GREAT OLYMPICS VS ELMINA SHARKS
A 32nd minute goal by Yussif Razak was enough to secure all 3 points for Olympics as they defeated city rival, Accra hearts of oak in the Mantse derby. This is a result that will be leave the Oly Boys feeling extra confident as they face Elmina Sharks on match day 17. They are yet to lose at home and will be aiming to maintain an indomitable home record this season.
Elmina sharks’ goalkeeper, Yussif Chibsah saved a 96th minute penalty to help his team seal an all-important win against the league leaders. They put up a resilient performance as they came back from a goal down to win by 2 goals to 1. A result that could well turn around Elmina Sharks season around as they try to lift themselves up from the relegation zone. Both teams will be high on confidence thus putting all fans and neutrals up for an interesting match.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday February 13, 2022 3:00pm | ||
| Form | Great Olympics: WLWDD | Elmina Sharks: WLDLL | |
| Position | 5th (25 pts) | 18th (11 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 2-0
MEDEAMA VS DREAMS FC
Medeama slipped to 4th after their unexpected defeat to Accra Lions on match day 16. The play hosts to Dreams FC who have only 4 points from 15 games. A slip could see them drop to as low as 7th place on the table, making their title challenge herculean. The yellow and mauves are yet to lose at home and will back on the solid record and backing from their fans to bounce back from the slump in Accra. After they bade farewell to Justice Blay, the gap needs to be filled.
Dreams FC also had to bid farewell to Abdul Fataw Issahaku, who got a breakthrough move to Portuguese defending champions, Sporting CP. His contribution to the club was massive and as Medeama have to fill the gap for Justice Blay, the believers also have to find some respite from the absence Issahaku will create in the offensive machinery of Dream FC.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Akoon Park, Tarkwa | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday February 13, 2022 3:00pm | ||
| Form | Medeama: LWLDW | Dreams FC: LLWDL | |
| Position | 4th (26 pts) | 11th (20 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 2-1
RTU VS HEARTS OF OAK
Real Tamale United will face a stern test as they welcome the league champions to Tamale. The two teams last met in the FA cup in 2015, where Hearts of Oak were victorious by 3 goals to nil. RTU have extra motivation as they have nothing to lose on Sunday. Both teams have similar statistics at home, having won 4, drawn 3 and lost 1. In addition, RTU have score more goals at home than Hearts of Oak, but have conceded more as well (5).
Hearts of Oak have to respond to their last result, which was a defeat against Great Olympics. That defeat set them some paces back in their quest to defend their title. The challenge against RTU will be unique as it’s been a long time since they made the trip up north to face the northern side. Their last goal was scored by Kwadwo Obeng Junior who came back from injury. As former Ghana star, Sulley Muntari is eased into the team, Coach Samuel Boadi will be counting on his maturity to guard the defensive line, while initiating attacks for the phobians.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Alhaji Aliu Mahama Stadium, Tamale | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday February 13, 2022 3:00pm | ||
| Form | RTU: LDLWL | Hearts of Oak: LWLWL | |
| Position | 12th (19 pts) | 7th (23 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 1-1
ADUANA STARS VS ELEVEN WONDERS
The fire boys host Eleven Wonders on match day 17. After 3 defeats in succession to Gold Stars, Bechem United and Dreams FC, a win is a must for them. They have slipped from 3rd place to 6th and need redemption fast. Their once all-conquering attacking machinery of Emmanuel Gyamfi and Yahya Mohammed have been stalled by defences they have met in the past few games.
Eleven Wonders desperately need points in this game to push themselves out of the relegation zone. Their 16 games so far have yielded just 4 wins and 4 draws. The throes of relegation will continue to cling on to them if their current form persists. In June 2021, they lost this fixture by a lone goal and would have to make amends.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Nana Agyeman Badu Park, Dormaa Ahenkro | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday February 13, 2022 3:00pm | ||
| Form | Aduana Stars: LLLDW | Eleven Wonders: DLWLW | |
| Position | 6th (24 pts) | 17th (16 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 1-0
ASHANTIGOLD VS BIBIANI GOLD STARS
The golden clash, as we would like to call it, will take place in Obuasi between Ashgold and Gold Stars. The miners from Obuasi are reeling from their defeat against Bechem United and will want to get back on track against new entrant, Gold Stars. At home, Ashgold have not given the best possible account of themselves, have won 3, drawn 3 and lost 2. The strength and threat of the opposition may not be comparable to Bechem United, but Gold Stars come into this game with exceptional confidence on the back of their victory against the mighty Aduana Stars.
Gold Stars are buoyant, coming into this game on the back of an impressive win against Aduana Stars. Stephen Owusu’s 38th minute strike sealed the win and catapulted the debutants into 13th place. Safety from relegation will be their ambition. But while they can, they will try to grab yet another point from low-spirited Ashgold.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Len Clay Sports Stadium, Obuasi | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday February 13, 2022 3:00pm | ||
| Form | Ashgold: LWWWL | Gold Stars: WLWLL | |
| Position | 10th (21 pts) | 13th (19 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 1-0
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