Former Accra Hearts of Oak defender, Raddy Ovouka believes his Congolese counterpart, Samba O’Neil will take the Ghana Premier League by storm after joining Asante Kotoko.
Samba, who claims to be the new Sergio Ramos joined the Porcupine Warriors on a four-year deal on Thursday after parting ways with Burkinabe side, Rahimo FC.
Additionally, the 23-year-old central defender becomes Kotoko’s fourth signing ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Speaking in an interview with Ghanasportspage, Ovouka who played together with Samba in Congo offered a bold prediction over the future of his countryman at Asante Kotoko.
“The Ghana Premier League is too easy for him because I know him well. He is very calm, not lazy and a very good player. He can also play as a midfielder (a number 6). He demonstrated that in Burkina Faso and he can help Kotoko in defence as central defender,” said the former GPL winner.
He added: “He was born in Congo and started his career there. We started playing together. He is a very tall guy and a very good player.
“I trust my brother and my friend because I have known him for a very long time. I know what he can do at the back. Let’s see what happens against Hearts of Oak on Wednesday. He is ready to play this game. He is always ready for every game not for Heart of Oak only.”
Samba O’Neill is expected to make his debut for Asante Kotoko when they take on arch-rivals, Accra Hearts of Oak on Wednesday in the Democracy Cup.
listen to the full interview below:
