Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of highly-rated attacker Johnson Owusu Oppong ahead of the upcoming football season, per exclusive update in the local media
The 27-year-old after a short spell recently in Tajikistan has returned to the country and has agreed to join the ‘Kum Apem’ lads for the new season after a fruitful negotiations between both parties
The versatile attacker knows and understand the Ghanaian terrain very well having previously played for clubs like Inter Allies and Dreams FC - and was an integral member of their semi-final run in the 2023/24 CAF Confederations Cup
According to Kumasi-based Opemsuo Radio, Owusu Oppong was at the Kotoko secretariat over the weekend and that was after he had successfully completed his mandatory medical examination at the famous Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and inked down a three-year contract, pending official club announcement
He is reported to be coach Karim Zito’s recommendation as he is expected to come in with the wealth of experience he’s had in the last few years to help Asante Kotoko in the upcoming 2025/26 season especially in their Africa campaign
Johnson Owusu Oppong has also had European spells at Czech professional club FC Trinity Zlin and Albanian side FK Kukesi. Also, he played for Maritimo, Camacha and SC Braga U19, all in Portugal
