Pressure mounts on Dramani ahead of Kotoko's crunch derby against Ashantigold

Mas-ud Dramani is feeling the heat ahead of Kotoko’s Premier League derby against Ashantigold on Wednesday.

Dramani is under intense pressure to turn their side’s dwindling fortunes around following a difficult start to the season.

Wednesday’s showdown against regional rivals Ashantigold to a large extent hold the key to Dramani’s future at the club with growing disquiet among their teeming supporters.

He has a momentous hours ahead of him as he decides how best to deal with the growing anger and perceived preferential treatment of star striker Ahmed Toure which has threatened the fabric of his team.

Kotoko is without defender Ohene Brenya ahead of the difficult trip to Obuasi.

The miners are in top shape and beat the Porcupine Warriors three times during the off-season.

They have won five of their last six Premier League games and occupy the top spot with 15 points and doesn’t look like a challenge Kotoko can surmount.