The Porcupine Warriors are heading to an unfavourable ground this weekend but Prosper Ogum Narteh believes these 20 players will perfectly do the job for him
Asante Kotoko coach Dr. Prosper Ogum Narteh has announced a 20-man squad that he will be using to face Karela United in matchday five of Ghana Premier League at Crosby Awuah Memorial Park in Ainyinase on Sunday.
Interestingly, midfielder Richmond Lamptey who have been ever present since joining from Inter Allies, will miss this game. The nimble-footed player picked up an injury in the win over Techiman Eleven Wonders last weekend at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and could not recover on time.
Also, winger Stephen Amankonah has been dropped despite scoring some goals at training ground as he is yet to convince the technical team on matchdays. Meanwhile, defender Yussif Mubarik once again misses the squad due to ill-health.
However, Ogum has been given a big relief following the availability of midfielder Mudasiru Salifu for the game.
Initial communique from Ghana Football Association revealed that the Mudasiru cannot play part of the game due to accumulated yellow cards but further checks later proved that he has picked only two cautions this season.
Kotoko are hoping to pick their fifth win on a row after dispatching Dreams FC, Bechem United, Gold Stars and Eleven Wonders.
Meanwhile, Karela are seeking for a revenge this time around since they lost at home to Kotoko last season thanks to Imoro Ibrahim’s belter.
The Ainyinase-based side have picked five points -four at home- after four games and are hoping to continue their unbeaten record at home this season.
Kotoko Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Razak Abalora, Kwame Baah
Defenders: Ismail Abdul Ganiu, Andrews Kwadwo Appau, Maxwell Agyemang, Augustine Agyapong, Christopher Nakai Nettey, Samuel Appiah, Imoro Ibrahim.
Midfielders: Emmanuel Keyekeh, Mudasiru Salifu, Richard Boadu, Mohammed Sheriff, Fabio Gama, Joseph Amoako.
Strikers: Samuel Boateng, George Mfegue Rodrigues, Etouga Thierry Mbella, Dickson Afoakwah, Isaac Oppong.