Asante Kotoko will seek for a second successive win when they host Karela United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday January 26, 2025.
The Porcupine Warriors cruised to a thrilling 4-1 win over newly promoted side Vision FC to secure third place in the table with 31 points, leaving Coach Dr Prosper Ogum delighted with his team’s hunger for the title after they missed out last season.
The Ghanaian giants are the only club with an unbeaten record in the last five outings (W4, D1), having scored the second most goals (20) and conceded 12.
Kotoko are the fourth best home team in the league currently and head into the game with three consecutive home wins. They will hope to continue their impressive home form on Sunday.
A 1-0 defeat at Nsoatreman FC over the weekend have seen Karela United suffered three consecutive losses in the last five league matches (D2).
They are currently occupying the 16th position in the relegation zone with 14 points, having scored the second least goals (8) and conceded 14. The Tamale based have lost their last three consecutive games away from home without scoring.
Asante Kotoko have played Karela United four times at home in the league with the Porcupine Warriors winning one and drawing three.
In the 2020/21 season, Asante Kotoko beat Karela United 2-1 and drawn 1-1 in the2021/22 season, repeated same score line in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 season.
