Defending champions of the Ghana Premier League, Kumasi Asante Kotoko will take on bottom-placed Kotoku Royals at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium this evening in the BetPawa Premier League matchday 14 fixture.
Going into the fixture, Kotoko will be hoping to end their four winless run against the struggling side. They have drawn their last four matches including a 1-1 draw against Bibiani Gold Stars on Matchday 13. The Porcupine Warriors got off the mark against Benab FC in the Round of 32 of the MTN FA Cup – their first win in the new year but will be searching for their first victory in 2023 today.
Ibrahim Danlad, Augustine Agyapong and Sheriff Mohammed are still not available for selection due to their involvement in the ongoing CHAN tournament with the Black Galaxies but Coach Seydou Zerbo can call on Enoch Morrison, Steven Mukwala, and Justice Blay and new signing Rashid Nortey. Captain Richard Boadu and Isaac Oppong are not available for selection.
The game will kick of at exactly 6:00pm today and will be live on StarTimes on Adepa channel 247.
Asante Kotoko starting XI to face Kotoku Royals:
Frederick Asare GK
Samuel Appiah
Nicholas Osei Bonsu
Justice Blay (C)
Maxwell Agyemang
Sheriff Mohammed
Enoch Morrison
Georges Mfegue
Eric Zeze
Steven Mukwala
Richmond Lamptey
Asante Kotoko starting XI to face Kotoku Royals – Zeze starts, Nortey benched as the holders aim to pick first Premier League win in 2023
