Ghanaian club Asante Kotoko SC has officially confirmed that two of their players, Esmat AbdalHamid Mohamed and ObdoelKarem Yoouef Yagoub, both Sudanese nationals, are missing from their camp in the United States.
The club announced that the players left their team hotel without permission late on Friday, October 11, 2024.
All attempts to contact or locate the players have been unsuccessful so far. The club has notified U.S. law enforcement, including the FBI, and is cooperating with authorities to ensure their safe return.
Asante Kotoko urges fans and supporters to remain calm as they work closely with the relevant authorities to resolve the situation.
The Porcupine Warriors are currently in the United States for an international friendly dubbed DC Capital Cup against MLS side DC United
Below is the state from Asante Kotoko on the two missing players
Asante Kotoko SC regrets to inform our supporters and the public that two players, Esmat AbdalHamid Mohamed and Obdoelkarem Yoouef Yagoub, both Sudanese nationals, are currently missing from the camp
The players left the team’s hotel without permission on Friday, 11th October 2024, and all efforts to contact or locate them have been unsuccessful. The club has officially notified law enforcement authorities in the United States and is cooperating fully to ensure their safe return.
We urge our supporters to remain calm as we work with the relevant authorities.
