If the revival of Kumasi Asante Kotoko in post-Duncan era, is a coincidence, the fraternity of the club, will hope it continues indefinitely.
The Porcupine Warriors will face struggling New Edubiase at the Baba Yara sports stadium on Match Week 9 of the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League (GPL).
Kotoko will be buoyed by the resurgence in the last three games, but the game will be a tricky one considering the success New Edubiase have chalked against Kotoko at the stadium.
Both teams have won 2 matches in their six matches played in Kumasi, and that could be the impetus for “Yenkonkoaa” boys when they line up against Anthony Commey’s side.
Coaches believe every game against the same opposition is different, and that could be key in Michael Osei’s approach to the game.
The change in technical direction which kept the club in comical and ridiculous state, seem to be a blessing in disguise, as Kotoko gradually edge towards the confidence they had during the pre-season.
Some individuals are rising to the occasion of being Porcupines, and they will unleashed the arsenals they are made of to keep Kotoko’s home superiority intact.
New Edubiase on the other hand, is at the foot of the league table, and relegation survival fight will be at the back of their minds when they step on to the pitch.
New Edubiase have not won an away in the ongoing league, their best being a draw against WAFA. The last time New Edubiase won an away league game, was in 2014 against Asante Kotoko.
Accusing finger is pointed at New Edubiase’s inexperience after the sale of key players in Nuhu brothers and Abraham Asiedu Attobrah.
Asante Kotoko and New Edubiase have met 12 times, and they are at par. Both sides have won three apiece, with the other three ending in a stalemate.
GPL Preview: Can Kotoko Continue Revival Against New Edubiase?
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