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Reds readying for Wise win

14 years ago
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With the premier league title chase looking to have gone out the window completely for champions Asante Kotoko, much would still be expected from the club’s newly appointed coach Herbert Addo.

The former Hearts of Oak coach took over reins at the club on Thursday from Isaac Opeele Boateng who has struggled to lead the Porcupine Warriors after some disappointing results in the Glo Premier League which has seen the Reds drop 9th on the table.

Herbert Addo’s first task will be to stem a string of poor results after a winless run of six games including losing three of their last four games.

And his first challenge comes up at the Sekondi Sports Stadium where Kotoko play away this Sunday to Eleven Wise on match-day-20.

The prospects of Kotoko ending that poor streak and claiming their first win of this second round could spark a reaction from the players to give the new manager a positive start.

But against an Eleven Wise side that claimed a famous 2-1 victory over the Reds in the first round, Kotoko could return to Kumasi after the evening kick off game without a win.

Leaders, Hearts of Oak have seen their lead at the top cut to nine points after drawing three consecutive games in the lead.

The Phobians would attempt to change the tide this weekend when they welcome Tema Youth to Ohene Djan Stadium.

Berekum Arsenals have enjoyed the longest unbeaten home run in the top flight league spanning over two seasons. The Gunners’ record faces a threat when All Stars visit the dreaded Golden City Park.

At the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, King Faisal will battle Liberty Professionals who have been disappointing this season won five of their 19 games and lost seven on the road.

Heart of Lions host Real Tamale United at the Kpando Park while Kessben FC, unbeaten at home have Chelsea visiting the Anane Boateng Stadium.

The battle to avoid relegation continues at two centres as four clubs caught up in the search for survival play for honours.

Gamba All Blacks, third from the basement play bottom side Sporting Mirren at the Swedru Park in a relegation battle

Another encounter between teams caught up in the drop zone comes off at the Len Clay Stadium where AshantiGold host Sekondi Hasaacas.