Ghana Premier League: Kotoko arrive in Aiyinase for Karela United FC clash
Asante Kotoko have scored eight goals and conceded one – keeping three clean sheets against Bechem United, Bibiani Gold Stars and Eleven Wonders
League leaders Asante Kotoko will trek to the West to play Karela United FC on match day five of the Ghana Premier League at the CAM Park.
The Ghanaian giants, who have been the toast of town thus far, have gained four wins from four matches and are heading to the West to face a side they defeated 2-0 last season.
Asante Kotoko have scored eight goals and conceded one – keeping three clean sheets against Bechem United, Bibiani Gold Stars and Eleven Wonders.
Coach Prosper Narteh-Ogum has found the key to unlock the defence of opponents, with Isaac Oppong (three), Emmanuel Boateng (two), Abdul Ganiyu (one), Richmond Lamptey (one) and Mudasiru Salifu (one) finding the back of the net in the first four matches of the season.
The Porcupine Warriors have won both of their away matches (against Dreams FC and Bibiani Gold Stars) and will fight for the three points at Aiyinase on Sunday.
Aside from their firepower, Asante Kotoko seem to have found a solid midfield partnership between Richmond Lamptey, Mudasiru Salifu and Fabio Gama. The trio have played a major role in the ascendancy of the club – with new recruit Richard Boadu giving them a good balance in the heart of the pitch.
Strong home record
Karela United have bagged five points from their first four matches of the season – with an average record of one win, two draws and one defeat. They lost 2-0 to Medeama SC in a Match Day Four contest on Monday but that came after their opening-day draw against Aduana FC at home.
The Aiyinase-based side have lost some key players to the foreign market and others have joined other Ghanaian Premier League sides. Last season’s top scorer, Diawusie Taylor, has moved to the Egyptian Premier League side Future FC, while the former captain Sadiq Alhassan and goalkeeper Richard Baidoo have joined Legon Cities and Hearts of Oak, respectively.
They are expected to push for the points against leaders Asante Kotoko despite their unconvincing start to the new season – winning one and drawing the other home match.
Karela United have a very strong record at home but that invincibility was broken by Asante Kotoko last season as the Porcupine Warriors beat them 2-0 to end a long-standing home invincibility that spanned four seasons.
This fixture will be live on StarTimes Adepa channel 247 on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park at Aiyinase.
Meanwhile the clash of the new boys will take place at Dun’s Park in Bibiani, where Gold Stars host the Accra Lions on Sunday. Gold Stars have won one and lost one of their first two home matches, and a win against Accra Lions will do their confidence a lot of good after losing 1-0 to Asante Kotoko on match day three.
WAFA will also play Accra Great Olympics at the WAFA Park on Sunday. The Academy boys twice gave away their lead to draw 2-2 with Legon Cities in their last outing, while Great Olympics came from three goals down to draw 3-3 with Dreams FC at the Accra Sports Stadium. Maxwell Abbey Quaye scored a brace before Samuel Aramah netted the third to cancel Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Philemon Baffuor’s first-half strikes.
In another fixture – Real Tamale United, who were pummelled 5-1 by Aduana FC will clash with Ashanti Gold SC at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale. Ashanti Gold SC go into the game with fresh memories of their impressive 2-0 win against League champions Accra Hearts of Oak. The Miners sit in fifth place in the League with seven points, while Real Tamale United occupy the 13th spot with four points.
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