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Midweek match preview

16 years ago
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The premiership continues in midweek as Asante Kotoko’s quest of remaining at the top of the standings comes under threat at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Seven games would be played on Wednesday while the remaining two come off a day after.

Hearts of Oak will play its match-day-13 of the OneTouch Premier League on Thursday after missing the weekend’s round of matches due to continental matches while AshantiGold, Kotoko and Hasaacas, who were also excused from the weekend’s games, join the action on Wednesday.

Table toppers, Asante Kotoko, who lead the standings by three points but with a game in hand would come up against second-placed, Heart of Lions.

The Reds will extend their lead at top to six points if they manage a win over the Lions at the Baba Yara Stadium in a late kick-off.

Real Tamale United return to the Tamale Sports Stadium after their defeat over the weekend to play Berekum Arsenals, who would be looking for a second successive away win.

At the Tema Sports Stadium, Kessben FC would up against home side, Real Sportive while Wa All Stars would be at home to Tema Youth at the Wa Park.

Sekondi Hasaacas play at the Essipong Stadium for the first time after the 2008 African Cup of Nations as they take on Gamba All Blacks.

The troubles of Accra Great Olympics could be worsened when they welcome Liberty Professionals, who are in such fine form to the Ohene Djan Stadium.

AshantiGold after producing a six-star performance would return to the domestic action with a game against King Faisal at the Len Clay Stadium.

Then on Thursday, the last game for match-day-13 would come up at the Ohene Djan Stadium.

Accra Hearts of Oak would need to shake off the disappointment of not qualifying for the next round stage of the Caf Champions League, when they play Zaytuna FC, who are last from bottom at the Ohene Djan Stadium.

The defending league champions have struggled this season but remain hopeful of continuing with their winning form that saw them register victory in a long while.