Versatile Asante Kotoko player Samuel Frimpong is earmarked to start the new Ghana Premier League season as right back for the team of Maxwell Konadu as regular position holder Christopher Nettey recovers fully from injury.
The talented Frimpong was important first team player under former tactician Kjetil Zachariassen but was on loan at Karela United lasts season when Konadu became head coach.
Frimpong is comfortable playing midfield or as full-back and it is this versatility that allows Kotoko to have alternative at the right back position as Nettey recuperates.
Samuel Frimpong has been the regular right back for the team during pre-season and on Sunday he started again as Kotoko were held to a 2-2 draw at Division One side Samartex.
Kotoko open their Premier League account at home against Techiman Eleven Wonders at the Accra sports stadium.