2020/21 GPL: Match Preview: Asante Kotoko aim to reclaim top spot in tricky tie against WAFA

Asante Kotoko SC will host WAFA on match day 26 of the Ghana Premier League at the Obuasi Len Clay stadium on Saturday.

The Porcupine Warriors lost the first spot to rivals Hearts of Oak on Friday following a 1-0 win against Eleven Wonders in Techiman. The result takes the Phobians to the top of the table with 46 points – one point ahead of the Porcupine Warriors who play on Saturday.

Asante Kotoko had to work their socks off to claim a point against Liberty Professionals at the Red Bull arena on match day 25 – extending their unbeaten run to four games with three wins and one draw.

Asante Kotoko have not lost since Sunday, April 24 when they lost at home to Medeama SC at the Len Clay stadium.

Coach Mariano Barreto made a shocking decision this week by dropping first choice goalkeeper Razak Abalora from the match day squad.

Emmanuel Gyamfi who missed the game against Liberty Professionals has returned to the side for Saturday’s encounter against WAFA. The skipper has scored three goals in his last two matches’ for the Reds.

A victory over WAFA on Saturday will take them back to the top of the table.

WAFA have been excellent on the road in recent weeks winning against Berekum Chelsea (3-2) and Medeama SC (2-1) and are currently placed 8th in the League standings with 38 points – a win on Saturday could put them in good place for a Top Four charge.

The Academy lads have never beaten the Porcupine Warriors at away in the league. The current form of Justus Torsutsey and Abdul Issah Basit – and the return of Augustine Boakye to full fitness give coach Prosper Narteh Ogum confidence heading into the match.