Just when it appears Kumasi Asante Kotoko are recovering from their shock exit from the CAF Champions League, Accra Great Olympics seem ready to further compound their problems when they clash in a First Capital Plus Premier League match at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.
Kotoko have endured a wretched run in the league this season that has seen them pick just 19 out of a possible 36 points, and the Baba Yara Stadium, which once stood as a fortress for Kotoko hardly evokes any fear for visiting sides.
Although only a point separates the two sides with Kotoko sitting just above Olympics, the ‘Dade Boys’ seem buoyed by their recent resurgence that has lifted them from the relegation zone to a respectable sixth position on the league table.
Even more soothing to the Olympics fans is the signing of former Kotoko assistant coach, Yaw Acheampong, who is expected to provide the desired motivation to secure victory against his former side.
He would be counting on the experience of veteran goalkeeper, Richard Kingson and midfielder Godwin Attram to compliment the young ones including Owusu Sefa, Ofoe Ofotsum, Francis Attuquaye and Joseph Armah to spell misery for Kotoko.
In other matches, Accra Hearts of Oak will host Wa All Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium, while AshantiGold welcome Inter-Allies to the Len Clay Stadium at Obuasi.
WAFA will seek to maintain their home invincibility with a victory against BA United at the Sogakope Park, while Sekondi Hasaacas trek to Berekum to encounter Berekum Chelsea.
A crunch battle awaits Kpando Heart of Lions as they play Bechem United at the Bechem Park, while Liberty Professionals would seek to improve their gains when they welcome New Edubiase United to the Carl Reindorf Park at Dansoman.
