Champion of Champions – Adomonline.com https://www.adomonline.com Your comprehensive news portal Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:22:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.adomonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Adomonline140-32x32.png Champion of Champions – Adomonline.com https://www.adomonline.com 32 32 Champion of Champions: GoldStars face Asante Kotoko in August 31 showdown https://www.adomonline.com/champion-of-champions-goldstars-face-asante-kotoko-in-august-31-showdown/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:22:57 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2545454 The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially scheduled the 2025 Champion of Champions match for Sunday, August 31, 2025, marking the ceremonial kickoff of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.

The one-off fixture, in accordance with Article 9 of the Premier League Regulations, will see reigning Premier League champions Gold Stars face off against MTN FA Cup holders Asante Kotoko as they vie for early-season supremacy and silverware.

Gold Stars secured their maiden top-flight title, while Kotoko added to their illustrious history by clinching the MTN FA Cup—thereby earning their place in this prestigious fixture.

The Champion of Champions match serves as the traditional curtain-raiser to the Ghanaian football season, offering fans an exciting preview of the competition and intensity the new campaign is set to bring.

Last year, FC Samartex 1996 defeated Nsoatreman FC 1-0 at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa to lift the 2024 Champion of Champions trophy.

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]]> FC Samartex crowned Champion of Champions after win over Nsoatreman FC https://www.adomonline.com/fc-samartex-crowned-champion-of-champions-after-win-over-nsoatreman-fc/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 08:34:19 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2442174 Reigning Ghana Premier League champions FC Samartex have claimed the Champion of Champions title after defeating Nsoatreman FC.

A dramatic 70th-minute header from Emmanuel Mamah proved decisive, as the Timber Giants secured the trophy with a 1-0 victory at the T&A Stadium in Tarkwa on Saturday night.

In a match full of attacking flair but lacking in clinical finishes, the breakthrough came just 11 minutes before the final whistle.

Mamah’s powerful header in the 79th minute shattered Nsoatreman’s hopes and earned FC Samartex their first Champion of Champions accolade.

The encounter, played before a near-capacity crowd, was a thrilling display of high-quality football in the football-enthusiastic town of Tarkwa on August 31, 2024. Both teams showcased their talent in a high-energy game that captivated the fans.

The Champion of Champions serves as a prelude to the 2024-25 Ghana Premier League season, which begins on Friday, September 6, 2024.

Both FC Samartex and Nsoatreman FC will also represent Ghana in the CAF inter-club competitions, with Samartex set to face Raja Athletic Club in the Champions League and Nsoatreman FC scheduled to compete against CS Constantine in the Confederation Cup.

]]> Champion of Champions: FC Samartex 1996 to face Nsoatreman FC in Tarkwa https://www.adomonline.com/champion-of-champions-fc-samartex-1996-to-face-nsoatreman-fc-in-tarkwa/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:45:43 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2437347 Defending Ghana Premier League champions FC Samartex 1996, will take on 2024 FA Cup winners, Nsoatreman FC, in the Champion of Champions on August 31, 2024.

The game, which will traditionally usher in the new football season, will take place at the TNA Park in Tarkwa, with kick-off scheduled for 6 pm.

FC Samartex 1996 defied the odds to emerge winners of the Ghana Premier League after staging an incredible campaign.

For Nsoatreman FC, beating Bofoakwa Tano in the finals of the MTN FA Cup was not only historic but also a statement of their determination in the competition.

Both clubs are currently flying Ghana’s flag high in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, making this encounter a perfect prelude to what promises to be an exciting season.

The match will not only serve as a curtain-raiser for the 2024/25 season but also as an early indicator of the form and readiness of the two top-tier teams as they continue to embark on their continental campaigns.

The TNA Park is expected to be filled with fans to witness what will surely to be a thrilling contest between two of Ghana’s finest football clubs.

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