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Hearts return to Kumasi for revenge
Porcupine Warriors Kumasi Asante Kotoko and archrivals Accra Hearts of Oak will square off in a match day 31 cliffhanger of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, tomorrow.
Described as Ghana’s biggest league fixture, the ‘Super Clash,’lacks the glamour associated with such matches due to their respective forms.
Kotoko lost 2-1 to Berekum Chelsea away while Hearts lost 1-0 to visiting Aduana Stars in previous encounters.
Again, Kotoko sit 10th on the table with 40 points with Hearts two places behind them with 38 points.
The last fixture played in Kumasi was a home game for the Phobianswho lost by a 3-2 verdict.
In their last 31 games, the Phobians lead with 11 wins, while the Porcupine Warriors have nine wins, making the Phobians superior in the encounter although a Kotoko surprise cannot be ruled out.
Relegation threatened Accra Great Olympics would welcome Berekum Chelsea to the Accra Sports Stadium with the hope of returning to winning ways after going winless in six games.
Back-to-back defeats toMedeama SC and Legon Cities have plunged them into the relegation waters and would require nothing less than a win to breathe life into their situation.
At home, Olympics would compete with everything in them but Chelsea on the back of a huge victory over Kotoko would want to keep the smile on the faces of their fans; that means trouble for the Wonder Club.
Heart of Lions, who are a point above the relegation zone, will welcome league leaders Samartex FC to the Kpando Sports Stadium in a game expected to be full of fireworks.
Today at the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park in Dormaa-Ahenkro, Aduana Stars would host Nations FC.
Other games today will see Accra Lions host Bechem United in Accra while Karela United and Nsoatreman FC slug it out at the Naa Sheriga Sports Complex in Nalerigu.
BofoakwaTano will faceMedeama SC at the Sunyani Coronation Park tomorrow; BibianiGoldstars and Dreams FC will face off at the Bibiani Dun’s Park while Real Tamale United welcome Legon Cities to the Naa Sheriga Sports Complex, tomorrow
By Raymond Ackumey
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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