Kumasi is set to host it’s two giants clubs in town as Asante Kotoko and King Faisal will lock horns to battle each other in the local derby in match week 6 in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.
The Porcupine Warriors have enjoyed a good start since the commencement of the league and are set to be in full contention to win this encounter to extend their lead on league log.
Dr. Prosper Narteh’s side have provided good and exciting football to the people of Kumasi this season with players like Isaac Oppong and Fabio Gama being instrumental to his side
Asante Kotoko have only lost two points this season. They were held up by Karela at Anyinase last weekend. The match ended 0-0.
King Faisal lies third on the league table and they are very poised to pounce pressure on Kotoko to close the gap.
According to CEO George Amoako, King Faisal are geared up for the tough contest ahead and will stun the Porcupine Warriors.
Players of both clubs are highly motivated to battle each other this after.
Kotoko would be taking inspiration from the last two encounters between the two clubs as Kotoko have the upper hand of their City rivals.
Kotoko have won one match and drawn the other in the last two fixtures.
Kotoko leads the league with 13 points and King Faisal lies third on the league log with 10 points
TEAM NEWS:
Apart from Emmanuel Sarkodie and Osman Ibrahim, all other players for both clubs are all fit to feature in this fixture.
MATCH OFFICIALS
REFEREE: Julian Nunoo
ASSISTANTS: Kwasi Brobbey & Rolandt Addy
4TH REFEREE: Daniel Laryea
MATCH COMMISSIONER: James Adjei
KICKOFF
3:00pm
By:Egyir Papa Kwamena |Oktranking.com|Ghana
