Ghana Premier League Preview: Tema Youth vs AshantiGold- Harbour Boys could trap revived Miners

Published on: 22 February 2017
Ghana Premier League Preview: Tema Youth vs AshantiGold- Harbour Boys could trap revived Miners
Tema Youth

Tema Youth FC are out to hurt AshantiGold SC for their second win in the Ghana Premier League on their return. 

They host the Elephants at the Tema stadium on Wednesday.

The Harbour City boys had a rest over the weekend since their match day two opponents Bechem United were participating in the CAF Champions League 2017.

A win against Ashanti Gold SC on Wednesday could see the Tema based side achieve a hundred percent record to the start of their campaign before they travel to face newbies Elmina Sharks this Sunday.

Deputy skipper Jacobson  Larweh won't be available for selection in midweek's fixture due a illness he has attracted.

He is expected back in the team on before the weekend.

Ashanti Gold SC will be searching for a huge boost ahead of the regional derby against Asante Kotoko SC on Sunday at the Len Clay stadium.

They beat Great Olympics 3-1 last Saturday.

Hans Kwofie netted the first hat trick of the 2016/2017 in that game.

He is expected to lead the Elephants' attack once again since Kofi Wusu is still out with an injury.

First choice goalkeeper Robert Dabuo hasn't recovered from his injury. He can't travel with the team to Tema.

New goalie Iddrisu Ibrahim to keep his place at the safest pair of hands on Wednesday.

Emmanuel Nti Mensah began training with the team on Monday after recovering from an injury.

He is likely to make a return on Sundayagainst Asante Kotoko SC thus ruling him out of this match.

HEAD TO HEAD

Total matches played = 10

Tema Youth FC wins = 3

Drawn matches = 5

Ashanti Gold SC wins = 2

MATCH FACTS

~ Tema Youth FC have just two victories in their last seven premier league matches. (W2 D2 L3)

~ Ashanti Gold SC have three wins out of their last seven matches in the top flight. (W3 D1 L3)

~ Tema Youth FC are unbeaten in their last six home games in the premiership. (W3 D3 L0)

~ Ashanti Gold SC are without a win in their last twelve away fixtures in the premier league. (W0 D8 L4)

~ Tema Youth FC have beaten Ashanti Gold SC only once at home in the premier league. (P5 W1 D3 L1)

~ Ashanti Gold SC are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Tema Youth FC in the premiership. (W2 D3 L0)

~ The Elephants have conceded in all of their two games in the premier league this season.

By Nuhu Adams

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