Former Asante Kotoko coach David Duncan has revealed his Best XI players he has ever coached in the Ghana Premier League.
Let’s find out which players made his team.
1. Philemon McCarthy (Hearts of Oak)
He may not physically possess the stature required for a modern day goalkeeper, but he makes up for that with amazing reflexes… he made saves that could only be described as miraculous.
2. Michael Asante (Great Olympics)
His most outstanding attribute was his immense stamina that made him play right back as if he was combining that simultaneously with right wing play.
3. Alfred Arthur (AshGold)
Although left footed, which is usually not my preference, he had a near excellent defending ability that he hardly got dominated by fast wingers
4. Robin Gnagne (Hearts of Oak)
Reads the game well with his trade mark occasional long range passing which often finds his attackers and catches opposing defenders off guard.
5. Joe Hendricks (AshGold)
He was usually the backbone of the team, delivering randomly inspirational [gestures] to lift the team. A mentally tough and determined character.
6. Anthony Annan (Sekondi Hasaacas)
Do not be deceived by his duminutive stature, he could not be bullied in the game. Had good ball control even under the most intense of pressure.
7. Opoku Agyemang (AshGold)
Never seen a player do so incredibly well to get past defenders on the wing with such lightening speed and power almost throughout the entire duration of a game both defensively and offensively.
8. Alhaji Sani (AshGold)
Like Xavi of Barcelona fame, he could hold on to the ball with an insight to determine when the timing was right to deliver the best and perfect pass.
9. Mahatma Otoo (Hearts of Oak)
He was always ready for the slightest opportunity in and around the box for rebounds, tap ins, and any other means by which he could get the last touch in the making of a goal.
10. Valentine Atem (AshGold)
Quite a phenomenal player. Put him anywhere, including defense and he was still likely to score.
11. Nasir Lamin (AshGold)
Had an appreciable ability to dribble forward and serve crosses to teammates to finish off, but could easily and effectively do so himself as well.
Have a look at David Duncan’s bench
George Owu (Ashantigold), Samuel Kyere (Kotoko), Ahmed Adams (Kotoko), Malik Akowuah (Ashantigold), Jordan Opoku (Kotoko), Francis Mantey (Olympics) and Kwame Boateng (Kotoko).