In a candid revelation, former Hearts of Oak manager Martin Koopman has stirred controversy by asserting that the iconic football club is no longer a 'big club' in Ghana.
Bofoakwa Tano FC will cross swords with Samartex FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in an epic Ghana Premier League week 13 tie.
Bofo will have to play in Abrankese this time due to the temporal closure of their home grounds Sunyani Coronation Park following what happened in their last league game against Nsoatreman FC.
The game against the 'Efiri Tete Amanaso' outfit was really a tough one last week and despite the number of chances that fell on their path, there was no goal registered as it finished goalless in full time.
Having recorded only a win in their last seven matches, the Green-Whites are currently spotted on the 10th position with 16 points after 12 matches.
In contrast, Nurudeen Amadu's men recorded their sixth win of the season after relying on Baba Hamadu Musah's brace to edge Real Tamale United by 2-1 last week in Samreboi to cruise into the top four.
The Timber Giants after two wins and a draw in their last three games, are sitting on the 3rd position on the table with 20 points and are just a point away from the summit.
TEAM NEWS
Both teams haven't reported any suspension or injury cases from their last matches.
KICKOFF: 15:00GMT (3:00pm)
In a strategic move to fortify their defensive lineup, Asante Kotoko is on the brink of securing the services of former Medeama SC left-back, Fatawu Sulemana.
Interim coach of Hearts of Oak, Abdul Rahim Bashiru has named 22 players for their crunchy Ghana Premier League week 13 clash against league leaders Aduana Stars tomorrow.
The 'Phobians' haven't lost in their last nine matches in the league and will definitely hope to preserve that recent enviable unbeaten run heading to Dormaa.
Also, following their embarrassing eviction from the league cup in the midweek, the Rainbow Club are desperately hoping for a win or at least avoid a defeat at the fortress to redeem themselves.
In the travelling squad, most of the expected names have been included except few players including Kashala Ramos and Martin Karikari- with reasons for their absence not known yet.
Below is the full 22-man squad:
GOALKEEPERS
Richmond Ayi
Richard Attah
DEFENDERS
Michael Ampadu
Dennis Korsah
Liventius Attur
Kofi Agbesimah
Kelvin Osei Asibey
Winimi Thomas
Zakaria Yakubu
MIDFIELDERS
Eric Esso
Salifu Ibrahim
Amankwah Baafi
Linda Mtange
Gideon Asante
Raphael Amponsah
Michelle Sarpong
Aziz Nurudeen
Eounde Albert Dieudonne
STRIKERS
Hamza Issah
Obeng Kwadwo Jnr
Suraj Seidu
Evans Adomako
Great Olympics is set to face Legon Cities at the WAFA Park in Sogakope on Monday, December 4, 2023, marking match week 13 of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League.
Bofoakwa Tano FC faces consequences as the Ghana Football Association (GFA) enforces a temporary ban on their use of the Sunyani Coronation Park following an assault on Nsoatreman FC coach Maxwell Konadu after the Match Day 11 clash on November 19, 2023.
