The Porcupine Warriors boss has showered praise on the young midfielder and believes he may one day be used as a striker when the need arises
Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has heaped praise on young midfielder Sheriff Mohammed following his splendid performance in the 3-1 win over newcomers Accra Lions in Ghana Premier League on Saturday.
Following the absence of Mudasiru Salifu, Sheriff was deployed in midfield and was tactically used to cover up for the defenders.
The youngster has played several roles in Kotoko’s set up since joining them this season and Prosper Ogum believes he will one day fall on him when the club needs a striker.
“He is a multi functional player, the one you call utility player. Anywhere you put him he is ready to help. If the need be one day that we have to play him as the marksman (striker), I am very sure he can fit in” Ogum said as quoted by AshesGyamera.com.
“Anywhere you put him he fits in. The fact is that he is very intelligent. He can read and analyse the game and then in terms of talent, he has that ability.
“He is technically a very good player and tactically what I have observed on him is that what you tell him is what he goes to do and at times add more to it,” he added.
Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry scored all the goals for Kotoko as he increased his season’s tally to eleven after ten starts. This was his second hat-trick of the season.
Kotoko, who have a game in hand, now lead the log with 36 points, six points better than Bechem United who sit in second place.
Kotoko will complete the first round with a trip to Accra Sports Stadium to lock horns with bitter rivals Hearts of Oak on February 20.