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The excitement and tension in the Ghana Premier League will further heighten as the season enters Match Day 25 this weekend with teams battling for the top spot and others fighting fiercely to avoid the drop.
Consequently, the resurgence of top-four side Accra Great of Olympics would be challenged when they travel to the Len Clay Sports Stadium to face mid table side AshantiGold tomorrow.
With the home side desperate for the three points to move up close to the top spot, Great Olympics would also fancy a win to keep their position and possibly move to the summit.
Meanwhile, the weekend of mouthwatering matches would begin today with a clash between WAFA and Legon Cities at Sogakope.
WAFA shocked Medeama with a 2-1 away win in their last encounter while Legon Cities in their attempt to escape relegation put up an impressive performance to beat Liberty 2-1 at home on Wednesday.
Another win for Legon Cities would be a huge boost to their relegation fight, while another three points for seventh-placed WAFA could put them in the right place to subsequently challenge for top four.
King Faisal would have their destiny in their own hands when they host Bechem United in Bekwai as they would need the three points against a very resolute side to stay in the league.
Liberty Professionals after their disappointing defeat to Legon Cities would face of with Kumasi Asante Kotoko in another crunch encounter.
Kotoko would need a win to keep maintain their fight for the league title while Liberty need to make amends after their loss and also keep themselves in the league.
In other games, Karela would face off with Eleven Wonders at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park at Aiyinase in another cagey encounter.
Hearts of Oak will hope for a consecutive win when they clash with Elmina Sharks at the Accra Sports Stadium while Aduana would battle it out with Medeama in another exciting fixture.
Inter Allies will take on Berekum Chelsea at Dawu while Ebusua Dwarfs face off with Dreams FC at the Nduom Sports Stadium.
BY MICHAEL D. ABAYATEYE
Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior.
In a statement, the club noted that “on behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club.”
According to the club, Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment midway through the season.
They added that this has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much more to play for this season.
“Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future.Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season with support from existing Club backroom staff, as we strive to achieve European qualification and progress in the FA Cup,” they added.
“As the Club works to bring stability to the Head Coach position, we will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment,” the statement concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Young Apostles defender Claude Shooting Bortey has been named NASCO player of the month for March following an outstanding run of performances.
The Young Apostles star edged out strong competition from Setsofia Aqetey of Vision FC and winger Samuel Okai of Bechem United after scoring three goals and earning one Man of the Match award during the period.
As part of his reward, Claude Bortey will receive a 43-inch NASCO Television set, courtesy of Electroland Ghana Limited, as well as a NASCO double-door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
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