Kotoko’s quest to win this season’s Premier League will receive a major boost on Wednesday should the team win over Wa All Stars in their match day 17 fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The Porcupines drew 1-1 away to Techiman City in their last game and they are expected to bag the three maximum points in their midweek clash. Wa All Stars, who currently lead the league table with 31 points, beat Kotoko 1-0 in the first round. Kotoko now have the chance to avenge that defeat not alone to consolidate their position on the table, but to also make their teeming supporters happy. For a team that once led the pack and were dislodged only for them to recapture the top spot again, Wa All Stars have the wherewithal to stretch Coach Michael Osei and his team. The Wa based side certainly won’t be mincemeat. Kotoko have actually found them quite a hard nut to crack in most of their encounters although the fabulous lads have eventually emerged victors. Wednesday’s game isn’t likely to be any different from what have been witnessed overtime. Kotoko must expect a tough challenge. That makes interim head coach, Michael Osei’s task difficult. His assignment looks difficult not because he and his team can’t win; it’s difficult because they haven’t been convincing especially with the FA Cup loss in Kumasi about two weeks ago still fresh on the minds of some passionate fans. It’s for Michael Osei and his players to prove beyond doubt, that, they have what it takes to wrestle the league leaders for the three points and as well protect their pride. To that end, the Porcupines have been preparing feverishly for the match. They have been training well with each of the players in camp eager to impress the coach to earn selection. They are expected to hold their last major training ahead of the game on Tuesday at Adako Jachie and according to Coach Michael Osei that session wouldn’t be too “demanding” since it is to put final touches on their preparation. The match will kick off at 3pm. The gate fees are as follows: Popular stand – GHȼ5; Centre line – GHȼ8 and VIP – GHȼ20. Kotoko fans should expect a good performance plus a sweet win.
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