Premier League Matchday 8 Preview
With the race for early-season supremacy intensifying and several clubs desperate to reverse their fortunes, Sunday's fixtures promise significant battles at both ends of the league table. Medeama, Aduana set for Tarkwa showdown League leaders Medeama SC will be eager to bounce back from their first defeat of the campaign when they host fourth-placed Aduana FC at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium.
The Mauve and Yellow have collected 14 points from seven matches and boast the league's most prolific attack, with 13 goals scored. Aduana, just one point behind, travel to Tarkwa in confident mood after defeating FC Ashanti Gold'04 1-0.
With only four goals conceded this season, the Fire Club possess one of the league's strongest defences and will present a stern test for Medeama, who have won their last seven home league matches. Kotoko face stern test in Ashanti derby Asante Kotoko will make the short trip to Obuasi to face FC Ashanti Gold'04 at the Len Clay Stadium, seeking their first consecutive league victories of the campaign after overcoming Young Apostles 2-1.
However, the Porcupine Warriors remain winless in three away league matches and face an Ashanti Gold side that have won all three of their home fixtures since earning promotion to the top flight. With just one point separating the teams, the encounter offers both sides an opportunity to strengthen their position in the standings.
Dreams FC seek first win as Vision visit Tuba Dreams FC will continue their desperate search for a first league victory when they host Vision FC at the Tuba Astroturf. The Still Believe lads remain bottom of the table with three points from seven matches after three draws and four defeats.
Their 1-1 draw against Port City FC last weekend offered a glimmer of hope, but they must improve defensively after conceding 11 goals. Vision FC, meanwhile, are also struggling, sitting in the relegation zone after five consecutive winless matches.
Both sides will view the encounter as a crucial opportunity to revive their campaigns. Samartex face in-form Berekum Chelsea FC Samartex 1996 travel to the Golden City Park to face a rejuvenated Berekum Chelsea side chasing a third consecutive league victory.
Chelsea head into the fixture after an impressive 2-0 away win over Heart of Lions, while Samartex defeated league leaders Medeama 2-1 to climb to third place. The Timber Giants will be eager to overcome their poor record in Berekum, where they have failed to score in four previous league visits.
Bono derby beckons for Bechem United and Debibi United Bechem United will welcome newly promoted Debibi United FC to the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in a Bono-area contest between two sides looking to build momentum. The Hunters suffered a narrow defeat to Basake Holy Stars last weekend but remain formidable at home, having won all three league matches at their ground.