GPL Match-Day 12 Preview: Ebusua Dwarfs v Berekum Chelsea

Bottom club, Ebusua Dwarfs will host Berekum Chelsea at the Robert Mensah Stadium in Cape Coast tomorrow as the Ghana Premier League (GPL) hits Match-Day 12.

This is a must win game for Dwarfs who recently made changes at the heart of their technical team in a bid to salvage their season.

They have won just two of their 11 games, and, will need to get points on board as soon as possible if they want to get out of the relegation zone.

The management of the club have made huge investments in the team hoping to challenge for honours this season, after returning to the top-flight at the end of last season.

They will be confident of doing so as they welcome a Chelsea side that has lost four of their five away games this season.

Chelsea are eighth on the log with 16 points and lost their last game at home to Hearts of Oak, and will therefore be eager to avoid another defeat.

Head-To-Head (Since 2010)

23/04/14    Berekum Chelsea    1 – 0     Ebusua

02/10/13    Ebusua    3 – 1     Berekum Chelsea

24/04/13    Berekum Chelsea    1 – 0     Ebusua

25/11/12    Ebusua    4 – 1     Berekum Chelsea

01/04/12    Berekum Chelsea    1 – 0     Ebusua

30/11/11    Ebusua    0 – 0     Berekum Chelsea

02/03/11    Berekum Chelsea    1 – 0     Ebusua

14/11/10    Ebusua    3 – 1     Berekum Chelsea

Match Officials:

REF: Mclord Arhin

ASST 1: B.A. Crentsil

ASST 2: Ben Samari

4TH REF: Benard Dumfe

MC: Paul Ayamba

 

 

 

GPL Match-Day 12 Preview: Ebusua Dwarfs v Berekum Chelsea

We Are Ready For Berekum Chelsea Game – Coach Keni

Accra Hearts of Oak coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi has said his side is ready for their next Ghana Premier League (GPL) game as they seek to get back to winning ways after losing their last league fixture.

The Phobians will travel to the Brong Ahafo region to face the might of Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park and Coach Keni said they will rise up to the challenge.

He has overseen the team’s training this week to the Legon Ajax Park in preparation for this encounter and hopes it will reflect in their play on Sunday.

“Training has been very good and the players have made a very good effort,” he said, adding that “we will definitely are ready for the game”.

The Phobians will be out to defend their unbeaten away record in the league this season, and, most importantly, restore confidence to the side after their painful loss to Kotoko last Monday.

“Our away form has been good and we hope to continue with that in this game,” Coach Keni said, insisting that they are not under pressure to perform going into this game after losing to their bitter rivals.

“Our players are mentally ready and focused to beat Chelsea. Every game we play, either home or away, we are going in for three points and we will do our best,” the Japanese-American said.

The Phobians will depart Accra to Berekum on Saturday morning for Sunday’s game against a Chelsea side that has won all their five home games this season.

 

We Are Ready For Berekum Chelsea Game – Coach Keni

GPL Preview: Berekum Chelsea – Asante Kotoko

Troubled Asante Kotoko will face another stern test at Berekum on Sunday against Chelsea in a Match-Day Four fixture of the Ghana Premier League (GPL).

The Porcupines have had the going very tough this season having drawn two and lost one of their opening three games, and, will need to up their game if they hope to record their first win of the campaign this weekend.

Chelsea has been one of the most formidable sides at home since they joined the Ghanaian top-flight and will make things difficult for the Reds.

Team News:

Chelsea will have a full squad to pick from as they go in search of their second home win of the campaign to add to their Match-Day Two victory over WAFA.

Kotoko’s Jackson Owusu is a long term absentee and Coach David Duncan will also miss the services of goalkeeper Felix Annan who was injured in their opening day loss to WAFA at Sogakope.

Match Preview:

Chelsea will be out to inflict further misery to Asante Kotoko on Sunday at the Golden City Park as they bid to have an impressive season.

Games between the two sides have been fiercely contested with Chelsea picking four points from Kotoko last season.

Kotoko will be in search of their first win of the campaign after defeat to WAFA in their opning game and draws against Medeama SC and AshantiGold SC.

Head – to – Head

19.07.2015                          Asante Kotoko                 0-3         Berekum Chelsea

25.02.2015                          Berekum Chelsea            1-1          Asante Kotoko

30.03.2014                          Berekum Chelsea           1-1          Asante Kotoko

23.10.2013                          Asante Kotoko                 2-1         Berekum Chelsea

27.03.2013                          Asante Kotoko                 2-0        Berekum Chelsea

23.12.2012                          Berekum Chelsea            2-0         Asante Kotoko

 Match Officials:

Referee: Joseph Lamptey

Asst 1: David Laryea

Asst 2: Ibrahim Ashong

4th Ref: Charles Bulu

Match Commissioner: C.K. Azagzeya

GPL Preview: Berekum Chelsea – Asante Kotoko

GPL Report: Saddick Adams Goal Help Chelsea Beat WAFA 1-0 at Berekum

A first half strike by former Ghana youth international, Saddick  Adams was enough to handed Chelsea all three points as they defeated a determined WAFA side 1-0 at the Golden City Park, Berekum on Sunday.

Chelsea went into this game on the back of their opening day defeat in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) to debutants Techiman City last Sunday, and showed early promise of wanting the three points.

WAFA had showed impressive form in beating Asante Kotoko at home in Sogakope, but, found the home side difficult to break down despite playing some delightful football on the day.

The win will put Chelsea in a positive situation ahead of their next league game against defending champions AshantiGold at the Len Clay Stadium at Obuasi on Sunday.

WAFA will have to regroup from this defeat before they face Sekondi Hasaacas in their next fixture at their Sogakope base.

GPL Report: Saddick Adams Goal Help Chelsea Beat WAFA 1-0 at Berekum

Techiman City Midfielder Targets Win At Home To Berekum Chelsea

Techiman City FC midfielder Iddrisu Mohammed is relishing the chance of pocketing his first ever three points in the topflight league when they welcome Berekum Chelsea in the opening matches of the 2016 football season on Sunday.

The 18 year midfield-general embraced the chance to flex muscles with the elite players in the country and has assured fans of the Brong Ahafo based side their first ever three points in the GPL.

The defensive midfielder starred at the middle of the pitch for Charles Kojo Ntim’s charges as they picked the sole ticket to the top flight in Zone I amidst legal tussles.

Mohammed, who missed out on the national grid at the juvenile stages due to paper work, is poised to bag his first ever competitive win against a top flight side when they welcome 2010/11 GPL champions Berekum Chelsea over the weekends at the Techiman Park.

The one time Berekum Chelsea target admitted the nervy and difficult moment he and his TCFC colleagues went through during the legal battle for their ticket to the top flight but has pledged to pay back fans of the Premier league newbies three points on Sunday.

He told sports crusader, “we went through difficult times during the legal cases as to whether we were going to play or not but in the end we are now ready to represent Techiman City.

“It is an honour to wear the TCFC jersey and we will do everything to defend the colours with the last drop of blood in us.

“Our target for now is to get the three points and kick start our season on a brilliant note. A win for TCFC will the best of achievement on the opening day for us the playing staff”.

The GFA appeals committee overturned TCFC’s demotion as pronounced by the discplinary committee just two days to the start of the 2016 season openers across the country.

Techiman City Midfielder Targets Win At Home To Berekum Chelsea

Blank: Ashgold Draw Goalless Against Chelsea In Opening G6 Tournament

Ashgold Held By Chelsea In GHALCA G6 Opening Match

Ghana premier league champions, Ashgold were held to a goalless draw by a brave Berekum Chelsea at the Essipong sports stadium in opening match of the inaugural GHALCA First Trust G6 tournament.

 

The first half of the game saw both sides produce plenty of goal scoring opportunities in the game but neither attackers showed much sharpness in front of goal justifying the rusty nature the players are in due to lack of competitive games.

Ashgold defender keeps Chelsea attacker under check

Sadick Adams, who joined Berekum Chelsea, after unsuccessful spells abroad  delivered his trademark powerful shot at goal but Ashgold goalie,  Robert Dabuo was equal to the test to save the Miners from going a goal down before the half time break.

 

Ashgold started the second half well with total command on the game by dictating the pace of the game and created clear goal scoring chances to win them the match.

Ashgold start an attack from midfield

The best chance of the evening fell the way of Emmanuel Osei, after a defense splitting pass came from Ato Bissah, but the substitute shot wide by missing the goal post by inches to give Chelsea a big sigh of relieve in the 85th minute.

Sadick Adams (middle) looks dejected after a couple of his shots at goal was saved by Ashgold goalie Dabou

Berekum Chelsea, following the inability of Osei to snatch the late winner for Ashgold took control of the game and almost secured all the three points through a powerful header from Collins Ameyaw to call.

 

Dabuo was called to duty once again in the 91st minute to produce a spectacular save from a powerful header from Berekum Chelsea’s Collins Amenyaw after Osei wasted a glorious opportunity to earn the Obuasi side all three points.

 

 

Blank: Ashgold Draw Goalless Against Chelsea In Opening G6 Tournament

Berekum Chelsea not bent on winning GHALCA Tourney - Saddick Adams

Berekum Chelsea attacker Saddick Adams has expressed his side’s readiness to use the First Trust G6 tournament as a preparatory ground for the coming season.

The former Ashgold forward believes the tight nature of the tournament and the availability of playing time for the entire playing squad will provide a platform to fine tune their preparation ahead of the 2016 season.

Saddick Adams returned to the country after a decade of European experience under his belt.

The former Athletico Madrid forward cited the frequency of the matches and the fact that it will provide that much needed competitive test as the reason his colleagues should capitalise on it.

The Berekum Chelsea new recruit however did not rule out an eye for the ultimate trophy but prefers to fine tune their playing pattern before the season kicks off.

“Berekum Chelsea is a new club to me and we are just working hard to build a team for the coming season. The GHALCA tourney is just among six of the best clubs in Ghana and it is going to be played in just three days. For me it is going to be a big pre-season for us to build a team.” Saddick told sports crusader.

He added, “it is going to be played in three days and that means there will be a match for every club on every single day. If we win the trophy it will boost our confidence and provide a good starting point for the season”.

Saddick Adams rose to fame after his impressive performance at the Peru 2005 Starlets team to earn a dream move to the Vicente Calderon in Spain with Athletico De Madrid.

Berekum Chelsea not bent on winning GHALCA Tourney - Saddick Adams