GHANA GLO PREMIER LEAGUE Asante Kotoko Vrs Hearts Of Oak Venue : Baba Yara Stadium Date : Sunday,18th November Kick-Off : 15:00 GMT
Anyone who enjoys the game of football knows that there is one fixture,which is most sought after in Ghana football.It has grown to be the boss fixture in today's Ghana football calendar and the most fiercest derby between the Asante Kotoko and Hearts Of Oak,at the Baba Yara Stadium,come Sunday 18th November,2012...
In all the long history of this challenge in this greatest league fixture,there will be few people that may feel excited and fascinated on that day as both team will once again go head-to-head in front of a vociferous fans at the Baba Yara Stadium.
The stakes are high in this crunch duel for Hearts as they seek to revive their two goals defeat in their last meeting.The fixture tagged "El Clasico" is expected to attracted thousands to the stadium while millions will watch on television across the African continent...And one thing most football lovers will be looking out is the one who will get the bragging right and as the two prepare to collide, i give you a rundown on all you need to know ahead of this epic clash...............



GOING INTO THIS GAME.................
Kotoko,the defending champions are in top form,having recovered from their previous matches difficulties,and going on to record two straight victories in this season league.But on matches like this form guide,as we say doesn't matter here,but is about how will organised his midfield on that day may com eout victorious.
On the other hand,Hearts Of Oak are in crisis for now.Hearts have been hit with departures which includes the resignation of long-serving administrative manager,Ashford Tetteh Oku,while physical trainer  W.O .Tandoh has also parted ways with the former Champions.But the chief in all,is the sacking of head Coach C. K Akunnor ,who played 5 games in charge this season " 1 WIN, 1 DRAW,3 LOSS"''..
Also going into this game,Hearts is paired 12th on the log sheet with paltry 7points from a possible 18 ,which their case could be worsen with defeat in Kumasi
Elsewhere,Kotoko is sitting comfortably on 4th position on the table  and will move to second position on the table if they beat their sworn rivals
THE TWO TACTICIAN, MAS UD DIDI DRAMANI & DAVID DUNCAN
Both managers may be new to each teams ,but not new to this titanic clash.Coach Mas Ud  has been at the helm of affairs close to months,but his desire for success is still strong,ever since his return from his national assignment with the U-17 Ladies.
But on the contrary,David Duncan is newly appointed Hearts coach,who knows it all in the league .But this will be a tall mountain for Duncan to climb,as he begins his first assignmaent with the Porcupine Warriors,in front of a staunch supporters.And one thing he should bear in mind is that,a victory against Kotoko in Kumasi will help rise his reputation higher and his name will be in the heart of the demanding Hearts supporters..
DANGER MAN.........
I can say for certain that Hearts possess one of the sharp and deadliest striker in the league,and is in the shape Mahatma Otoo.The striker eye for goal makes him indispensable and can shot from afar on any good day..
Kotoko,on the other hand,is not easy o single out one danger man in their team because from defence-to midfield to attack everybody on a good day can punish you.But in recent games that i have watch,players like Kofi Nti Boakye,Seidu Bancey and Michael Akuffo are bigger,better and strong in the air,and has prove themselves at major games,but Nti Boakye bring a fine blend of physical and solid to play in attacking opponent...

THEIR PREVIOUS MEETINGS ,,,,,,,,,,
This Sunday game in Kumasi will be the 49th league encounter between the two sides in the Golden Kingdom since top-flight football started in Ghana in 1958 and promise to be one of the most keenly contested in recent times.
In previous 48 gamaes played ,Hearts hold a 20- 17 winning record over Kotoko with the two sides playing out 11 dramn games in the process
But the refreshing results that springs out is the 2-1 win over Hearts at Kumasi,when Michael Akuffo right-footed shoot separated each side in the 90minute

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