Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has named his starting lineup for Nsoatreman FC clash on Thursday afternoon.
The game will kick off at 3pm
16 -year- old Richmond Opoku makes his first start of the season, taking the place of Richmond Lamptey who is out with a minor hamstring problem.
Kyei also returns to the starting XI for Agyapong.
Ntim plays at right back in the absence of Fuseini & Agyapong
Below is Kotoko’s lineup;
Nsoatreman FC will clash with Asante Kotoko at Nana Konamansah Park at Nsoatre Thursday afternoon as Accra Lions host Kpando Heart of Lions at the Accra sports stadium.
Nsoatreman have been magnificent in the ongoing campaign, especially at home – holding out a 100% winning run in three home games against Legon Cities (2-0), FC Samartex (1-0) and Bechem United (2-0).
They head into this game buoyed by the 1-0 win against Berekum Chelsea on Sunday – a result that cemented their place at the top of the table.
Coach Maxwell Konadu has injected some level confidence and quality to the side after joining from Legon Cities in the summer. Marque signing Abdul Manaf Umar has also been key to their recent performance having scored 4 goals in six League games. Eric Osei Bonsu has also been instrumental for Nsoatreman after his free transfer from Legon Cities.
A win over Asante Kotoko will send them back to the top of the League table despite playing one game less than leaders Aduana FC.
Former champions Asante Kotoko will be aiming for their first win since they beat Aduana FC 1-0 at home – with their recent games against Nations FC and Bechem United ending in stalemates.
The Porcupine Warriors have won once on the road and will make an audacious attempt this time against a side that have yet to drop points at home in this campaign.
Kalo Ouattara gave the Reds a 1-0 win over Accra Lions – their only away win thus far.
Asante Kotoko will go into the game without one of their priceless assets Richmond Lamptey due to injury. But coach Dr. Prosper Narteh-Ogum has other players to fall on.Baba Yahaya, Peter Acquah and Rocky Dwamena are all available for selection.
Asante Kotoko also boast of seasoned campaigners like Henry Ainsu, Steven Mukwala, Sherif Mohammed, Augustine Agyapong to rely on.
Three points separate the two sides with Kotoko lying in 9th place with 10 points while Nsoatreman FC occupy the third spot with 13 points – but one game shy of the Warriors.
The game which is scheduled for 3pm kick off at the Nana Konamansah Park at Nsoatre will be broadcast live on StarTimes Adepa channel 247.
Also on Thursday is the battle of lions between Accra Lions and returnees Kpando Heart of Lions at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus made his mark by scoring his debut goal for West Ham United in their commanding 3-1 victory over Arsenal.
The action-packed encounter witnessed Kudus’ moment of brilliance as he unleashed a powerful strike to secure West Ham’s second goal.
The 23-year-old, formerly of Ajax, displayed exceptional ball control before launching the ball into the far-right corner of the net, leaving Arsenal’s goalkeeper, Ramsey, with no chance.
West Ham’s fortunes continued to rise as Jarrod Bowen added a third goal in the 60th minute, extending their lead. However, Arsenal managed to pull one back when Martin Odegaard scored a late consolation goal.
Kudus received a well-deserved standing ovation from the West Ham faithful as he was substituted in the 88th minute, marking a memorable night for the talented midfielder.
By Herbert Boakye Yiadom
Dreams FC were stunned at home by a determined Berekum Chelsea on matchday 8 of the premier league on Wednesday, November 1 2023.
The Bibires recorded their first away win of the campaign at the Theatre of Dreams thanks to two first half goals. They raced into a 13th minute lead through Dramani Awuah and they doubled the advantage on 33 minutes through Stephen Amankona.
The visitors put up a stellar performance in the first half and worked hard after recess to protect those two precious goals.
Dreams failed to avoid a second consecutive defeat while Ennin and his lads returned to winning ways after failing to win in their last two.
The Still Believe drop into the danger zone after the defeat. They sit in 16th position on the league standings with 8 points while The Bibires move up to 10th position with 10 points.
After five consecutive matches, Hearts of Oak ended their winless streak in the Ghana Premier League with an impressive 3-1 win over defending champions Medeama SC.
Watch highlights of the game in the video below;
Bechem United continued with their resurgence in the Ghana Premier League after overcoming Great Olympics at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Wednesday afternoon.
The Hunters claimed a 2-1 win in the matchday eight encounter to stretch their unbeaten streak to four matches (two wins and two draws).
Bismark Kobi-Mensah made only one change to the Bechem starting lineup that faced Asante Kotoko SC in the last round in Kumasi over the weekend.
Isaiah Nyarko came in for Clinton Duodu while Dari Aziz Haruna maintained his slot in the goalposts for the match. Teenager Adams Sanut earned a fourth straight start.
On the other hand, Olympics head coach Annor Walker made no changes to the squad that pipped Nations FC at the Accra Sports Stadium last Saturday, maintaining the same eleven.
Bechem’s cult hero Augustine Okrah got the breakthrough for the side in the 42nd minute as he put them ahead in the match after connecting a pass from Abdul Karim.
Olympics drew level to make the match even in the 74th minute through versatile defender Samuel Abbey Ashie Quaye.
The Hunters retook the lead in the 81st minute when substitute Emmanuel Owusu found the back of the net.
Bechem jumps from the bottom half of the league standings and moves to the 6th position after Wednesday’s triumph.
Aduana FC made an emphatic statement as they moved to the top of the Ghana Premier League with a scintillating victory over newly promoted Bofoakwa Tano in a regional derby on Wednesday.
The first half of the contest brimmed with action but failed to produce any goals, setting the stage for an explosive second half that delivered a six-goal thriller.
Isaac Mintah ignited the fireworks by breaking the deadlock, and Emmanuel Obuobi added a second for Aduana FC. The duo continued to shine, each netting a second goal to complete their respective braces.
Bofoakwa Tano also contributed to the goal bonanza, with Saaka Dauda notching a brace of his own.
This dramatic encounter saw three brace performances, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
The win propels Aduana FC to the summit of the league table, although their reign at the top may be short-lived, with Nsoatreman, currently in second place, set to face Asante Kotoko at home on Thursday.
The defeat marked the first setback for Bofoakwa Tano, and they will need to regroup and prepare for their next match with renewed determination as they seek to rebound from this defeat.
After five consecutive matches, Hearts of Oak ended their winless streak in the Ghana Premier League with an impressive win over defending champions Medeama SC.
The Phobians who had drawn their last three matches after a defeat to Bofoakwa Tano at the Coronation Park finally found their winning edge by thumping Medeama SC 3-1 at the Accra Sports stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
Having lost woefully to the Yellow and Mauves at the same venue the last time they faced, Martin Koopman’s men began ruthlessly creating goalscoring opportunities which eventually yielded the desired results.
Hamza Issah stole the show with a remarkable brace. He received a long pass in the 17th minute dummied the last defender and released a ferocious strike beyond the goalkeeper to give his team the lead after Godknows Djakpasu had cancelled Hearts of Oak’s first goal, an own goal resulting from Salifu Ibrahim’s corner kick in the sixth minute.
Issah got his second of the day and his team’s third when he found himself at the end of a counterattack in the 34th minute sealing a well-deserved win which is expected to ease the pressure on both the playing body and the technical team having endured a torrid time so far.
The win has moved Hearts of Oak to the 13th position with nine points and they will be hoping to continue when they pay a visit to Karela United in their next game.
Nations FC lifted themselves from the bottom of the league standings after recording emphatic victory over RTU at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
Nations scored twice in either half to put RTU to flight at Abrankese. A first half brace by Asamoah Boateng Afriyie and one each from Emmanuel Sarkodie and Emmanuel Agyemang ensured that the hosts ended their five-match winless streak.
Mingle’s lads showed they meant business by netting the opening goal on 15 minutes through Asamoah Boateng Afriyie. Afriyie scored his second to double the advantage in the 35th minute.
After recess, Sarkodie netted Nation’s third on 67 minutes to put the game beyond the visitors. The pride of the Pride of the North suffered a battering as Agyemang added the fourth on 84 minutes to seal victory for the premier league debutants.
The win moves them out of the bottom of the league standings to 14th on 8 points while RTU drop to 12th position on 10 points.
Asante Kotoko is on their way to Nsoatre to face Nsoatreman FC on Thursday 2nd November 2023.
Coach Nartey Ogum has named a 20-man squad for this encounter. In his squad, there are two goalkeepers, six defenders, 10 midfielders, and two strikers as he always do.
Ogun’s side will face the Nsoatreman FC without their Key players, Augustine Agyapong, Richmond Lamptey, Justice Blay, Georges Mfegue, Issac Oppong, Enock Morrison and Isshaku Fuseini
According to our deep check, the abovementioned players are strong and fit without any injuries. Meanwhile, Ogum has introduced Prince Opoku Agyemang, Shadrack Addo and Eric Zeze ahead of Thursday’s’ game.
The Porcupines have won two consecutive games after their lackluster start to the season. The Reds have also drawn four, won two, and lost one in their last five matches and sit in 7th place with 10 points after 7 matchdays.
Below is Asante Kotoko traveling squad
Goalkeepers
Danlad Ibrahim
Frederick Asare
Prince Opoku Agyemang
Nicholas Osei Bonsu
Nana Benyin Amoah
Henry Ansu
Yussif Nurudeen Mohammed
Yahaya Dawuni
Michael Kyei Dwamena
Andrews Ntim Manu
Rockey Dwamena
Sheriff Mohammed
Peter Amidu Acquah
Bernard Somuah
Julius Ofori Ziggy
Shadrack Addo
Richmond Opoku
Kalo Ouattara
Steven Desse Mukwala
Eric Zeze
Source:ghanasportspage.com
