2023/24 Ghana Premier League: Week 18 Match Preview – Heart of Lions v Asante Kotoko

Published on: 21 February 2024
2023/24 Ghana Premier League: Week 18 Match Preview – Heart of Lions v Asante Kotoko
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Heart of Lions is gearing up to face off against Asante Kotoko in a crucial match of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League. The stage is set at the Kpando Sports Stadium for what is anticipated to be a thrilling encounter on Saturday.

Heart of Lions enters the fixture with a mixed bag of results, having secured two victories, a draw, and two losses in their last five games. Their recent triumph over Berekum Chelsea with a commanding 2-0 scoreline in matchday 17 has injected a dose of confidence into the Lions' camp as they aim to climb up the league standings.

On the other side, Asante Kotoko has been in formidable form, boasting four wins and a draw in their last five matches. Their latest triumph came in a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Bofoakwa Tano during match week 17.

Heart of Lions finds themselves languishing in the 18th position on the league table with 15 points, desperate for a win to lift themselves out of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko sits comfortably in 3rd place with 29 points, eyeing a victory to close the gap on the league leaders and strengthen their title aspirations.

Heart of Lions possible starting lineup: Vincent Anane, Emmanuel Sakyi, Prince Ofori, Ebenezer Abban, Bismark Anim, Christian Boateng, Mohaison Mahmud, Philip Kekyi, Yaw Danso, Mustapha Yakubu, Benson Yeboah.

Asante Kotoko possible starting lineup: Frederick Asare, Yussif Mohammed, Henry Ansu, Sherif Mohammed, John Tedeku, Michael Dwamena, Justice Blay, Richmond Lamptey, Yahaya Baba, Steven Mukwala, Isaac Oppong.

Richmond Lamptey of Asante Kotoko is the player to watch in this encounter.

Predicted scoreline: 2-0 The away has enough firepower to take all three points.

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