Coach Abdulai Gazale has named Asante Kotoko starting lineup to face Berekum Chelsea this afternoon.
The Porcupines take on the Bibires in a Premier League matchweek 26 fixture at the Berekum Golden City. This afternoon's encounter is the reverse fixture of week 9's game, which saw the Porcupines triumph 2-1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
However, four players who featured in the previous match against King Faisal, namely Richard Boadu Agadas, Eric Zeze, Matheus de Souza, and Nicholas Osei-Bonsu, are out for this fixture. De Souza and Nicholas are sidelined with injuries, while Boadu Agadas and Eric Zeze are suspended for cards accumulations.
Danlad Ibrahim will take over the goalpost from Frederick Asare with Augustine Agyapong and John Tedeku flanking him. Mohammed Alhassan and Sherrif Mohammed who picked an injury against RTU will be at the heart of defense for the Reds.
Richmond Lamptey will partner Mohammed Sherrif and Rocky Dwamena in midfield with Stephen Mukwala, Isaac Oppong and Georges Mfegue forming the attacking line.
Asante Kotoko line-up against Berekum Chelsea:
Danlad Ibrahim GK
Augustine Agyapong
John Tedeku
Sheriff Mohammed
Mohammed Alhassan
Mohammed Sheriff
Rocky Dwamena
Richmond Lamptey
Georges Mfegue
Isaac Oppong
Steven Mukwala
