New Asante Kotoko physical trainer Pedro Manuel arrives in Ghana to begin work

Pedro Manuel has arrived in Ghana to begin work as the physical trainer and injury intervention coach for Ghana Premier League side, Asante Kotoko.

The Portuguese trainer touched down in the early hours of Friday morning and will immediately leave for Kumasi to start work with the Porcupine Warriors.

Manuel joins Mariano Barreto and Miguel Pinto on the technical bench of the Ghanaian giants as they seek to win the ongoing 2020/21 Ghana Premier League.

The Porcupine Warriors made changes to their technical team before the start of the second round with coaches Abdulai Gazelle and Johnson Smith moved to the junior side of the club, despite playing the dual role of assistants.

Mariano Barreto's debut as head coach ended with the Reds thumping Bechem United 4-0 at their makeshift home in Obuasi.

Asante Kotoko have gathered 31 points from 18 matches.

• What next?

Asante Kotoko will host Berekum Chelsea in the matchday 19 game at the Len Clay Stadium on Sunday with Pedro Manuel is expected to be on the bench.