FC AshantiGold 04 face a stern test in Ghana Premier League Matchweek 8 when they host regional rivals Asante Kotoko in the Ashanti Derby at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi on Sunday afternoon.The Miners will be determined to preserve their impressive home record against one of Ghanas most decorated clubs as they seek another important victory in their return to the top flight.AshantiGold have won all three of their home league matches this season, beating Vision FC, Debibi United and FC Samartex 1996.They will be aiming to make it four consecutive home victories and maintain their strong start to life in the Premier League.Their impressive run at Len Clay extends beyond this season, with the Obuasi-based side unbeaten in their last 18 home league matches, recording 15 victories and three draws since their time in the Division One League.However, the Miners will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Aduana FC in their previous league outing.Under former Asante Kotoko coach Abdul Karim Zito, AshantiGold will hope to return to winning ways while strengthening their position in the league.Kotoko, meanwhile, travel to Obuasi seeking victory and regional bragging rights against their fierce rivals.The Porcupine Warriors are also targeting their first away win of the campaign after recording two draws and one defeat in their opening three away league matches.Their recent away form presents another challenge, having collected just three points from their last eight away fixtures in the Premier League.Breaking that disappointing run against AshantiGold would provide a significant boost to their campaign.The Kumasi-based club continue to operate under caretaker coach Hamza Obeng as they await the appointment of a substantive head coach.Obeng will be tasked with guiding the team through a demanding derby encounter against opponents who have made Len Clay a difficult venue for visiting sides.With AshantiGold seeking to extend their unbeaten home run and Kotoko desperate to improve their away record, Sunday’s encounter promises to be a fiercely contested battle.Beyond the three points, the derby offers both sides an opportunity to assert their regional supremacy, with the Miners hoping home advantage will count against a Kotoko side determined to leave Obuasi with a statement victory.