MTN FA Cup: WAFA Skipper Targets Victory Against Karela

Captain of the West African Football Academy (WAFA), Martin Antwi has disclosed that, his side is targeting nothing, but a win in the MTN FA Cup Round of 32 tie against Division One side Karela FC this weekend.

The Sogakope based side has failed to win in their previous two matches of the Ghana Premier League, losing against Dreams FC at Dawu followed by a 1-1 draw at home to New Edubiase last weekend.

With league action on hold this weekend, WAFA will play host to second tier club, Karela FC in the domestic cup competition- a game which provides a glorious opportunity for John Killa’s side to bounce back to winning ways.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with SportsCrusader.com in the build up to the game, Skipper of the side, Martin Antwi revealed that his outfit is approaching the game with every bit of seriousness to record victory.

According to the midfielder, the game against Karela FC is an important one and they are going all out to ensure that they proceed to the next stage of the competition.

Speaking on whether or not WAFA is targeting the MTN FA Cup trophy this season, Antwi noted that, the club’s primary objective is to do well and better their league position but will gladly accept the trophy if it comes their way.

MTN FA Cup: WAFA Skipper Targets Victory Against Karela

GN Bank DOL: Jean Noel Named Karela FC Player of The Month

GN Bank Division One League side, Karela FC has named Ivorian-born, Jean Noel as the club’s best player for the Month of March.

The 19 year old beat former Premier League players, Nana Danso, Daniel Donkoh, Prince Appiah and Nana Egyir for the Monthly Best player Award.

The Youngster displayed great performances in the month of March and in recognition of his works, the club presented him with the award on Friday ahead of their weekend trip to Elmina.

The former Ivorian Academy, LE ACADEMIC player made two assists in his four games played in the month under review as Karela recorded three wins with only one defeat in all competitions.

In a related development, fans Karela FC have presented some items to the team which was received by former Heart of Lions, Nana Egyir, who is now the captain of the club.

The donation is to motivate the playing body of the Nzema based side as they try to inflict a first defeat of the season on Zone Two leaders Elmina Sharks on Sunday at the Dr. Nduom Sports Complex.

GN Bank DOL: Jean Noel Named Karela FC Player of The Month

GN Bank DOL Zone 2 Preview (Week 6): Karela FC To Test The Resolve Of Sharks in Elmina

The sixth week fixtures of the 2015/2016 GN Bank Division One League come off this week end with some blockbuster clashes across all three zones.

Zone Two leaders Elmina Sharks will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2015/2016 season as they play host to Karela FC.

The Elmina based side has won four and drawn one of their opening five fixtures of the season and Karela FC will look to cause a major upset at the Nduom Sports complex on Sunday.

Coach Kobina Amisah’s Sharks will move to 16 points with a victory this weekend and with the Giants in the zone coming up against each other, this will provide an opportunity for the Elmina based side to stretch their lead.

Second placed Gold Stars will start their 10-match home ban with a fixture against Starke FC with former Premier League campaigners Eleven Wise playing as host to Samatex at the Sekondi Gyandu Park.

Newly Promoted side Nzema Kotoko will hope to pick up their first three points of the season but they have to do that against a strong Wasaman side who look to bounce back from their recent disappointment.

Elsewhere in Ejisu, King Faisal will play Ashanti Regional rivals Asokwa Deportivo with Vipers locking horns against Tarkwa United in Cape Coast.

Bellow is a picture of the full fixtures for Zone 2

GN Bank DOL Zone 2 Preview (Week 6): Karela FC To Test The Resolve Of Sharks in Elmina