Defending champions Aduana Stars will open their defence of the Glo Premier League when they come face-to-face with Real Tamale United.

The Dormaa-based club stunned football connoisseurs when they annexed the title last season, beating big clubs Hearts, Kotoko and Ashgold to the league trophy.

They have however witnessed a trying moment in the lead up to the season, placing last in the just-ended Top 4 with only two points from six matches, and this could hunt them in the league.

They still have celebrated Herbert Addo directing affairs from the bench but might not have it easy against RTU's Turkish coach Talat Uzum.

Hearts of Oak, who have been busy in the market purchasing new players, clash with King Faisal at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium.

Hearts have in their fold talented and young players such as Edwin Osei Pele, Yufah Zugah, Uriah Asante and Owusu Sefa, formerly of Ashgold to stop Alhaji Grunzah's Faisal.

However, Faisal still have in their fold fine winger Enoch Ebo Andoh and Prince Arkoh to match the Phobians boot-for-boot.

Hearts have Paa Kwesi Fabin as head coach who has been able to mould a side to win the Top 4 competition and fans of the club can no longer wait to see the exploits of the boys in the league.

In Kumasi, Asante Kotoko host Kessben Medeama FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Kotoko were also busy in the market, capturing some few fine players and would be hoping to translate their training into results.

Runners up in last season's premiership, Ashgold, who also won the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Cup, play a tricky game away to Bechem Chelsea at the Berekum Golden City Park.

The Aboakese lads have been in fine form during the pre-season and would be hoping to exploit this to their advantage.

Elsewhere, new boys Tudu Might Jets play as guests to Ebusua Dwarfs at the Robert Mensah Stadium while BA Stars welcome Heart of Lions at the Sunyani Coronation Park.

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