Justice Blay starts as Asante Kotoko name starting XI to face Accra Lions

Asante Kotoko will face premier league debutants Accra Lions this afternoon at the Baba Yara Stadium in a matchday 17 encounter.

Coach Prosper Narteh has, however, named his men to do the battle against the Accra-based lads, making three changes to the team that faced Elmina Sharks last Monday.

Danlad Ibrahim continues in post with Augustine Agyapong and Patrick Asmah starting from the right and left side of defense respectively.

Impressive Yusif Mubarik has been given the nod once more to partner with captain Abdul Ganiyu in the heart of defense.

In the absence of Mudasiru Salifu, Sherif Mohammed will partner Justice Blay in midfield with Richmond Lamptey playing ahead of them with Richard Boadu starting from bench.

The front three will have Dickson Afoakwa and Samuel Boateng operating from the right and left side of the attack respectively with Mbella Etouga leading the lines.

Asante Kotoko line up;

Ibrahim Danlad (GK), Augustine Agyapong, Patrick Asmah, Mubarik Yussif, Abdul Ganiyu (C), Sheriff Mohammed, Justice Blay, Franck Etouga, Richmond Lamptey, Dickson Afoakwa, Samuel Boateng.