Martin Koopman names Hearts of Oak’s 23-man squad for season opener against RTU; Cissé, Kashala Wanet included

Hearts of Oak head coach Martin Koopman has unveiled his 23-man squad for their opening match in the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League against Real Tamale United (RTU) scheduled for Friday evening.

The Rainbow Boys are en route to Tamale to face RTU in a matchweek 1 clash in the betPawa Premier League, which will take place at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

Koopman’s squad features three goalkeepers: Richard Attah, Eric Ofori Antwi, and Richmond Ayi.

However, some notable players, including Michelle Sarpong, Linda Mtange Don, Isaac Frimpong, Gideon Asante, Issah Hamza, Enock Asubonteng, and others, will not be making the trip.

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It has been confirmed that both Enock Asubonteng and Linda Mtange Don did not join the squad due to injuries. Gideon Asante and Michelle Sarpong are currently in the recovery process.

Young talent Hamza Issah, who was promoted to the senior team at the beginning of the 2023/24 season, will miss out on his first Premier League match due to injury.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 PM at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

Below is the list of the 23-man Hearts of Oak squad according to Ghanasportspage.

1. Eric Ofori Antwi
2. Richard Attah
3. Richmond Ayi
4. Kwabena Anane
5. Kofi Agbesimah
6. Kelvin Osei Assibey
7. Dennis Korsah
8. Leviticus Arthur
9. Michael Ampadu
10. Apatasi Winimi Kwame Nsoh
11. Salifu Ibrahim
12. Martin Karikari
13. Nuredeen Aziz
14. Eric Esso
15. Suraj Seidu
16. Kojo Obeng Jr.
17. Glid Otanga
18. Evans Adomako
19. Kashala Wanet Ramos
20. Alberto Eonde
21. Amankwah Baafi
22. Rafael Amponsah
23. Kassim Cissé