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Asante Kotoko's 20 Man Squad For Berekum Chelsea Clash.
Asante Kotoko 20 man squad to battle Berekum Chelsea on Wednesday.
Head Coach, Seydou Zerbo has announced his 20 man squad ahead of the week 9 league match clash against Berekum Chelsea on Wednesday at Baba Yara sports stadium.
It’s a return in action against the bibires after the league went into suspense for almost one month due to the world cup.
Notably to get the nod into the squad includes Nicholas Osei Bonsu and Emmanuel Sarkodie who rarely had the chance in making the match day squad before the break. Sarkodie has included in the squad for the first of the season where as the former is returning back after his last inclusion against FC Samartex in the week 5.
Stephen Amankona, Eric Serge Zeze and Isaac Oppong are shockingly not part of the squad after being actively part of the last training sessions prior to the Wednesday’s encounter.
The squad names are read below.
GOALKEEPERS
Danlad Ibrahim
Frederick Asare
DEFENDERS
Christopher Nettey
Samuel Appiah
Augustine Agyapong
Charles Owusu
Maxwell Agyemang
Andrews Appau
Yusif Mubarik
MIDFIELDERS
Justice Blay
Richard Boadu
Enoch Morrison
Nicholas Mensah
Richmond Lamptey
Emmanuel Sarkodie
Nicholas Osei Bonsu
STRIKERS
Samuel Boateng
Georges Mfegue
Steven Mukwala
Dickson Afoakwa
The first match of the season was played at the Tema Stadium, where hosts Attram De Visser were held in a 1-1 stalemate by A5 Rences FC. Osah Bernardinho Tetteh’s 70th-minute strike secured a point for the home side after the visitors had scored through Noi Jessey early in the game.
On Saturday, Bofoakwa Tano secured a slender 1-0 victory over Baffour Soccer Academy at the Sunyani Coronation Park. Junior Ranius Alipio grabbed the only goal of the encounter in the 79th minute.
At the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale, Steadfast walloped Wa Suntaa 3-0 to open the season on a high note.
Prince Karikari opened the scoring for the home side before Abubakar Abdul Shakum netted a brace.
Emmanuel Tetteh scored early for Golden Kicks FC at the Tema Sports Stadium, but two goals by Paul Kwame and Seedorf Asante handed Liberty Professionals a 2-1 win on the road.
Vision FC picked up their first win of the season by posting a 2-1 win over Mighty Jets at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex. After a goalless first half, Baki Alifoe opened the scoring for Vision in the 55th minute, but three minutes later, Usmanu Gyanyu pulled parity for the visitors. With 15 minutes to go, Festus Darko got the second goal and restored the lead for Vision FC.
The game between Kenpong Soccer Academy and Soccer Intellectuals at Gomoa Fetteh produced no goals.
On Sunday, Nations Football Club defeated All Blacks 3-1 at the Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. Suraj Seidu opened the scoring for the hosts a few minutes to end the first half. Just after the start of the second half, Anthony Quainoo for the visitors but two goals from Asamoah Boateng sealed the famous victory for Nations FC at home.
Bright Frimpong’s brace secured a 2-1 victory for Elmina Sharks over Nzema Kotoko at the Nduom Park.
Brefo Owusu’s solitary strike in the 72nd minute secured all three points for newcomers Na God FC over hosts Tema Youth.
Sefwi All Stars thrashed Deportivo 3-0 at the Dun’s Park in Bibiani while Mighty Royals defeated Betekum Arsenal 2-1 at the Golden City Park.
Two of the match-day 1 fixtures will be played on Monday afternoon.
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