Kotoko, Hearts to thrill fans in G6 semi-finals

Tomorrow at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, football fans will put aside the gloom which has engulfed the Ashanti Regional capital following the death of the Asantehemaa and throng the stadium  to witness the super clash between two old foes in history, Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak in a GHALCA G6 semi-final cracker.

Obviously, the tradition behind the two giants make the match the final before the final, as it promises to give Kumasi fans a lot to cheer about.

Defending champions, Kotoko, will seek to perpetuate their dominance over Hearts in recent times and maintain their unbeaten run in the competition, while Hearts will be out to pull a surprise as usual as the underdogs.

Kotoko appear as clear favourites after beating Bechem United 3-0 and Wa All Stars 2-0 at the group stage as against the Phobians’ 1-1 draw with Medeama and 0-1 defeat to Aduana Stars.

Again, Kotoko seem to be enjoying some good motivation from their new Chief Executive, Dr Kwame Kyei, who has brought life into the club in the past few weeks.

But unlike Kotoko, Hearts have been using the tournament to test some new players they intend to register for next season.

The big game will be preceded by the other semi-final match between Aduana Stars and Bechem United in a Brong Ahafo derby.

Winners of the two matches will book their places in what pundits have predicted would be an epic final in the novelty off-season competition.