Ghana"s Akakpo Targets Egyptian Cup Glory With Al Masry

Al Masry’s Ghanaian defender, Wilson Akakpo is hopeful and primed ahead of their Egyptian Cup Competition.

Following the club’s failure in their quest to secure third place in the Egyptian Premier League which could have automatically guarantee then continental football next season, the Ghanaian and his club has now turned their attention to the Egyptian Cup- their last chance for a CAF Confederations Cup slot.

And speaking in an interview ahead of Friday night’s quarter final tie with Ismaily, the former Berekum Chelsea rare guard says it wouldn’t be a bad Idea to record a win

“Winning wouldn’t be a bad idea at all, am well prepared for a good game tomorrow” Akakpo said

Al Masry reached the quarter final of the competition  thanks to a 70th Minute goal from Wilson Akakpo in the round of sixteen (16) against El Daklyeh which ended in a 2-1 victory.

A victory in the quarters will see them join Smouha, Ennpi and Al ittihad have already booked their place to the Semifinals of the competition.

Meanwhile, the future of Akakpo at Al Masry still remains unclear with several reports in the Egyptian media linking him with several Clubs in Africa and Europe.

Ghana"s Akakpo Targets Egyptian Cup Glory With Al Masry

John Antwi Wins Egyptian Premier League With Ahly

Ghanaian forward John Antwi has landed himself the Egyptian top-flight winners medal with Al Ahly ahead of the final round of matches.

Ahly leads the log with 68 points, five clear of second place Zamalek with one game in hand over the chasing pack.

Zamalek dropped crucial points in their bid to force a photo finish in their final two laps of the domestic championship to end their hot chase on the leaders.

John Antwi and his Ahly colleagues will be crowned champions on May 13 when they host fifth place El Masry in the final match day of the season which will serve as a coronation match for the North African giants.

The Al Ahly centre forward has been sparingly used this season since his arrival from Al Shabab but a strong performance in the CAF Champions League qualifiers forced him back into first team action.

The Ghanaian import enjoyed a hugely successful tenure in the Egyptian League before leaving for Al Shabab at the start of the 2014/15 season.

A return of 19 goals in 35 appearances however convinced Ahly to enroll him into their roaster for the current campaign.

John Antwi Wins Egyptian Premier League With Ahly