ADUANA STARS VS OLYMPICS
Three straight wins in the last three games, with two very impressive scorelines: that has been the story of Aduana Stars in their recent games. They put both WAFA and RTU to the sword and pipped Legon Cities away from home by a goal to nil. By this, they are firmly rooted in 3rd position and cannot be overlooked when the conversation about title contenders is held. Emmanuel Gyamfi and Yahya Mohammed as delivering the goods for them as expected. Olympics present a very tough prospect and will test the will of the Dormaa-based side.
Olympics have gathered two points out of a possible nine, with the latest point coming from a disappointing draw at the Accra Sports Stadium, against Bechem United. They have been at the centre of some impressive displays at the beginning of the season, but the excitement has tapered off. Coach Annoh Walker will have to motivate his boys to come up with the goods even in a feared Dormaa atmosphere.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Nana Agyeman Badu Park, Dormaa | ||
| Date and Time | Saturday December 11, 2021 3:00pm | ||
| Form | Aduana Stars: WWWDL | Olympics: DLDWW | |
| Position | 3rd (11 pts) | 7th (9 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 2-1
GOLD STARS VS BECHEM UNITED
The Dun’s Park will play host to Bibiani and Bechem as the two team lock horns in a game week 7 encounter. The home side will have their work cut out for them as they come against a resilient Bechem United side who played a goalless draw away from home. Bibiani lie 10th on the league table with 7points. They must find a way to make their home ground a fortress as the season progress.
Bechem United occupy the 4th position on the league table with 10points. After a hard-fought drawn game against Olympics, they will be aiming to use the momentum to build on their recent away performance when come up against new entrants, Bibiani Goldstars. With just a goal scored in their away matches the strikers of Bechem will need to be prolific in front of goal. This will be a cagey match and the more clinical team will take the day.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Dun’s Park, Bibiani | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday December 12, 2021 3:00pm | ||
| Form | Gold Stars: LWLLD | Bechem United: DWLWL | |
| Position | 10th (7 pts) | 5th (10 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 1-0
KARELA UNITED VS LIONS
Karela will be in action against Accra Lions in a game week 7 match up. Karela’s form this season compared to last season has been substandard and this leaves them 14th on the league table with 6points. With one win this season, a lot more will be required from Karela if they are to make it into the upper half of the league table. They have not lost at home this season and facing a team who have not won away this season, this will be a chance Karela cannot let slip them by.
Accra Lions will be without their head coach Rainer Kraft after his departure 6 games into the season. This will be a big blow for them but will need to regroup for the game ahead. Accra Lions’ away record has not been impressive this season and will need a quick fix to improve their league standing.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Crosby Awuah Memorial Park, Ainyinase | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday December 12, 2021 3:00pm | ||
| Form | Karela: LDLWD | Accra Lions: WLWLL | |
| Position | 13th (6 pts) | 11th (7 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 2-0
LEGON CITIES VS BEREKUM CHELSEA
Accra based Legon Cities lie 12th on the table, with 6 points. Their form has not been exciting this season. They have not made home advantage count in many instances. A visit from Berekum Chelsea will be a chance for them to make amends. In contrast with last season, they started slipping down the table in the middle of the season. This time, it seems to haunt them very early on. Coach Maxwell Konadu will be looking for solutions to quell the slide down the table.
Berekum Chelsea are last but one on the table, albeit with two games less than the other teams ahead of them after this match day. Losing at home against newcomers RTU, has punctured their pride and left them seeking inspiration. They must dig deep to give themselves a chance at redemption and ascent up the league table.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday December 12, 2021 3:00pm | ||
| Form | Legon Cities: DLDLW | B. Chelsea: LWLDL | |
| Position | 12th (6 pts) | 17th (4 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 1-0
REAL TAMALE UNITED VS MEDEAMA
Real Tamale United face a stern test in match day 7, with a visit from the western giants in the offing. The home side’s recent resurgence is quite commendable, and that has seen them move up into 6th place. The positioning tells little of any struggle, but it is quite early in the season to make any conclusion. David Abagna Sandan remains their key outlet for any goals. With form and momentum on their side, RTU will fancy bagging all three points against their visitors.
Medeama were ruthless with the sacking of Coach Ignatius Fosu after just 3 games. This may be a signal of their intent to tolerate few blips along the road this season. With a game in hand (against Hearts of Oak), they are poised to continue the positive streak of going unbeaten in their last 4 games. A win can put them 7 places ahead of their current position.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, Tamale | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday December 12, 2021 3:00pm | ||
| Form | RTU: WWLWL | Medeama: DWDDL | |
| Position | 6th (10 pts) | 14th (6 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 1-1
KING FAISAL VS ELMINA SHARKS
High flying King Faisal welcome “The Fearsome Sharks” of Elmina in this must win fixture for both teams. King Faisal are indeed a much different team from last season, where they narrowly avoided relegation. They have started this season solidly with a record of 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. Their last fixture saw them put up a splendid performance to defeat their city rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko by 3 goals to 2. They are yet to lose at home this season are already a difficult team to play. With strong support from their owner and bank roller Alhaji Grunsah, the team coached by Amadu Nurudeen will stop at nothing to bring back the glory days when they used to make headlines for the right reasons in the league some seasons ago. A win could send them top of the table going into the next round of fixtures.
The Fearsome Sharks will be without Odartey Lamptey at the touch line, who left his role after just 5 matches in charge claiming being sabotaged by some senior players of the team due to their lack of playing time. Former Ghana international Mallam Yahaya has been appointed as the new coach to continue the season. Sharks have had a slow start to the season with 2 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw. They come up against a King Faisal side that are already having a superb start to the season and will need a miracle to beat them. They are poor travelers, having won only one away match the whole of last season and are also yet to win away this season.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Tamale | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday December 12, 2021 3:00pm | ||
| Form | King Faisal: WDLWW | Elmina Sharks: WLWLL | |
| Position | 2nd (13 pts) | 10th (7 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 3-0
WAFA VS ASHGOLD
WAFA are in dire straits this season. They lie 16th on the league log and are in relegation dog fight already. They have taken just 5 points out of a possible 15. Wholesale changes in their technical team and the departure of some key players can be blamed for their unpalatable form. Coach Zaragoza is still trying to get his signature on this team and the play is gradually shaping up with his intentions. That not-withstanding, players like Justice Torsutsey has not rediscovered his hot form from the end of last season.
AshGold lie 8th of the table, with 8 points to their name. Just like WAFA, they have garnered just 5 points out of a possible 15, thus, having a similar form as their hosts. They are coming into this game on the back of a painful draw against Legon Cities. Not converting their opportunities is taking a toll on their position on the table.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Sogakope Sports Stadium, Sogakope | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday December 12, 2021 3:00pm | ||
| Form | WAFA: LWDLD | ASHGOLD: DLWLD | |
| Position | 16th (5 pts) | 8th (8 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 1-0
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