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Kotoko chase fourth consecutive win …as they face Wonders
Kumasi Asante Kotoko will be eyeing a fourth consecutive win when they square off with Eleven Wonders today in their week-four Ghana Premier League (GPL) fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The Porcupine Warriors started this season’s league on a bright note with some enterprising and result-oriented football, to occupy the summit of the table.
Another win for Kotoko would further cement their position as they had already been tipped as favourites to win the 2021/2022 league.
They also face a side that are yet to find the back of the net in three opening matches with a defeat and two draws to their credit.
Beaming with confidence, Kotoko will go all out to deepen the woes of their opponents as they fancy maximum points to stay ahead of the chasing pack.
Wonders will also be tormented by Kotoko’s wonder kid Isaac Oppong who is gradually taking the league by storm following his impressive performances.
Nicknamed Neymar, the fleet-footed player had scored two goals so far including the strike against Bibiani Gold Stars last Friday to give Kotoko their third consecutive win.
He would be a handful for Eleven Wonders who would attempt to be resolute and get something out of the game.
In another cracker today at Dormaa, Aduana Stars face off with Real Tamale United with the home side chasing their first win of the season.
Aduana managed to clinch a point against Hearts in their last home game and would be hoping to get three maximum points against a very determined RTU side.
Newly-promoted Accra Lions host Bechem United at the Accra Sports Stadium for another interesting encounter.
The round of matches would continue tomorrow with a mouthwatering encounter between AshantiGold and Hearts of Oak at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.
After three consecutive draws, Hearts would be looking forward to their first win against a side with the same interest.
AshantiGold will be hoping to get back to winning ways, and garnering all three points at home against the champions, would be fancied.
A fourth consecutive game without a win looks frustrating for the Phobians and they must go all out to make a statement at Obuasi.
In other games, Accra Great Olympics – who are also enjoying a decent season so far, will be hoping to maintain their run as they face Dreams FC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.
WAFA battle it out with Legon Cities at Sogakope, while Elmina Sharks would play Bibiani Gold Stars at Elmina in another dicey encounter.
BY MICHAEL D. ABAYATEYE
The four-day international tennis championship between the Accra Lawn Tennis Club of Ghana and Ikoyi Sports Club of Nigeria is set to reach its climax tomorrow at the Accra Lawn Tennis Courts (ALTC) in Accra.
According to the organisers, tomorrow would witness high profile matches with a lot at stake as both clubs aim to unsettle each other to enhance the rivalry between the two nations.
The event is an annual arrangement between the two clubs that sees the championship rotated among them.
The team representing Ghana includes Thomas Amoako Boafo, Issek Antwi-Agyei, Dr Abraham Oppong Adjei and Palm Nii Okine for the 40+ years’ division.
The trio of Dr Bankah, Abeiku Bentsi and Ekow Arthur will be in contention for the 50 years plus group while the pairs of Dr Maxwell Adjei and Edmund Nii Botchway, Frederick Van De Vyer and David Carreras and Nicholas Kumadey and Palm Nii Okine feature against the Nigerians in the Doubles championship.
In the Men’s division, the onus would be on Chris Hammond, Kweku Amakye, Nana Dr Kofi Boakye, Chris Tagoe, Dr Henry Holdbrook-Smith, Nick Akpebu, Brian Benneh and Michele Nemesi to make the ALTC proud.
The women for the Ladies competition are Kate Coleman, Fatiha Menzel, Naa Ofoli, Wendy Quartey, Wanda Quartey and Kuukua Bartels-Kodwo.
Veteran player, Peter Annan, will be the Acting Captain of Team Ghana and would be ably assisted by Lawrence Lartey.
Expected to lead the ALTC is Dr Maxwell Adjei, who is the newly elected Chairman of the club. He is also the Head of Dental at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital).
Mr Peter Annan, the Acting Captain of ALTC, told The Spectator that as part of the arrangement for the international friendly, a special tour was organised for members of Team Ikoyi.
He was confident that as the host club, ALTC will prevail as winners of this year’s edition which ends tomorrow.
BY ANDREW NORTEY
The Street Academy’s annual health walk has been postponed.
The event, the 26th edition, was initially slated for today but was postponed due to the two-day cleaning exercise instituted by President John Dramani Mahama.
This year’s edition is on the theme: ‘Feet on the Street, Hope in Motion.’
According to the organisers, the event would be held on August 1 with all protocols intact.
Dr Ataa Lartey, the Founder and Executive Director of the Academy, told The Spectator that the walk which was expected to be joined by a few dignitaries will start at the Accra Art Centre.
From there, it would proceed through the principal streets of Accra to James Town and return to the starting point.
The event aims to raise awareness about the plight of needy and underprivileged children, promote healthy living, and advocate the importance of basic education.
According to Dr Lartey, the walk will feature a range of activities, including a brisk group walk, mass aerobics, free health screening, and entertainment for children.
By Spectator Sports Reporter
