Two of the biggest coaches will go toe to toe on match day four of the 2024/2025 Ghana Premier League. The clash involving Berekum Chelsea and Asante Kotoko opens a new chapter in the rivalry between Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, head coach of Asante Kotoko and Samuel Boadu, head coach of Berekum Chelsea.
Their rivalry dates back to four seasons ago, Samuel Boadu then on the books of Accra Hearts of Oak appeared fierce and vocal in matchups against Dr. Prosper Narteh. Boadu’s antics and aggressiveness sharply contrasted with Dr.Ogum’s gentility.
The numbers are in favour of Samuel Boadu in terms of matchups against Dr Ogum. Last season, Samuel Boadu following his return to coaching with Berekum Chelsea kept it going with a 2-1 win against Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum’s Kumasi Asante Kotoko.
The two coaches have similar statistics this season, Samuel Boadu has a win and a draw in two matches. Berekum Chelsea drew against Vision FC before recording a 1-0 win against Karela United. Dr. Ogum ahead of Sunday’s game boosted a similar record, Kotoko beat Karela United on match day 1 before recording a 1-1 stalemate against Young Apostles on match day 2.
Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum will be hoping to avenge last season’s defeat however Samuel Boadu’s impressive form at home is alarming. Boadu has only lost once in 8 matches at Golden City Park as head coach of Berekum Chelsea.
Both teams have two wins in their last four meetings. With a lot at stake for both teams, Sunday’s meeting opens a new page in the rivalry book of Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum and Samuel Boadu.
By: Ebenezer Osei Kofi Bimpong – Ahotor Sports Desk
