The Obuasi Len Clay Stadium is set for a turbulent afternoon as AshGold lock horns with regional rivals Asante Kotoko in the NC Special Competition.

The clash is billed to provide all the characteristics of a big gane as the Miners seek revenge over their opponents in the competition.

The Miners seek to revenge their painful 2-0 loss in Kumasi after dominating most parts of the game.

A lot has changed for the Aboakese Boys since that game in Kumasi.

Then head coach Svetislav Tanasevij has been demoted to the youth team after a run of disappointing the results Kjetil Zachariassen leading the team.

The Miners are coming on the back of a defeat against close rivals Medeama SC in midweek.

They currently on 4th position with 11points, 8 off the summit.

A win against Asante Kotoko will close the gap between the two sides to only a point.

Despite not starting in their last two games, Shafiu Mumuni will be hoping to get back to the starting line up.

Asante Kotoko travel to the Len Clay Stadium knowing a win against Ashanti Gold will give them seven points lead against the home sides.

The Porcupines were left reeling against Bechem United in midweek and knows only a win against their rivals will cool down the frustration of the fans.

“This was a game we should have won. But Bechem United made things difficult for us. Now we have to win the rest of games,” C K Akonnor after his side 1-1 draw against Bechem United in midweek.

Kotoko have failed to win on their last two visits to the Len Clay Stadium losing 3-2, 2-0 on both occasion.

C K Akonnor will be extra motivated playing against his former side and will do everything to steal the headlines.

Team News.

Richard Osei Agyeman is available for selection after serving a three game ban.

Appiah McCarthy has missed his side’s last two games but will be hoping to get back to the team.

C K Akonnor has no injury concerns apart from the long term injuries of Senanu and Maxwell Baakoh.

Yacouba and Zabo Teguy have been training with the side and could be available for selection.

Probable line up

Ashanti Gold SC lineup || Frank Boateng (GK) – Tijani Joshua, Yussif Mubarik, Samed Ibrahim, Roland Amouzou – Joseph Gordon, James Akaminko, Emmanuel Owusu, Richard Ella Djodi – Amos Nkrumah, Mark Agyakum

Kotoko .
Annan, Frimpong, Badu, Owusu, Adams, Ganiu, Bonsu, Safiu, Opoku, Keita, Gyamfi