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Asante Kotoko wins 2024/25 MTN FA Cup in dramatic fashion
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Asante Kotoko wins 2024/25 MTN FA Cup in dramatic fashion

Asante Kotoko has claimed their 10th MTN FA Cup title after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Golden Kick in the final at the University of Ghana Stadium. The Porcupine Warriors scored a last-gasp penalty, converted by Ghanaian international Kwame Opoku in injury time, to secure the win. The match got off to a promising start for Asante Kotoko, with Kwame Opoku getting on the end of a well-delivered free kick from Lord Amoah to open the scoring in the 17th minute. However, Golden Kick responded strongly, and Bless Ege leveled the scores with a sumptuous free kick in the 32nd minute. The second half was intense and physical, with both teams creating chances and swinging the game from one end of the pitch to the other. As the match approached its climax, the tension mounted, and it seemed l...
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Asante Kotoko seeks redemption against Golden Kick in MTN FA Cup final
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Asante Kotoko seeks redemption against Golden Kick in MTN FA Cup final

Asante Kotoko SC are gearing up to face Golden Kick SC in the highly anticipated 2024/25 MTN FA Cup final. The match, scheduled for Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra, promises to be an electrifying encounter between two teams with contrasting fortunes this season. Asante Kotoko, one of Ghana's most storied football clubs, is coming off a disappointing season following their inability to win the Premier League title for a third successive season. The Reds' recent 3-1 loss to Vision FC added to the disappointment, putting additional pressure on head coach Abdul Karim Zito. However, Asante Kotoko's FA Cup pedigree is enviable. With nine titles and four runner-up finishes, they are the favorites to lift the trophy once again. Yet they face a side with an ...
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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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