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Accra Hearts of Oak Announces Media Accreditation for Super Clash Against Asante Kotoko
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Accra Hearts of Oak Announces Media Accreditation for Super Clash Against Asante Kotoko

Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club PLC has officially opened media accreditation for the much-anticipated Super Clash against arch-rivals Asante Kotoko. The high-profile match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium. In a press release issued by Hearts Communications, the club invited all media houses interested in covering the event to submit their accreditation applications via email to communications@heartsofoaksc.com. Applications must be on the media company’s official letterhead, duly signed by the department head, and accompanied by a recent passport-size photograph of the applicant. The deadline for submission is the close of day on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Late applications will not be entertained, and applications missing the required...
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Asante Kotoko Parts Ways with Head Coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum
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Asante Kotoko Parts Ways with Head Coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum

Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has officially parted ways with Head Coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, the club announced this afternoon. The decision was reached after what the club described as “constructive discussions” between both parties, culminating in a mutual agreement to end the working relationship. The club emphasized that the move was taken with the best interests of both the coach and the club in mind. “We thank Coach Ogum for his dedication and service to the club, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors,” the club stated in an official release. Dr. Ogum, who has been at the helm of the Porcupine Warriors, played a significant role in the club’s recent campaigns. His departure marks the end of a chapter that saw both highs and challenges during his tenure. ...
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Asante Kotoko Announce Line-Up to Face Nations FC at Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Stadium
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Asante Kotoko Announce Line-Up to Face Nations FC at Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Stadium

Asante Kotoko have confirmed their starting XI and substitutes for today’s highly anticipated Ghana Premier League clash against Nations FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Stadium. Goalkeeper Fredrick Asare captains the side, with notable inclusions in the starting line-up being Justice Blay and Emmanuel Antwi, both making a return to the first team. Blay, a solid midfield presence, and Antwi, known for his versatility, are expected to strengthen the squad’s overall performance. Albert Amoah leads the line in attack as Kotoko aim to secure a crucial win. Meanwhile, defender Andrews Ntim and midfielder Daniel Adjetey also get starting nods, with Samba O’Niel and Peter Amidu adding more steel to the backline and midfield respectively. Notably absent from today’s matchday squad is defen...
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Asante Kotoko Issues Strong Statement Condemning Unwarranted Attacks on Players and Technical Team
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Asante Kotoko Issues Strong Statement Condemning Unwarranted Attacks on Players and Technical Team

Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko SC have issued a strong-worded statement condemning what the club describes as a calculated smear campaign against its players and technical team. In an official release signed by the club’s Communications Director, Samuel Sarfo Duku, the club expressed grave concern over persistent negative media commentary following recent match results. The statement highlights that while internal disappointment over performances is acknowledged, what is particularly troubling is the orchestrated effort by certain media voices — claiming affiliation with the club — to destabilize the team’s morale and unity. According to the club, these so-called analytical commentaries are veiled attacks meant to sow division and disrupt the team’s cohesion at a crucial point i...
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Frederick Asare Returns as Captain as Kotoko Face Legon Cities
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Frederick Asare Returns as Captain as Kotoko Face Legon Cities

Asante Kotoko have named their starting XI for their Ghana Premier League match against Legon Cities, with goalkeeper Frederick Asare returning to the lineup as captain. Asare steps in for Cameroonian shot-stopper Moise Pouaty Camara, who is suspended for this game. In defense, Daniel Adjetey makes his home debut, taking the right-back position in place of Lord Amoah, who misses out due to injury. Meanwhile, Samuel Tenadu is drafted into the midfield to cover for Justice Blay, who is suspended after receiving a red card in Kotoko’s last game. A major boost for the squad is the return of winger Elvis Kyei Baffour. The talented attacker is back in the starting lineup after being sidelined for three months with a groin injury. The bench also sees some new faces, with youth striker Ab...
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Kukuom Traditional Council Grants Asante Kotoko Permission Organize Nana Pooley’s One-Week Celebration
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Kukuom Traditional Council Grants Asante Kotoko Permission Organize Nana Pooley’s One-Week Celebration

The Omanhene of the Kukuom Traditional Council, Osahene Nana Kwaku Aterkyi II, and his family have officially granted permission for the one-week celebration of the late Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, to be held in Kumasi. Following a successful meeting with the club’s management, it was agreed that the ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Heroes Park from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The event is expected to bring together family, friends, and football stakeholders to honor the memory of Nana Pooley, whose contributions to the game and community were deeply valued. Further details regarding the program will be communicated in due course.
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Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak Unite to Demand Major Reforms in Ghana Premier League
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Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak Unite to Demand Major Reforms in Ghana Premier League

Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak have issued a joint statement calling for urgent reforms in the Ghana Premier League, including the establishment of an independent body to manage the competition. In the statement, signed by Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awua and Togbe Afede XIV, the two clubs emphasised the need for an autonomous league management body to take over the running of the league from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as soon as possible. ” Among their key demands, Kotoko and Hearts are pushing for stricter adherence to stadium requirements, insisting that matches should only be played at venues that meet the necessary standards. They are also calling for an increased percentage of TV rights revenue to be allocated to clubs. Security at league ...
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Kotoko to Hold Vigil for Late Fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong (Pooley)
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Kotoko to Hold Vigil for Late Fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong (Pooley)

The Management of Ghana premier league side Kumasi Asante Kotoko in collaboration with the club’s supporters leadership has called on all supporters groups, football enthusiasts and the general public to join in a night of Vigil in the remembrance of the late Francis Yaw Frimpong known by many as Pooley. Numerous supporters and admirers are anticipated to attend the vigil, which is intended to honour the departed while calling for justice and equity in Ghanaian football. Candles are suggested as a sign of remembering and solidarity among attendees. As a devoted admirer of the Porcupine Warriors, Francis Yaw Frimpong's passing has caused a huge hole in the team's fan base. A time of solidarity, introspection, and support for fair play in sports is anticipated from the gatheri...
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Police Arrest Another Suspect in Violent Disturbances During Nsoatreman FC vs. Asante Kotoko Match
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Police Arrest Another Suspect in Violent Disturbances During Nsoatreman FC vs. Asante Kotoko Match

In relation to the violent incidents that broke out during the February 2, 2025, football game between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC, the Ghana Police Service has detained an additional suspect. The suspect was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation and was identified as Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa, also known as Akosua Black Chinese. Six individuals have been detained in connection with the event after her detention. As the police continue their efforts to capture everyone responsible for the disruptions, Ntiriwaa is now helping with investigations, they said. The Ghana Police Service highlighted that the intelligence-led operation is still ongoing and that they are steadfast in their resolve to make sure that everyone
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Hearts and Kotoko Join Forces to Call for Increased Security in the Ghana Premier League
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Hearts and Kotoko Join Forces to Call for Increased Security in the Ghana Premier League

Asante Kotoko SC and Accra Hearts of Oak, Ghana's two most successful football teams, have united to demand increased security in the Ghana Premier League. Together, the two teams have written a position paper for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) that includes important suggestions for enhancing stadium safety. During a strategic meeting in Accra, representatives from the Hearts of Oak Board and Management and Asante Kotoko's Interim Management Committee (IMC) talked about the league's urgent problems, with security being a major concern. This action is taken in advance of their planned meeting with the Executive Committee of the GFA on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The recent tragic death of Nana Pooley, a loyal Asante Kotoko supporter, has increased the clubs' worries...
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