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23 Feb

GHPL MD18 Preview: Kotoko Travels To Heart Of Lions As Hearts Of Oak Hosts RTU

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The 2023/24 Ghana Premier League is set to resume this weekend at various stadiums, promising an array of exciting fixtures following a two-month break. On Saturday, the Hohoe Sports Stadium will witness a showdown as bottom-placed Heart of Lions hosts Asante Kotoko, with kick-off slated for 15:00 GMT. Sunday’s action unfolds at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, where Bechem United will play against Nsoatreman FC. Meanwhile, Karela United is gearing up to take on Legon Cities at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, while Bofoakwa Tano prepares to clash with Great Olympics at the Sunyani Coronation Park. At DUN’s Park, Bibiani Gold…

25 Oct

I Always Tell My Players They Need To Be More Aggressive – Asante Kotoko Coach Prosper Ogum

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Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, has revealed that he always tell his players that they need to be more aggressive on the pitch. Ogum said aggressiveness, confidence and committment are the trademark of the record Ghana champions. He said this after their 2-2 draw against Nations FC and in the lead up to their home game against Bechem United in round seven of the Ghana Premier League. The Ghana Premier League winning coach also stated that there is a team spirit that needs to be protected because it was created years back. “We always encourage them that they need…

17 Aug

OFFICIAL: Kotoko Terminate Contracts Of Mohammed Alhassan, Three Other Players

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Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko have continued the process to ship out players this week. In an official statement on Wednesday, August 16, the Porcupine Warriors club announced that Mohammed Alhassan who was signed just last year has left the club. His contract has been terminated by mutual consent as the Reds continue to prepare for the 2023/24 football season. Mohammed Alhassan, formerly of Hearts of Oak is just one of four players whose contracts have been terminated by Asante Kotoko this week. The others include Charles Owusu, Samuel Boateng, and Dickson Afoakwa. “The Club will like to confirm…

18 Jul

I’m Dragging Kotoko To FIFA Over My Unpaid Salary Arrears – Seydou Zerbo

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Burkinabé coach Seydou Zerbo has revealed his intentions to take legal action against Asante Kotoko by reporting them to the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). The coach's decision comes in response to the Porcupine Warriors' alleged refusal to settle his three-month salary arrears after his departure from the team. Zerbo was appointed as the head coach of Asante Kotoko following the departure of Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum. He was relieved of his duties after a poor run of form. In his first interview since leaving the club, Zerbo expressed his disappointment at the situation, stating that the club had…

13 Jul

Kotoko, Hearts And Others To Share Over $500k For Players’ Involvement In 2022 World Cup

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Five Ghanaian clubs, namely Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, King Faisal, Dreams FC, and Steadfast FC, are set to share over $500,000 for their players’ participation in the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar. These clubs were represented by goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad (Asante Kotoko and King Faisal), Daniel Afriyie Barnieh (Hearts of Oak), and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Dreams FC and Steadfast FC). Although Danlad and Issahaku were officially registered with Asante Kotoko and Sporting respectively during the World Cup, King Faisal, Dreams, and Steadfast FC will also benefit as the players had stints with these clubs during the qualification period.…

16 May

They’ve Disappointed Their Fans – Dan Quaye Slams Hearts, Kotoko

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Former Ghana international Dan Quaye has expressed his disappointment in the performances of the country's top clubs, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko following their unimpressive displays adding that it has left both the nation and their passionate supporters completely devastated. In the ongoing season, both Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko have encountered significant struggles in various competitions. With just four matches remaining, they currently find themselves in fifth and sixth place respectively on the Ghana Premier League table. Due to that, Quaye believes that there has been a substantial drop in standards at both clubs compared to his…

10 May

Kotoko CEO Reveals Fans Forced Coach Seydou Zerbo’s Dismissal

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Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Nana Yaw Amponsah has revealed that the club’s management was compelled to dismiss coach Seydou Zerbo due to fan pressure. Zerbo was hired to replace the successful Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum, who led the team to their first league title in eight years but was sacked following a series of poor performances. According to Amponsah, the club’s management was satisfied with Zerbo’s performance, but they were informed that fans were planning to attack him. Amponsah told Oyerepa FM, “We as management wanted Seydou Zerbo to stay as the head coach of the club but we picked…

10 May

We Are Sorry For The Disappointment – Nana Yaw Amponsah To Kotoko Fans

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Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Officer, Nana Yaw Amponsah has pleaded with the fans of the club for forgiveness following their unimpressive performance in the ongoing season. The Porcupine Warriors have struggled to find their feet this season which has resulted in the sack of coach Seydou Zerbo after taking over from Prosper Narteh Ogum who led the team to the Ghana Premier League glory last season The defending champions have a limited chance of retaining the Ghana Premier League title, trailing by eight points to Aduana Stars, who lead the log with 52 points with four matches to end the…

21 Apr

Kotoko’s Struggles Blamed On Injuries

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Asante Kotoko Communications and Brands Manager David Obeng Nyarko says injuries are the main reason for the team’s poor performance this season. With eight games left in the Ghana Premier League, Kotoko are currently six points behind league leaders Aduana Stars and are out of the FA Cup. Several players, including Justice Blay, Rashid Nortey, Dickson Afoakwa, and Yussif Mubarik, are currently injured and are unable to play. These players have made important contributions to the club this season, and their absence has had a significant impact on the team’s performance. “Our season has really been hampered by injuries, almost…

21 Apr

Kwesi Appiah Confirms Talks With Kotoko Over Head Coach Position

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Former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has confirmed talks with Asante Kotoko over becoming the club’s next coach following the dismissal of Burkinabe Seydou Zerbo due to poor form. Kotoko are looking for an experienced hand to turn their season around, and Appiah, who coached Ghana at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, has revealed that talks have taken place. However, he has asked the club to hold off on any decision because he was also studying other offers on the table. “For the past months, I have held talks with Kotoko but I told them to hold on because…