Tag: Ghana Premier League

Accra Lions have suffered relegation from the Ghana Premier League after a 2-0 defeat to Dreams FC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, June 1.

Accra Lions started well with good possession and attacking strength, especially in the first half, creating several scoring opportunities in the first half.

Lucky Nwafor hit the crossbar, and Edmund Amakye forced a strong save from Dreams FC’s goalkeeper; however, they couldn’t notch a goal.

Joseph Esso gave a long-range shot that narrowly missed, coming around the 22nd minute of the first half, a strike that had Accra Lions scrambling.

Accra Lions were handed a scare halfway through the first half when Joseph Esso hit a long-range shot that missed by inches.

Just before halftime, Lawrence Setordjie saw his lobbed effort go slightly high as Wahabu guided the ball out.

In the second half, their defensive vulnerabilities were exposed. Razak Salifu capitalised on a defensive mix-up to score the opener for Dreams FC at the 51st minute of the match.

Following this, Accra Lions tried a comeback with a goal-bound effort from Yao Sokpoli that hit the crossbar.

Accra Lions made three substitutions in the 73rd minute with hopes of securing an equaliser or dominating; however, Dreams FC remained dominant and also followed with a substitution, introducing Aziz Musibau in the 77th minute.

He brought fresh energy and secured his side’s lead with another goal in the 84th minute.

Despite efforts to make a comeback, Accra Lions failed, causing them to be demoted to the Division One League.

Meanwhile, Accra Lions have had a challenging season in the Ghana Premier League, finishing 16th in the standings. Their performance was marked by inconsistency, with 9 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses across 32 matches.

How relegation works

Relegation in football occurs when a club fails to earn enough points to stay in the top division, usually with the bottom three teams dropping to a lower league, while top-performing teams from that lower division get promoted based on league standings, points earned, goal difference, and head-to-head results.

Nine more games in the 2022–23 Ghana Premier League are scheduled to be played this weekend.

According to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) schedule, clubs won’t take a break even though the first round of the country’s premier division just completed last weekend.

On Friday, February 17, through Sunday, February 19, there will be matches played.

Form Guide:

Medeama SC, the team set to play as the home side goes into the fixture as the favourites.

The team is currently 7^th on the Ghana Premier League table with 24 points from 17 games.

While two wins, two defeats, and one draw from the last five matches is not that impressive, the home advantage of the club should come in handy.

The opponent, Legon Cities FC are just one place above the relegation zone. Having picked just 21 points from 17 matches, Legon Cities are 15^th on the league log.

The team has just one win from the last five matches, having lost two and drawn the other two.

In the meeting between the two teams from the first round, Medeama SC had the better of Legon Cities FC and won by a goal to nil.

Predicted scorline:

With just these few observations, this game should be a close contest. After 90 minutes, however, Medeama SC are unlikely to lose this one.

The best result for Legon Cities FC should be a draw.

Medeama SC 2-1 Legon Cities FC.

Probable starting eleven – Medeama SC

Mensah (G), Kwasi Donsu ©, Musah, Abaidoo, Yaro, Ackahbi, Asmah, Kwofie, Vital, Darlington, Agyemang.

Probable starting eleven – Legon Cities FC

Winfred Honu (G), Nasiru Moro, Alex Aso, Sulemana Mohammed, Samuel Armah, Kwabena Adu Meider, Michael Ampadu, Rahman Abdul, Nii Gyashie Bortey Acquaye, Michael Otu, Eric Bonsu Osei

Match details:

Friday’s encounter between Medeama SC and Legon Cities FC is scheduled to be played at the Akoon Community Park.

The game will kick off at 15:00gmt.

On matchday 18 of the Ghana Premier League on Saturday, struggling Kotoku Royals will be the visitors to Accra Lions.

The Accra-based team, which is presently in sixth position, will be attempting to advance to the top four with a victory.

The team of Ibrahim Tanko has won twice, tied twice, and lost once in their last five league games.

Kotoku Royals are having trouble; they have only won one game in their last five.
They are now in 18th place, and a loss away from home might make things worse.

The White and Blue are aiming at a win to bounce back on track this weekend at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Accra Lions starting lineup: Andrew Owusu, David Oduro, Jacob Amu Mensah, Issa Ibrahim, Emmanuel Makafui, Evans Ampofo, Daniel Awumi, Samari Salifu, Dominic Nsobia, Fredrick Asante, Youssoff Simpara

Kotoku Royals possible starting lineup: Ebenezer Akpor Kommey, Joe Boateng, Fawzi Ali, Enoch Oppong Opare, Edward Mensah, Selorm Klutse, Prince Kwame Dogbe, Mohammed Zakari, Francis Andy Kumi, Richard Dzikoe

Samari Salifu of Accra Lions is the player to watch in this encounter.

Predicted scoreline: 3-1 We expect Accra Lions to pick up the three points in a tight game.