Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has heaped praise on Justice Blay following his impressive display against King Faisal on match week 23 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.
The Porcupine Warriors secured a 1-0 win over their regional rivals to stretch their lead at the top of the league table to 10 points.
Imoro Ibrahim scored the only goal of the game courtesy of a fine free kick following a result foul from King Faisal goalkeeper Frank Boateng’s gift of a pass that fell the way of Gama.al player”.
"It’s a clear indication that Blay is a multi functional player; he can play in several positions as a centre back, as a defensive midfielder and as offensive midfielder.
"So he gives me options on the field like that of Mudasiru [Salifu] and Sherif [Mohammed] – these players also give me options in the middle of the park", coach Ogum told StarTimes after the game."
"I’m happy for him. He’s not had a good time since joining us probably coming in late and he’s yet to pick it to the game model, but then today playing him as a centre back having the confidence in him and him proving himself that he is capable of doing it, I’m happy for him and I’m happy for the team too.'