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Defending league champions Kumasi Asante Kotoko return from their CAF champions’ league debacle in Egypt hoping to turn the tides on the domestic scene in the premier league when they play against Berekum Arsenals.
Asante Kotoko host Arsenals at their adopted Konongo Park on Sunday in match of the day on match-day-II of the OneTouch premier league.
The Gunners are still basking in glory after their first win against Hearts of Oak in nine matches.
Kotoko were held to a goalless drawn game by Great Olympics in match day-I.
A poor showing for the Porcupine Warriors would force the club's fans to demand the exit of coach E.K. Afranie, who has been under pressure after last weeks 4-0 drubbing by El Ahly in the CAF/MTN Champions League.
Local media reports also claim that an imminent dissolution of the club's board of directors remains on the cards of the life Patron, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II due to their poor showing.
Indeed, Asante Kotoko are reeling under real pressure to deliver against the giant killing Gunners.
In other matches, Real Tamale United relocate to the Cape Coast sports stadium due to a three-game home ban from last season take on league leaders, AshantiGold.
The Miners would be hoping to continue with their free-scoring form from their opening day game when they came from a goal down to thrash Feyenoord 4-1.
But in the Pride of the North, the Miners face a much more stiff opposition than their opening day form.
Real Tamale United also have their image to protect after losing 1-0 to Real Sportive a fortnight ago.
In Swedru, Feyenoord Academy will hoping to beat new entrants, Tema Youth.
Sekondi Hasaacas welcome Great Olympics to Gyandu Park.
Hasaacas would be seeking to put up an impressive show against another new entrant, in Great Olympics.
The Sekondi-based club lost their opening day game to league debutants, Tema Youth and would now have to scale the Olympics hurdle at home.
At the Sunyani Coronation Park, Bofoakwa Tano play Real Sportive.
Sportive under new technical head, Peter Voullmann look much stronger after getting off their season's opener on a good note.
Power FC would host King Faisal at the Ho Park.
The Electricity lads were hammered 3-0 in match-day-I and another bad result would compound their problems as they struggle out of the bottom ranks on the table.
Liberty Professionals' title ambitions would be put to test by Kpando Heart of Lions at the Dansoman Karl Riendorf Park.
The Dansoman-based club have set their sights on winning the league title to crown off their 10th anniversary.
Despite a poor start in on the opening day of the OneTouch Premiership, Liberty are still optimistic of topping the standings at the end of the season.
The club's president, Alhaji Sly Tetteh said the 1-2 loss to Gamba All Blacks on the opening day was a wake call to the club.
Alhaji Sly Tetteh said the club had resolved to claim the championship diadem and remain optimistic that they would discover their form and finish on top of the standings in the 16 team league.
"We have brought a lot of good players into the team and we hope to clinch the title in celebration of our 10th anniversary."
Earlier on Saturday, Accra Hearts of Oak registered their first win in six competitive games beating Gamba All Blacks 1-0 at home.
Stanley Afedzie saved the blushes of Accra Hearts of Oak on Saturday scoring from a freekick with 12 minutes to go against Gamba All Blacks.
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