Karela United and Medeama SC will go up against each other in a highly anticipated tie dubbed Nzema derby in a match day 11 fixture at Crosby Awuah Memorial park at Aiyinase on Sunday.
Karela United go into the game as huge favourites after making the CAM Park a fortress for visiting teams after going close to three seasons without a loss in a competitive match.
This season, they have won all five home games against Inter Allies, Dreams FC, King Faisal, Elmina Sharks and Berekum Chelsea.
Striker Diawise Taylor is available and will look to add to his goal scoring feat.
Karela United will seek to keep a firm grip on their lead at the top of the table while Medeama SC hope to cause an upset.
Expectation is huge in the Nzema enclave as the Mauve and Yellows make the short trip to their neighbours for the derby on Sunday.
Striker Abass Mohammed has peaked at the right time for the game following his performance scoring four times so far in 10 matches.
The former Asante Kotoko poacher grabbed a brace for Medeama SC in their 2-1 win at home to Inter Allies. The Tarkwa lads will also need inspiration from experienced attacker Agyenim Boateng who has scored three times this season.
The CAM park at Aiyinase is a difficult hunting ground for visiting teams.
Medeama is the only team to have beaten Karela at their own backyard. But was a memorial match played in honour of the former owner of the club, the late Senator David Brigidi back in October 2018.
However, Medeama have won and drawn against the Aiyinase based- side since their friendly encounter two years ago.
Karela United are expected to continue their unscathed home record but must thread cautiously against a fast-improving Medeama SC side who are on a three-game unbeaten run.
The mauve and yellows sit in 9th place with 14 points, four behind their opponents, Karela United FC who occupy the top spot in the Premier League standings.
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