Kotoko, Hearts in derby clashes

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The Glo Premier League will this weekend witness a double-bill of derby day action on Sunday as games in Accra and Kumasi top the fixture pile.

With the football family smarting from a productive three-day Fifa sponsored Com-Unity seminar, the premiership now takes up the centre stage.

An indifferent season for Asante Kotoko could further be tested as the Porcupine Warriors play host to Kessben FC in the regional derby at the Baba Yara Stadium.

The defending champions, trailing the table toppers by 14 points have everything to play for to salvage their pride after losing the reverse fixture in Abrankese.

The clash at the Baba Yara Stadium ideally could not have warranted such a hype but with Coach Bashiru Hayford, who guided the Reds to the title the past season now on the opposite side, there is everything to play for.

Hayford's return to club football coincided with Kotoko's impressive run and he holds one above his former side after Kessben beat their opponents for Sunday 1-0 in the first round fixture.

Despite Kotoko's recent poor form and lying fourth on the table, the Porcupine Warriors are still capable of grinding out a result at home.

Then the impressive title chasers, Hearts of Oak who lead the standings by 11 points play against Liberty Professionals at the Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra.

The Phobians are not playing with style but industry which has served them well under Kosta Papic.

Then second-placed King Faisal travel to Wa to battle All Stars, a side difficult to beat at home.

At the Sekondi Sports Stadium, Eleven Wise would host welcome Heart of Lions.

Real Tamale United would attempt to climb out of the bottom three when they host Gamba All Blacks to the Tamale Sports Stadium.

In Tema, Tema Youth play Berekum Arsenals while Chelsea would be at home to relegation threatened Ashantigold at the Coronation Park in Sunyani.

The battle to avoid the drop begins on Saturday at the Ohene Djan Stadium where Sporting Mirren play Hasaacas who are fourth from bottom.