Nations FC next in line to hurt Kotoko

Albert Amoah-Kotoko

 Struggling Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC will hope to return to winning ways after a chain of three defeats.

Tomorrow at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium, they welcome in-form, Nations FC, in what is dubbed: ‘the Ashanti Derby.’

Coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey had the better of Prosper Narteh Ogum last season, guiding Nations to beat Kotoko 1-0 and drew 2-2 at Abrankese.

Currently, both teams are witnessing contrasting fortunes in the league.

Nations FC are on a three-game winning roller coaster ride, putting them on the heels of leaders, Bibiani Gold Stars, with the Porcupine Warriors on a three-game losing streak.

Both teams will be without their star men, Emmanuel Antwi of Kotoko and Skipper Razak Simpson of Nations; both on national team duties.

Crossing over to the Bono region, Coach Yaw Preko will look to guide his Nsoatreman FC side back to winning ways when they play host to Aduana Stars, coached by his former playmate, Yaw Acheampong, in the Bono derby today at the Nana Kronmansah II Park.

In-form Hearts of Oak will chase their third straight victory of the season when they trek to the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale to face a desperate Karela United side who are looking to turn things around.

Other games will see Medeama SC welcome league leaders, Bibiani Gold Stars, to the T&A Stadium in the Western Derby in Tarkwa, Berekum. Chelsea will stay put at the Golden City Park to play Bechem United; Vision FC will battle out with Dreams FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema; and Samartex FC at home at the Nsenkyire Arena to host Young Apostles.

The University of Ghana Stadium will host the all Lions clash as Accra Lions FC battle fourth-placed, Heart of Lions, today with Legon Cities entertaining Basake Holy Stars at the same venue tomorrow

 By Raymond Ackumey