Asante Kotoko aims to regain their position at the summit of the league when they host reigning champions Samartex at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi this Sunday.
The team is eager to redirect its focus to domestic action following a tumultuous week marked by the disappearance of two players during a friendly trip to the United States.
The Sudanese duo, Esmat Abdal Hamid Mohammed and Obdoelkarem Yousef Yagoub, absconded after the club secured only six visas, placing the organization in a challenging predicament.
Despite these distractions, Kotoko is in strong form, boasting an impressive seven-match unbeaten streak. Their recent victories against Accra Lions and Nsoatreman have solidified their competitive edge.
Conversely, Samartex enters the match with confidence, riding high after a solid 2-0 victory over the Ghanaian FA Cup champions Nsoatreman, which has contributed to their own five-match unbeaten streak.
Historically, Kotoko has had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning three of the last four meetings, including a narrow 1-0 victory in April.
With both teams eager to maintain their momentum, this clash promises to be an exciting contest as they vie for supremacy in the league.
The match not only holds significant implications for the standings but also offers Kotoko an opportunity to silence the off-field controversies that have overshadowed their recent performances.
