Coach Augustine Evans Adotey has handed former AshantiGold and Asante Kotoko defender, Mubarik Yussif, his debut start since joining the Mauve and Yellows in the summer transfer of the 2024/2025 season.

The experienced central defender was given his first assignment in a competitive game during the mid-week outstanding clash against Karela United in the second half of the game, which he excelled whenever he was called into action, hence the confidence from the technical team to play him ahead of left back Fatawu Sulemana, who sits on the bench today I.

Center back, Nurudeen Abdulai and right back, Kamaradini Mamudu, who were sidelined due to their fitness level since returning from the Black Galaxies camp, have both reclaimed their rightful slots. Also maintaining their spot from the last match are Kobina Amoah and match winner, captain Kofi Asmah, to strengthen the rare of Medeama SC as Felix Kyei sticks in between the post.

The team will be without midfielder Manuel Mantey due to injury and attacker Michael Sarpong who is also out of the country for family issues.

Completing the lineup for Medeama SC are, Michael Enu, Prince Owusu, Andy Kumi, Nana Kofi Babil and Derrick Fordjour.

The matchday 16 Ghana Premier League titanic clash kicks off at 3:00 PM at the Tarkwa na Aboso Stadium.