Former Asante Kotoko left-back Asmat Abdul-Hamid has arrived in Egypt to rejoin his parent club, Al Hilal Omdurman, after a controversial end to his loan spell with the Ghanaian giants.
According to a report by Sudafoot, the 20-year-old defender travelled to Egypt from the United States, where he had been with Asante Kotoko during their preseason training tour. Asmat made headlines after absconding from Kotoko’s camp in the US, prompting widespread concern within the club and among supporters.
His sudden disappearance led to an immediate termination of his loan agreement by Asante Kotoko, effectively bringing his short stint with the club to an end. Asmat is now expected to rejoin Al Hilal next month, with the Sudanese outfit currently holding their preseason camp in Egypt ahead of upcoming domestic and continental competitions.
Background
Asmat Abdul-Hamid was signed on loan by Asante Kotoko ahead of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season from Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman. The move was seen as part of Kotoko’s broader strategy to strengthen their defensive line with youthful talent. Known for his pace and overlapping runs on the left flank, Asmat quickly gained attention for his potential despite limited appearances.
However, his time at Kotoko was marred by inconsistency and off-the-field distractions. Matters escalated during Kotoko’s training tour in the United States, where he reportedly went AWOL without official communication, leaving the technical team and management blindsided.
In response, Kotoko officials took swift action by terminating the loan deal, citing breach of contract and unprofessional conduct. The club has not issued any further comment on possible sanctions or future engagements with the player.
Al Hilal’s Plans
Al Hilal, one of Sudan’s most decorated football clubs, are said to be keen on reintegrating Asmat into their squad, having kept close tabs on his development during the loan spell. With their preseason currently underway in Egypt, the timing of Asmat’s arrival suggests that the club is ready to assess his fitness and readiness for the upcoming campaign.
