwara United, who were forced to shift the tie from their preferred Ilorin Sports Stadium to the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta due to ongoing renovation works, opened the gates free of charge to rally support. However, they were unable to break down Kotoko’s compact and organised setup.

The victory also extended head coach Karim Zito’s impressive away record in the CAF Confederation Cup. The former Dreams FC manager has now gone eight matches unbeaten on the road in the competition.

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Lions maintain perfect start with win over Bechem

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Heart of Lions vs Bechem United

Heart of Lions continued their flawless start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bechem United at the Kpando Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Michael Ephson was the hero for the home side, striking just after the hour mark to secure all three points in the week three encounter.

The result means the Lions remain the only team with a 100 percent record in the league so far, winning all three of their opening games.

They now sit top of the table with nine points, two points clear of second-placed Karela United.

The Kpando-based side will test their unbeaten run next week when they face giants Asante Kotoko.

For Bechem United, however, the struggles continue.

The Hunters are yet to record a win this season, collecting just a single point from three matches.

They sit 15th on the log and will be hoping to turn their fortunes around when they come up against Hearts of Oak in their next fixture.

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NPP Disowns Wontumi, Abronye Statements

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The flag of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The National Leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has distanced itself from recent public pronouncements made by the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, and the Bono Regional Chairman, Mr. Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC.

In a press release, dated 28 September,2025, the Party stressed that the statements made by the two chairmen do not reflect the ideals and practices of the NPP. It categorically emphasized that no individual, regardless of rank or position, has monopoly or unilateral control over the compilation of polling station albums.

“The compilation of the polling station album strictly adheres to established compliance procedures. The National Secretariat will, at the appropriate time, issue clear and transparent guidelines, protocols, and procedures designed to safeguard integrity, credibility, and fairness at every stage of the process,” the release noted.

The Party further urged stakeholders, particularly polling station executives across the country, to disregard the pronouncements and treat them with the “utmost contempt they deserve.”

Addressing a related matter, the Party also rejected claims by Mr. Antwi Boasiako suggesting that the decision to hold its presidential primaries on January 31, 2026, was calculated to favour a particular aspirant.

According to the NPP, the decision was exhaustively deliberated by the National Council and taken in the Party’s “supreme and strategic interest.” It maintained that no single individual has the capacity to manipulate or influence such decisions.

“The decision to hold an early congress is intended solely to provide the Party with sufficient time and strategic advantage to reorganise, reposition, and recapture power in 2028,” the statement explained.

The Party reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, fairness, and internal democracy, assuring members that every stage of its electoral activities will reflect the highest standards of integrity and credibility.

 

US Restores Multiple-Entry Visa Privileges for Ghanaians

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The Embassy of the United States of America in Ghana has announced the reversal of the single-entry visa regime for Ghanaian travelers.

In a statement shared on the embassy’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, it said:

“The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that the maximum validity periods for all categories of nonimmigrant visas for Ghanaians have been restored to their previous lengths.

The maximum validity allowed for the B1/B2 visitor visa is again five years, multiple entry. The maximum validity for the F1 student visa is again four years, multiple entry.”

The restrictions were first imposed under the Trump administration as part of stricter immigration controls aimed at curbing visa overstays. According to U.S. government data, Ghana was cited among countries with high numbers of overstaying immigrants, particularly students.

In July, Washington responded by slapping Ghana with a single-entry visa policy, a move that unsettled Accra and prompted intensive diplomatic engagement.

Reacting to the new development, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, described it as a “big win for Ghana.”

“Ghanaians can now be eligible for five-year multiple entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges,” he wrote on X, adding that the announcement was personally communicated to him by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Mr. Ablakwa credited the outcome to months of sustained high-level diplomatic negotiations between Accra and Washington.

“I am really pleased that months of high-level diplomatic negotiations have led to this successful outcome. It’s good to see healthier and stronger Ghana–U.S. relations,” he said.

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