Struggling Asante Kotoko Sporting Club will host their regional rivals Nations Football Club in a game that promises to be highly entertaining in week 23 of the Ghana Premier League 2023/24 season.
Heading into the Ashanti Regional Derby, Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has never lost to a newly promoted at home since the 2021/22 season. Also, Asante Kotoko Sporting Club is unbeaten against Nations Football Club so far this season. They have won one and drew one in their two meetings. The win came in the MTN FA Cup when the Porcupine Warriors thrashed Nations Football Club by 4-2 in round 64.
For Nations Football Club, they have scored two goals in each of their two games against Asante Kotoko Sporting Club this season.
FORM GUIDE:
In the last five matches for Nations Football Club, they have won four and lost just a game. Moreover, they have scored eleven goals and conceded just two goals.
On the other hand, there is a total turnover as Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has lost four and won just a game in their last five matches. They have scored four goals and conceded six goals. Asante Kotoko Sporting Club will be in the game without the service of their top scorer Steven Dese Mukwala who is currently with the cranes of Uganda for the international friendlies and also goalkeeper Frederick Asare who is also on national duty.
MATCH OFFICIALS:
REFEREE: JAMES TAYLOR
ASSISTANTS: KWESI BROBBEY AND ROLAND ADDY
4TH REFEREE: HASSIM YAKUBU
MATCH COMMISSIONER: THOMAS NUNOO
VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: NATHANIEL GYASI
The match will kick off at 18:00 GMT at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi, and will be broadcast live on StarTimes channel 247
