Hearts of Oak v Asante Kotoko: Player To Watch-Amos Frimpong

Either side of the wing-back is perhaps one of the most unglamorous positions in the game and there have been some impressive players who have put up commanding displays for their clubs in the Ghana Premier League so far.

Amos Frimpong, for example, has been key to Kotoko’s defensive resilience not only this term, but since monopolising the position since joining the Porcupine Warriors from Brong Ahafo Stars in 2011/12 Premier League season.

He’s been the most trusted right-back in the club, and picking over the captain’s armband was only a bonus after Ohene Brenya was knocked out the starting role.

Amos Frimpong is versatile, and his presence in games is a plus at the back-line. He’s not a threat in aerial duels, but he is a bee when he is in the third end of the pitch.

He has played 90% of Kotoko’s games this season and he’s been industrious. His presence will not only be the player leading the playing body of Kotoko, but the leader his colleagues will look up to when the grass gets thicker.

The local Black Stars defender will look to lead his Kotoko side to victory over Hearts of Oak and bring back the smiles back on the faces of their fans in a season that has seen them struggle for form.

Hearts of Oak v Asante Kotoko: Player To Watch-Amos Frimpong

Mustapha Essuman targets good season with Hearts of Oak

Accra Heats of Oak midfielder, Mustapha Essuman says he is eager to prove his mettle at the capital club insisting that the Phobians will take some beating next season.

The experienced combatant joined Hearts of Oak in the last transfer window and scored his first goal for the club in their last pre-season friendly with Dreams FC at the Dawu Park last Sunday.

Hearts of Oak won that game 2-1 over the newly promoted premiership side with Eric Kumi the other scorer on the day.The Phobians had earlier recorded a 2-0 victory over the same opposition in the first of two games played on the day.

Essuman, said the team is ready for the start of the Ghanaian season and hopes to build on the good pre-season campaign they have had under their Japanese-American coach, Kenichi Yatsuhashi.

He told the club’s official mouthpiece, the Hearts News that his aim is to give off his best for the club any time he is called upon to do so, and is anticipating a good season with the Phobians.

The competition for places in the team he added, is high and intensive but, welcomed that challenge insisting that it will bring the best out of them as they chase a first league title in six seasons.

Hearts of Oak will play New Edubiase United in Accra in their first league game of the season on Sunday, and, Essuman will hope to be part of the selection as they look for the three points to get their season off to a good start.

The Phobians finished last season in 13th position and will hope to do better than what they perfomed when the campaign ends.

Mustapha Essuman targets good season with Hearts of Oak