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GPL: Medeama aim to extend unbeaten run ahead of Hearts of Lions clash on Saturday
Medeama SC look to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League when they host Heart of Lions at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Saturday evening.
The team has earned nine points from their first three matches following victories over Accra Lions, Legon Cities and Basake Holy Stars.
The 2022-23Premier League champions are back in front of their home fans when they entertain Heart of Lions on Saturday. Kick off 18:00 GMT (6pm local time).
Medeama SC are loving life under their Bosnian coach Nebojsa Kapor at the moment as they lie top of the table with with nine points.
They have a 100% win record with one outstanding game to spare in match week three against defending league champions FC Samartex 1996.
They’ve scored four and conceded just one goal so far in what has been a blistering start to the season for the former Premier League champions.
Versatile Medeama defender Kamaradini Mamudu has simply been brilliant. The talented right-back has scored two goals and contributed immensely to the club’s success so far.
However, they will be wary of the threat posed by the visitors as they won 1-0 at the Akoon Community Park in Tarkwa last season. The Mauve and Yellow conceded the least number of goals at home last season (6).
Heart of Lions also remain unbeaten in the league as they sit pretty third in the league table with six points The Kpando lads have recorded three draws, one victory, scored five and conceded three goals. Coach Bashiru Hayford’s side are unbeaten in their last six consecutive away games in the league.
Medeama SC have played Heart of Lions once at home in the league since the Kpando lads gained promotion back in the Premiership last season, losing 1-0 in Tarkwa.
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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