Tag Archives: Kotoko

Photos of Asante Kotoko whiz kid Matthew Cudjoe on trial at Bayern Munich pops up

Photos of Matthew Cudjoe’s one-week trial at German Bundesliga Bayern Munich in February this year have emerged. The 16-year-old trained train with the Bavarians U19 team, which is coached by ex-Bayern and Germany striker Miroslav Klose. Three months after impressing the technical handlers, Bayern are yet to table an offer …

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Why Dr. Kwame Kyei is retained as Kotoko chairman

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II who is the owner of Kumasi Asante Kotoko has announced a 9-member board of directors to be chaired by Dr.Kwame Kyei because he single-handedly financed the club. Dr. Kye’s 3-year term as chairman of Asante Kotoko run out some few months ago and he submitted …

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Otumfuo is the only person who can bring me back to Asante Kotoko – Herbert Mensah

Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman Herbert Mensah has said that only owner, Asantehene, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II can bring him back to the club. According to Mr Mensah, who now holds position as President of Ghana Rugby, he considers himself very lucky to have served as Kotoko’s board chairman. …

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Former Kotoko star John Kuffuor granted bail after savage attack on lover’s nipple

Former Asante Kotoko defender John Kuffuor has been granted a GHC 50,000 bail by a District Court in Ghana after a savage attack on his former girlfriend. The former Heart of Lions defender is facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery after bitten off the nipple of his former …

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Kotoko settle on 30% pay cut for players – CEO

Asante Kotoko’s Chief Executive Officer George Amoako has revealed the financial strain Covid-19 has had on Ghanaian clubs, mainly on his club. Football came to a halt in Ghana in mid-March in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and clubs have had a hard time to manage affairs financially. George …

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I have built a house with my Kotoko salaries – Wahab Adams

Ghanaian clubs have been accused of mostly ripping players of with the meager salaries they pay to players. But it appears with Asante Kotoko the situation is different as players at the club are able to earn enough to even put up properties without traveling. Wahab Adams joined Asante Kotoko …

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Asante Kotoko’s Kwame Kyei appears before Manhyia Committee

The executive Board chairman of Asante Kotoko has appeared before the committee investigating the financial state and dealings of the club under his tenure. The oil magnate, Kwame Kyei, together with other members of his management appeared before the committee headed by Prof. Lydia Nkansah, Dean of the Faculty of …

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Charles Ampofo linked with Kotoko Executive Chairman position

Dubai-based businessman and conglomerator Charles Ampofo, who is chairman of Kampac Group Incorporated, has emerged as a candidate for the Asante Kotoko Executive Chairman job. According to a report by Kumasi-based radio Silver FM, the chairman-Kampac Oil ME, will be given the nod to steer the club. Ampofo is reported …

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No transfer ban for Asante Kotoko as club clears Fifa fine

Asante Kotoko have escaped Fifa’s wrath after paying a fine in relation to the signing of Emmanuel Clottey in 2015. The Porcupine Warriors, having been found guilty of breaching transfer rules by the world football’s governing body, were issued an ultimatum to cough up an amount of $240,000 [€218,915] by …

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Asante Kotoko settle $240,000 Esperance debt

Asante Kotoko has paid off it debt owed Tunisian giants Esperance over the illegal transfer of Emmanuel Clottey, the club has announced. A $240,000 fine was slapped on the club by FIFA, comprising $180,000 for the player’s transfer, $45,000 representing accrued interest and $15,000 for the failure to respect a …

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