The weekend served entertaining sporting events
It was a weekend where heroes emerged, from Berekum to Chile, from Anfield to Austin. Ghana’s football giants found their rhythm, Morocco conquered the world, and a Ghanaian winger continued to dazzle in England.
But perhaps no figure stood taller than Benjamin Asare, the calm, unflinching presence between the posts for Hearts of Oak.
Asare’s wall of gold in Berekum
The Golden City Park is no place for the faint-hearted. The air is thinner, the crowd tighter, and the noise, thunderous.
Yet Hearts of Oak’s No.1, Benjamin Asare, seemed unfazed. For ninety minutes, he commanded his area like a general, silencing every Berekum Chelsea surge.
Performance of Black Stars players after World Cup qualification games
When the final whistle blew, Hearts had won 2–0, and Asare had etched a new milestone, five clean sheets in five games to start the season.
That record now stands as the best among goalkeepers in the Ghana Premier League. And it’s not just about numbers.
The Black Stars’ first-choice goalkeeper hasn’t conceded a single goal this season, turning Hearts of Oak’s backline into a fortress.
Goals from Hamza Issah and Mawuli Wayo sealed the victory and moved the Phobians to third place and just a point below leaders Medeama.
Across Africa: Wydad edge Kotoko
Elsewhere, in Accra, Wydad Casablanca showed their pedigree by beating Asante Kotoko in the CAF Confederation Cup qualifier on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
The Moroccans’ tactical precision proved decisive as Kotoko fell short despite a spirited home display.
For coach Abdul Karim Zito, it’s back to the drawing board before the return leg in Casablanca, a daunting trip against continental royalty.
Morocco crowned U-20 World champions
If there was ever a weekend that underscored Africa’s football rise, this was it.
In a parked Estadio Nacional Julio Marinez Pradanos, the Atlas Cubs of Morocco stunned Argentina 2–0 to win their first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup title.
Yassir Zabiri’s early brace did the damage, but it was the poise, tactical clarity, and confidence that turned heads.
Morocco have become the first Arab and North African nation to lift the trophy, a symbolic victory for a continent growing in belief and quality.
England: Fatawu’s form rolls on
In England’s Championship, Ghana’s Abdul Fatawu Issahaku continued to build his reputation as one of Leicester City’s most creative outlets.
His assist in the 1–1 draw with Portsmouth marked his fifth goal contribution in ten games, a testament to his consistency and maturity.
At just 21, Fatawu’s balance of flair and decision-making is earning him plaudits across the league. Leicester fans are calling him their “spark plug”, always capable of changing a game.
Premier League: United stun Liverpool
The Premier League produced another drama-filled Sunday. Manchester United went to Anfield and did what few have done in years: beat Liverpool 2–1.
Harry Maguire’s towering header in the 84th minute sealed it, breaking a nearly ten-year drought of United wins at Anfield.
For Liverpool’s Arne Slot, it’s was a fourth straight defeat, a run threatening to undo all the early-season optimism.
Formula 1: Verstappen strikes back
Over in Texas, Max Verstappen reminded Formula 1 that he’s far from done. A dominant win at the U.S. Grand Prix, leading from pole to flag, narrowed his title gap to Oscar Piastri to just 40 points.
It was the kind of drive only Verstappen can deliver: precise, relentless, and untouchable.
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