GPL Week 14 Preview: Hearts, Great Olympics renew rivalry, Kotoko target top spot
The 2019/20 Ghana Premier League enters week 14 with some fascinating fixtures at the various centres.
Asante Kotoko, Aduana Stars and Medeama are tied on 24 points at the top of the table, while the bottom half looks very congested as mid-season draws near.
Hearts vs Great Olympics
The top liner of the week would see Hearts renew rivalry against the Wonder Club, Accra Great Olympics.
Recent matches between the two sides have been very cagey and intense, and this mid-week would be very important for both sides considering their positions on the league log.
Hearts, ninth on the league table, are hopeful of jumping into the top six with a win, having drawn their last three matches. Great Olympics needs to win to lift themselves up from the relegation zone.
Ebusua Dwarfs vs King Faisal
The two clubs have struggled to win consistently and are among the relegation threatened. A win for any of them will keep the winner afloat.
King Faisal, the ”Insha Allah” Boys, are still searching for their first win, having drawn six and lost seven of their 13 matches.
The ‘Mysterious Dwarfs’ are getting shorter on points as the season progresses. They will fancy a win against King Faisal at the Cape Coast Stadium to better their chances of staying in the league.
WAFA vs Aduana Stars
The West Africa Football Academy were ruthless in the last home outing when they put six past Ashantigold and are likely to give the Ogyaa Boys their fourth defeat of the season.
Ashantigold SC vs Bechem United
At the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi, the Elephants in Ashgold are likely to deepen the wounds of the Hunters, Bechem United, who secured only five points from a possible 15 in their last five matches.
Asante Kotoko vs Elmina Sharks
The Porcupine Warriors who have the best defensive record in the league having conceded seven goals would host Elmina Sharks at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Kotoko would be searching for the third successive win after their shock defeat in the FA Cup tie against Asokwa Deportivo.
During the week, Kotoko received a shot in the arm with the return of their top marksman, Sogne Yacouba. Only time will time if Kotoko will be the club to hand Elmina Sharks their first defeat in six games.
Other Matches
Another regional derby would see Liberty Professionals take on Inter Allies at the Carl Reindorf Park, while Dreams host struggling Karela United at the Dawu Park.
Legon Cities would face a stern task against Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park, while Medeama host Eleven Wonders at the TNA Park.