GPL new boys Nations FC stun champions Medeama SC in pre-season friendly

In a friendly match played on Thursday, August 3, 2023, the CAF Champions League contenders, Medeama SC, suffered a 2-3 defeat at the hands of the newly promoted betpawa Premier League side, Nations FC.

The match saw former Bechem United coach, Kasim Mingle, and Johnson Smith, the manager of Nations FC, combine their technical expertise to outclass league-winning coach Evans Augustine Adortey.

During the game, the Mauves and Yellow club found themselves trailing 3-1 after the first half. However, they displayed resilience and determination, staging a comeback in the second half and managing to score an additional goal, reducing the deficit to 2-3 by the end of the full regulation time.

As the champions of Ghana, Medeama SC will represent the country in the 2023/24 CAF Champions League. Their campaign will kick off with a preliminary round match against Nigeria’s Remo Stars. The team has chosen the Cape Coast Stadium as their home ground for the African competition and is currently in a training camp in Cape Coast.

The victory for Nations FC in the friendly match is a testament to the solid squad they are assembling for their upcoming debut season in the 2023/24 Premier League. Their performance has caught the attention of football enthusiasts, and it indicates their determination to make a strong impression in the top-flight competition.