Second-placed Accra Hearts of Oak appear favourites against city rivals Dansoman Liberty Professionals when the two teams clash in their 23rd week First Capital Plus Premier League at the Carl Reindorf Park at Dansoman on Sunday.
Coach Mohammed Polo who commended his boys for the win against Ashantigold would expect a similar showing against Liberty who lost by a lone goal to New Edubiase at Bekwai last Wednesday.
Hearts cannot falter this time, especially when their supporters are rooting for more wins to topple leaders Kumasi Asante Kotoko. Taking a cue from previous matches between the two sides, Sunday’s battle promises fireworks.
Unlike Hearts fans, supporters of Kotoko who were disappointed with the team’s 1-0 loss to Heart of Lions at home last Wednesday will yearn for an uninterrupted run to be assured of another league success as a consolation for their abysmal performance in their African campaign.
And with arch-rivals Hearts still pushing, Kotoko cannot afford to gamble with their chances anymore. Featuring the likes of Kwabena Adusei, Jordan Opoku and Seidu Bancey, the wounded league leaders must collect all the three points from Berekum Chelsea.
Randy Abbey’s Heart of Lions would want to prove their mettle once more when they host New Edubiase United at Kpando, while Ashantigold will be at home to Aduana Stars, with the likes of Lawrence Lartey, Joseph Ato Bissah, Shafiu Mumuni, Joshua Tijani and others trying to put smiles back on the faces of Obuasi fans.
Bechem United play relegation-threatened Inter Allies who, like Cape Caost Mysterious Dwarfs, are struggling to survive the premiership.
If Dwarfs’ 4-0 thrashing of Amidaus Professionals is anything to go by, then Coach J.E. Sarpong’s presence could change their fate with another win against King Faisal at the Baba Yara Stadium.
At the Essipon Stadium in Sekondi, Hasaacas will also welcome Wa All Stars in another tight contest.
Medeama SC’s match against Amidaus Professionals has been rescheduled following the former’s continental assignment with Zesco United in Zambia on Sunday.
