Asante Kotoko Team
Asante Kotoko, the dominant team in the Ghana Premier League, is anticipated to make roster changes as they prepare for the 2025–2026 season.
The Porcupine Warriors secured a spot in Africa by winning the Ghana FA Cup, capping up the 2024–25 season in grand fashion. At the University of Ghana Stadium, Kotoko defeated lower-tier Golden Kick FC to win their tenth FA Cup championship.
Speaking to the media, Kotoko's communication director, Sarfo Duku, revealed that his team will cut off relations with players who do not live up to expectations for the upcoming campaign.
"We will make financial plans for the African campaign. The team will shortly undergo adjustments. We will present the exit door to players who failed to live up to our standards. "Some players will be leaving the club in the coming days," he stated.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the club's life patron, received the 2024–25 FA Cup trophy from the Ghanaian powerhouses on Wednesday.
Kwesi Appiah, the club's technical advisor, Malik Jabir, and Nana Apinkrah Akwasi Awuah, the chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC), led the Kotoko team.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the club's life patron, received the 2024–25 FA Cup trophy from the Ghanaian powerhouses on Wednesday.
Kwesi Appiah, the club's technical advisor, Malik Jabir, and Nana Apinkrah Akwasi Awuah, the chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC), led the Kotoko team.
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Can the Mamelodi Sundowns defeat the German powerhouses in the FIFA Club World Cup matchup against Borussia Dortmund?
Can the Mamelodi Sundowns defeat the German powerhouses in the FIFA Club World Cup matchup against Borussia Dortmund?
Mamelodi Sundowns will guarantee their place in the FIFA Club World Cup's round of 16 if they pull off an unexpected victory over German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, following a 1-0 victory over Ulsan HD that put them atop Group F.
After a lackluster effort, Niko Kovač's team drew 0-0 with Fluminense in their first game. With Miguel Cardoso's team controlling 68% of the ball and goal scorer Iqraam Rayners having two more goals disallowed, Sundowns' victory over Ulsan was more convincing than the result indicates.
Unexpectedly starting at center-back, Keanu Cupido had an outstanding performance. Themba Zwane, a fan favorite who had been out of the starting lineup for nine months, reclaimed the captain's armband from Ronwen Williams when Sundowns supporters turned out in force.
However, certain mistakes were similar to those made against Pyramids FC of Egypt in the two-leg CAF Champions League final. Had Sundowns been more clinical, they could have scored more goals, and Cupido had to make a last-minute save to keep them from giving up a late equalizer.
However, certain mistakes were similar to those made against Pyramids FC of Egypt in the two-leg CAF Champions League final. Had Sundowns been more clinical, they could have scored more goals, and Cupido had to make a last-minute save to keep them from giving up a late equalizer.
Nothing less than Sundowns playing at their very best is probably going to be sufficient against Dortmund. One may argue that Dortmund is more vulnerable today than they are in most situations, but if they can win, it will be one of their best moments ever.
Even though they ended the Bundesliga season strongly, the tie with Fluminense indicated that their issues are still not entirely resolved.
Even though they ended the Bundesliga season strongly, the tie with Fluminense indicated that their issues are still not entirely resolved.
Tashreeq Matthews of Sundowns will be playing against his old team for the first time. But in their victory over Ulsan, he came off the bench, and he will probably do so again. The winger has had stronger finishing runs, but he still finds himself in excellent places on the field.
Team news:
The injured Nico Schlotterbeck and Emre Can are out for Borussia Dortmund, while Jobe Bellingham, a recent addition, made his debut against Fluminense off the bench and is probably going to play again, either starting or off.Lebo Mothiba came off the bench for the second consecutive game as Sundowns finally saw Zwane return to the starting lineup following a protracted injury hiatus. No matter how fit he is, he is not going to replace the Rayners, who are in excellent form, in the starting lineup.
GK Ronwen Williams.
LB RB Khuliso Mudau | CB Grant Kekana | CB Keanu Cupido | Aubrey Modiba.
CM Teboho Mokoena | CM Marcelo Allende.
AM Lucas Ribeiro Costa | AM Arthur Sales | AM Themba Zwane.
ST Iqraam Rayners.
Anticipated lineups:
Mamelodi Sundowns.GK Ronwen Williams.
LB RB Khuliso Mudau | CB Grant Kekana | CB Keanu Cupido | Aubrey Modiba.
CM Teboho Mokoena | CM Marcelo Allende.
AM Lucas Ribeiro Costa | AM Arthur Sales | AM Themba Zwane.
ST Iqraam Rayners.
Dortmund Borussia
GK Kobel, Gregor.LWB CB Waldemar Anton | CB Ramy Bensebaini | CB Daniel Svensson Süle Niklas | RWB Ryerson Julian.
CM Pascal Groß, CM Felix Nmecha, AM Brandt, Julian | AM Adeyemi Karim. ST ST Guirassy Serhou.
Statistics:
Iqraam Rayners has scored seven goals for Sundowns in his past nine outings across all competitions.In their last eight games across all competitions, Borussia Dortmund has gone undefeated (6 wins, 2 draws).