Controversy entangled entangled this game after the first round encounter at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium which ended 4-2 in favour of Kotoko when voice tape went viral on an alleged match fixing between both sides few hours before kick off of the game. There hasn't been any proof to that sort of which both clubs refuted that claims.
It will be at Techiman on Sunday at the Osagyefo Ameyaw Gyeaboah Park for the reversed encounter between Techiman City and visiting club Kumasi Asante Kotoko as being their second competitive fixture in both clubs history on Sunday.
A rich tradition that surrounds both clubs and cities will go tail down to squeeze out every nitty-gritty the game needs. Still nursing the wounds suffered as a results of their MTN FA elimination to fellow Brong-Ahafo side, Bechem United last Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kotoko will let go their disappointment and chase the bull by the horn as it is time for make or break to salvage the summit of the league table at the end of the league as they were tipped before the league started by picking all points available.
The 24-times-league champions recorded their worst ever start of a league season during the start of the 2015/16 league but has gathered the necessary momentum to push their way through a safer position that can make them win the league after the last round of matches but travelling to that part of the region that hasn't been favourable to them against teams there will likely dent their confidence and morale.
In as much as Kotoko has been the best side in the league per accumulated number of points gathered after the seventh week, Techiman City has equally been one of the teams difficult to beat at their home grounds.
Techiman City are enriching themselves with a reputable name at their forecourt with high display of resilience and formidability against opposing clubs to ensure they amass points at home to see them escape the red line at the end of the season.
To avoid controversies and suspicions, the game looks prettier to be more open and transparent than expected at a venue the home side haven't lost a single game against a good away performers at a center always full to capacity.
Both teams will be focusing on nothing but a win to aggrandize their stand on the league log either on winning the league or placing at a more safer position on the table.
MATCH OFFICIALS
Center referee: Daniel Laryea
Assistant Line one: David Adjin Assistant Line two: Alex Anning
Fourth referee: Emmanuel Ansah
Match Commissioner: J.B. Yakubu
