Wasteful Wa All Stars Held By WAFA SC

Wa All Stars dropped points at home to Sogakope based WAFA SC in a 1-1 thriller.

The host failed to replicate their scaring attacking credentials in the MTN FA Cup with profligate shooting in their midweek clash with the soccer Mathematicians.

Wa All Stars raised the bar ahead of the midweek clash with a ruthless demolition of Mighty Royals in the last 16 of the cup ties but might just have scored too many ahead of the league clash.

The returning Richard Authur forced Nana Tei Horsu to the bench whiles Richard Ofori takes his place between the sticks at the expense of Baba Musah as the only changes to the FA cup set up.

A lovely start to the game soon paid dividends when Ganiu referee Samuel K Yeboah awarded Ismail Ganiu with a spot kick 14 minutes into the game. The composed Emmanuel Ocran sent Razak Abalora the wrong way to put the host one up. A mandatory caution flashed at Amankwa Caleb only spurred life out of the Academy Boys.

John Killa’s men withstood the relentless pressure from their profligate host before leveling matters with 10 minutes to recess.

A harmless back pass from Ganiu eluded his goal keeper Ofori who whipped the ball into corner kick which eventually resulted in the equalizer. Togolese import Komlan Agbeniadze capitalised on poor communication at the back to score the first goal from a visiting player in 486 minutes at the Wa Park. It proved to be the difference between the two sides in a thrilling final half hour.

The two teams came out for the second department of the game rejuvenated and pumped up headlined by the visitors custodian Razak Abalora.

Flurry of shots aimed at his goal were all handled with ease in a one sided second half of the clash. Saddick Alhassan came closed to opening his season account but was denied by the upright after flooring Razak.

The promising Agana added more bite to the attack but way wide shooting and inspired goal keeping denied Wa All Stars the winner.

The host dropped to third place on the log ahead of Sunday’s trip to Obuasi for the clash with Ashgold.

Wasteful Wa All Stars Held By WAFA SC

We"re Not Under Pressure - Wa All Stars

Wa All Stars head coach, Enos Adipa has told Sportscrusader.com, in an interview that his side is under no pressure, since they annexed top spot in the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League season.

The Wa club has been the revelation in the league this season and their recent 3-1 victory over Accra Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium, sent a clear message of their intentions for the season.

All Stars are yet to taste defeat in the 7-week old premier league and remain the only side, with the best defensive record conceding just two goals and this impressive form has seen the bookmakers name the Enos Adipa led side favourites to record a historical league title.

This has been viewed as added pressure to a very young side but coach Adipa in an interview with Sportscrusader.com calmed down talks of the team being under pressure.

He said, “We are not under pressure as we approach each game as and when it is needed. we face each team with different tactics, mindset and strategy.”

“We vary the tactics as a league game nears on and this comes along with being on top of the league table, its own pressure. we are relaxed and will play our normal tactical game,” he added.

We"re Not Under Pressure - Wa All Stars

League Title Will Be Bonus - Wa All Stars Coach

Enos Adipa, head coach of league leader’s Wa All Stars has mentioned to Sportscrusader.com that, winning the Ghana Premier League, will be an icing on the cake for them, having prepared adequately for the season.

The Wa based club has been branded the ‘Leicester City’ of the 2015/16 Ghana premier league season, with an impressive five wins and two draws, from all the seven games played so far.

And this form, has seen the Adipa led team being named as favorites to win the league, but the soft spoken coach told Sportscrusader.com that, it will be a welcome news but winning it is not the focus.

He said, “it’s too early in the season as we are left with 23 matches to complete the season but winning the trophy isn’t our target. Our Target has been and remains a top four finish.”

“We are threading cautiously and taking calculated steps as we’re not far away from winning the league but our focus remains on a top 4 finish,” he added.

League Title Will Be Bonus - Wa All Stars Coach

Wa All Stars Player Targets National Call Up

Wa All Stars influential captain and stalwart defender, Hafiz Adams has revealed to Sportscrusader.com he has set his sight on a national team call up.

The young centre back has been a rock at the back for the side was it isn’t surprising All Stars boast of the best defense in the 2015/16 Ghana premier league season conceding just two goals in the doc games played thus far.

Hafiz who was crowned Man-of-the-match in their 3-1 away thrashing of Accra Hearts mentioned he dreams of a national team call up in the not too distant future.

Wa All Stars stalwart defender, Hafiz Adams targets a national team call up

He said, “like every player I also dream of representing my country (herein Ghana) and will honour a national team call either with the senior Black Stars or the local Black Stars call up.”

“it is my target and will be excited with a call for a national team duties,” he added.

All Stars host Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs at the Wa Park in must win game after the impressive win over Hearts.

Wa All Stars Player Targets National Call Up