MTN FA Cup: Kotoko’s Halipha Sedogo Set To Feature Against Real 24 Hours

Kumasi Asante Kotoko’s Burkinabe international, Halipha Sedogo has revealed that, he is set to play in the Porcupine Warriors MTN FA Cup Round of 32 tie against Real 24 Hours.

The skillful winger has barely played for the Kumasi based side since joining them on a two-year deal at the back end of last season despite some impressive displays in pre-season.

But Speaking in an exclusive interview with SportsScrusader.com on Thursday, the 22-year old disclosed that he is in line to feature in this weekend’s MTN FA Cup game against Second Division side Real 24 Hours FC.

“Yes [I have not been playing for Kotoko] but now I will play. In Saturday’s FA Cup” , Sedogo said.

The game will take place at the Tumu Park despite complaints from Asante Kotoko that the venue does not meet the club licensing standard.

MTN FA Cup: Kotoko’s Halipha Sedogo Set To Feature Against Real 24 Hours

FA Cup Committee Confirms Kotoko FA Cup Venue

The MTN FA Cup Committee, has confirmed the Tumu park as the venue for Kotoko’s round of 32 tie against Real 24 Hours.

The venue for the fixture was tentatively scheduled for Wa Sports Stadium, but the heads of Real 24 Hours moved the game to Tumu much to the displeasure of Kotoko.

The Porcupine Warriors wrote to the MTN FA Cup Committee, rejecting the venue, but the head of telecommunication company football competition insist the match will be played at the Tumu park.

“Th match will be played at the Tumu park, ” MTN FA Cup vice committee chairman, Kofi Poku told Adom FM.

“We forwarded the complaint from Kotoko to the Clubs Licencing Board and the report we got is that the park is good enough to host matches.

“We were told the venue has already hosted some cup matches and we are certain the venue can host the match.

“We have written to Kotoko and we expect a response from them soon.” He added.

FA Cup Committee Confirms Kotoko FA Cup Venue

MTN FA Cup: Committee Undecided About Tumu Park

Contrary to reports that the venue for Asante Kotoko’s MTN FA Cup tie against Real 24 Hours has been changed, the Vice Chairman of the MTN FA Cup Committee, Kofi Poku has revealed that, his outfit is yet to make a decision.

Kotoko rejected Tumu, the initial venue of the game, following complaint that the park does not meet the required club licensing standards.

Reports in the local media in the late hours of Tuesday indicated that Kotoko’s complains had let to the change in venue but Poku, in an interview on Wednesday stated that no decision has been taken yet.

“We have received as statement of Kotoko explaining the reason why they will not play the match at Tumu because the stadium does not meet the club licensing requirement,” he said.

“When the fixtures were made, indeed some of the second division clubs did not meet our requirement, but it was not our authority to take any decision but rather the club licensing authorities are in a better position to decide where the matches are to be played.

“The MTN FA cup needs to be played everywhere but sometimes you need to consider the pitches as well, but the management is yet to take a decision because they will go to Tumu and inspect the pitch and if it does not meet the requirement, then the match will be moved to Wa before the match comes on Saturday” he added.

Asante Kotoko will look to continue life under assistant coach Michael Osei in the cup fixture against the Tumu based side, whose management members are keen to host the Porcupine Warriors at their home ground.

MTN FA Cup: Committee Undecided About Tumu Park