Kotoko have had a solid home record so far this season, having won seven out of nine outings in Kumasi and will look forward to recording another vital victory against a Dreams FC side which managed two away victories in the first round.

The Porcupine Warriors are favourites to extend their lead at the summit of the league log as talents such as Franck Mbella Etouga, George Mfegue, Richmond Lamptey and Dickson Afoakwa, look set to trouble the visitors.

Dreams FC will have a lot of work to do against the in-form Kotoko side which have lost just twice in 17 league games this season.

However, Hearts of Oak will stay in Accra to engage strugglers, Legon Cities, on Saturday with the hope of returning to winning ways after two consecutive draws.

The Phobians drew goalless with rivals Kotoko in a seventh week outstanding league match at the Accra Sports Stadium last Sunday and would seek home comfort against ‘The Royals’.

More thrills

In other matches, fourth-placed Aduana FC will look to build upon their 3-0 thrashing of Eleven Wonders when they play host to Karela United at Dormaa-Ahenkro.

Eleven Wonders will trek to the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium to lock horns with Ashantigold on Sunday; Medeama versus Bechem United at the Tarkwa T&A Park and Berekum Chelsea take on Bibiani Goldstars at the Golden City Park.

King Faisal will travel to the Sogakope Park to engage struggling WAFA tomorrow; Elmina Sharks face Accra Lions at the Paa Kwesi Nduom Stadium on Sunday, with Real Tamale United visiting Accra to play Great Olympics on Monday.