GPL Report: Kotoko Close Gap

Kumasi Asante Kotoko closed the gap to the summit of the 2015-16 Ghana Premier League (GPL) to two points after beating Inter Allies on Sunday.

Skipper Amos Frimpong scored the only goal of the game from the Penalty spot after substitute Elvis Amoh was fouled in the box by Abass Mohammed.

The Eleven Is To One huffed and puffed but there was nothing more.

Inter Allies, haven gone five games without a win, started brightly on the sictaed the tempo of the match. Prince Baffoe made the first attempt on goal, but his long range went wide.

Few minutes later Sulley Mohammed could have planted the ball better when he rose above all the men in box to meet Simon Martey’s cross from the right but his header was too feeble to beat Ernest Sowah.

The pendulum swung in favour of Kotoko who threatened to open the scoring, but Obed Owusu fired wide and that was his last participation in the game as he was replaced Elvis Amo.

Allies industrious midfielder Gockel Ahortor dummied his way into the Porcupine Warriors box, but his effort was harmless.

The first half ended with no goals from either side.

Kotoko were more stronger in the second half. There was more urgency in the team play and the transition was quicker.

Michael Osei brought on Kojo Poku is on for Theophilus Nyame early on the second half to curtail the marauding runs of Ahortor and Wahab Ackwei.

Three minutes later, Halipha Sedogo came on for Edwin Tuffour Frimpong, increasing Kotoko’s attack.

The game was evenly balanced. Ibrahim Alhassan went sipped through Kotoko’s defence but his final effort went way wide.

Sulley Mohammed was giving his marching orders for seemingly time wasting when he was substituted.

Kotoko capitalised on the Allies loosing one man. Substitute Elvis Amo was brought down by Abass Mohammed in the box and Amos Frimpong took responsibility, dispatching the ball beyond Osei Kwame.

Gockel Ahortor almost drew the Tema-based club level immediately from restart, but Ernest Sowah denied him the equalizer with a sumptuous save.

With ten men, Allies dominated but were unable to equalise, and ended up losing their third game in six matches.

GPL Report: Kotoko Close Gap

Gyamfi Calls For Support

Asante Kotoko winger Frank Sarfo Gyamfi has called for support from the club’s fans in their league match at home to Inter Allies.

The speedster is urging massive support from the fans in their bid to keep their stay in the top four and possibly rise up on the log as they welcome Inter Allies to the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.

The Porcupines have had a good run of results in their last five games but are yet to better their home record which has not been very impressive. The player speaking to the media after the team’s Friday training session called for the fans to troop to the stadium in their numbers and cheer them to victory.

“It was a difficult game against Bechem United who had not lost at home in their recent matches but grabbing the maximum three points was important for us much more than the goal I scored.

“We approach games one after the other. Our focus is on Inter Allies as the Bechem hurdle has been jumped. The supporters must come and throw all their weight behind us with their support on Sunday just as they do in every match,” Sarfo Gyamfi said.

The former Wa All Stars player told that the absence of Dauda Mohammed who is with the Black Satelittes in Ethiopia will not be a problem for the team as other players are equally good to play in any game should they be selected.

“In the absence of a player, there are players available and ready to deliver for the team. Everyone registered is capable of playing because of the team work and unity that dwells in the team for our successes.”

Sarfo Gyamfi finally called on all the supporters to be present at the stadium on Sunday to support the team and motivate them to be victorious.

“The fans must come and fill the stadium with their support now that we have found our rhythm with continuous wins at Storm and Bechem. We can’t play in an empty stadium. We the players will not be inspired when there is no support. They should come support the team to secure the win,” Sarfo retorted.

The winger who struggled earlier in the season nursing injuries is expected to start the game on Sunday as Kotoko host Inter Allies on match day 13 of the ongoing 2015/16 Ghana Premier League.

 Source: footyghana

Gyamfi Calls For Support