Aduana Stars forward Bright Adjei, has offered massive support to striker Franck Mbella Etouga despite missing two spot-kicks against the Ogya lads on matchday 28 of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
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After scoring a spectacular goal to put Asante Kotoko ahead, Etouga had the opportunity to double Kotoko’s lead by the 68th minute when his countryman Georges Mfegue Rodrigues was brought down in Aduana Stars’ box. However, his last-ditch effort was saved by goalkeeper Joseph Addo.
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Kotoko had another opportunity to extend their lead as Stephen Amankona was also felled in the box by one of Aduana’s defenders. Etouga stepped up to effect the kick and his effort was denied by the goalpost.
Bright Agyei left it late to snatch the equaliser for Aduana on the stroke of full time when he met Emmanuel Gyamfi’s cross.
“Mbella has been taking almost all Asante Kotoko penalties this season so if he has missed two against Aduana Stars he shouldn’t be crucified by the fans,” Bright Adjei told Oyerepa FM after Sunday’s game.
“This is the time for the supporters to support and encourage him and I know he will score subsequent ones.”
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Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has offered massive support to the Cameroonian striker despite, stating he has his maximum support.
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Franck Mbella who is on the radar of French Ligue 1 side St Etienne currently leads the Ghana Premier League scorers chart with nineteen goals.
