Martin Antwi Confident WAFA Will Build On John Killa"s Foundation

West African Football Academy Sporting Club’s midfielder Martin Antwi is confident his side will build on the good work done by their departed trainer John Killa.

The attacking midfielder lavished kind words on his expatriate tactician for reposing confident in young players but remains optimistic of life without the dutch trainer.

The 20 year tipped his Sogakope based side to open a new chapter in the absence of their departed dutch master who left WAFA SC after a six year spell.

John Killa mutually ended his marital affair with WAFA after another impressive opening half of the GPL highlighted by their 7-0 aggregate scoreline win over Kotoko and Sekondi Hasaacas.

Martin Antwi, who has excelled under the managerial guidance of John Killa, commended his former trainer for the strong foundation laid before returning to his country of birth.

” I think John Killa has done a very great job before he left the shores of the country. He has built a very strong team before leaving and his abscence will not affect us in the second round of the season. We will build on our first round in the abscence of John Killa”, Martin Antwi told sports crusader.

The Academy boys have made their Sogakope pitch a fortress to account for their poor form on the road. John Killa returned Feyenoord SC to the top tier league in 2014 under a new name- WAFA SC.

Martin Antwi Confident WAFA Will Build On John Killa"s Foundation

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

WAFA Want To Improve On Last Season’s Finish

West African Football Academy (WAFA) Skipper, Martin Antwi has reiterated that his side’s main aim in the season’s is to improve on their 12th place finish from last season.

The Sogakope based side have won all their three home matches in this season’s Ghana Premier League, but are yet to record a single point away from home.

Speaking in an interview with SportsCrusader.com on Wednesday, the highly rated midfielder admitted that his side needs to improve on their away performance this season.

According to him, the club’s main focus this season is to improve on their 12th place finish last season and to do that they need to start picking points away from home.

Although WAFA’s position last season wasn’t convincing, they were just three points away from the top and ahead of their home game against New Edubiase this weekend.

“These are the kind of games we shouldn’t let slip, if we are to realize our goals for the season. The Youngster further noted that, his side are preparing adequately to get maximum points against the Bekwai based club on Sunday.

WAFA Want To Improve On Last Season’s Finish

GPL Week Five Team

The 2015/16 Ghana Premier League clock is ticking faster and the excitement is dancing simultaneously with the tune and sportscrusader.com continue to serve cherish readers what is best.

Match Week Five began with Kotoko’s ‘crises meeting’ paying off whilst their opponents, Sekondi Hasaacas credited referee, Maxwell Hanson, for the Porcupine Warriors win.

Outstanding football was played across the length and breath of Ghana between  18 and 20th, and sportscrusader.com presents the most influential players for their various teams during the weekend.

Richard Ofori (GK – Wa All Stars) – Richard Ofori his call up to the national team for the upcoming Afcon 2017 qualifier against Mozambique has been read with different meaning, but the lad is from a different planet. Four clean sheets in five matches is incredible.

Godfred Saka (Aduana Stars) – He is becoming the Saka that was a star in Ghana’s journey to the 2014 CHAN tournament in South Africa. A beast as ever on the right flank.

Kingsley Nnamdi (Inter Allies) – The rock of Inter Allies backline. The Nigerian import is class. His composure, distribution of play is diamond.

Osei Agyemang (Asante Kotoko) – He frustrated Eric Bekoe all night and organised Kotoko’s defence superbly.

Abdul Bashiru (Dreams FC) – His work rate, crosses, passes are second to none. He was at his usual best at the Den in the battle of league debutants.

Gockel Ahortor (Inter Allies) – A midfield general in his own right, Gockel Ahortor of the turf. He capped off best display with a sumptuous free kick from about 30-yards — symbolizing he walk the talk.

Mustapha Essuman (Hearts of Oak) – The engine of the Toyota machine in the camp of Hearts of Oak. He began slowly  against Inter Allies, but when he woke up from his siesta, every touch on the ball was gold.

Baba Mahama (Techiman City) – The president of the green grass. The white blood cell of Techiman City, the father of classic goals.  Great afternoon, great goal.

Osei Baffour (Ashanti Gold) – Osei Baffour had his best game in the colors AshGold on Saturday. He was on the day for the Miners and scored from the spot to give AshGold the lead.

Martin Antwi (WAFA) – The unsung hero of the Sogakope-based club. Martin Antwi catapulted Liberty Professionals into the bushes in Sogakope — the most compact side in this year’s league.

Ibrahim Musah (Hearts of Oak) – A super sub he was named, but I go for a doctor. Ibrahim Musah was passenger, but when opportunities came his way, he saved the dying the bleaking rain bow. If his equaliser wasn’t gorgeous, then his the if the ball could confess, it would tell you the winner had what it takes for one to have an orgasm.

Subs:

George Owu (Sekondi Hasaacas)

Nah Quansah (Dreams FC )

Stephen Aidoo (Ebusua Dwarfs)

Robin Gnagne (Hearts of Oak)

Theophilous Nyame (Asante Kotoko)

Gerald Arkson (Liberty Professionals)

Evans Mensah (Inter Allies)

Coach: Kenichi Yatsuhashi

GPL Week Five Team

Antwi Confident Of Victory Over Hasaacas On Sunday

WAFA SC attacking midfielder Martin Antwi is confident of getting the better side of rampant Sekondi Hasaacas when the western giants visit Sogakope on Sunday.

The enterprising midfielder admitted to the scary nature of their match day three opponents but remained confident of keeping the maximum points at the dreaded Sogakope.

The 22 year old versatile midfielder introduced himself to the Ghanaian football fraternity in grand style across the 2014/15 with WAFA SC on their return to the premiership.

The former Great Fighters midfielder openly accepted the unpredictable nature of football but ruled out any such results on Sunday when Eric Bekoe and his scary attacking trio storm the Sogakope field.

“Anything can happen in football but I think our preparation and hunger for the points will see us through.

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The entire team look prepared and you can sense the hunger within the playing staff come Sunday.

We are well prepared for Sunday when they come visiting us at home.” Martin Antwi told sports crusader.

The 22 year old much sought after midfielder then readied himself for more responsibilities in the absence of the departed Mumuni Zakaria.

“We have a lot of quality players in the team for now.

I am not replacing Mumuni but will do my best for WAFA SC across the season.

Our collective desire is to better our position last season.

We are targeting a higher finish beyond what we achieved last season as a club.

“We want to build on our strong home form and get a better finish at the end of the season.” Martin Antwi concluded.

Martin Antwi played a starring role for John Killa’s Academy boys in their opening day massacre of record league champions Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the Sogakope.

Antwi Confident Of Victory Over Hasaacas On Sunday