Kotoko defends Top Four title

Accra, Aug. 13, GNA - Kumasi Asante Kotoko will begin the defence of the Top Four title against bogey side Berekum Arsenal at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, August, 24.

The league champions and twice winners of the annual tournament will be seeking to be the first side to successfully defend the title for the third time as they make the 5th appearance at the "Glo Top Four Tournament."


In Accra, Kpando Heart of Lions will face Dansoman-based Liberty Professionals in the other clash at the Ohene Djan Stadium. According to the fixtures released by the organizers, the competition will see two mid-week matches on match days two and five. Lions are the only other past winner in 2004 whilst Arsenal and Liberty will each be making their third appearances at the tournament. Below is the full fixtures:

Date Match Venue 24-Aug-08 Kotoko v Arsenal Kumasi 24-Aug-08 Lions v Liberty Accra 27-Aug-08 Liberty v Kotoko Accra 27-Aug-08 Arsenal v Lions Kumasi 03-Sep-08 Liberty v Arsenal Accra 03-Sep-08 Kotoko v Lions Kumasi 07-Sep-08 Liberty v Lions Accra 07-Sep-08 Arsenal v Kotoko Kumasi 10-Sep-08 Lions v Arsenal Accra 10-Sep-08 Kotoko v Liberty Kumasi 28-Sep-08 Lions v Kotoko Accra 28-Sep-08 Arsenal v Liberty Kumasi 11-Oct-08 Final Kumasi