Ashgold host Lions Sunday

League leaders, AshantiGold, could find themselves 10 Premier League points clear of their closest rivals on Sunday when they play relegation-threatened Heart of Lions at the Kpando Park as the First Capital Plus Premier League reaches the 22nd week this weekend.

Bashir Hayford’s side have amassed 40 points after 21 games and will be eager to capitalise on any slip by second-placed Berekum Chelsea and third-placed West Africa Football Academy (WAFA), who are tied on 33 points.

Chelsea face a tricky tie in Kumasi against the defending league champions, Kumasi Asante Kotoko, who are in high spirits after booking a date with Medeama SC in the finals of the MTN FA Cup.

At the Len Clay Stadium at Obuasi, New Edubiase United host WAFA, mindful of their precarious situation as a loss at home could consign them to the relegation zone, while the visitors will be keen to revive their title hunt after two straight draws.

The coach of 12th-placed Accra Hearts of Oak, Herbert Addo, will be feeling the pressure as he leads the Phobians against his former side, Aduana Stars, at the Agyemang Badu Park at Dormaa-Ahenkro.

Other intriguing ties will see relegation-threatened Accra Great Olympics host Bechem United at the Accra Sports Stadium, Liberty Professionals take on FA Cup finalists, Medeama SC at Dansoman, Sekondi Hasaacas battle Wa All Stars at the Sekondi Stadium at Essipon, while bottom club, Brong Ahafo United engage Inter Allies in Sunyani.