ASANTE KOTOKO

Asante Kotoko Returns To Baba Yara For Remainder Of The Season
29 Nov

Asante Kotoko Returns To Baba Yara For Remainder Of The Season

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Asante Kotoko has officially announced its return to the Baba Yara Stadium for the remainder of the season. The stadium was closed for renovation after the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the continent's football governing body, withdrew its approval for Category Three matches to be played at the venue. CAF’s decision followed Ghana’s 1-0 loss to Angola in a 2025 AFCON qualifier. During the closure, the Porcupine Warriors used the Len Clay Sports Stadium as their temporary home venue. However, maintenance work at Baba Yara Stadium has now been completed, paving the way for its reopening. Seth Panwum, Board Chairman…
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GPL Match Report: Kwadwo Obeng Jr Scores As Hearts Of Lions Beat Asante Kotoko In Obuasi
04 Nov

GPL Match Report: Kwadwo Obeng Jr Scores As Hearts Of Lions Beat Asante Kotoko In Obuasi

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Heart of Lions pulled off a surprise victory over Asante Kotoko in Obuasi, handing the Porcupine Warriors their second consecutive loss of the season. A lone goal from former Hearts of Oak striker Kwadwo Obeng Jr. sealed the 1-0 win for the visitors at Len Clay Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Kotoko, hoping to bounce back from their midweek defeat to Legon Cities, found themselves struggling against a well-organized Lions side coached by their former manager, Bashir Hayford. Lions took the lead in the 28th minute when Kotoko goalkeeper Mohamed Camara’s attempted clearance went awry, allowing Obeng Jr. to slot the…
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I Was Captain, Stephen Oduro Was My Teammate – Brother Sammy Opens Up On Asante Kotoko Spell
03 Sep

I Was Captain, Stephen Oduro Was My Teammate – Brother Sammy Opens Up On Asante Kotoko Spell

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Gospel musician, Brother Sammy has opened up about his connection with football, revealing that he was once on the books of Kumasi Asante Kotoko. In an interview with Abeiku Santana, the controversial gospel artiste disclosed that he captained the youth teams of Asante Kotoko. Brother Sammy named Stephen Oduro and Agaa Willie as some of his teammates at Asante Kotoko, revealing that there are photos of his days at Asante Kotoko at the Manhyia Palace. “I captained the under-17 and under-20 teams of Asante Kotoko. I have forgotten, but anyone who has managed Asante Kotoko will remember me. Stephen Oduro,…
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Asante Kotoko Coach Undergoes Successful Surgery
26 Jun

Asante Kotoko Coach Undergoes Successful Surgery

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Prosper Narteh Ogum has successfully undergone a surgery following a brief illness, Asante Kotoko has announced on Wednesday. Although the club did not specify the nature of the illness that required the surgery, they confirmed that the procedure was successful. Ogum is now focusing on regaining full fitness ahead of the next season. “Our head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has undergone successful surgery after a short illness. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to having him back soon,” the club shared on social media. Our head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum has undergone a successful surgery…
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I Am Responsible For Our Poor Season – Asante Kotoko Coach
19 Jun

I Am Responsible For Our Poor Season – Asante Kotoko Coach

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Asante Kotoko coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum has accepted responsibility for the club’s disappointing performance in the recently concluded 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. The Porcupine Warriors finished in 6th place with 49 points. In an interview with the club’s media team, Narteh Ogum stated that he takes full accountability for the unsuccessful season. “Our season was unpleasant, and I take the blame,” Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum said. In addition to missing out on the Ghana Premier League title, Asante Kotoko also failed to secure the MTN FA Cup. Ultimately, the Kumasi-based club ended the season without winning any trophies. Meanwhile,…
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GFA Approves Inaugural Democracy Cup Match Between Kotoko And Hearts Of Oak
13 Jun

GFA Approves Inaugural Democracy Cup Match Between Kotoko And Hearts Of Oak

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The Parliament of Ghana has been given the green light by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to host the first-ever Democracy match. Set to take place on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Accra Sports Stadium, this highly anticipated event will feature the participation of Premier League powerhouses Asante Kotoko and Accra  Hearts of Oak SC.  The Democracy Cup aims to celebrate three decades of parliamentary democracy in Ghana. The GFA commends the Parliament of Ghana for their dedication to strengthening the nation's democratic roots and its unwavering support for the growth of football.       Source: www.ghanaweb.live
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Asante Kotoko: Prosper Narteh Ogum Grateful To Fans After Win Over Legon Cities
06 May

Asante Kotoko: Prosper Narteh Ogum Grateful To Fans After Win Over Legon Cities

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Asante Kotoko coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, expressed gratitude to supporters following their victory over Legon Cities on Sunday. The Porcupine Warriors secured a 2-0 win against the Royals in their Matchday 29 fixture at the Baba Yara Stadium. Goals from Steven Mukwala and Nurudeen Mohammed sealed the win for the Reds, extending their unbeaten streak. Dr. Ogum praised the fans for their positive energy, noting that their encouragement during the game was instrumental. He appreciated the absence of criticism when mistakes were made, emphasizing that such support boosts the team’s confidence. “Today, they came, they sang, they supported us. I…
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Asante Kotoko: Prosper Narteh Ogum Praises Players After Win Over FC Samartex
22 Apr

Asante Kotoko: Prosper Narteh Ogum Praises Players After Win Over FC Samartex

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Asante Kotoko coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, has commended his players following their hard-earned victory against FC Samartex. After enduring an eight-game winless streak, the Reds bounced back to winning form as they faced the Premier League leaders at the Baba Yara Stadium for Matchday 27 on Sunday. Despite a goalless first half, Kotoko was awarded a penalty which Enock Morrison successfully converted, securing a 1-0 victory for the Porcupine Warriors. The win has lifted Kotoko to 10th place on the Premier League table with 36 points. Speaking after the match, Prosper Ogum praised his players for their determined performance and…
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Blame Ogum For Asante Kotoko’s Woes – Kwadwo Baah-Agyemang
15 Apr

Blame Ogum For Asante Kotoko’s Woes – Kwadwo Baah-Agyemang

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Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, the former Chairman of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has attributed Asante Kotoko's recent struggles to head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum. The team's difficulties were further highlighted by a 2-0 loss to Dreams FC in their Matchday 26 fixture at the Theatre of Dreams. This defeat extends Asante Kotoko's winless streak to eight Premier League games. Agyemang, who is also a former member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, expressed his dissatisfaction with the current trajectory of Asante Kotoko. He questioned why the same players who performed well in the first round of the Ghana Premier League are now struggling. Agyemang…
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It’s Not Right For Asante Kotoko To Keep Ogum After Losing Five Games – Wilberforce Mfum
04 Apr

It’s Not Right For Asante Kotoko To Keep Ogum After Losing Five Games – Wilberforce Mfum

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Wilberforce Mfum, a renowned figure in Asante Kotoko's history, has raised concerns about the club's decision to retain Prosper Narteh Ogum as the head coach. Mfum strongly believes that despite being a coach who led the team to victory in the Ghana Premier League, Ogum should not continue in his position after losing five out of their last six matches. The Porcupine Warriors have also suffered four consecutive defeats in the league, which has resulted in them currently occupying the ninth position on the league table with 32 points, a significant drop from their position five weeks ago. Additionally, Asante Kotoko has slipped…
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