2016/17 GPL week 9 best XI

WAFA kept their magnificent form by picking their fourth consecutive win and second away win in a role following their solitary win over Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park with Bolga All Stars goalie Aziz Suleman standing tall to earn his side their first historic away point the league while center back pair of Musah Nuhu and Ibrahim Abukari fought gallantly to protect their only goal against Bechem United on Sunday.

Klaus Rasmussen emerged undoubtedly the coach of the week for guiding WAFA the club of the week following their win at Bechem with 4:4:2 being the system adopted for the week.

Abdul Aziz Suleman (GK) - Bolga All Stars: Suleman was not only stupendous for his side against AshGold, his cat-like saves gave them a historic point in the league. He saved an early minute penalty and pulled quiet some magnificent saves in the game. This is the second penalty he's saved. He was voted man of the match after the game.

Caleb Amankwah - WAFA: Caleb, an intelligent center-back who has been used as a makeshift right back has excellently played the role since last season. He defended perfectly and contributed immensely to the team's win away at Bechem.

Jacob Larweh - Tema Youth: But for Larweh's exceptional performance against Medeama on Sunday at the Tema Park, the back four of this week's Best XI could have been all for WAFA. Larweh provided tour magnificent crosses in the game and made the left side of their defence, solid. He compelled Medeama to rechannel their attacking techniques as he made the left back position impregnable for the visitors.

Musah Nuhu - WAFA: As solid as always, Nuhu pulled the plugs on the experienced Ahmed Toure. It was not much of a surprise as he did same when he played for New Edubiase and won player of the match against both Kotoko and Hearts. His was excellent in his aerial tussles, good on the ball and gave accurate long passes.

Ibrahim Abukari - WAFA: HE was the partner of Nuhu at the back and their chemistry was marvelous. They glued the WAFA defence and made it impenetrable.

Michael Akuffo - Kotoko: Kotoko was not exceptional against struggling Inter Allies but Michael was. He bought his experience to bear and marshaled the Kotoko midfield with strength, power and intelligence.

Joseph Paintsil - Tema Youth: Paintsil could have been on top with three brilliant assist against Medeama if Michael Kporvi had converted all the glaring chances he had. He was unstoppable on the flanks for the Tema side with his runs and crosses and very apt in his passing.

Isaac Twum - Inter Allies: While Michael Akuffo was marshaling the midfield for Kotoko, Isaac Twum was the only meandering player, hot to contain. He was powerful on and off the ball, gave accurate passes and exhibited great skill in the game.

Papa Arko - Liberty Professionals: Papa Arko's great show against Elmina Sharks was the definition of experience. He scored a masterclass goal which took all by surprise. He was phenomenal, incredible and absolutely stupendous in the game.

Stephen Sarfo - Berekum Chelsea: Sarfo took his goal tally to five after scoring the only goal against Hearts on Sunday. His fantastic finish gave his side the entire three points but did not only end there as he became a thorn in the flesh of the Phobians. Hearts struggled to contain him. He emerged the man of the match as well.

Osah Bernardinho - Great Olympics: Bernardinho emerged the first player to give Great Olympics their first win of the season. His early goal became the only goal of the game and also proved a tough attacker for the Dwarfs defence. He emerged player of the match as well.