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GPL: Tricky ties await Kotoko, Hearts
High-flying Asante Kotoko will trek to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in Samreboi tomorrow to face Samartex FC in their Ghana Premier League Matchday 11 game.
Unbeaten this season, Kotoko would hope for another good day away as they push forward to win the title this season. The Nsenkyire Sports Arena has been a favourable ground for them in recent visits, but a wounded Samartex FC, coming on the back of a 2-0 defeat to Bechem United last week, would go all out against the Porcupine Warriors.
After falling to the Porcupine Warriors in their outstanding game on Wednesday, Young Apostles return to the Wenchi Sports Stadium to face yet another tough customer in Hearts of Oak. The Phobians have been tough on the road this season and are looking to return to winning ways after the draw at the Swedru Sports Stadium last week.
Defeats in both fixtures last season have put the Young Apostles side on edge ahead of this game. Coach Abu Abdul Hanan says that although it would not be an easy game, considering Hearts’ current form, he will make sure the points stay with them.
The Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa will host the clash of former league winners as high-flying Aduana FC test their mettle against Berekum Chelsea FC.
In other games:
- Hohoe United FC will welcome bottom club Eleven Wonders FC to the Hohoe Sports Stadium.
- The Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema will host the game between Vision FC and Heart of Lions FC.
- The Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese will see Nations FC face Bibiani Gold Stars.
- The University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Legon will host the game between Dreams FC and Swedru All Blacks.
Before these games tomorrow:
- The Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium in Tarkwa will have league leaders Medeama SC welcome Bechem United.
- Karela United will welcome Holy Stars to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.
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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