Assistant coach of Asante Kotoko, David Ocloo steered affairs yesterday against Legon Cities in the absence of his boss Prosper Narteh Ogum and has expressed excitement over the win.
Hearts of Oak will take on Berekum Chelsea at the Ohene Gyan Stadium in an epic Ghana Premier League week 12 tie.
Both teams recently have been impressive and haven't been losing matches in recent times with outcome of this game likely to be a draw, per lots of bookmakers.
Raphael Amponsah's late beauty was enough for the 'Phobians' to record a vital win over Accra Lions last Tuesday- and are hopeful of consecutive wins for the first time this season heading into the game.
The Rainbow Club are currently occupying the 9th spot on the league log with 15 points after 11 matches and a win today will send them into the top four.
On the other hand, after securing a precious win at Medeama, the Bibires relied on Ansu Patrick's late goal to secure another narrow 1-0 triumph over Legon Cities FC last week in Berekum.
After securing wins in their last four matches, the Blues are currently on the 3rd position on the table with 19 points, and are just two adrift the top-spot.
TEAM NEWS
Hearts of Oak will miss the service of Kashala Ramos Wannet who is still nursing a hamstring injury
With Berekum Chelsea, there's no any major injury or suspension concerns in camp.
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Nations FC put Karela United to the sword with an equally balanced attacking performance full of pace and quality to win 1-0 on Saturday at the Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese.
A spirited second half performance powered Asante Kotoko to another impressive 1-3 comeback win over Legon Cities FC at the Red Bull Arena in match-day 12 of the Ghana Premier League.
On Sunday, November 26, 2023, Samartex FC, currently in fourth place, will host RTU at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.
Asante Kotoko has revealed their lineup ahead of today's clash against Legon Cities.
Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum will be absent from the meeting with Paa Kwasi Fabin's side.
Assistant manager David Ocloo will take charge for the 3:00 pm kickoff at the WAFA Park, Sogakope.
Goalkeeper Frederick Asare starts in goal for the Reds this afternoon.
The defensive lineup comprises Nurudeen Yussif, Sheriff Mohammed, Ansu Henry, and Richmond Lamptey. In midfield, Eric Zeze partners Justice Blay and Enoch Morrison.
Kalou Ouattara and Steven Mukwala, alongside Enoch Morrison, are named in the starting XI to lead the attack.
Here is Kotoko's Starting XI Against Legon Cities:
Frederick Asare (GK)
Nurudeen Yussif
Sheriff Mohammed
Richmond Lamptey
Ansu Henry
Eric Zeze
Enock Morrison
Justice Blay
Georges Mfegue
Kalou Ouattara
Steven Mukwala
The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prosper Narteh Ogum, will be absent from their match against Legon Cities due to his participation in a FIFA/CAF Coach education pathway Course.
Aduana host strugglers Accra Lions in a must-win game for the ‘Yen Nyinaa Dea’ lads, who have won twice, drawn two and succumbed to a defeat in their last five matches.
Nsoatreman FC will be welcoming Heart of Lions to the Nana Kromansah Park in Nsoatre for the Ghana Premier League match-week 12 fixture on Sunday.
Medeama boss Evans Adotey says he has mapped up a strategy ahead of their CAF Champions League match against Al Ahly in Cairo on Saturday.
The signs point to Nations FC lurking on to their sterling performance after recording three wins, two defeats in their last five matches.
An epic clash between giants Asante Kotoko and Legon Cities on Saturday afternoon at the WAFA Arena in Sogakope, will headline match-day 12 of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season.
Whiles the Royals set sights on putting an end to their four-game winless run, the Reds are also looking very desperate this time in order not to return to their unpleasant strings of poor results in recent times.
Legon Cities FC succumbed to a slim 1-0 defeat at Berekum Chelsea last week and are very keen on getting a win this time around to return on winning ways.
They are currently based in the relegation zone and sit 16th on the standing with just 12 points after 11 games.
However, the Porcupine Warriors finally redeemed themselves at the mercy of their supporters with a vital 1-0 trimuph over champions Medeama SC last week in Kumasi, thanks to Sheriff Mohammed's second half penalty.
The 'Kum Apem' lads after the win have now jumped onto the 16th spot with 13 points, and will have to play their hearts out to atleast avoid a defeat, or will fall back in danger.
TEAM NEWS
Both teams recorded no injury or suspension concerns from their last game and will have a full strength squad to parade for the game.
Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has boldly dropped his first-choice goalie Danlad Ibrahim mainly due to poor performance and has handed his spot lanky Cameroonian import Moise Pouaty.
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