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Nsoatreman FC plot Kotoko fall
KumasiAsante Kotoko’s resolve to consolidate their stay at the summit of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) table will come under threat tomorrow when they take on Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre tomorrow.
The last round of games saw the Porcupine Warriors jump to the top of the table for the first time this season with a 1-0 home victory over Karelia United.
A whopping 16 points separates the two sides heading into the game, making the visitors the favourites on paper.
Nsoatreman will be looking to return to winning ways on home soil after going down 1-0 at new boys Young Apostles.
Having picked just a win in their last 10 games, the plot looks too thick for stand in Coach Andy Sinason who the masses in Nsoatre are hoping will find the master stroke to beat Kotoko.
On the heels of Kotoko on the log is second placed Bibiani Gold Stars who welcome defending league champions Samartex FC to the Dun’s Park.
Gold Stars have been tough customers at home and with that advantage, one would not be far from right in calling this game for the host.
Having endured a torrid first round which also marked the sacking of Coach Nurudeen Adamu, his replacement Christopher Ennin will need to do a lot if he is to pick a point from this game.
Fourth placed Nations FC who are two points adrift Kotoko will hope to keep the pressure on the leaders when they host new boys Young Apostles at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.
After picking their third win of the season last week, Accra Lions will be hoping for yet another good day when they visit the Nii Adjei Kraku II Spots Complex in Tema to play against Vision FC.
In other games, bottom place Karela United will return to the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale to play Berekum Chelsea, Medeama SC will welcome Legon Cities to the Tarkwa TNA Stadium, the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa will host the Aduana Stars versus Bechem United clash while struggling Dreams FC face Basake Holy Stars at the Tuba Astro Turf Park.
By Raymond Ackumey
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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