A win over King Faisal for Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League match-week 21 outstanding fixture this evening will propel the Porcupine Warriors to the second spot on the log.
Interim coach Abdulai Gazale is expected to name a strong familiar line up for the ‘City of Kumasi’ derby against King Faisal at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Asante Kotoko have managed to secure four points in their last two matches — against Legon Cities and Real Tamale United — under the stop-gap coach who was assigned to lead the club's technical team after the sacking of Burkinabe trainer Seydou Zerbo.
In today's fixture, Yusif Mubarik who has been out of action for several months is expected to earn a starting berth to pair Mohammed Alhassan in the heart of defense with John Tedeku and Augustine Agyapong on the flanks.
Despite the return of the club's no.1 shot-stopper Ibrahim Danlad, Frederick Asare will be in the sticks for the team.
Duo Enoch Morrison and Sheriff Mohammed are likely to commence with Richmond Lamptey and Eric Serge Zeze following the unavailability of Richard Boadu, Justice Blay and Rashid Nortey.
Brazilian international Matheus De Souza, who netted his debut goal for Asante Kotoko against Real Tamale United last week, will be partnering Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala in the upfront of Asante Kotoko.
Below is Asante Kotoko possible line up for King Faisal FC game
Frederick Asare (GK)
Augustine Agyapong
John Tedeku
Yusif Mubarik
Mohammed Alhassan
Richmond Lamptey
Sheriff Mohammed
Enock Morrison
Eric Serge Zeze
Matheus De Souza
Steven Mukwala Dese
