Kotoko to capture top spot
Kumasi Asante Kotoko face another test to overcome stubborn Bechem United as they seek to revenge a recent painful MTN FA Cup loss in their Premier League encounter tomorrow at the Baba Yara Stadium.
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Kotoko aim to win at home to capture the lead from Wa All Stars against a Bechem side who are also targeting a mid-table push.
The Porcupine Warriors lost on penalties to Bechem United at the quarter-finals of the MTN FA Cup after a 2-2 draw, but hope to draw inspiration from their 1-0 away victory over their opponents in the first round at Bechem.
Coach Michael Osei of Kotoko will surely expect the best from his charges who are top marksman Dauda Mohammed, skipper Amos Frimpong and goalkeeper Ernest Sowah, among others, to snatch an all-important victory over the resurgent Bechem side who now feature solid defender Alfred Nelson and Hans Kwoffie.
Hearts of Oak, who are looking forward to returning to winning ways, will travel to Sekondi to play Hasaacas in another difficult fixture but with the top spot as their target as well.
Hasaacas are struggling in the 12th position and will fight hard to beat the Phobians at home in this tough battle in a bid to escape relegation.
The game will be the first away test for Hearts’ newly appointed coach, Sergio Traguil, to prove his critics wrong.
Premier League leaders, Wa All Stars, will storm Sogakope to defend their cherished lead against exciting WAFA who are yet to lose on their favourite astro turf.
WAFA are curretly eighth on the log and a win for them could enhance their top four chances, while an away loss for the visitors could see them losing their long-standing lead.
In the other matches, Ashantigold, welcome Inter Allies to the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium, Liberty Professionals host Dreams FC at Dansoman, while title chasers, Aduana Stars, face bottom-club New Edubiase.
Berekum Chelsea will play host to Ebusua Dwarfs at the Golden City park.