Head coach for Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Maxwell Konadu has predicted an interesting matchup between his side and Accra Hearts of Oak next weekend in the Ghana Premier League.
Nicknamed the Porcupine Warriors, the Kumasi-based side is preparing for a date with their bitterest rivals on Match Week 5 of the ongoing 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League season.
In a build-up to the big game, Asante Kotoko beat Ebusua Dwarfs 2-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday afternoon as they recovered from two successive defeats against Medeama SC and Berekum Chelsea.
In a post-match press conference after the triumph, coach Maxwell Konadu has assured that his Reds will be ready for the game.
“Kotoko is always ready for Hearts of Oak encounters. I believe they are always ready for us. You know matches between the two sides is a high profile game and nobody is going to relax. I know they are preparing very well and have one eye on this game”, the former Black Stars B coach indicated.
He continued, “It's going to be an interesting game anyway. We have one eye over there. The El Classico is on, let's wait and see what happens on Sunday”.
The crucial encounter between the two most glamorous clubs in the country will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, January 26, 2020.