KUMASI ASANTE KOTOKO VS ACCRA HEARTS OF OAK
The headliner of games for this match day will be in Kumasi, as eternal rivals, Hearts and Kotoko slug it out to either confirm the wresting of the title from the grips of the phobians or the consolidation of hope in the hallowed ambition to defend the precious Ghana Premier League title.
With the super clash, Kotoko will be looking for their 10th win at home, one which will not only catapult them into double figures in terms of home wins, but will further lengthen the gap between them and the defending champions. The bragging rights will be fiercely fought for, as it permeates not only among the fan bases of both teams, but at the managerial level, where Samuel Boadi, born in Kumasi, will want to remain unbeaten in any match against Kotoko. The porcupine warriors are yet to register a win against Hearts, despite their positive showing against many of the premier league sides, the latest being King Faisal, who were narrowly pipped at the shared home ground of both teams. Kotoko will not have to travel, as that is their home as well and the venue for the grand action spot on match day 24.
Glorious Accra Hearts of Oak have been in some positive form recently, climbing into the top-4 of the Ghana Premier League table. They have 3 wins out of their last 5 games, are in a positive goal difference position, and will want to maintain dominance over their nemesis, even if they sit below them in the premier league. Their dogged stance in still being in the race for the title will be tested in the greatest form on the patch of their enemy, who seeks not only a title firmly tucked in the arms of the phobians, but revenge for that defeat in the President’s cup. The last time Hearts played in Kumasi, Patrick Razak made a name for himself. This time, collective discipline and a critically clinical ability in converting the chances which may present themselves can see the phobians through.
A cagey but scintillating spectacle awaits us.
| MATCH INFO | ||
| Venue | Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi | |
| Date and Time | Sunday April 10, 2022 3:00pm | |
| Form | Kotoko: WDDWD | Hearts of Oak: WDWLW |
| Position | 1st (49 pts) | 4th (36 pts) |
Prediction: 1-0
BECEHM UNITED VS GOLD STARS
Second placed Bechem United welcome newbies, Bibiani Gold Stars to the grounds they call, the most perilous in the league. According to them, the best a team can take away from there is a point. At home, if Kotoko slip up against Hearts of Oak, they will be the best performing team, should they win today. A healthy goal difference of +16 at home is one that should send shivers down the spine of any opponent. Augustine Okrah’s form has been quite reliable in the run up to such exciting performances. The former Kotoko player now has double figures in terms of goal scoring, with 10 goals.
Gold Stars face a difficult task, as they travel to a spirited Bechem, to face the hunters. The stakes at both ends of the table will brought into focus as Gold Stars desperately need the points to maintain their status in the league. They are currently sitting in 14th place and 5 points ahead of the relegation pack. With the best goal difference among the bottom 5, it is important that they approach this game with resoluteness at the back, to avoid any adverse goal scoring position – one that will be integral at the end of the season.
| MATCH INFO | ||
| Venue | Nana Fosu Gyeabuor Park, Bechem | |
| Date and Time | Sunday April 10, 2022 3:00pm | |
| Form | Bechem United: WDWWD | Gold Stars: WLWLW |
| Position | 2nd (41 pts) | 14th (29 pts) |
Prediction: 2-0
GREAT OLYMPICS VS ADUANA STARS
Accra Great Olympics will host Aduana Stars in an intriguing game week 24 match at the Accra Sports Stadium. It will be a match between the league’s third and fourth-placed teams. Olympics will be looking to get back on track after losing to Bechem United in game week 23. Aduana Stars, on the other hand, have always been a difficult team for the Dade Boys to deal with.
Aduana’s draw with WAFA extends their unbeaten streak to seven games, matching a prior run at the start of the season. Aduana Stars will be fired up for their showdown against the Olympics. They won the first round of matchups against Olympics at home and will be seeking to complete the double over them this season. For the neutrals, this will be an exciting match.
| MATCH INFO | ||
| Venue | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra | |
| Date and Time | Sunday April 10, 2022 3:00pm | |
| Form | Great Olympics: LDLWD | Aduana Stars: DDDWW |
| Position | 5th (36 pts) | 3rd (39 pts) |
Prediction: 1-1
MEDEAMA VS RTU
The yellow and mauve squad will welcome Tamale-based RTU. Medeama, who lie 6th on the table, had to succumb to a defeat at the hands of defending champions, Hearts of Oak. That was their only defeat in the last 5 games. More worrisome if the stat showing that they have just won 10 points out of their last 8 games. Though the trend is not encouraging, they have the opportunity to grab maximum points against visiting RTU.
The pride of the north brought some smiles to the faces of their fans in their last match day, as they grabbed a vital win and in dramatic fashion, over Berekum Chelsea. The points were a great relief as the team has struggled for a while now. They have gathered only 6 points from their last 8 games – capturing just a quarter of the number of points available in that span of games. Their journey could be a daunting one, but with that win against Berekum Chelsea, their mood should be positive.
| MATCH INFO | ||
| Venue | Akon Park, Tarkwa | |
| Date and Time | Sunday April 10, 2022 3:00pm | |
| Form | Medeama SC: LWDWL | RTU: WLDLD |
| Position | 6th (36 pts) | 15th (25 pts) |
Prediction: 2-0
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