Former Asante Kotoko captain, Amos Frimpong has cautioned his former side not to underrate Hearts of Oak ahead of the big encounter on Sunday.
The two biggest clubs in the country have been poor in the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League campaign with both sides currently sitting out of the top four.
“Any of the teams can be relegated and because of the bragging rights, they will give their all on the day," he told Takoradi-based Connect FM. “The players will come into the game with.
Despite Asante Kotoko being the better side this season, Frimpong has advised his former team not to be over-complacent in the game and also to be composed in front of goal.
“Games involving the two sides are always difficult but this time, Kotoko looks favourite based on their last three games’ performance as compared to Hearts of Oak.
“They need to keep their composure in front of goal. I have watched them and they create a lot but for their composure, they would have scored more.
“When most people expect Kotoko to beat Hearts of Oak in Kumasi is when the latter shows up and delivers,” he added.
The much-anticipated game has been scheduled to kick off at 15:00GMT at the Baba Yara Stadium.