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Heart of Lions midfielder Akwesi Mensah Melo is confident his side can secure victory over Asante Kotoko in their Matchday 2 clash on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium.

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Melo believes the Porcupine Warriors no longer command the fear they once did in the Ghana Premier League, insisting Heart of Lions are mentally prepared for the challenge.

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“We are ready for this game. Kotoko are not an extraordinary team. They are a big club in Ghana, but we are going there for a win,” Melo said.

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Heart of Lions have enjoyed the upper hand in recent league meetings between the two sides, winning three of their last five encounters against Kotoko.

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Kotoko will make their first appearance at home this season after opening their campaign with a 2-2 draw against newly promoted Debibi United at the Golden City Park.

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Heart of Lions, meanwhile, began the season with a goalless draw against Aduana FC and will be hoping to claim their first three points when they face Kotoko.

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With both sides still searching for their first league win of the campaign, Sunday’s encounter promises to be a fiercely contested battle at the Baba Yara Stadium.

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By: Emmanuel Opoku

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Referee Reginald Collins Amoah has been appointed to officiate the highly anticipated Ghana Premier League clash between Asante Kotoko and Heart of Lions on Sunday.

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Amoah will be assisted by Patricia Kyeraa and Isaac Asante, who have been appointed as Assistant Referees 1 and 2 respectively.

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Courage Ampofo will serve as the Fourth Official for the Matchday 2 encounter.

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The officiating team for Sunday’s clash is as follows:

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Referee: Reginald Collins Amoah

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Assistant Referee 1: Patricia Kyeraa

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Assistant Referee 2: Isaac Asante

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Fourth Official: Courage Ampofo

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The fixture is expected to attract significant attention as both sides look to make a strong statement early in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.

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By: Emmanuel Opoku

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