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GPL PREVIEW: Facts and figures ahead of matchday 24

By MyJoyOnline
League Report GPL PREVIEW: Facts and figures ahead of matchday 24
AUG 13, 2016 LISTEN

Another intriguing round of league action awaits us this weekend with both the summit and bottom places expected to see some changes. Read a full preview of all seven games.

HEARTS VS TECHIMAN CITY

  • Hearts will be without Eric Kumi and Reuben Gnagne who will miss his first game in the league
  • The Phobians will be hoping to regain their top spot.
  • Hearts drew 0-0 with Techiman City in the first round.
  • Techiman City striker Stephen Manu is a major doubt for this game.
  • Techiman City have lost in their last 2 away days to Bechem United and Wa All Stars.

KOTOKO VS LIBERTY

  • Liberty have won only one in their last 5 games.
  • Striker Latif Blessing could return after missing the draw away to Berekum Chelsea.
  • Michael Osei began his reign as interim Kotoko coach against Liberty.
  • Amos Frimpong has scored the most goals for Kotoko in the second round with 3 goals.
  • Kotoko are in search of back to back wins for the first time this second round.

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DWARFS VS WA ALL STARS

  • Dwarfs are the in-form team at the moment picking 10 points out of a possible 15.
  • The Cape Coast side could actually win three wins in a row for the first time ever.
  • Dwarfs are in search of their 8th home win of the season.
  • Wa All Stars are the first team to cross the magical 40 mark in the league which ensures safety.
  • A draw or win will see the Wa side maintain top spot for another week.

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ADUANA VS BEREKUM CHELSEA

  • Aduana continue to be the leading scorers in the league with 32 goals.
  • The Dormaa side have scored in 4 of their last 5 games with their only blank being the defeat at Dreams.
  • Aduana have picked up 7 points from a possible 15.
  • Chelsea have only two wins in their last 5 games.
  • The Berekum side beat Aduana in the first round and will be hoping for a repeat performance.

DREAMS VS ASHANTIGOLD

  • Dreams will be hoping to complete a double over the Miners.
  • Dreams have won 3 of their last 5 games and 2 in 2 at home.
  • Ashantigold have won only 5 games all season.
  • The Miners have drawn 14 matches all season but are yet to lose in their last 5 games.

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NEW EDUBIASE VS WAFA

  • Edubiase will be playing in their third game at Bekwai since returning to their old base after a year in Obuasi.
  • Edubiase have the least points in the league and will remain bottom irrespective of results this weekend.
  • WAFA are coming off the back of an impressive 3-0 win over Hearts of Oak.
  • WAFA are in search of their first away win of the season.

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BECHEM UNITED VS INTER ALLIES

  • Bechem could be without Manual Zacharias who was asked to step aside.
  • The Bechem side have only won one of their last five games.
  • Jimmy Cobblah’s side have not won on the road all season.
  • The Tema side have scored 24 goals, let in 25 and have 26 points.

Story by Ghana/Joy Sports/Kweku Arhin

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