Three former premier league sides will begin their campaign for a return to the premiership later today as the division one sub middle league kicks off.

Great Olympics who were relegated at the end of the 2004 season are poised for a return to the elite division.

Great Olympics begin their comeback campaign with a game against Home Stars at the Robert Mensah Stadium in Zone III this afternoon.

Tema Youth and Great Mariners are the other Zone III contenders.

But no game would be coming up in Zone I.

A court injunction by Kintampo United has forced organizers to hold onto the matches slated for the weekend.

Another side relegated from the premier league last season, B.A United are keen on making a return with their first game against Topsymore in Obuasi.

Upper Stars and Aduana Stars are the other group contenders all in Zone I.

Swedru All Blacks after six years away from the top flight play Gold Stars in Koforidua in Zone II.

Traditional side Sekondi Wise Fighters play Kessben FC in the other Zone II game at the Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra.

Match-Day-2 of the competition comes up on Wednesday.