by Dom Agbakpe
After plenty of action in the first weekend of Ghana Premier League action, the 18 teams are back in action for their second act while two commence their campaign.
Undoubtedly, the headline act is Berekum Chelsea vs Asante Kotoko. The Bibires host the Porcupine Warriors at the Golden City Park.
Michael Hesse Odamten’s men drew 1-1 with Legon Cities last Friday while Maxwell Konadu’s men shared spoils with Eleven Wonders.
Many fans were disappointed in the Porcupine Warriors despite the stalemate and will be eager to see a better display against the Bibires.
Asante Kotoko will be without Augustine Okrah and Latif Anabila as both suffered separate injuries against Wonders in the opening fixture.
There will be no place for Brazilian midfielder, Fabio Gama in the Match Day squad as he lacks match fitness.
There will be plenty of eyes on Hearts of Oak as they return to the Accra Sports Stadium for the first time in eight months on Tuesday to take on Ash Gold.
The Phobians weren’t in action last weekend as a result of COVID-19 but the Miners were. They were held 2-2 by Karela United FC in a exciting clash in Obuasi.
However, they could be without one of their key players, Sameed Ibrahim, who picked up an injury against the Passioners.
Eleven Wonders will look to replicate last weekend’s performance when they host Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs at the Ohene Ameyaw Park in Techiman on Friday.
They drew their opening encounters against Asante Kotoko and Elmina Sharks respectively.
Great Olympics earned a vital point on a difficult ground in Tarkwa. The Dade Boys, heading home with confidence high, awaiting Legon Cities on Saturday night.
Legon Cities FC formerly Wa All Stars also clawed back over the weekend at the Accra Sports Stadium to avoid home defeat on Match Week 1.
Whether that penalty will inspire The Royals at the Nation’s Wembley, on the 90 minutes will decide.
On Sunday, West Africa Football Academy (WAFA) began the season in emphatic style, thrashing King Faisal Babies 4-3 at the RedBull Arena in Sogakope.
The Academy Boys will travel to Brong Ahafo to pit strength against Bechem United at the Fosu Gyeambour Park.
Elsewhere, Dreams FC will battle out with Medeama SC at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu.
Winfred Dormoon and Samuel Boadi’s men first games ended in stalemate.
King Faisal Babes will have to go the extra mile if they are to get all three points this weekend.
Slavisa Bozicic’s men welcome Medeama SC to the Nyinahini Sports Complex while Liberty Professionals visit Elmina to play as guest to Sharks at the Nduom Sports Complex.
Karela United FC are returning to their traditional home – Crosby Awuah Memorial Park for the first time in over a year after renovation to rub shoulders with Inter Allies.
Both sides had a promising start to their campaign as they drew 2-2 and 0-0 against Ash Gold and Dreams FC respectively.
