GPL 2021/2022 MATCH DAY 22 – THURSDAY THRILLER

KUMASI ASANTE KOTOKO VS KARELA UNITED

The porcupine warriors host Karela United to finish off the fixtures for match day 22. They had no FA cup responsibilities as they were dumped out by King Faisal. Rest and a rekindled resolve to stretch the gap between themselves and defending champions, Hearts of Oak, as well as the chasing pack, will be their weapons to deploy. The closest team behind the porcupine warriors are Bechem United, who sit 7 points behind Kotoko. The lead will be increased to 10 if all 3 points can be secured. The league leaders will be without George Mfuege, who is on his way to recovery. One cannot tell whether the anticipated comeback of Fabio Gama will happen today. That notwithstanding, Frank Etouga Mbella in red-hot form, will seek to continue his brilliance. His closest contender, Bright Adjei of Aduana Stars failed to score against Legon Cities yesterday.

Ainyinase-based Karela United’s trip to Kumasi will be one that comes with a daunting challenge to grab anything from a difficult ground – a ground where 9 wins and 24 goals have been registered by the fearsome porcupine warriors. Karela, on their own, have won 2 away games but have shipped in 16 goals on the road. The Nzema derby, one match day ago proved that the top ranked teams will not go down easy, whether home or away. Coach Koby Mensah will have his credentials heavily tested in Kumasi. They were able to hold their hosts to a draw when Kotoko visited Ainyinase. This fixture presents a different test in a different terrain.

PREDICTION: 2-1

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