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The Ghana Premier League continues this weekend with Matchday 3, which promises to be exciting.
Two games have been postponed because Asante Kotoko and AshantiGold are on continental assignments.
Here are five things to expect:
Bashir Hayford takes over the first Legon Cities game
Following their humiliating loss to the Major Olympics, Legon Cities made changes to their coaching staff by firing Bosnian Goran Barjaktarevic and appointing experienced coach Bashir Hayford, marking their return to the league after two years.
The former league winner with Asante Kotoko and AshantiGold is expected to be in the dugout Friday night when the Legon Cities host Medeama at Accra Sports Stadium.
Medeama has failed to impress, they did not win any of their first two league games, and while the Legon Cities haven’t won this season either, they are expected to scowl under the guidance of a coach who with Ashgold, won the major division with a game. ample.
It is also noteworthy that in 2015, Ashgold in addition to winning the League, scored fourth place with the most goals and with a goal difference of +9, there is evidence of an impressive defensive record.
Did you think that was it? Need to be reminded of Bashir’s box office press conferences? Bring moments of laughter and jokes to their press conferences. You can call him Mourinho from Ghana.
His recent script was a question posed by a journalist about his ‘tactical bankruptcy’. Hayford criticized the journalist for using “borrowed” words about him. The incident went viral and entertained many Ghanaians. Now appointed Legon Cities coach, expect more of those moments from him.
Asamoah Gyan coming back after 17 years?
Asamoah Gyan, who joined Legon Cities, was Ghana’s biggest Premier League transfer this season. However, fans have been starving as the forward has yet to kick a ball due to fitness issues.
It may be a coincidence, but the forward has timed his comeback well, with the appointment of two-time Ghana Premier League winner Bashir Hayford.
The former Ashgold coach has returned to the division with Legon Cities and could refer to Gyan to deepen his mark from 17 years ago to help the club finish in the top four.
After weeks in the gym, Gyan is expected to play a role for the Royals when they host Medeama at the Accra sports stadium.
Expensive stagnation
The league had what can be described as a slow start with only one game producing a win. Seven of the first eight games ended in draws and on matchday 2, 50% of the games ended in draws.
The advantage of what is a rather disappointing streak lies between the draws on the two days, there were three very exciting draws.
The matches between Ashanti Gold – Karela and Ebusua Dwarfs – Elmina Sharks ended in exciting draws of two all played.
Hearts of Oak’s first game of the season also ended with both teams sharing points and goals, much to the disappointment of Hearts of Oak coach Odoom, who showed his frustration in his post-match press, but do fans care? , especially neutral ones?
No we don’t, just give us entertainment.
Individual pioneers
Note that “pioneers” is not used in its literal dictionary meaning.
Who is the best player in Ghana’s first division?
There is a high probability that this question will generate a catalog of varied answers and that shows the quality of the league or does it simply continue to highlight the absence of a real standout player or standout personality from the reels?
Many will argue differently, but certainly in this regard, however, what everyone can agree on is the fact that the beginning of this season has provided players who have been entertained or simply “wowed.”
In the first week, we witnessed Razak Issah, a goalkeeper, gape when he scored from a direct free kick.
In the second week, striker Hans Kwoffie scored 2 goals from 2 shots on target to ensure that Hearts of Oak, led by Patrick Razak from the right wing, left Accra Sports Stadium frustrated and with only one point.
Obeng Junior, who probably only a few expected to perform, started running with the 2 Hearts of Oak goals and a full performance.
Who will leave Ghana’s Premier League world cup watering this week? That can’t be determined, but at Joy Sports we can’t wait.
Don’t expect clean sheets
Well, we may be out of tune here, but challenge us to make it all fit.
So far, goalkeepers have failed to avoid goals. The first round of games saw two clean sheets (a 0-0 draw between Inter Allies and Dreams), while the second week of the match saw three goalkeepers, Afadzwu Daniel of Bechem United, Asare Benjamin of Great Olympics and Moosie John. Techiman Eleven Wonders keep sheets clean from 3 separate sets.
Well, there will be arguments that it is not the sole responsibility of a goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet and yes, that is true.
Keeping a clean sheet requires a collective effort, the whole team needs to be on during the defensive phase of the game, so perhaps, the lack of clean sheets may be due to particular defensive mistakes or even perhaps, the attackers are scoring too much! !
We already have a combined 43 goals this season – 2.68 goals scored in each game. So expect goals this week.
I told you we’re going to get back on track, right?
