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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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Asante Kotoko Terminates Abdul Fatawu Safiu’s Contract Over Medical Concerns
06 Feb

Asante Kotoko Terminates Abdul Fatawu Safiu’s Contract Over Medical Concerns

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Ghana Premier League (GPL) giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko have announced the abrupt end of Abdul Fatawu Safiu's second tenure with the club, citing medical reasons for the termination of his contract. Despite initially signing a two-year deal, Safiu's return to the team has been cut short, denying him the opportunity to showcase his skills on the pitch. The attacker, who previously clinched the titles of best player and top scorer in the NC's special tournament back in 2019, rejoined Asante Kotoko just last month following spells with Trelleborgs FF and FC Trollhättan in Sweden. During his earlier stint with Asante…
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Ghana PL 2023/24: Hearts Of Oak, Kotoko Drop Points; GoldStars Beat Samartex
18 Dec

Ghana PL 2023/24: Hearts Of Oak, Kotoko Drop Points; GoldStars Beat Samartex

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The Ghana Premier League continued over the weekend with some exciting results across match centres. Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko both failed to win their respective games after the Super Clash a week ago. Hearts were held to a 1-1 draw at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex by Nations FC despite taking an early lead in the game. Kotoko saw their four-game winning streak halted by Great Olympics who have now also adopted the Baba Yara Stadium as their home ground. There were no goals in the game on Sunday afternoon as both teams shared the spoils in…
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Ghana PL 2023/24: Hearts Of Oak Face Legon Cities; Kotoko Play Samartex
10 Nov

Ghana PL 2023/24: Hearts Of Oak Face Legon Cities; Kotoko Play Samartex

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The betPawa Ghana Premier League returns this weekend with a lot of action to expect across all match centres. Matchday 10 begins on Friday when Nations FC come up against Accra Lions at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. Asante Kotoko will be on the road as they travel to Samreboi to play in-form Samartex. Nsoatreman will hope to return to winning ways when they host Real Tamale United at the Nana Amoah Koronmasah II Park. Hearts of Oak are at home to Legon Cities in pursuit of three points to get their season back on track. They've secured just…
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We Will Shape Up Before The Second Half Start – Asante Kotoko Technical Director
25 Oct

We Will Shape Up Before The Second Half Start – Asante Kotoko Technical Director

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Technical Director of Asante Kotoko, Kwesi Appiah believes the playing body will come good at the end of the first half of the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. Prior to the start of the season, the Interim Management Committee (IMC) signed over 10 players. However, the Porcupine Warriors endured a difficult start under Prosper Narteh Ogum as the head coach of the club. The Reds have recorded two wins, three draws and one defeat. With the new players and a new coach in charge, Kwesi Appiah believes the team will improve and come good ahead of the second round…
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Former Ghana And Asante Kotoko Legend Robert Eshun Passes On
23 Oct

Former Ghana And Asante Kotoko Legend Robert Eshun Passes On

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Former Ghana international, Robert Eshun has been confirmed dead, on Monday, October 23. He passed on at the age of 49. Eshun died after he experienced a heart attack while driving to work on Monday morning according to reports. Robert Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Electric is famously remembered for his goal in the final of the 1990 FA Cup. He was a member of Asante Kotoko’s African Championship squad. He was also a valuable member of Kotoko’s squad. Eshun’s dazzling performances did not go unnoticed by European clubs, who were keen on signing the young sensation after his outstanding display…
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GPL: Fans Destroy Seats At The Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex As Nations FC And Kotoko Draw
23 Oct

GPL: Fans Destroy Seats At The Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex As Nations FC And Kotoko Draw

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The Ghana Premier League (GPL) saw disturbing scenes at some of its match centres over the weekend during the sixth round. The Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex suffered heavily as fans vandalised the seats at the stadium during Nations FC's 2-2 draw with Asante Kotoko. After the home team was handed a penalty late in the game, the visiting team's supporters ripped parts of the stadium's seats off. Kotoko looked to be heading for all three points after Michael Kyei had given them the lead with the final whistle for the end of the game a few minutes away when Referee Abdul Latif…
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Asante Kotoko Beat Golden Warriors FC In Friendly Encounter
19 Oct

Asante Kotoko Beat Golden Warriors FC In Friendly Encounter

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Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko have stepped up preparations for Week 6 of the league season. The Porcupine Warriors on Wednesday, October 18, engaged lower-tier side Golden Warriors Football Club as part of the preparations for the league match against Nations FC. At the end of a very good exercise, Asante Kotoko made light work of the opponent and scored four goals. The win was possible thanks to a brace from Nicholas Mensah and a goal each from Baba Yahaha and Julius Ofori Ziggy. Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum is happy with the showing from the players in the friendly…
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Caf Champions League: Medeama Showing Kotoko And Hearts How To Do It
04 Oct

Caf Champions League: Medeama Showing Kotoko And Hearts How To Do It

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Following Medeama SC's qualification to the Group Stage of the CAF Champions League, Joy Sports editor, Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo, explores the factors that have led to the club's latest success, and argues that the country's two biggest clubs, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, can learn from the Mauve and Yellows. ----------------------------------------------------------- The year was 2012. Atumpan had just burst onto the Ghanaian music scene with his hit single “The Thing”. Sarkodie’s "U Go Kill Me" was voted the Most Popular Song of the Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs). Jesse Lingard hadn't yet kicked a ball for…
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