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20 Jan

Kotoko Win, Hearts Stumble As GPL First Round Concludes

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The final round of fixtures in the Ghana Premier League first round was nothing short of exciting as once again the top of the table changed hands. Bibiani GoldStars were level on points with Heart of Lions before the commencement of the weekend’s games. However, a hat-trick from Attah Kumi against Accra Lions meant the Golden Boys go into the first round as league leaders. Meanwhile, their closest rivals, Heart of Lions, rather uncharacteristically lost 1-0 at home (Kpando) to Nations FC, who are now a point behind league leaders GoldStars. On the other hand, Asante Kotoko ensured there’s still…

13 Dec

Super Clash: We Will Deliver Against Asante Kotoko – Hearts Of Oak Coach

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Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to deliver a strong performance against their archrivals, Asante Kotoko. The Phobians are set to face the Porcupine Warriors on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in a Matchday 13 encounter. Despite failing to secure a victory against Asante Kotoko in their previous encounters last season, Ouattara remains optimistic about his team’s chances this time around. He emphasized his commitment to achieving a positive outcome. “I think I have this privilege, I’m coaching one of the two teams. Look it’s a privilege for me…but the motivation…

11 Dec

Asante Kotoko v Hearts Of Oak: Kwesi Appiah Makes Bold Predication Ahead Of Super Clash

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The Head of Sporting Affairs for Asante Kotoko, Kwesi Appiah is confident his side will secure a win against Hearts of Oak in the upcoming Super Clash. The two most prominent clubs in Ghana will face off in Matchday 13 of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. Although Kotoko recently ended a five-match winless streak with a victory over Aduana Stars, Appiah believes the Porcupine Warriors will overcome their fierce rivals. “The performance of these two teams were up there. Asante Kotoko went five games without a win but they finally returned to winning ways so I believe it will…

30 Oct

How Abedi Pele Stopped Nania FC Training To Make Way For Asante Kotoko

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Legendary African footballer Abedi Ayew Pele has been hailed by Kumasi Asante Kotoko for a gesture he made to the club on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. According to Seth Nii Darko, a member of the communications team of Asante Kotoko, Abedi Pele made an incredible gesture to the team at Mensah Sarbah Park on the University of Ghana campus. Nii Darko stated that upon their arrival at the park, Abedi Pele instructed the coaches of Nania FC to quickly wrap up their training and make the pitch available to Asante Kotoko. The Kotoko official said they were astounded and impressed…

08 Aug

Kotoko Face DC United In US

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Asante Kotoko will engage Major League Soccer outfit DC United in the Capital City Africa Cup on October 12, 2024, in the United States of America. The Ghana Premier League giants earned the right to face the American Soccer Club after defeating fierce rivals Hearts of Oak to win the maiden edition of the Democracy Cup. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) in conjunction with the Ghana Tourism Authority have approved the Porcupine Warriors’ participation in the game, which will be part of activities marking Ghana Week 2024 in DC. This will be the second year running that a Ghanaian club…

19 Apr

I’ll Ask GFA To Dissolve Kotoko Before You Take The Club To Relegation – Otumfuo

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During a meeting held at Manyhia on Thursday, April 18, the owner of Asante Kotoko, His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, emphasized to the team that recent poor performances are not acceptable. Otumfuo stated that he would take the drastic step of dissolving the team before they face relegation, and he made it clear that he would personally contact the GFA to make this happen. This stern warning from Otumfuo comes after Asante Kotoko's disappointing performance in their last seven games, where they suffered six losses and managed only one draw. As a result, the Porcupine Warriors find themselves in a precarious…

15 Apr

We Will End Our Winless Run Against FC Samartex – Asante Kotoko Assures

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Assistant coach of Asante Kotoko, David Ocloo, has expressed confidence that the team will bounce back to winning form as they gear up to take on FC Samartex 1996 this weekend. The team’s struggles were exacerbated by a 2-0 loss against Dreams FC on Sunday during the Matchday 26 fixture at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu. Sylvester Simba and Derrick Agyei secured the goals for the home team in that match. This defeat marks a challenging period for the Porcupine Warriors, who have managed only one victory in their last nine games of the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League…

04 Apr

2023/24 GHPL MD24 Preview: Bechem United Clash With Kotoko As Medeama Heads To Samartex

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The Matchday 24 games of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League promise excitement as teams gear up for action-packed clashes this weekend. Starting on Friday, Nations FC will face off against Great Olympics at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese, with kickoff set for 15:00GMT. On Saturday, Bechem United will take on Asante Kotoko at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, while Accra Lions will play against Bofoakwa Tano at the Accra Sports Stadium, both matches kicking off at 15:00GMT. Sunday’s lineup includes Hearts of Oak hosting Bibiani Gold Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium, Nsoatreman FC facing Berekum Chelsea…

25 Mar

Samartex Secures 2-1 Victory Over Hearts Of Oak

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Evans Osei Wusu netted twice during matchday 23 of the Ghana Premier League, helping Samartex FC further solidify their position at the top of the standings. The former Ghana youth international found the back of the net twice against Hearts of Oak at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex, putting an end to the latter's unbeaten streak. Osei Wusu opened the scoring in the 25th minute after Francis Gyetuah won the ball from Liventius Arthur in the penalty area and delivered a cross that he headed past Richard Attah. In the 77th minute, Hamza Issah scored a close-range rebound to level the…

25 Mar

Kotoko Charged By GFA For Misconduct During Match Against Nations FC

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Asante Kotoko, a Ghanaian football club, is facing charges from the Ghana Football Association Regulatory Actions due to misconduct during their match against Nations FC on matchday 23 over the weekend. This comes as the team suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in Ghana's top flight, losing 1-0 to Nations FC at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday. The winning goal was scored late in the first half by Asamoah Afriyie, securing all three points for the Premier League newcomers. The defeat, however, is not the only setback for Kotoko, as their fans' actions have prompted the GFA's charge. The club…