Premier League leaders Karela United will host record-winners Asante Kotoko at the Crossby Awuah Memorial Park (CAM Park), Anyinase in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Just like visiting the Nana Agyemang Badu Park or the Red Bull Arena in Sogakope, the CAM Park is another venue away teams don’t dream of winning over there. Therefore, the celebration for a draw is tantamount to that of a win.
Asante Kotoko will be put to a massive test at Anyinase against Karela this afternoon in match week thirteen of the ongoing season.
Karela United might be the favourite to win the tie due to their home invisibility this season but Kotoko have also been impressive in their last six away games without a defeat.
In the last three competitive meetings between the two clubs, Kotoko have won two and lost one.
This game is a must-watch game. Will Kotoko end Karela’s unbeaten home run this season? Will Kotoko duo Fabio Gama and Kwame Opoku have yet another good game? Who will stop red hot Diawisie Taylor from finding the back of the net in another home game?
Questions that keep all local football enthusiasts in a much-anticipated mood ahead of the game.
Sunday’s three points is very important for both teams. A win for Karela will ensure they remain top while Kotoko could move up to the top of the table for the first time with victory.
KEY PLAYERS
Karela United
Diawisie Taylor
Diawisie Taylor has dazzled million fans with his goal-scoring prowess in the League, especially at the Crosby Awuah Memorial park.
The 21-year-old has scored nine goals to power Karela United to the top of the League log and his fine form would be the toast of fans when they line up against Asante Kotoko on Sunday.
Aside Taylor, Umar Bashiru, Sidiq Alhassan and Kwame Boateng have all been truly amazing in the season with some delectable performances on match days. Karela have won 22 points in 12 games with majority of the points being recorded at home, where they have a 100 per cent record after winning all six home games.
Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko have not been overly impressive but have in recent weeks, enjoyed a positive turnaround to climb up to third, two points behind Karela United.
Karela have scored 14 goals, four more than what Kotoko have managed in the season is more than what Kotoko have scored this season.
Six of those goals have come from striker Kwame Opoku, with the other four coming Osman Ibrahim, Moro Ibrahim, Christopher Nettey and Naby Keita.
Form Guide
Karela United – last five games
W 2, D 2, L 1
Asante Kotoko – last five games
W 2, D 2, L 1
Where to watch:
The game is slated for a 3 pm kick-off on Sunday afternoon, and it will be broadcasted live on StarTimes Adepa channel 247.
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