Nations FC — 2025/26 MTN FA Cup winners competing in CAF inter-club competitions, eliminated from 2026/27 Confederation Cup preliminary round.
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… President Mahama made the call when representatives of Medeama SC, Nations FC, and Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC paid a courtesy call on him on September 9. …
Mahama calls on GFA, clubs to raise standard of domestic footballJoy Online
… Speaking on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, when Nations FC, Medeama SC and Ampem Dakoa Ladies paid a courtesy visit to him at the Jubilee House, Mahama said Ghana is losing young talents too quickly. …
President Mahama raises concern over exodus of Ghana’s young talentsJoy Online
… He made the comments when Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club, MTN FA Cup holders Nations FC and Ampem Darkoa Ladies paid a courtesy call on him ahead of their continental campaigns. …
Mahama calls for stronger support for women’s footballJoy Online
… ootball,” President Mahama said. “Sometimes people believe the matches are decided before they are even played, and that makes the league less competitive.” President Mahama made the comments when Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club, MTN FA Cup holders Nations FC …
Mahama raises concern over refereeing as Medeama, Nations FC receive supportJoy Online
… He made the comments when Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club, MTN FA Cup holders Nations FC, and Ampem Darkoa Ladies paid a courtesy call on him ahead of their continental campaigns. …
Mahama calls for stronger support for women’s footballJoy Online
Nations FC defender Dennis Korsah believes the Ghanaian FA Cup champions can recover from their 1-0 defeat to FC Diarra in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. …
CAF Confederation Cup: Dennis Korsah confident Nations FC can overturn Mali defeatJoy Online
Ghana FA Cup champions Nations FC have been handed a difficult start to their CAF Confederation Cup campaign after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to FC Diarra of Mali in the first leg of their preliminary-round tie. …
CAF Confederation Cup: Nations FC face uphill task after defeat in MaliJoy Online
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has sent goodwill messages to Medeama SC and Nations FC ahead of their respective CAF inter-club competition openers. …
‘You carry Ghana’s hopes’ – Sports Ministry rallies Medeama, Nations FC ahead of Africa tiesThe Ghanaian Times
Medeama SC have been crowned 2026 Champion of Champions after securing an impressive 2-0 victory over Nations FC at the TNA Stadium on Sunday. …
Medeama crowned 2026 Champion of ChampionsThe Ghanaian Times
Experienced referee, Daniel Laryea, has been appointed to officiate the 2026 Champion of Champions contest between Ghana Premier League champions, Medeama SC, and MTN FA Cup winners, Nations FC. …
Daniel Laryea to officiate Medeama v Nations FC Champion of Champions clashThe Ghana Football Association will stage the 2026/27 MTN FA Cup final over two legs for the first time in Ghanaian domestic football history, with matches scheduled for June 5–7 and June 12–13, 2027. The decision aims to increase the competition's exposure and allow both finalists to host a home fixture.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association will stage the 2026/27 MTN FA Cup final over two legs for the first time in Ghanaian domestic football history, with matches scheduled for June 5–7 and June 12–13, 2027. The decision aims to increase the competition's exposure and allow both finalists to host a home fixture.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has rejected suggestions that the preliminary-round exits of Medeama SC and Nations FC from CAF competitions demonstrate weakness in the Ghana Premier League, arguing that a domestic league's strength cannot be judged solely by continental performance.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nations FC drew 1-1 with FC Diarra in the second leg at Accra Sports Stadium but were eliminated from the 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup after losing 2-1 on aggregate, ending their maiden campaign at the preliminary-round stage.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association says the preliminary-round exits of defending GPL champions Medeama SC and FA Cup winners Nations FC from CAF inter-club competitions do not reflect weakness in the domestic league. GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum argued that poor African performance by individual clubs does not indicate league quality, citing PSG's success in a non-elite European league as comparison.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nations FC were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after a 2-1 aggregate loss to Mali's FC Diarra in the preliminary round, ending the Abrankese club's maiden continental campaign. Head coach Zdravko Logarušić attributed the early exit to squad changes and the absence of key players.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN FA Cup winners Nations FC have been eliminated from the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup after drawing 1-1 with Malian side FC Diarra in the second leg of their preliminary-round tie at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, losing 2-1 on aggregate.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nations FC host Malian side FC Diarra in Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, trailing 1-0 from the first leg and needing at least two goals to advance. Coach Zdravko Logarusic's side will look to exploit home advantage and attacking creativity against a resolute Diarra defence that is expected to sit deep.
12 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nations FC host Malian side FC Diarra in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round on Sunday, trailing 1-0 from the first leg and needing at least two unanswered goals to advance.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nations FC must overturn a 1-0 deficit when they face Malian club FC Diarra in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, needing to win by at least two clear goals to progress.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has raised concerns over poor refereeing and match manipulation in Ghana football, warning that questionable officiating is destroying confidence in the Ghana Premier League, driving supporters away from stadiums and hurting club revenues. He told the GFA and referees' body that restoring confidence in refereeing and ensuring matches are decided on merit must become a priority.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Ghana Football Association and club administrators to improve the standard of domestic football and revive the defunct Colts League, arguing that strengthening the local game is essential for developing young talent and giving Ghanaian players sufficient experience before moving abroad.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over Ghanaian footballers leaving the domestic league too quickly, saying the trend depletes local football quality. He called for keeping young talents longer and giving them national team opportunities to gain experience before they attract international interest.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has called for greater investment in women's football, noting that Ghana's women have won more trophies than the men despite receiving less financial support. He made the comments during a courtesy call by Medeama Sporting Club, Nations FC, and Ampem Darkoa Ladies and pledged financial support for the three clubs ahead of their continental campaigns.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has raised concerns that poor officiating in Ghanaian football is discouraging fans from attending matches and affecting clubs' gate proceeds, urging the Ghana Referees Association and Football Association to work together to improve standards and restore credibility to the domestic league.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has called for greater investment in women's football, saying Ghana has given more financial support to the men's game despite women's stronger record of winning trophies. He announced financial support for teams representing Ghana in continental campaigns, including Ampem Darkoa Ladies.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nations FC defender Dennis Korsah said the Ghanaian FA Cup champions remain confident they can recover from a 1-0 first-leg defeat to FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round and win the return leg in Ghana.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana FA Cup champions Nations FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to FC Diarra of Mali in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie, with the goal coming in the 55th minute. Nations FC must overturn the deficit in the second leg to progress.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has sent goodwill messages to Medeama SC and Nations FC ahead of their CAF inter-club competition openers. Medeama will host TP Mazembe in the CAF Champions League preliminary round on September 6, while Nations FC face Mali's FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round on September 5.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC defeated Nations FC 2-0 to win the 2026 Champion of Champions title, with goals from Fatawu Sulemana and Emmanuel Annor securing the Ghana Premier League champions their first silverware ahead of the 2026/27 season.
1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Referee Daniel Laryea has been appointed to officiate the 2026 Champion of Champions match between Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC and MTN FA Cup winners Nations FC on Sunday at TnA Stadium in Tarkwa.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Medeama SC, the reigning Ghana Premier League champions, will face Nations FC, the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup winners, in the 2026 Champion of Champions on August 30 at TnA Stadium in Tarkwa, marking the ceremonial opening of the 2026/27 domestic football season.
13 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nations FC, Ghana's FA Cup winners, will face Mali's FC Diarra in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, with the first leg in Bamako in September. CEO Kennedy Boakye Ansah expressed confidence despite the club's relegation from the Ghana Premier League last season.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC, Premier League champions, will face Congolese side TP Mazembe in the first round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, while Nations FC will play Mali's FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup's preliminary rounds following Thursday's draw in Cairo.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
MTN FA Cup champions Nations FC will face Malian side FC Diarra in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, with matches scheduled for September 4–6 and September 11–13. The competition marks Nations FC's first-ever appearance in a CAF-sanctioned competition.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Three newly promoted clubs—Port City, Ashantigold '04, and Debibi United—will join 15 returning sides in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, which begins the weekend of September 4–7, 2026. Defending champions Medeama SC will seek to retain their title as Nations FC and Eleven Wonders were relegated and Hohoe United withdrew.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Medeama SC claimed the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title with 62 points, narrowly ahead of Gold Stars FC on 60 points. Nations FC, Hohoe United and Eleven Wonders were relegated, while Swedru All Blacks retained their Premier League status after promotion.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Nations FC defeated Dreams FC 5-4 on penalties to win the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup after a 1-1 draw at the University of Ghana Stadium, securing a GH₵80,000 cash prize and GH₵100,000 for continental football preparations, plus a place in next season's CAF Confederation Cup.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Nations FC are champions of the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup following a 5-4 victory over Dreams FC in the final after the teams were level at 1-1 following 120 minutes of action. The match was decided by penalty shootout, with Nations FC scoring five of their six penalties while Dreams FC missed two.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nations FC beat Dreams FC 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup, becoming the first club in 34 years to win the competition after relegation from the Ghana Premier League.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nations FC defeated Dreams FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout to claim their first MTN FA Cup title in a final played on May 31, with the match ending 1-1 after 120 minutes of play.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →