Former Head Coach of Accra Great Olympics, David Duncan was underwhelmed that he was voted as the worst coach of the season in the Happy FM’s Golden Bin Awards. David Duncan was the head coach of Asante Kotoko at the start of last season, but after a string of bad results in the first six … Read more
Veteran Asante Kotoko midfielder Stephen Oduro has described the club as a colts club insisting it is sinking gradually. The hugely respected cult figure, who has spent more than a decade at the Kumasi-based club, has lambasted the leadership style of the club and has lambasted the head coach for his technical bankruptcy. Oduro is … Read more
Asante Kotoko insist veteran Stephen Oduro remains a key part of their plans for the upcoming season. But the club did not state whether he will still be needed in a playing capacity. Oduro told Kumasi-based Fox FM that acting coach Michael Osei phoned him to say his services would not be needed this term. … Read more
Asante Kotoko have rescheduled their pre-season to 24 October after a management and technical team review. The Porcupines Warriors had announced to start training yesterday (Wednesday), 12 October to prepare for next month’s G-6 tournament. But the club have announced a change in plans. “They are now coming back to training on October 24, 2016,” … Read more
Public Relations Officer of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Kweku Ahenkorah has rubbished out reports suggesting that the club are ready to ship out seven players. The Porcupine Warriors had a torrid season and after six matches played in the first round in the just ended league, the Warriors were on the 16th position. Agitated supporters of … Read more
Citi Sports sources can confirm that former Japanese American trainer of Hearts of Oak Kenichi Yatsuhashi is ready to make a sensational return to the Ghana Premier League ahead of the upcoming season. A disagreement with the management of Hearts of Oak over a twenty five day leave of absence to attend a UEFA Pro … Read more
Ex-Kotoko coach Ralf Zumdick has ruled out a return to the club he managed 13-years ago. The German tactician has been strongly linked with a return to Kumasi since he arrived in the country. It’s unclear what his mission in the West African country is but that fueled speculation that he could stage a return … Read more
GHANASoccernet.com understands Asante Kotoko have put seven players including star defender Richard Osei Agyemang on the transfer list. Much-aligned striker Obed Owusu has also been told he has no future at the club after a difficult campaign. Burkinabe talent winger Halipha Sadogo, crocked Obed Owusu, Kojo Poku and and Benedict Ofori who was signed last … Read more
Ashanti Gold trainer Bashiru Hayford has reportedly applied for the vacant coaching role at Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards. The former Black Princesses Coach is in hunt for the job after the Club opened application for interested Coaches. Hayford is on the verge of leaving Ashanti Gold after failing to guide the Club to … Read more
Asante Kotoko boss Michael Osei wants to complete the signing of last season’s goal king winner Latif Blessing as soon as possible. Latif scored 17 goals last season to help Liberty Professionals avoid relegation and in fact without his goals Liberty would have gone down to the division one. “We have a couple of players … Read more
The caption of this column is actually my first written-down gut reaction to the news articles titled “I Am Not NPP – Gina Blay” Starrfmonline.com / Ghanaweb.com 10/5/16) and “‘NPP Unhappy with Mahama Ads in Daily Guide’ – Gina Blay” Starrfmonline.com / Ghanaweb.com 10/5/16), but it was not the one that I intended to use … Read more
Great Olympics midfielder Emmanuel Amartey is on his way to England to undergo a two-week trial with English Premier League champions Leicester City after helping the Ghanaian club to qualify back to the country’s top-flight, Goal understands. The 19-year-old, younger brother of Leicester’s versatile player Daniel Amartey, has been a key member of the Wonder … Read more
Asante Kotoko will start training next Wednesday, 12 October for the 2016/2017 season. The early training is the get the Porcupine Warriors in top shape for the GHALCA G6 tournament next month. ”The competition starts on November 5,’’ the club’s Communications Manager Kwaku Ahenkorah told Asantekotokosc.com. ”Once we are participating, it’s important we return to … Read more
Ghana legend Rev. Osei Kofi believes standards in the Premier League have dropped and he blames giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko for that. His argument is that the two giants have failed to produce players for the senior national team. ”I blame Kotoko and Hearts for the state of our league, when you … Read more
Ghanaian defender Rashid Sumaila has safely arrived in Qatar ahead of his move to giants Al Gharafa, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. Sumaila, 23, will sign a year loan deal with The Cheetahs following an impressive season with Kuwait champions Al Qadsia. The Qatarian side are looking to strengthen their squad to content for the Qatar … Read more
Kumasi Asante Kotoko’s official mouthpiece, the ‘Kotoko Express’ is once again on the verge of suspending operations due to its huge debt to Graphics Communication. Associate Editor for the outfit, Jerome Otchere has revealed to Kapital News, “the paper will not be returning to the newsstands until the team returns from their break and until … Read more
Watch the video of the sensational volley scored by Ghana international defender Harrison Afful for Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer on Saturday. The Black Stars lateral defender fired home a missile in the 8th minute at the Mapfre Stadium before 20,000 home fans at Ohio. The 30-year-old, who was unmarked, picked a loose … Read more
Ghanaian defender Rashid Sumaila is set to join Qatarian giants Al Gharafa in a year deal from Kuwait champions Al Qadsia, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The Qatarian side are looking to strengthen their squad to content for the Qatar League title and Rashid Sumaila looks the player to help them achieve that objective. The 2014 … Read more
Asante Kotoko defender Ahmed Adams says he is disappointed the Porcupine Warriors failed to win the League and is hoping they can improve on their position next season. The Porcupine Warriors finished 5th in the League this season the worse they have in the last three years. “It is very sad and I’m very disappointed … Read more
Former CAN 2008 Local Organizing Committee Chairman Dr Kofi Amoah is being considered for Asante Kotoko chief executive job. His connections in the corporate world will be crucial to make the club financially sound after years of struggles. In 2014 after Dr KK Sarpong resigned, the business mogul was linked with the vacant position. According … Read more