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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…

07 Mar

Hearts Of Oak Mock Kotoko Supporters Over President’s Cup Defeat

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Accra Hearts of Oak SC are still in the mood of celebrating their President's Cup victory as they taunt Asante Kotoko fans with social media posts on Monday, March 6, 2023. The Phobians on Sunday, March 5, added another trophy to their cabinet after beating their age-long rivals 1-0 to win the President's Cup to ensure that their 2022/2023 football season end with a trophy. Accra Hearts of Oak used one stone to kill two birds as the victory also secured their 3 points on matchday 20 to climb up the ladder on the Ghana Premier League table. The Phobians while celebrating the victory…

02 Mar

Hearts, Kotoko Register For Autonomous Premier League

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Premier League giants, Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, have committed to the autonomous league by becoming the first clubs to pay for the subscription fees. Under the independently managed league arrangement which is set to start next season, the Ghana Premier League will be managed and run by the clubs while the Ghana Football Association will only be responsible for the registration of players and officials and disciplinary issues. In order to be part of the Autonomous Premier League as a company, it was agreed by the clubs to pay GH₵100,000 as subscription or registration fee, which the…

27 Feb

MTN FA Cup: Kotoko Eliminated As Liberty Professionals Suffer Heavily Against Dreams

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Asante Kotoko bowed out of the 2022/23 MTN FA Cup following their 1-0 defeat to Aduana FC on Sunday, February 26. Sam Adams scored the game’s only goal in the 59th minute at the Agyemang Badu I Park to ensure the betPawa Ghana Premier League leaders advanced to the quarterfinals of the stage. Elsewhere, Dreams FC had a commanding victory over Division One League side, Liberty Professionals, at home to also book a place in the next stage. Ali Huzaf was on the scoresheet for the Believers before Liberty recorded an own goal as they suffered elimination. Kofi Kordzi scored…

08 Feb

Kotoko, Aduana Clash In MTN FA Cup Rd Of 16

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Two betPawa Premier League heavyweights, Asante Kotoko and Aduana FC, have been paired in a MTN FA Cup Round 16 fixture scheduled between February 24 and 28. Unlike nine-time champions, Kotoko, Dormaa-Ahenkro-based Aduana FC have not tasted FA Cup glory yet and may see this season as the opportune time to exorcise that ghost. Aduana FC has been in devastating form this season, topping the league table with 31 points from 16 matches. Similarly, defending league champions Kotoko are still in the reckoning for a title defence, making their MTN FA Cup clash a potential thriller. The last time the…

23 Jan

MTN FA CUP: Holders Hearts of Oak Knocked Out, Kotoko Progress

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Holders Accra Hearts of Oak have been knocked out of the MTN FA Cup after a 1-0 loss to Dreams FC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Dreams FC took the lead as early as the 10th minute of the encounter as Agyenim Boateng Mensah took advantage of a Richmond Ayi howler to slot home. The Phobians damped out the Still Believe lads in the semifinal of last season’s competition following a 3-2 win at the Accra Sports stadium. But their output on Sunday was not up to task as Dreams FC held on to their early lead to cruise…

19 Sep

Asante Kotoko Eliminated From CAF Champions League

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Asante Kotoko were eliminated from the CAF Champions League preliminary round after losing 3-1 on penalties to Burkinabe side RC Kadiogo on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The Ghanaians lost the match 1-0, tying the aggregate score at 1-1, but three misses in the shootout sealed their fate. Kotoko were overwhelming favourites after winning the first leg away from home last Monday. A late goal by Isaac Oppong secured the victory in Benin, and Kotoko were expected to seal qualification in front of their fans, but were stunned by a tenacious Kadiogo side. Kadiogo silenced Baba Yara…