Ghana Premier League: Ibrahim Tanko, Owusu trade words ahead of top liner

The week 29 Ghana Premier League fixture will witness one of the top liners on Sunday with title chasers Medeama hosting Asante Kotoko.

Medeama who sit second on the league table with 50 points, welcome Kotoko [43 points] to the Tarkwa TnA Park.

Ibrahim Tanko and Manuel Mantey remain confident ahead of Sunday’s clash against Asante Kotoko, expressing strong belief in the team’s preparation and ability to secure all three points. pic.twitter.com/UedvUVqQrL

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A win for Medeama will send them back to the top of the table with 53 points as Aduana defeated leaders GoldStars 2-1 on Friday.

Speaking ahead of the Week 29 encounter, Tanko stressed the need for his players to deliver at home and secure all three points as they look to improve their recent form.

Medeama will go top with win

“I think in playing Kotoko is always a big game and not only because of the name Kotoko but because of where we are in the league now and every game is very important and we are playing home.

“We want to control the game. We want to win. Definitely we want to keep our three points here.

“It’s not going to be easy but like I said we train very good this weekend and I hope that the boys will make it happen,” he told Medi TV.

Medeama go into Sunday’s game after a difficult run, recording two draws, two defeats, and just one win in their last five matches.

Kotoko also head into the clash struggling for consistency, with two draws, one win, and two defeats in their last five games.

Speaking to the club’s media, Kotoko head coach, Prince Owusu stressed that the focus within the squad is firmly on delivering a positive reaction this weekend.

Asante Kotoko sit 5th with 43 points

“In life, things happen; when it happens, you don’t have to let it keep you down.

“I have spoken to them and the boys are ready to fight back and make sure they bring some life into the supporters,” he said.

“We are just going to counterattack and see if we can bring them down.

With season gradually drawing to a close, Medeama are looking to clinch the title and return to continental football with Asante Kotoko chasing a top four spots at the end of the season.