The clash at the University of Ghana Stadium saw the Phobian side take control early, with Mawuli Wayo giving Hearts the lead in the 8th minute. The hosts held onto the advantage through to half-time.

After the break, Martin Karikari extended the lead in the 63rd minute, and Kelvin Osei Asibey wrapped up the win from the penalty spot in the 77th minute.

The result moves Hearts of Oak up to second place on 35 points. They could remain there by the end of the match week depending on other outcomes, and will face Bechem United in Matchday 21 next weekend.

For Eleven Wonders, the loss keeps them rooted at the bottom of the table with just 9 points, leaving them dangerously close to the relegation zone. They will travel to Wenchi Sports Stadium to take on Young Apostles next weekend.

The Porcupine Warriors made a bright start and were rewarded in the 17th minute when Peter Amidu Acquah broke the deadlock to give the visitors a deserved first-half advantage.

Kotoko remained in control after the interval, dictating the tempo and restricting Eleven Wonders to few meaningful openings, while continuing to pose a threat going forward.

Their dominance was finally reflected on the scoreline late in the game as Johnson Oppong Owusu found the net in the 89th minute to seal the win.

The result lifts Kotoko to third place on the league table with 27 points from 15 matches, deepening the woes of Eleven Wonders, who stay bottom with just six points.

Kotoko will turn their attention to a home fixture against Bechem United at the Baba Yara Stadium, while Eleven Wonders face a tough away trip to Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park in Matchday 16 fixtures this weekend.

Aidoo assumed the role following the departures of Nii Odartey Lamptey and J.E. Sarpong, who left the club amid internal issues. Since his arrival, he has guided Eleven Wonders to their first FA Cup victory and secured their first Premier League win of the season with a 2-0 triumph over Dreams FC on Monday during Matchday 12.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Aidoo admitted that keeping the club in the top flight is a major responsibility.

“I’ve been tasked to ensure that Eleven Wonders does not get relegated, but I must say that accepting the challenge to coach Eleven Wonders was a risk,” he said.

He also confirmed that players’ salaries are up to date.

“As far as I know, the Eleven Wonders players have been paid their monthly salaries,” Aidoo added.

Currently anchored at the bottom of the league table with six points, Eleven Wonders will face Swedru All Blacks on Sunday in Matchday 13.

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Odartey Lamptey, a former Ghana international, was appointed head coach following Eleven Wonders’ return to the Premier League. However, after nine games without a victory in the 2025/26 season, he parted ways with the club.

In an interview with Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, he disclosed that he still provides meals and transportation money for players.

“Eleven Wonders players talk to me every day because of what I was doing for them before I left. I am still doing that. It is sad, but what can you do?” he said.

He added that he does not blame Ghana FA President Kurt Okraku or the Executive Council for the club’s struggles.

“You look at what they are going through, and they still have to go and play games. I will never blame Kurt Okraku and the Executive Council of the GFA for what is happening at the club.

“I have a lot of evidence of what is happening at the club, but I am happy that J.E. Sarpong is out talking about what is happening at the club.

“I am no longer the head coach of the club, but some of the players come to my house to eat, and I give them transportation as well. I feel very emotional about what has happened,” he added.

Eleven Wonders, who remain at the bottom of the league with just three points, will be looking for their first win of the season when they host Dreams FC in their Matchday 12 clash this weekend.

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The Premier League newcomers have endured a difficult start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, sitting at the bottom of the table with just three points from 11 matches. Their poor form led to the club parting ways with Odartey Lamptey.

In the aftermath, Eleven Wonders appointed experienced coach J.E. Sarpong, formerly of Ebusua Dwarfs, but he left the club after less than a month in charge.

Speaking to Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Odartey Lamptey said: “I heard that I was the one who was not performing, and so the club decided to part ways with me, but the issues of Eleven Wonders were never down to coaching. Three weeks after taking over the club, I knew what these players could do, but a lot of things were going wrong within the club.”

Eleven Wonders will be looking to claim their first win of the season when they host Dreams FC in Matchday 12 this weekend.

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The promoted Ghana Premier League side has faced scrutiny after former coach J.E. Sarpong revealed that players were not being properly fed and were owed salaries.

Odartey Lamptey, who was appointed head coach following the club’s return to the top flight, parted ways with Eleven Wonders after a disappointing start to the 2025/26 season, leaving the team without a win after nine games.

Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Odartey Lamptey expressed frustration with the club’s leadership.

“I just hope that things will change at the club because the handlers of the team, someone is a Member of Parliament, and someone else is also serving as a Member of the Council of State, so why should this be happening?” he questioned.

“Sometimes, I ask myself questions because if you cannot manage 30 players, then I am sorry. I am an illiterate, and I have over 60 players I am managing at my academy. So if an illiterate can do that, how much more people like you?” he added.

Eleven Wonders remain at the bottom of the league table with three points from 11 matches and will face Dreams FC in their Matchday 12 clash at the University of Ghana Stadium.

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His remarks come after veteran coach J.E. Sarpong, who left the team after less than a month, alleged that players were poorly fed, relied on public transport to attend training, and were owed several months’ salaries.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Odartey Lamptey distanced himself from the club’s on-field struggles and suggested that the problems at Eleven Wonders are far deeper than what has been made public.

“The challenges of Eleven Wonders were not down to me, and the players are aware of that. Whatever I know in the game, I applied it to save the club,” he said.

“If I tell you what I did for the club, you would be surprised. That is why I have decided to stay mute—because the club should know better.”

He strongly hinted that J.E. Sarpong’s revelations represent only a fraction of the club’s internal issues.

“With whatever J.E. Sarpong has said, I have billions of them. But to me, it is not necessary to talk. I am happy an experienced coach like J.E. Sarpong has come out to say these things after working with the club for just three weeks. It tells you something is wrong somewhere,” he noted.

“I just hope the wrongs will be corrected so that the players can perform well, because at the end of the day, it is Ghana football that will suffer.”

Eleven Wonders remain bottom of the Ghana Premier League table with just three points from 11 games and are yet to record a win. They will seek their first victory of the season when they host Dreams FC in Matchday 12 at the University of Ghana Stadium this weekend.

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Sarpong, who previously coached Great Olympics and Ebusua Dwarfs, was appointed to stabilise the team following the dismissal of Nii Odartey Lamptey after a poor start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.

However, after three winless games, the experienced coach stepped aside—a decision that surprised many.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Sarpong revealed that the issues he encountered behind the scenes were far more troubling than he anticipated.

“I was contacted to help fix the situation, but upon arrival, I realised that so many things were wrong within the club,” he said.

“Personally, I did not want a situation where it would be said that I was the one in charge when the team got relegated from the Premier League, so I had to make a decision to leave. Players are not paid well and are not fed well. Sometimes, the players can go three days without eating. They have a poor transportation plan. The players are sometimes forced to use public transport, ‘trotro’, which is not good for the players.”

He added that former coach Nii Odartey Lamptey may have chosen not to reveal these internal problems, but stressed that the root causes are administrative.

“Nii Odartey Lamptey was in charge and perhaps could not let these things out, but for me, I will say it. The challenges of the club are down to administrative lapses, and so you cannot entirely blame the players for the current situation,” he said.

With just three points from 11 matches, Eleven Wonders remain bottom of the Premier League table. They face Dreams FC next in their Matchday 12 fixture, as the club continues its search for a new head coach.

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The experienced tactician, who previously managed Ebusua Dwarfs and Great Olympics, was appointed on November 2 to replace Nii Odartey Lamptey following the team’s poor start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign.

His departure follows successive defeats to Aduana FC, Vision FC and Medeama SC, results that deepened the club’s early-season struggles.

While Eleven Wonders are yet to issue an official statement, sources indicate that internal disputes and lingering structural challenges played a significant role in Sarpong’s decision to leave.

The exit adds to the club’s instability, forcing management to begin the search for an interim coach. Wonders remain the only side without a victory after 10 league matches this season.

They face Hohoe United this weekend as Matchday 11 fixtures continue.

The veteran gaffer steps in for Nii Odartey Lamptey, who departs after a difficult start that has seen the club collect just two points from their opening seven league fixtures, a run that has left Wonders rooted near the foot of the table.

Sarpong arrives with a reputation for stabilising struggling sides and building competitive squads.

His coaching résumé spans more than 15 years, with stints at Great Olympics, Ebusua Dwarfs and several other Ghanaian clubs, earning plaudits for his tactical discipline and success in guiding teams to promotions and cup triumphs.

Club management say they are confident his experience and leadership will spark a turnaround amid their struggles.

His first task will be to restore belief in the dressing room and steer Wonders out of early-season trouble.

Lamptey, who took charge of the club ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, parted ways with the team following a difficult start that saw them collect just two points from seven matches.

His departure came shortly after Eleven Wonders suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Nations FC over the weekend, leaving them 17th on the league table.

Speaking to Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Lamptey clarified that his exit was entirely his decision and not due to a dismissal.

“A lot of people called me from Kumasi saying I’d been sacked. I wasn’t sacked. I submitted my resignation letter to the club’s leadership,” he said.

The former Aston Villa and Anderlecht forward explained that his decision was driven by a desire to step aside after laying a solid foundation for the team’s future.

“I’ve already made my name. This job can’t add to or take anything away from the name I’ve made. I’m just helping them out. Now, I think the foundation of the team has been laid; you can see it when they play. It’s just the way Ghana football is, but I hope things change,” Lamptey added.

Eleven Wonders are expected to announce a new head coach in the coming days as they look to revive their campaign. The struggling side will next face second-placed Aduana FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in their Matchday 8 fixture this weekend.

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Lamptey, who took charge of the club before the season kicked off, leaves his position after seven matches without a single victory.

Eleven Wonders currently sit 17th on the league table with just two points from a possible 21.

Under his leadership, the Techiman-based side recorded two draws and five defeats, struggling for form both home and away.

Their campaign began with a goalless draw against Holy Stars, but results quickly deteriorated with a 4-1 home loss to Heart of Lions and a 1-0 defeat to Hearts of Oak in Accra.

Further losses to Young Apostles, Samartex, and Nations FC deepened their woes, with only a draw against Karela United offering a brief glimmer of hope.

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At the DUN’s Park, Bibiani GoldStars bounced back to winning ways with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Heart of Lions, ending the visitors’ unbeaten run in the process.

Richard Kotey opened the scoring for the Miners in the 36th minute, giving the home side a narrow lead at the break.

After the restart, GoldStars maintained their dominance, and Sampson Eduku doubled the advantage in the 54th minute.

Heart of Lions pulled one back through Kwadwo Obeng Junior on the hour mark, but any hopes of a comeback were dashed when Kumi Attah converted a penalty in the 82nd minute to seal a deserved 3-1 win for GoldStars.

The result ends GoldStars’ two-game losing streak and lifts them to seventh on the league table with nine points and a game in hand. Heart of Lions, meanwhile, drop to fourth with 11 points.

GoldStars will next host Berekum Chelsea in midweek before travelling to Accra to face Hearts of Oak, while Heart of Lions will welcome Basake Holy Stars to the Kpando Sports Stadium.

At the Swedru Sports Stadium, Eleven Wonders’ struggles continued as they were held to a goalless draw by Karela United.

Wonders remain winless after six games, sitting 17th with just two points. Karela United occupy eighth place with nine points.

Eleven Wonders will look to secure their first victory of the season when they visit Nations FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, while Karela United host Bechem United at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

A first-half strike from Enoch Asubonteng proved the difference, sending the Phobians to the summit of the league table while maintaining their flawless defensive record after three matches.

Hearts began the encounter on the front foot, repeatedly testing goalkeeper Kwame Baah before their pressure paid off in the 18th minute.

Asubonteng reacted quickest to a loose ball inside the penalty area, firing home what turned out to be the decisive goal.

The hosts suffered a setback when Ali Mohammed was stretchered off and replaced by Baba Adamu, but they stayed composed despite a spirited response from Wonders, who enjoyed long spells of possession and neat passing without seriously threatening the Hearts’ backline.

After the interval, Hearts pressed for a second goal but were held off by a stubborn Wonders defense.

The visitors thought they had a lifeline late in the game when Asamoah went down under a challenge from Baba Adamu in the box, but their penalty appeals were dismissed by the referee in the 86th minute.

Despite late pressure, Hearts stood firm to claim all three points. For Eleven Wonders, the defeat marked a third straight loss on their return to the top flight, despite a more encouraging performance in Accra.

Next up, Hearts of Oak travel to Bechem United in Matchday 4, while Eleven Wonders will seek their first win of the campaign when they host Young Apostles.

The two teams clash today at the Accra Sports Stadium in Matchday 3 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.

Ahead of the fixture, Lamptey acknowledged the challenge of facing a heavyweight like Hearts of Oak but insisted his team is ready to rise to the occasion.

“Playing against Accra Hearts of Oak is a big task, but we will motivate the boys to give their best for the team,” he said.

While praising Hearts’ technical staff under coach Didi Dramani, Lamptey revealed that careful analysis of their recent performances had highlighted areas his team plans to exploit.

“I think they have a good technical team. You can’t take anything away from Didi. I watched their two games—they did well—but there are some loopholes I have seen, and as a technical man, I’m going to work on that,” he added.

Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 GMT.

The Phobians will host the newly promoted side today at the Accra Sports Stadium, looking to build on their early-season form.

After two matches, Hearts have scored just once—through their narrow win over Dreams FC—prompting Dramani to emphasize the need for sharper finishing.

“I think being more clinical in front of goal means a lot because we need to intensify our efforts, stay consistent, and keep our identity,” the former Black Stars assistant coach said.

“We need that confidence of creating three chances and converting all. I believe that with consistency, we will get there,” he added.

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The Phobians host the newly promoted side this evening at the Accra Sports Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 GMT.

After a frustrating goalless draw with debutants Hohoe United on opening day, Hearts secured a 1-0 win over Dreams FC in their second fixture, and Dramani believes that momentum should drive another strong display.

“We respect what they [Eleven Wonders] bring, but we will try to impose our authority in terms of our style of play and our game model,” he said. “We just have to take the necessary spaces and try as much as possible to control the game when we don’t have the ball.”

Played under intense pressure at the Accra Sports Stadium, the decisive moment came in the dying minutes when Farouk Ameyaw coolly slotted home a 90th-minute penalty, sparking wild celebrations among the Techiman faithful. The victory marks the end of a three-year absence from Ghana’s top flight for the club.

Eleven Wonders took the initiative early, with Frank Awere opening the scoring in the 13th minute to hand his side a deserved lead. RTU responded strongly after the break and levelled the contest in the 67th minute when Blabala Bamon converted a penalty, shifting the momentum in their favour.

With extra time looming and both sides battling for supremacy, late drama unfolded. A Real Tamale United defender was penalised for a handball inside the box, and referee Selorm Yao Bless pointed to the spot. Ameyaw stepped up and delivered with composure, wrong-footing the goalkeeper to secure a memorable win.

The high-stakes clash, featuring the respective champions of the Division One League zones, lived up to expectations with its intensity, quality, and suspense.

For Eleven Wonders, the victory marks a remarkable comeback after years of striving in the lower division. Their promotion is a reward for persistence, ambition, and strong support from their fans.

Real Tamale United, meanwhile, will be left to regroup after coming agonizingly close. They’ll now turn their focus to mounting another promotion challenge next season.

The game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of football but Bofoakwa recorded a 7-6 win on penalty shootouts at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

Bofoakwa Tano commenced on a higher note and eventually got themselves a penalty in the 7th minute after Enoch Abuu was fouled by the visitors’ goalie.

Leslie Aryeetey stepped up and converted with no mistake after sending the goalkeeper the wrong way.

Eleven Wonders despite starting on a lower note finished off the half on a higher note after finding their pieces.

In the second half, the ‘Sure Wonders’ returned on a blistering note and got themselves back on level thanks to a 47th-minute header from Zakaria Osman from Hamza Mohammad’s corner.

Eleven Wonders missed two with Bofoakwa missing just one in the penalty shootouts.

Bofoakwa Tano following the win now joins Hearts of Lions and Nations FC to the Ghana Premier League for the 2023/24 season.