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Kotoko aim to end season in style
Newly crowned Ghana Premier League (GPL) champions, Kumasi Asante Kotoko will make a trip to the capital today to face Accra Lions to climax their last game of the 2021-22 season.
Kotoko will be aiming for a double over the debutants to amass 69 points, having won 3-1 in the first round.
Under the tutelage of Coach Propser Ogum Larteh, Kotoko has been in blistering form in the second round, recording three defeats, winning eight and drawing five.
Accra Lions in their debut campaign have been impressive, having won one and lose one in their last two games, sitting 12th on the log with 44 points.
Should they emerge winners or losers, they will play in the elite division next season.
Third-placed Bechem United will host Berekum Chelsea tomorrow at the Nana Gyeabour Park; a game Chelsea could win to move to the top six.
Demoted Ashantigold will play as guest of GoldStars at the Dun’s Park in Bibiani tomorrow.
Dreams FC will lock horns with second-placed Medeama SC at Dawu tomorrow.
With their title dreams dashed, Medeama are 10 points behind winners Kotoko but can maintain their spot whilst Dreams on 13th must seal a double over the ‘Yellow and Mauve’ lads to secure a good position for next season.
Relegation-bound Eleven Wonders will battle it out with tenth-placed Aduana Stars at Techiman Ohene Ameyaw Park tomorrow.
Wonders will aim to bounce back after a painful 1-0 defeat to West Africa Soccer Academy (WAFA) last weekend. A victory for the host could boost their survival chances.
Accra Great Olympics will clash with relegated Elmina Sharks at the Nduom Park tomorrow.
With just a win in their last five outings, gaffer Annor Walker has registered his displeasure with the club’s poor run of results but has vowed to turn things round in their quest to cement a top four place.
Should they deepen the woes of the latter, the Wonder club could cement a fourth place on the table.
Hearts of Oak will face off with relegation-bound Real Tamale United (RTU) at the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow whilst Karela United slug it out with relegation-bound WAFA.
King Faisal will welcome Legon Cities to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday to climax the 2021-22 season.
BY LINUS SIAW NARTEY
Abdul Karim Zito Kabutey has resigned from his position as head coach of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club with immediate effect.
The club’s management confirmed the development and announced that it has accepted his resignation.
Management expressed appreciation for his service to the club and wished him well in his future endeavours.
In a brief statement, the club did not give reasons for the decision but assured supporters that steps are being taken to ensure continuity.
Asante Kotoko indicated that details about the new technical direction of the club, including coaching arrangements, will be communicated in due course.
The resignation comes as the club continues its campaign in domestic competitions, with management expected to outline the next steps in the coming days.
By: Jacob Aggrey
KUMASI – Asante Kotoko will welcome Aduana FC in a crunch 1/16th stage clash of the MTN FA Cup competition tomorrow at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium as the Ghana Premier League (GPL) takes a short break.
Without doubt, it climaxes this round of fixtures of the competition and will see both clubs fighting it hard to grab quarter final tickets.
For fans of the Porcupine Warriors, the timing of the clash is not favourable as it represents a difficult period when the club is struggling to keep pace with the leaders in the GPL.
The statistics clearly explain the mood among the Reds fans.
The Porcupine Warriors have won only two matches in their last six games, that is, against Bechem United and Basake Holy Stars.
But against Swedru All Blacks and Kpando Heart of Lions, they lost in miserable fashion and secured draws with Berekum Chelsea and Bibiani Gold Stars.
This has affected morale in camp. Coming against Aduana FC, it will not be an easy mountain to climb as the Dormaa lads enjoy a clean ride in the GPL.
Kotoko and Aduana drew 1-1 in their last league encounter which produced a lot of thrills.
The return of top striker Albert Amoah to the fold and scoring on his return got their fans celebrating and anticipated a smooth run, only to be pegged back by the Lions from Kpando.
Aduana FC at their best can ‘harm’ any opposition. Against the Porcupine Warriors tomorrow, they would have to be at their best to stand a chance against the wounded Porcupines.
At the Tuba Astro turf, Dreams FC would engage Inter Allies in another encounter expected to be full of thrills.
Inter Allies’ Technical Director, Willie Klutse, says his team has what it takes to upset the apple-cart, knowing Dreams FC’s struggles in the ongoing season.
Berekum Chelsea would also come face-to-face with Tamale City who are enjoying a great run in the Division One League (DOL).
Elsewhere, Nations FC will take on Swedru All Blacks when league leaders, Medeama SC, will host FC Samartex 1996 at the T&A Park today.
By Andrew Nortey
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