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Inside Medeama SC’s pre-season camp base in Côte d’Ivoire

Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC have chosen one of Côte d’Ivoire’s most iconic sporting venues, the Palais des Sports de Treichville, as the base for their three-week pre-season training camp ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

Medeama SC to hold three-week pre-season camp in Abidjan

Located on Boulevard Valéry Giscard d’Estaing in the heart of Treichville, Abidjan, the multi-purpose indoor sports complex has long been regarded as one of the country’s premier centres for elite sporting activities and national events.

Built in 1978, the arena has a standard seating capacity of 3,500 spectators, although it can accommodate crowds of up to 7,000 during major competitions. The venue is renowned for its distinctive circular architecture and striking blue roof, sitting alongside the famous Parc des Sports stadium.

Over the years, the Palais des Sports has hosted several high-profile continental competitions, including the 1985 FIBA Africa Championship, and remains the main venue for Côte d’Ivoire’s national basketball, handball and boxing events. It also regularly stages volleyball, martial arts, fencing and weightlifting competitions, while serving as a venue for concerts, cultural festivals and other major public events.

The facility underwent extensive renovations between 2011 and 2013, with improvements made to its flooring, seating and electronic scoreboards. Additional upgrades were completed in 2025 in preparation for the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket, further enhancing its reputation as one of West Africa’s leading sporting venues.

Kim Lars Bjorkegren predicts tougher challenge against Cameroon

Medeama’s decision to base their preparations at the renowned complex reflects the club’s ambition ahead of the new season, with head coach Ibrahim Tanko expected to use the state-of-the-art facilities to improve fitness, tactical organisation and team cohesion before the club begins the defence of its Ghana Premier League title and embarks on its CAF Champions League campaign.

Abdul Aziz Issah begins pre-season training with Barcelona Atlètic

The Tarkwa-based club are also expected to play a number of competitive friendly matches during their stay in Abidjan as they fine-tune preparations for another demanding domestic and continental season.

Medeama SC to hold three-week pre-season camp in Abidjan

Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC have confirmed that their three-week pre-season training camp will be held at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, as preparations intensify for the 2026/27 campaign.

The Mauve and Yellow had earlier announced plans to travel to Côte d’Ivoire for an intensive pre-season programme as they gear up for the defence of their Ghana Premier League title and their return to the CAF Champions League. The confirmation of the venue now provides further clarity on the club’s preparations.

The camp at the renowned sports complex in Abidjan is expected to focus on fitness, tactical organisation and team cohesion under head coach Ibrahim Tanko, while also allowing the club’s new signings to integrate with the squad ahead of the new season.

Medeama are also expected to engage in a number of high-quality friendly matches during the camp as part of efforts to fine-tune the team before the start of the domestic campaign and their continental assignments.

The Tarkwa-based club will be hoping the extended stay in Côte d’Ivoire provides the ideal environment to prepare for another demanding season, with ambitions of retaining the Ghana Premier League title and making a strong impression in Africa’s premier club competition.

Abdul Aziz Issah begins pre-season training with Barcelona Atlètic

Ghanaian youngster Abdul Aziz Issah has officially begun pre-season training with Barcelona Atlètic, marking the start of a new chapter following the completion of his permanent move from Dreams FC.

The highly-rated winger recently signed a two-year contract with the Catalan giants, with an option to extend his stay by a further year, after impressing during his initial spell with the club. He has now linked up with his teammates as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

Issah reported for training alongside the rest of the Barcelona Atlètic squad, where he will continue his development under the club’s renowned youth system. The 20-year-old will be aiming to build on the momentum he generated at the end of last season, when he scored two goals and registered an assist in his final five appearances.

The former Dreams FC star is regarded as one of Ghana’s brightest young talents, and Barcelona remain confident he has the potential to progress through the club’s ranks with consistent performances.

Black Satellites wrap up preparations for Togo Clash

Ghana’s Black Satellites have completed preparations for their final Group B fixture against Togo at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, with head coach Maxwell Konadu determined to see his side end the tournament on a positive note.

The team held its final training session on Saturday in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, where Konadu supervised an intensive workout focused on tactical discipline, attacking combinations and finishing ahead of Sunday’s encounter at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium.

The Black Satellites are still searching for their first win of the competition after opening with a 4-2 defeat to Nigeria before battling to a 1-1 draw against Burkina Faso, despite playing much of the game with ten men.

With qualification to the knockout stage no longer within reach, Konadu is expected to rotate his squad and offer opportunities to players who have featured less during the tournament, while maintaining a competitive approach against Togo.

Although the desired results have not materialised, the WAFU B Championship has provided Ghana with valuable preparation ahead of the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which the country will host. The tournament has enabled the technical team to evaluate the squad, improve tactical cohesion and continue building a team capable of challenging on home soil next year.

Evelyn Badu: Black Queens ready to do everything to beat Cameroon

Black Queens midfielder Evelyn Badu says Ghana are fully focused on Sunday’s crucial 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) clash against Cameroon, insisting the team is determined to move one step closer to qualification for the knockout stage.

The Black Queens head into the encounter after opening their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde, and Badu believes the squad has put past performances behind them to concentrate solely on the task ahead.

“We’re focused on tomorrow’s game against Cameroon. What happened before is already in the past. We’re just taking it one game at a time. Our goal is to put ourselves in a good position to reach the quarterfinals,” she said.

The midfielder also stressed that representing Ghana remains a privilege and says the players are united in their ambition to help the Black Queens secure a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

“I’m here to represent the country and the team—not for individual honour or glory, but to achieve why we’re here, which is the World Cup,” Badu added.

Victory over Cameroon would leave Ghana in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stage as the Black Queens continue their quest for continental success and a return to the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Kim Lars Bjorkegren predicts tougher challenge against Cameroon

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has admitted Ghana will face a much tougher challenge when they take on Cameroon in their second Group D fixture at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The Black Queens head into Sunday’s encounter full of confidence after opening their campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Cape Verde, but the Swedish tactician believes the Indomitable Lionesses possess greater quality and experience.

Speaking ahead of the crucial clash, Bjorkegren said he expects Cameroon to provide a far sterner test than Ghana’s opening opponents.

“I expect Cameroon to be one level up than Cape Verde. We are going to play against a good Cameroon team with experienced players,” he said.

The Black Queens know victory at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca would secure qualification to the quarter-finals with a game to spare, while also strengthening their hopes of mounting a serious challenge for the continental title.

Beyond progressing in Morocco, Ghana are also chasing a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, with the four semi-finalists at this year’s WAFCON earning qualification to the global tournament.

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