GPL Preview: AshantiGold SC VS Karela United, Miners hoping to maintain perfect start.

GPL Preview: AshantiGold SC VS Karela United, Miners hoping to maintain perfect start.

AshantiGold SC will be hoping to maintain their perfect start to the season when Karela United come to town on Saturday.

The Miners will target making it it two wins from two as they host this tantalizing Ghana Premier League fixture at the Len Clay Stadium, Obuasi.

The Match is the first home game for Ashgold who beat Eleven Wonders away in their first game of the season.

Coach Ernest Thompson-Quartey will expect his boys to deliver as he also make shis home bow after joining the side during the off-season.

Karela United come into the encounter on the back of a disappointing draw against Adana Stars last week.

Aduana Stars drew first blood before the home side restored parity; but they eventually failed to secure an all-important home win.

To avoid being under pressure in the early stage of his stint with the club, new Karela Gaffer Bismark Kobby Mensah will hope to avoid defeat in this fixture with Ashgold.

HEAD TO HEAD

Both sides could not be separated in their two league meetings last season.

The fixture at Obuasi produced a 2-2 result while the return fixture in the second round also ended 1-1.

The game is slated for a 3pm GMT kick-off.

Referee Mahama Ewuntomah will take charge of the fixture and will be assisted by Bawa Haruna and Suleman Salau Deen in the flanks.

Bashir Dauda will be the game’s 4th official.

The Match will be shown live on TV via StarTimes Adepa Channel

PRE-MATCH STATISTICS

Karela United’s last away win dates back to February 14, 2021 when they beat Ebusua Dwarfs (2-1).

The last 10 away games for Karela United have produced (0 wins, 3 draws, 7 losses).

Ashgold SC have lost only one of their last 10 home games. (W6, D3, 1L).

Ashgold have not conceded a goal at home in 410 minutes of league football. (4 and a half games).

Karela United have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 away matches.