GPL PREVIEW: Kotoko in tricky test at Wa as Aduana aim to go top of league

Matchday 14 will see six games played on Wednesday with the other 2 played on Thursday. Leaders Hearts of Oak do not play until Thursday meaning we could have new league prior to the Phobians playing against Liberty. What are the fixtures to look forwrard to?

WA ALL STARS VS KOTOKO
All eyes will be at the Wa Park when 5th placed Wa All Stars host in form Asante Kotoko. The Porcupines are red hot winning four games in a row and keeping a shutout in all four. They will be further bolstered by the return of striker Dauda Mohammed. The situation is different for their hosts who have suffered a major dip failing to win in their last four games. All Stars remain unbeaten at Wa and will have a full strength squad after their players returned from national team assignment.

INTER ALLIES VS CHELSEA
Inter Allies coach Jimmy Cobblah has a problem after only two games in charge. “The boys faught, it was just unfortunate that we lost due to bad officiating. I think that sometimes our referees use their discretion selfishly and that is my problem,” Cobblah said after their defeat to Kotoko. His immediate task however will be to lead his side to their first win since matchday seven against a Chelsea side who on a high following a derby day victory over Bechem United.

Total matches played - 4
Inter-Allies wins - 1
Goals scored - 5
Berekum Chelsea wins - 2
Goals scored - 7
Draws - 1
DWARFS VS ADUANA
Aduana coach Aristica Cioaba is pleased with the steady progression of his team. “I am very happy about how step by step the team is playing good,” Cioaba said after their draw with Hearts which brought to an end their five game winning streak.The Dormaa side could go top of the league for at least 24 hours when they play bottom placed Ebusua Dwarfs still in search of a win since matchday six. Thee Cape Coast have drawn one and lost one under new coach Prosper Nartey.

Total matches played - 8
Ebusua Dwarfs wins - 3
Goals scored - 4
Aduana Stars wins - 2
Goals scored - 5
Draw - 3
BECHEM UNITED VS HASAACAS
Bechem United coach Manuel Zacharias is already feeling the heat after two straight losses. “Today against our rivals, we played a better football that wasn’t expected of us and everyone saw it but I don’t understand why we are still failing to score and with this performance, I am already tired but maybe one day we will be lucky in our upcoming matches, Zacharias lamented after their loss to Chelsea. His side have a chance to bounce back against poor travellers Hasaacas who have conceded 23 goals in 13 matches.

Total matches played - 4
Bechem Utd wins - 1
Goals scored - 2
Sekondi Hasaacas wins - 2
Goals scored - 3
Draws - 1
TECHIMAN CITY VS ASHANTIGOLD
Ashantigold could see their season go from bad to worse at the Lions Den in Techiman. The Miners have won two games so far and drawn 8 matches. Their hosts, Techiman City are unbeaten at home and conceded only one goal in six games there.

MEDEAMA VS WAFA
Medeama return to the T&A Park weeks after defeating Dwarfs. The Yellow and Mauves have been involved in continental action and have starved their fans of league action. In their way stands WAFA who seem to have found their feet away from home after picking points in Accra and Wa. Medeama will have Moses Sarpong and Daniel Amoah back in their team after national team involvement but striker Benjamin Bature still remains a doubt.

Total matches played - 2
Medeama wins - 1
Goals scored - 2
WAFA - 1
Goals scored - 2
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Head to head stats provided by Isaac Amponsah and Bright Yeboah Taylor

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