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All Stars to test AshantiGold's title resolve

13 years ago
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Results in Wednesday’s fixtures of the Glo Premier League could prove crucial in determining the title destination.

As the season prepares for the second to last round of matches, the uncertainty surrounding where the title will end up might point to an improved standard in competition, break in the duopoly enjoyed by Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko and also suggest that other teams lack the resources to compete at the highest level.

With champions, Hearts of Oak now trailing the top side by four points, it’s fascinating a title race as AshantiGold would have themselves to blame should they scupper the chance to win a first trophy after 14 years.

But the Miners, playing at the Len Clay Stadium will need to edge past All Stars, a side playing for a top-four finish to improve their chances of claiming the title.

With Aduana Stars, just three points off the top and keeping the pressure, any slip by AshantiGold will be costly.

Aduana who are making their debut campaign in the elite competition need a win at the Carl Reindorf Park where they clash with Liberty Professionals.

Victory for the Dormaa-based side would send the season to the final day on May 12.

Hearts of Oak will be ruing their failed attempt to keep their title hopes on course as they allowed a 2-0 first half lead against Kessben to slip and rather went on to lose 3-2.

The Phobians have been laying the blame solely on goalkeeper Philemon McCarthy for his poor judgment in that match but would need to be ready for another tough game, this time against King Faisal at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Berekum Arsenals will return to the Golden City Park for the crucial derby against Bechem Chelsea.

The Gunners dropped out of the top-four after Sunday’s defeat to All Stars in Wa and will still mount their campaign to finish high.

Having slipped to seventh on the table, Heart of Lions will be at home to the relegated Sekondi Hasaacas at the Kpando Park.

The survival hopes of Eleven Wise will be tested by Asante Kotoko at the Coronation Park, where the relegation threatened side begin the start of their four-game home ban.

Great Olympics have an opportunity to improve their quest for premiership action next season when they play their last game before their home fans when Kessben FC visit’s the El-Wak Stadium.

Real Tamale United are just three points above the 14th placed side on the table and ahead of their home game with New Edubiase at the Tamale Sports Stadium, are aware that only a win can help them play in the premiership next season.