Morocco moved top of their World Cup qualifying group with one match to spare after a hat-trick from Khalid Boutaib gave them a 3-0 home victory over Gabon on Saturday. The 30-year-old, who plays for Turkish Super Lig side Yeni Malatyaspor, opened the scoring with a free header in the 38thminute. He doubled the lead 11 minutes after the restart when his low shot from inside the area went under the keeper and into the net as Morocco took full control, with Gabon offering little resistance.

Striker Raphael Dwamena has expressed disappointment after his legitimate last-gasp goal was disallowed by assistant referee Steve Marie in Saturday's 0-0 at Uganda in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The FC Zurich ace was inside the box to slot home a rebound after Richmond Boakye-Yiadom's long range shot came off goalkeeper Dennis Onyango. But referee Daniel Bennett did not point to the centre circle after spotting his assistant raise the flag for offside. Television replays suggested

Ampem Darkoa Ladies beat Lady Strikers 1-0 on Saturday to successfully defend their National Women's League title. Ghana international Priscilla Adubea scored the only goal of the match at the Baba Yara Stadium to give the Northern zone the trophy. Last year, the Kumasi-based side beat Hasaacas Ladies 1-0 in Cape Coast to win the championship. Both teams were facing each other for the first in the history of the playoff championship. In two weeks time, Police Ladies will face Prisons

Ashanti Gold SC are in high spirits after picking up a point on the road in a dramatic fashion at Asante Kotoko SC in Kumasi last Wednesday. The Miners led 1-0 at the break but were pegged back by the Porcupine Warriors very late in the game. It was an important one too as they continue their quest to stay up in the topflight at the end of the season. They are only two points above relegation. Turning their attention straight to this weekends match against Tema Youth FC at the Len Clay

Bechem United will be at homeon Sundayto tackle nemesis Asante Kotoko SC in a stern duel as they intend to avoid relegation at the end of the season. The Hunters are sitting at the 10th position on the league with 35 points but are only two points away from the danger zone. They were 2-0 losers to Berekum Chelsea in a regional derbyon Wednesday. Another defeat this weekend will see them drop into the relegation zone. Versatile defender Moro Salifu was sent off in midweek's fixture.

Hearts of Oak host Ebusua Dwarfs in the Ghana Premier Leagueon Sundayafternoon, as they aim to bounce back from their 2-1 loss in midweek. This weekends visit of Ebusua Dwarfs represents a must-win game for the Phobians, especially if they want to challenge for the title genuinely with three games to end the season. The 2-1 loss to Wa All Stars last Wednesday saw the points gap between them and leaders Aduana Stars widened from four to seven. A defeat or drawon Sundaymeans they are automatically

Bolga All Stars will take on league leaders Aduana Stars at the Tamale Utrecht parkon Sundayas they seek to end the season with respect. The Stars of the East go into the game with no motivation as they have been relegated already from the topflight. They have managed to pick just 12 points after 27 rounds, conceding 64 goals and scoring only 18. Top scorer Ibrahim Giyas will be aiming at increasing his goal tally to six inSunday'sfixture. Aduana Stars are very close to clinching

WAFA SC will try to get back on the right track after their extremely poor run of six matches against Wa All Stars at the Sogakope parkon Sunday. They have amassed just 4 points from a possible 18 which has seen them sit behind the league leaders with a 4 points gap. The Academy lads are playing in front of their fans and another negative result will heavily disappoint them considering that Aduana Stars will be crowned champions if they win their fixture. The home side come after a 1-0