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Hearts eye double over Berekum Chelsea
AFTER ending a seven-year winless run at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi against rivals Asante Kotoko last week, Accra Hearts of Oak will return to their fortress, the University of Ghana Stadium, tomorrow to take on Berekum Chelsea with the hope of closing in on leaders Medeama SC.
The Phobians trail the Yellow and Mauves by five points going into this weekend’s round of games and look likely to reduce that gap if results go their way.
Having already defeated the same side 2-0 away in Berekum in the first round, the Phobians are fired up for a double of the “Bibires”, who are battling relegation.
League leaders Medeama SC will look to return to winning ways when they visit the Nsenkyire Sports Arena to play as guests of Samartex FC.
The Tarkwa side is looking to stretch their lead on the log after a disappointing home draw with Aduana FC last week reduced it to five points.
Medeama, who recently showed composure from the spot to claim a 4–2 shootout victory over Samartex in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 game, know how difficult a task it will be to secure victory tomorrow.
Asante Kotoko will look to return to winning ways when they travel to the Wenchi Sports Stadium to face a Young Apostles side who are determined to avenge a 2-1 defeat suffered in Kumasi in the first round.
Dreams FC will tomorrow trek to the Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese to play as guests of Nations FC, who suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Hohoe United in their last game.
In other games, Basake Holy Stars will host Swedru All Blacks at the AAK II Sports Arena, Karela United will take on bottom club Eleven Wonders at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, Kpando Heart of Lions will cross swords with Bibiani Gold Stars SC at the Kpando Stadium, while Aduana FC host Hohoe United at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa.
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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