The semi-final round of exciting MTN Ashantifest Soccer Festival will take centre-stage this weekend as the competition is gradually getting to its climax. Following a remarkable quarter-final round on Friday, the stage is now set for four teams to battle for a place in the grand finale.
The first semi-finals between Ejisu and Kwadaso would be played on Friday at the Dechemso Otumfuo Park while the second semi-finals would see Dechemso and Santasi in action. It promises to be keenly contested encounters as the four teams had shown great intent in the quarter finals played last week.
Ejisu defeated a resolute Ashtown side 1-0 to qualify to the next stage while Dechemso won 4-3 on penalties in their encounter between Amakom, which ended 1-1 after 90 minutes. In the other quarter final Games, Kwadaso were too strong for Suame as the former won 2-0 to advance to the next stage with goals from Emmanuel Duah and Emmanuel Owusu Boakye. The final game of the round also saw Santasi beat Bantama 1-0, with Stephen Owusu Banahene’s goal.
The tournament, so far, has recorded some great performances and goals with Emmanuel Owusu Boakye of Kwadaso and Richmond Antwi of Atonso being the current joint top scorers with six goals. The likes of Alhassan Chibsah of Santasi and Tahiru Awudu of Ejisu are both on two goals each.
