Asante Kotoko will engage Bechem United today August 23, 2015 at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi to keep the team in good condition for their MTN FA Cup final on 30th August.

The Ghana Premier League took three weeks break to enable the other GFA organised competitions complete before it bounces back on match day 29 and 30.

However, the defending champions of the MTN FA Cup in their quest to defend their title will host Bechem United ahead of their final against Medeama next week Sunday.

Kickoff for Sunday’s friendly game is 3 pm. Although it’s a trial match, the Porcupines are eager to perform. The players look eager to impress Coach Duncan as they would want to be guaranteed a place in the coach’s squad for the FA Cup final.

At Friday’s training session, the players looked keen on doing their best. One could feel a high sense of healthy competition among them. The team seemed to be building a good competitive spirit which would not alone make them a unified force but also aid them to overpower their opponent either on Sunday or in the FA Cup final

This season, the league champion have earned a double over the Bechem lads, winning 3-1 at Bechem which was David Duncan's first league assignment as coach of the club, before a 2-1 victory in Kumasi.

David Duncan's charges, who were struggling, rediscovered their form in the middle of the second round and are currently lying 3rd on the league log, following 5 games without a defeat, while Bechem United are in the drop zone.

There are two matches left in the Premier League. Kotoko will play away to Hasaacas on September 6 when the league bounces back. A week later, they will be at home to Aduana Stars on the last day of the competition.

Bechem United will visit Tema to face Inter Allies in the Penultimate game, before hosting relegation bound B.A United on the closing day of the league.