Asante Kotoko

Hearts of Oak supporters to boycott President Cup over CEO’s unsavory comments

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

The National Chapters Committee(NCC) of Hearts of Oak have decided to boycott the upcoming President Cup match against arch rivals Asante Kotoko in protest to recent happenings at the club. This latest development comes after the supporters group accused club CEO Frederick Moore of using unsavory language during a meeting on Monday. Spokesperson of the NCC, Kobby Jones in an interview with Kumasi-based Fox Fm revealed that Frederick Moore went as far as calling them ‘uncultured, uncivilized and rude’. “If as supporters leaders have come to meet with you, no…

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Hearts or Kotoko? Why Nana Ampomah won’t reveal his favorite club just yet

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Fortuna Düsseldorf star Nana Opoku Ampomah is reluctant to share his team loyalties when it comes to choosing between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The pacy winger explained his reasons in an exclusive interview with FootballMadeInGhana.com “I have club I support between the two but unfortunately I can’t disclose that now. As time goes on I will reveal it. “You never know, maybe at the end of my career I will like to come and play for one of these clubs so I will keep it to myself although…

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Maxwell Konadu appointed new Asante Kotoko coach

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Maxwell Konadu has been named the new coach of Asante Kotoko ahead of the upcoming Ghana Premier League season. The Black Stars B manager agreed to take over the job after meeting with the Executive Chairman of the club, Dr. Kwame Kyei on Saturday. Konadu has penned down a 2-years contract with the Porcupine Warriors and will officially be unveiled on Monday at the Club’s Secretariat. It’s believed that Konadu will receive ¢5,000 a month and will sign a two year deal. This will be his second stint at the…

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Asante kotoko set to announce Maxwell Konadu as new head coach

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Asante Kotoko have appointed Maxwell Konadu as head coach of the club ahead of the upcoming Ghana Premier League. Konadu agreed to take over the job after meeting with the Executive Chairman of the club, Dr. Kwame Kyei on Saturday. The Black Stars B coach will officially penned a three years contract with the Porcupine Warriors on Monday at the Club Secretariat. it is believe Konadu will receive ¢5,000 a month and will will sign a two year deal. The club will officially confirm his appointment in the coming hours….

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Kotoko goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim joins Berekum Chelsea on season-long loan deal

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad has completed a transfer to Premier League rivals Berekum Chelsea, FootballMadeInGhana.com can confirm. The 16 year old shot-stopper joins the Blues on a season-long loan deal ahead of the forthcoming season. The Black Meteors goalie will be expected to fill the void left by Gideon Ahenkorah who left the club months ago. Danlad has struggled to establish himself as a first team regular at Kotoko due to the presence of Felix Annan, Muntari Tagoe, Osei Kwame and Kwame Baah.  

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Asante Kotoko draw blank with Skyy FC in pre-season friendly

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Asante Kotoko were held to a 0-0 draw by Division One side Skyy Football Club in a pre-season friendly ahead of the new season. The Porcupine Warriors after beating Ebusua Dwarfs were expected to beat the Division One side with with ease but that was not to be. Johnson Smith made series of changes to the side that started against Dwarfs maintaining only Songne Yacouba who captained the side . Despite dominating the encounter the Porcupines failed to break the resolute Skyy FC defence as the game ended barren. Asante…

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Kotoko coach Johnson Smith sees room for improvement despite Dwarfs win

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Asante kotoko head coach Johnson Smith has admitted his team need to improve on their performance despite beating Ebusua Dwarfs by 2-0 at the Robart Mensah Stadium. According to Johnson Smith, his players failed to utilise the spaces they created in the opponent half but vowed to correct those errors when they face Skyy FC on Sunday “We played and possessed very well but didn’t utilise the spaces we created in the opponent. We should have played more direct defence-splitting passes for the strikers to feed on. We will correct…

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Asante Kotoko beat Ebusua Dwarfs 2-0 in preseason friendly

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Asante kotoko defeated Ebusua Dwarfs by 2-0 in an enthralling friendly encounter at the Robert Mensah Stadium. A goal in each halve from Emmanuel Gyamfi and Songne Yacouba secured the victory for the Porcupines. Emmanuel Gyamfi broke the deadlock of the game in 22nd minute tapping home a cross from Arthur. Dwarfs dominated the play after going a goal down but couldn’t get the equalizer. The first ended 0-1 on favour of the visitors. The home side called for penalty in the second half was overlooked by referee Francis Antwi….

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Asante Kotoko in advance talk with former Karela United left back Moro Ibrahim

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Asante Kotoko are on the verge signing former Karela United left back Moro Ibrahim ahead of the upcoming season. Moro has been without a club since leaving Karela United at the end of the 2017/18 season. Asante Kotoko have identified the Black Stars B left back as a perfect player to solve the problem at the left side of their defence. According to various media reports, the Porcupine Warriors have established contact with the player and could secure his signature before the start of the league on December 28. The…

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Dwarfs, two others in BIG trouble for defaulting Club License Application

DARAJA KAPOOR JR.

Ebusua Dwarfs, Berekum Chelsea and Karela United are in danger of losing their right to participate in the upcoming season after defaulting on their Club License Application. The Ghana Football Association has so far received submissions from 15 clubs out of 18 in the top-flight for a license to participate in the 2019/20 League Season A deadline of 4th December, 2019 (close of work) was set for the submission of license applications. With the new season scheduled to kick off on the weekend of December 27-29, it remains to be…

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