Nations FC will welcome Asante Kotoko to the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on the afternoon of Saturday October 11, in matchday five of the Ghana Premier League.
Nations FC might have struggled in the early stages of the season but will be coming in highly motivated this time following their recent dominance against the giants.
Kotoko however, have made a perfect start to the new season and will hope to continue with the same momentum to finally beat Nations in the league for the first time.
MATCH PREVIEW
After the win on opening day, Nations FC have struggled to find their rhythm as they are currently winless in their last three matches with two loses in the process.
The Eagles fought a very good fight in Tarkwa last week but painfully couldn’t earn themselves a point after conceding at the death to suffer a 2-1 loss away at Medeama SC in the last round of matches.
However, Asante Kotoko have really made a great start and are currently excelling in both the league and in Africa as well.
The Porcupine Warriors have advanced to the final qualifying of the CAF Confederation Cup with a 5-3 on aggregate win over Nigerian side Kwara United - winning the first leg 4-3 at home before wrapping up with a 1-0 win away in Abeokuta.
After a perfect league start with an away win at Berekum Chelsea, the Reds drew against Heart of Lions before humbling champions Bibiani GoldStars by 2-0 in the midweek to mark their second of the campaign.
Peter Acquah Aminu opened the scoring account with a close range tap-in from a cross before Albert Amoah scored a beauty in the second half to seal the win.
TEAM NEWS
Coach Kassim Mingle will not have any notable absentees as they is no injury or suspension at his disposal at the moment.
On the opposition end, coach Karim Zito will miss the service of striker Albert Amoah who sustained an injury in their last game while Walid Neymar and Patrick Asiedu are still doubtful.
LINEUPS
Nations FC: Sanon (GK), Farouk, Simpson, Ampoful, Akologo, Osei Kuffour, Badu, Boakye, Annor, Charwetey, Danso
Kotoko: Dari (GK), Lord, Acquah, O’Neil, Ablorh, Adabo, Seth, Gyau, Amidu, Amoh, Donzo
CHANNELS: TV3, Onua TV
KICKOFF: 15:00GMT (3:00pm)
PREDICTION
We say Nations FC 1-1 Asante Kotoko
