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Match Preview & Predictions : Kotoko vs Legon Cities
The pain of losing a loved one will linger on in the minds of Kotoko following the untimely death of a passionate supporter, Nana Pooley, who has since been laid to rest.
This week, they resume football activities as they play Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The team that inflicted their first season loss saw them on a four consecutive losing streak and later a four-game winning streak.
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The Porcupine Warriors have picked three wins from their last five games but four wins in their five home duels.
The visiting team’s story is rather on a downslide. They’ve lost their last five away duels, a feat new head coach Yaw Acheampong will look to remedy over the weekend against a wounded home team.
This game will be so important for both sides, for, Kotoko will be eager to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat to Nsoatreman on February 2 but a win to spark their league title ambitions will be on the cards for them.
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A keen contest will be expected at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium between the two sides on Sunday, hopefully, it lives up to the billing.
Predictions : Kotoko 2-1 Legon Cities
Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojša Kapor praised his team’s brilliant performance against Heart of Lions.
The Phobians thrashed the Kpando-based club 3-0 at home in game week ten of the league.
John Antwi scored a brace while Ransford Mensah was also on the scoresheet.
Speaking after the match, the Serbian coach was full of praise for his side’s performance, particularly their effectiveness from dead-ball situations and quick transitions.
“We did well with our set pieces and transitions today. They worked for us, and congratulations to my boys,” Kapor said.
The win puts the Phobians second on the log with 20 points, one behind the league leaders.
Hearts of Oak will travel to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next match.
Berekum Chelsea produced a spirited comeback to edge Asante Kotoko 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at the Golden City Park.
Both teams were looking to take all three points.
In their previous matches, Berekum Chelsea had lost away to Aduana Stars at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park, while the Porcupine Warriors drew 1-1 against Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The first half failed to produce any goals.
Kotoko took the lead in the 60th minute through an Inusah Adam penalty.
Six minutes later, Zackaria Fuseini pulled the hosts back on level terms.
Deep into stoppage time, Yussif Bayanalabe struck the decisive goal to secure all three points for Berekum Chelsea.
The late winner handed Berekum Chelsea a valuable victory and extended Asante Kotoko’s winless streak on the road this season.
Accra Hearts of Oak delivered a dominant performance against Heart of Lions.
The Phobians produced a scintillating first-half performance to defeat the visitors.
Ransford Mensah opened the scoring in the 2nd minute following a well-worked team effort.
In the 25th minute, the home team was awarded a free-kick, which John Antwi converted to score his first goal of the day and his side’s second.
On the stroke of half-time, Antwi was on hand to complete his brace, sealing a comfortable victory.
The Phobians controlled proceedings throughout the first half.
The second half was a more subdued affair; they rarely threatened to score further but still dominated most of the play.
The result sees them occupy second spot with 20 points from 10 games.
They travel away to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next Ghana Premier League encounter
Defending champions Medeama SC will be at home to Swedru All Blacks at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa.
The home team has been excellent at home, winning all four of its games while scoring nine and conceding just two, which makes them a formidable side at home.
They are returning home following a 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko in Kumasi.
The Black Magicians were on a three-match winning run, but it came to a crashing halt following a 2-1 loss to AshantiGold last weekend.
They would hope to give a good account of themselves in Tarkwa.
Prediction: Medeama SC 2-0 Swedru All Blacks
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