The rivalry between AshantiGold SC and Hearts of Oak will be rekindled in Obuasi later today at the Len Clay Stadium.
AshGold have started their title defence poorly in the opening round of the season with just two wins in eight matches.
But they gave their campaign a boost with a hard fought win against New Edubiase United in the Adansi derby in midweek ending their six matches without a win.
The 1997 CAF Champions league losing finalist are approaching this epic clash without their two talented youngsters Amos Addai and Paul Abakah Nkrumah who are nursing their respective injuries.
Tijani Joshua will be assessed if he can be available for selection on Sunday after picking up an injury in the derby on Wednesday.
Alhassan Nuhu is expected back in the Ashanti Gold SC line up for Sunday’s match after he missed in the midweek clash.
Japanese-American tactician Kenichi Yatsuhashi’s union with the Phobians as head coach is in the balance following a recent bust up between him and his employers before their trip to Obuasi.
Hearts of Oak are making a journey to the mining town without injured quintet Samudeen Ibrahim, Thomas Abbey, Richard Yamoah, Isaac Oduro and Selasi Adjei.
The Phobians failed to win in midweek when they were held by West Africa Football Academy to a 1-1 draw.
Samuel Yeboah is doubtful.
Hearts of Oak left back Kennedy Appiah featured for the defending league champions last season.
MATCH FACTS
Head to Head (Since 2000)
Total matches played = 26
Ashanti Gold SC wins = 8
Drawn matches = 9
Hearts of Oak wins = 9
Match Build Up: Ashgold vs Hearts
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