Ghana defender Jerry Akaminko is set to be a regular member of the Eski?ehirspor team ahead of the start of the Turkish second-tier league.

The team is shaping up ahead of the new season which kick-starts this weekend.

The Ghanaian has become a constant feature at the back for the side in pre-season and looks set to be a regular member of the squad.

Manager Sergen Yalcin has experimented with a number of players in different positions and looks certain the Ghanaian will be a key member of the team this season.

Akaminko, 29, is expected to feature for the side ahead of the league's opener at Istanbulspor.