Kotoko, Nations FC clash in Ashanti regional derby

The leaders, As­ante Kotoko, and Nations FC would produce an entertaining derby on Sun­day when they clash in a top of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) Match day 28 encounter at the Dr Kwame Kyei Stadium in Abramkese.Razak Simpson-Nations FCSurely, it will add to the crack games lined up for the home stretch of the competition with Kotoko hoping to annex the three points to consolidate their lead.Both sides are currently among the top four clubs, with Nations FC being one of the sides piling pressure on the Porcupine Warriors.

With an ambition to topple the Asanteman warriors, Nations FC would hope their impressive home performance would come to play in this game.The Porcupine Warriors have struggled in their last two games, drawing with Heart of Lions and Be­chem United. They had to come from behind to draw on all two occasions.



Against Nations FC, Kotoko would be in another battle of their lives. Nations would throw everything at them to upset the applecart.The form of Razak Simpson has affected the team’s play and could rep­licate the display that saw them beat Hearts of Oak in Accra.

It would be fireworks but Nations FC have the ability to split the points at the end of regulation time.In Accra, Hearts of Oak would hope to bounce back to winning ways after earn­ing four points from their last two encounters.But back at their pre­ferred venue, the Phobians would aim to breathe life into their championship dreams but must be able to overcome the chal­lenge presented by Karela United.

The Tuba Astro Turf near Kasoa would also host the Dreams FC versus Vision FC clash.Vision FC gave a good account of themselves against Hearts last weekend when they came back from a goal down to earn a draw.From the performance they churned out in that game, they come into this game as clear favourites against the Dreams FC side struggling to avoid relegation.

However, they are begin­ning to show consistency at home and if that run continues, they could earn at least a point from the game.Holy Stars would worsen the plight of Legon Cities when they clash at the C.A.

M Park at Ainyinase with Goldstars favour­ites against Medeama at the Bibiani DUN’s Park.Elsewhere, Heart of Lions and Accra Lions would be engaged in the battle of the lions at Kpando, Young Apostles will host Samartex at the Wenchi Stadium while Ber­ekum Chelsea host Bechem United.Aduana Stars would be awarded three points and three goals, fol­lowing the withdrawal of Nsoatre­man FC from the championship.

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