In the Ghana Premier League's Matchweek 33 match, Legon Cities will host Hearts of Oak at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday. Though already relegated, the hosts will compete for pride, while Hearts of Oak want to end the season well because they still have a chance to finish in the top four.
For both teams, this match is the penultimate game of the campaign. Legon Cities has a somewhat stronger recent head-to-head record versus Hearts of Oak, winning two and drawing three of their last six meetings, despite their current performance. The lone victory the Phobians had throughout that time was a 1-0 victory in Accra in January of this year.
Legon Cities' season has been difficult; in 32 games, they have only won seven, drawn four, and lost twenty-one. With an average of 0.69 goals scored and 1.47 goals given up per game, they have scored 22 goals and given up 47. They have lost five straight going into this weekend, which is a sign of their recent bad play.
In contrast, Hearts of Oak have improved in the closing stages, defeating Berekum Chelsea and Accra Lions in their past two games. With a strong defensive record of just 18 goals allowed, the Phobians have won 14, drawn 10, and lost eight games so far this season.
Legon Cities, currently in 17th place with 25 points, will try to exit the top flight with some dignity, while Hearts of Oak, currently in fifth place with 52 points, will strive for maximum points to ensure a great finish.
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Techiman Eleven Wonders defeated RTU in a thrilling playoff match to guarantee their return to the Ghana Premier League.
Techiman Eleven Wonders defeated Real Tamale United (RTU) 2-1 in a thrilling Division One League playoff final at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, securing a spectacular comeback to the Ghana Premier League after three years in the wilderness.
Farouk Ameyaw's stoppage-time winner in a thrilling match worthy of the stakes led to wild jubilation among the Techiman supporters who had flocked to see their team return to the top division.
In the 13th minute, Frank Awere coolly tucked in the first goal to give his team the lead, capping off Eleven Wonders' early dominance. RTU put up a strong fight and were rewarded in the 67th minute when Blabala Bamon confidently scored a penalty to tie the game.
Late drama developed as the game seemed to be going into extra time. Referee Selorm Yao indicated the location following a handball in the RTU box in the ninetieth minute. To give Eleven Wonders a historic win, Farouk Ameyaw stepped up and, with steely nerves, sent the goalie the wrong way.
After losing in the Premier League three seasons prior, the Techiman-based team is making a victorious comeback with the victory. Additionally, it solidifies Ameyaw's reputation as the guy who brought Premier League football back to Techiman.
In the Access Bank Division One League, both teams had won their respective zones, establishing a crucial matchup to decide who would get the only promotion spot. Real Tamale United will need to reorganize and get ready for another season in the second division. At the same time, Eleven Wonders now looks forward to a new campaign among Ghana's top football players.
Eleven Wonders had a long and difficult journey back, but their perseverance and tenacity were amply rewarded this Friday afternoon in Accra.
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