Hearts Storm Akwuapem Larteh On Sunday

Ghana Premier League (GPL) leaders Accra Hearts of Oak, will storm Akwuapem Larteh on Sunday to play local side Storm Stars Academy in a friendly encounter.

The game will be played at the Methodist School Park, and, is at the instance of the third tier side who wants to test their mettle against the premiership campaigners.

There are no GPL games this weekend as MTN FA Cup matches takes center stage on the Ghanaian football calendar with the Phobians having been knocked out in the previous round.

Storm Stars Academy are gearing up for the start of the Eastern regional second division league, and, have been engaging in a series of friendly games to put them in shape for the start of the competition.

They hope to give the GPL leaders a good run for their money on Sunday, and, on home soil, will be inspired to put on a show.

The Phobians will also use this game as final preparation for the resumption of the GPL as they hope to maintain their leadership of the log.

They lead the standing with 21 points after 11 games, and will next host Sekondi Hasaacas at the Accra Sports Stadium next Wednesday when the competition resumes.

 

 

 

 

Hearts Storm Akwuapem Larteh On Sunday

MTN FA Cup: Atta Kusi Targets Storm Academy Scalp

Kumasi Asante Kotoko right back Atta Kusi has switched his attention to the MTN FA Cup after their heavy triumph over Ebusua Dwarfs in the league.

The energetic fullback has set his target on hurdling past Storm Academy FC for a place in the last eight of the coveted MTN FA Cup competition.

Kumasi Asante Kotoko endured a torrid start to the season but has since shown signs of resurgence with back to back wins in the league.

Workaholic fullback for the record domestic league champions, Atta Kusi, however remains confident his side will sail through to the last eight of MTN FA Cup when they trek to Nkawkaw on Saturday, May 14, 2016 o play the third tier side.

“We are going into the fixture on the back of a fine performance in recent matches and I am confident we will qualify to the next stage,” Kusi said.

It is very important for us to continue our winning ways both in the MTN FA Cup and League matches”, he told sportscrusader.com.

The ambitious defender added, “We have to keep the moral very high and this can be achieved if we continue winning. We have to avoid complacency going into the fixture and play as a team and I am confident we will progress”.

Kotoko have enjoyed a roller coaster ride in the MTN FA Cup in the opening two runs en route to the last 16.

 

MTN FA Cup: Atta Kusi Targets Storm Academy Scalp