MTN FA Cup: Okwawu, Bechem United Through to The Final

Second tier side, Okwawu United shocked Liberty Professionals via penalty shootout at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday to book a a place in the 2016 MTN FA Cup final.

The Nkawkaw based side came into the semi final game dull of confidence, out-playing the Dansoman based Scientific Soccer Lads in the early minutes.

However, it was Liberty Professionals, who struck first on the stroke of half time through Ghana Premier League joint top scorer Latif Blessing.

Blessing’s goal was canceled by Okwawu United forward McLean Ampadu early in the second half to send the tie to penalty shootout.

Ampadu’s goal proved vital as Okwawu United won the shootout 3-2 to book a first FA Cup final slot since 1960.

In the semi final match, Premier League side Bechem United continued their fine run of form in the FA Cup, making light work of Division One side Wa Rockets in a thrilling encounter.

The Brong Ahafo based side,  after falling to glitter in the first half, bounced back in the second in spectacular fashion to record a 2-0 win over the second tier side with goals coming from Midfielder Hamza Mohammed and defender Richard Baffour.

The victory puts Bechem United in pole position to lift a first ever major trophy but after eliminating top flight sides WAFA and Liberty Professionals enroute to the final of the FA Cup, Okwawu United will not go into the final in Cape Coast as mere participant.

 

MTN FA Cup: Okwawu, Bechem United Through to The Final

Hearts of Oak v Asante Kotoko: Player To Watch-Amos Frimpong

Either side of the wing-back is perhaps one of the most unglamorous positions in the game and there have been some impressive players who have put up commanding displays for their clubs in the Ghana Premier League so far.

Amos Frimpong, for example, has been key to Kotoko’s defensive resilience not only this term, but since monopolising the position since joining the Porcupine Warriors from Brong Ahafo Stars in 2011/12 Premier League season.

He’s been the most trusted right-back in the club, and picking over the captain’s armband was only a bonus after Ohene Brenya was knocked out the starting role.

Amos Frimpong is versatile, and his presence in games is a plus at the back-line. He’s not a threat in aerial duels, but he is a bee when he is in the third end of the pitch.

He has played 90% of Kotoko’s games this season and he’s been industrious. His presence will not only be the player leading the playing body of Kotoko, but the leader his colleagues will look up to when the grass gets thicker.

The local Black Stars defender will look to lead his Kotoko side to victory over Hearts of Oak and bring back the smiles back on the faces of their fans in a season that has seen them struggle for form.

Hearts of Oak v Asante Kotoko: Player To Watch-Amos Frimpong