Kotoko boss Prosper Narteh Ogum explains why midfielder Richard Boadu have not started a game |

Prosper Narteh gives reasons for keeping Richard Boadu on the bench
Richard Boadu is yet to make his full Kotoko debut
Coach Narteh says he does not want to play players out of position

ASANTE KOTOKO head coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has explained his decision to bench the club’s top signing, Richard Boadu, in the first two GPL games.

According to the gaffer, he doesn’t want to play the former Medeama SC midfielder out of position due to the teams’ squad depth.

The highly-rated midfielder who joined Kotoko during the off-season transfer window is yet to make his full debut after two games, which has left some fans wondering.

Boadu has had some minutes for the club in wins over Dreams FC and Bcehem United.

“For ‘Agadas’ (Richard Boadu) coming in, I think we have depth in the team, and when you have depth in the team, you make sure that you rotate the players intelligently. So that you don’t have players playing in unnatural positions on the field… making it very difficult for them to play. So, I don’t want him to play out of position; that’s why I keep him on the bench,” Narteh said after Kotoko’s 2-0 victory over Bechem.

Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko faces Bibiani Gold Stars in an away fixture on Friday, November 12, as the Porcupine Warriors look to extend their winning streak.

Kotoko opened a strong start to the 2021-2022 season coming from a goal down to beat Dreams FC 3-1 before cruising into late 2-0 victory over Bechem United.

Ogum have opted for a three man midfield of Mudasiru Salifu, Richard Lamptey and Fabio Game with Richard Boadu falling behind Mudasiru Salifu in his preferred defensive role.

Meanwhile, Boadu’s impact has been felt in his two substitutions so far providing a solid shild and transitional play in Kotoko’s late two Ghana Premier League victories.