Former Hearts of Oak defender, Raddy Ovouka has predicted that his Congolese counterpart, Samba O’Neil, will make a massive impact in the Ghana Premier League after joining Asante Kotoko.
Samba, who has drawn comparisons to Spanish superstar Sergio Ramos, signed a four-year deal with the Porcupine Warriors on Thursday after parting ways with Burkinabe side, Rahimo FC. The 23-year-old central defender becomes Kotoko’s fourth signing ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Ovouka, who played alongside Samba in Congo, believes that the Ghana Premier League is too easy for the talented defender.
“The Ghana Premier League is too easy for him because I know him well. He is very calm, not lazy and a very good player. He can also play as a midfielder (a number 6). He demonstrated that in Burkina Faso and he can help Kotoko in defence as central defender,” Ovouka said in an interview with Ghanasportspage.
The former GPL winner also highlighted Samba’s physical attributes, stating that he is a tall and good player. “He was born in Congo and started his career there. We started playing together. He is a very tall guy and a very good player.”
Ovouka expressed his trust in his friend and former teammate, saying, “I trust my brother and my friend because I have known him for a very long time. I know what he can do at the back. Let’s see what happens against Hearts of Oak on Wednesday. He is ready to play this game. He is always ready for every game not just Heart of Oak only.”
Samba O’Neil is set to make his debut for Asante Kotoko when they take on arch-rivals, Accra Hearts of Oak on Wednesday in the Democracy Cup.
