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Aduana FC’s lead under threat as Hearts come to town
GHANA Premier League (GPL) leaders, Aduana FC will welcome Accra Hearts of Oak to the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park for the Matchday 15 clash with the host looking to stretch their lead.
Aduana FC lead the log with 27 points, one better than second place Medeama SC who has a game in hand and three better than Hearts who are fourth on the log.
Aduana are tipped to carry the day tomorrow on the back of recent results.
In the last six fixtures between the two sides, the ‘Ogya’ boys have recorded five wins and a draw in both home and away games.
Further to this, the Phobians are yet to pick a victory at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in a decade and with the form of the league leaders, it looks unlikely for the visitors to rewrite that record tomorrow.
For Phobian fans, the uncertain nature of the game is what is underpinning the Phobians hope of changing the narrative; however, Coach of Aduana FC, Romanian Aristică Cioabă is not entertaining any surprises and not ready to see the record crumble under his tenure.
“Hearts of Oak is a great team and we respect them a lot, but we’ll ensure we continue with our dominance over them tomorrow.”
The Dormaa Ahenkro township is waiting for this fierce cliffhanger which Head Coach of Hearts of Oak Mas-Ud Didi Dramani is well aware of and the challenge it comes with.
He notes ahead of the game that they would go in with their best foot forward and make sure they come out the best side.
In seven away games this season, Hearts have won three, drawn same and lost one, and for many, this record may just help define the outcome of the game, that is, if the Phobians decide to turn on the style.
Former league winners, Samartex FC, after losing 2-0 in the Western derby to Basake Holy Stars last week, make a return to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena to host Heart of Lions in a game Head Coach Christopher Ennin is aiming to win to appease the home fans.
In other games:
- Hohoe United will stay put at the Hohoe Sports Stadium to welcome Bibiani Gold Stars SC.
- Karela United host Vision FC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.
- Dreams FC and Berekum Chelsea battle it out at the Tuba Astro Turf.
- The Kwame Kyei Sports Complex will see action between Nations FC and Young Apostles FC.
On Monday, Medeama SC return to home soil, the TnA Stadium, to square-off with Basake Holy Stars in a fiercely anticipated Western Region derby under the lights, while third placed side Asante Kotoko trek to the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon to play as guest of bottom placed club Eleven Wonder on Wednesday.
By Raymond Ackumey
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Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew says Ghana will leave nothing on the pitch when they face England in today’s World Cup Group L decider at Gillette Stadium.
With both teams on 3 points, Ayew said his job is to ease pressure on the younger players and hold everyone accountable, himself included.
“I’m doing my best to guide the boys, make them comfortable, take pressure off them, and help us perform,” Ayew told reporters. “I have to perform too. They have to perform too. It’s teamwork. We’re helping each other.”
Ghana come into the Foxborough clash after a 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto. England beat Croatia 4-2 in their opener.
The captain’s message was simple, “We’re going to give our 100% and we’re going to fight. I’ll make sure when we come off that pitch, we have no regrets.”
The winner takes control of Group L. Kickoff is 4:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante insists Ghana will carry no pressure into Tuesday’s World Cup showdown with England at Boston Stadium, saying the team’s self-belief and sense of purpose outweigh outside expectations.
Brandon provided a 95th minute assist that helped Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto.
The win left both Ghana and England level on three points in Group L following the Three Lions 4-2 over Croatia in their opening match.
Speaking to ghanafa.org Thomas-Asante is adamant that external doubt only fuels the squad.
“Everything to the best ability, it’s very much a case of we back ourselves, we believe in ourselves. Whether people on the outside doubt us, believe us, or anything that’s not what we think about. We think about why we’re here. We’re on a mission,” Thomas-Asante said.
The Coventry City forward said that mission removes any weight of expectation. “That means there’s no pressure. It’s even less pressure for us,” he explained.
“We know our fans believe, but we know that some people might want to overlook us. We use that to our advantage preparing properly and believing that we can go and do something,” He added.
England and Ghana both sit on three points heading into the Foxborough clash, with the winner set to take control of Group L. Kickoff at Boston Stadium on Tuesday.
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