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Vintage Kotoko geared up for Samartex
Steve Mukwala – Kotoko striker
With issues of injunction practically out of the way, the betPawa Ghana Premier League will cruise into match-day five this weekend with exciting round of fixtures.
After walloping recent tormentors King Faisal 3-0 on Monday, Asante Kotoko will be determined to secure a consecutive win when they face off with FC Samartex 1996 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium tomorrow.
The Porcupine Warriors after falling out of continental football are determined to stamp their authority on the league to give fans something to cheer about.
Meanwhile, there is a wind of change and resurgence blowing within the camp of Hearts of Oak which would be in full force when they travel to face Kotoku Royals in AkimOda.
Hearts started the league on a slow note and also had an abysmal campaign on the continental stage, but they seem to be getting back on track following the appointment of Serbian coach MaticSlavko – who led them to win 2-1 over Gold Stars in Accra last weekend.
They would also go into the game geared up to make a statement with the likes of GladsonAwako and Daniel Afriyie Barnieh leading the lines.
In other games, Accra Lions host Nsoatreman in Accra today, while Aduana Stars will square off with Legon Cities at Dormaa tomorrow.
King Faisal would be hoping to bounce back after their defeat to Kotoko when they travel to Bibiani to play Gold Stars with Karela also playing at home to Bechem United in another interesting fixture.
At Berekum, Chelsea will take on Real Tamale United (RTU) with the game between Accra Great Olympics and Medeama scheduled for Monday.
BY MICHAEL D. ABAYATEYE
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Rospak FC narrow gap with Zone Two leaders Swedru All Blacks after hard fought win
Sekondi Rospak FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over league leaders Swedru All Blacks, extending their impressive home winning streak to eleven consecutive matches this season.
Rudolf Junior Mensah opened the scoring for Swedru All Blacks in the 29th minute, but Joseph Ntow Ansah equalized for Sekondi Rospak FC just before halftime.
Stephen Anthony Kofi sealed the win for the home side with a penalty kick two minutes into the second half. The defeat marks Swedru All Blacks’ second consecutive loss, leaving them just a point ahead of Sekondi Rospak FC.
In another Zone Two match, Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs defeated Sefwi All Stars 2-0 at the Robert Mensah Park on Sunday.
Hafiz Alhassan scored the opener in the 43rd minute, while Godfred Eshun sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal. The victory propelled Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs to third place in the league table with 37 points.
Meanwhile, King Faisal and PAC Academy played out a goalless draw in a thrilling encounter at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Despite numerous scoring opportunities, neither team could find the back of the net.
King Faisal’s Michael Osei was named player of the match. The draw left King Faisal with 27 points, seventh in the league table.
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Hohoe United defeat Na God FC to maintain four-points lead in Zone Three
Zone Three leaders Hohoe United avoided a second consecutive winless game for the sixth time this season, edging relegation-threatened Na God FC 1-0 at the Hohoe Sports Stadium.
Sena Ati scored the decisive goal in the 58th minute, following a goalless first half as Hohoe United remain atop the Zone Three table with 45 points.
Elsewhere Koforidua Semper Fi staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against former Premier League side Okwawu United, extending their unbeaten league run to five matches.
Aryeetey Ayikwei gave Okwawu United a first-half lead, while Ebenezer Kobia equalized for Semper Fi from the penalty spot ten minutes into the second half.
Meanwhile new boys Port City FC recorded a vital away win against FC Nania on Saturday.
Bernard Quarcoo’s 50th-minute goal proved decisive, securing maximum points for Port City FC who now trail leaders Hohoe United by just four points (41) in the league table.
