… Meanwhile, Kumasi Asante Kotoko’s problems continued, suffering a 2-0 defeat in the hands of Dreams FC in their game played at the Tuba Astro Turf, near Kasoa. …
Medeama stretch lead, Hearts stun Nations FCGhana Minute.
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Asante Kotoko
Also known as: Kumasi Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko — Ghanaian football club that won 2-0 against Eleven Wonders in May 2026 league play.
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- May 2026
Swedru Sports Stadium Eleven Wonders 1-3 Bechem United Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex Vision FC 1-2 Swedru All Blacks TnA Stadium Medeama SC 2-0 Bibiani GoldStars Tuba Astro Turf Dreams FC 2-0 Asante Kotoko Kwame Kyei Sports Complex Nations FC 0-1 Hearts of Oak Nana Agyemang B …
Scores at a glance- April 2026
… AshantiGold 04 are currently under the tutelage of Abdul Karim Zito, who took up the role following his dismissal from Asante Kotoko during the course of the season.
AshantiGold 04 secure GPL promotion following win over Skyy FC
Society
Softcare backs May 9 Stadium Disaster 25th anniversary commemoration
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Softcare Sanitary Pad has supported activities by the May 9 Foundation to mark the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which claimed more than 126 lives during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The foundation continues support programmes for victims' families and has partnered with the Shen Yang and Shen Yuet Children's Heart Foundation, enabling 117 children to undergo surgeries for hole-in-heart conditions at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
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Softcare backs May 9 Stadium Disaster 25th anniversary commemoration
Softcare Sanitary Pad has supported activities by the May 9 Foundation to mark the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which claimed more than 126 lives during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The foundation continues support programmes for victims' families and has partnered with the Shen Yang and Shen Yuet Children's Heart Foundation, enabling 117 children to undergo surgeries for hole-in-heart conditions at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana football league matches: Kotoko and Vision FC claim wins
Football match results from Ghana's domestic league include Asante Kotoko's 2-0 victory over Eleven Wonders, Vision FC's 3-0 win against Karela United, and Berekum Chelsea's 1-0 defeat of Dreams FC, among other fixtures.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Kotoko beat Eleven Wonders 2-0 under new caretaker coach
Caretaker coach Hamza Obeng guided Kumasi Asante Kotoko to a 2-0 victory over relegation-bound Eleven Wonders at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, with goals from Lawson Kyei Manu and Anthony Duah.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana marks 25 years since May 9 stadium stampede tragedy
Ghana commemorated the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 stadium disaster in Kumasi, in which approximately 126 people were killed and many others injured during a football match. The annual commemoration brings together those affected by the tragedy and has extended to include connections with families from other stadium disasters abroad.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
May 9 disaster: sports minister hopes strong World Cup honors victims
Ghana's sports minister said a strong performance by the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup would be a fitting tribute to the 127 fans who died in the May 9, 2001, stadium disaster at the Accra Sports Stadium. Speaking at a 25th anniversary commemoration, he said lessons from the tragedy had led to improvements in crowd control and stadium safety.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Sunday 10 May
Kotoko defeat Eleven Wonders 2-0, move to fourth place
Asante Kotoko ended a four-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Eleven Wonders at the Baba Yara Stadium, with goals from Lawson Lyei Manu and Anthony Duah. The win lifts Kotoko to fourth place on the league table.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
May 9 stadium disaster: Ghana football's unhealed wound
Twenty-five years after 126 people were killed at Accra Sports Stadium during a Hearts of Oak–Asante Kotoko match on 9 May 2001, Ghana has made no criminal convictions, many official recommendations remain unimplemented, and the domestic game has never recovered. The disaster remains Africa's worst stadium tragedy and the third-deadliest in world football history.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Herbert Mensah leads 25th May 9 Disaster commemoration in Kumasi
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman Herbert Mensah is leading the 25th commemoration of the May 9 Disaster, which occurred on May 9, 2001, at the Accra Sports Stadium, where 126 people died in a stampede during a football match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The observance will take place in Kumasi this week, with events starting Friday with prayers at the mosque, and a major gathering on Saturday; BBC is producing a documentary on the disaster.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Herbert Mensah questions Black Stars prospects amid poor administration
Former Asante Kotoko chairman Herbert Mensah has assessed Carlos Queiroz as an accomplished coach despite his World Cup record, but warned that the Black Stars face a difficult path ahead, noting a history of poor administration and suggesting that player brilliance may not be enough this time as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup group stage against England, Croatia, and Panama.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA leadership must accept accountability for Black Stars World Cup performance
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman Herbert Mensah has called for greater accountability from Ghana Football Association leadership ahead of the FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico, stating that GFA administrators must answer to the people and "fall on their sword" if the team underperforms.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Medeama extend lead, Hearts beat Nations FC
Medeama SC defeated GoldStars 2-0 in Match Day 30 of the Ghana Premier League to open a five-point gap with four matches remaining, with Salim Adams scoring twice. Hearts of Oak won 1-0 away at Nations FC through a goal from Mawuli Wayo.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian football league results round-up
Match results from Ghanaian football stadiums include Bechem United's 3–1 victory over Eleven Wonders, Medeama SC's 2–0 win over Bibiani GoldStars, and Samartex FC's 3–1 defeat of Basake Holy Stars among other fixtures.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sunday 26 April
AshantiGold 04 promoted to Ghana Premier League after Skyy FC win
FC AshantiGold 04 secured promotion to the Ghana Premier League for the 2026/27 season following a 4-1 victory over Skyy FC, clinching top spot in Division One League Zone II with three games remaining. The club, formerly known as Bekwai Heroes, is distinct from the separately demoted AshantiGold SC.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →