Asante Kotoko Coach Maxwell Konadu has revealed the club will miss the injured Mudasiru Salifu, a player he describes as a ‘top midfielder’ as the new season begins by close of this week.

Kotoko was robbed off the services of the young and energetic midfielder as he has suffered a metatarsal injury which leaves him sidelined for close to 6 weeks.

Maxwell Konadu has rued the absence of the player but was quick to point out that he has adequate replacements as the club works out Mudasiru’s return to playing again.

Speaking from the club’s Adako Jachie training base, the former Black Stars Head Coach said, “We’ve prepared, we’ve played a couple of friendly matches and most of the boys are doing extremely well. Its just unfortunate that we’ve lost Mudasiru which we all know is one of our top top midfielders.

“But others are there to hold the fort as he begins his recuperation, but we will be missing him…” Maxwell Konadu concluded

Asante Kotoko will open their season on November 14 with a home game against Techiman Eleven Wonders. Aside competing in the local competitions, the Porcupine Warriors will also challenge for honors in the CAF Champions League.