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

Hearts vs Kotoko: Player To Watch-Mustapha "The General" Essuman

Mustapha Essuman is a midfielder who was born on January 17, 1983 and plays for Ghana Premier League (GPL) club, Accra Hearts of Oak.

Essuman signed on a free for Accra Hearts of Oak after numerous stints across Europe and his last stint was in the Vietnamese football league with Cần Thơ football club.

The 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) started his professional career with Liberty Professionals FC and in 2003 was named as captain of the club before he left in 2005 for his exploits abroad.

Upon his return to Ghana, Hearts signed him aged 33 and this got opposing fans mock the Phobians for signing a player whose career has already hit its peak but the commencement of the 2015/16 season has seen Essuman’s critics revise their harsh verdict on him.

The former Liberty professionals midfielders performance has seen Hearts record seven wins, a draw and defeat in the nine game old GPL season.

His vast experience coupled with the young, enterprising Isaac Mensah has got Hearts off to an impressive start to the season.

Hearts host their fierce and sworn rivals, Kumasi Asante Kotoko on Monday, 2 May at the Accra Sports Stadium and the Porcupine Warriors midfield will have to put in an extra shift to stop Essuman who already has a goal from midfield and three assists to his name to have any chance of picking at least a point or all the three available on the day.

Hearts vs Kotoko: Player To Watch-Mustapha "The General" Essuman