As per a report from Kumasi-based Nhyira FM, former Ghanaian international and ex-Black Stars coach James Kwesi Appiah reportedly had a meeting with Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace on Tuesday, July 4.
While the exact purpose of the meeting has not been officially confirmed, there are speculations that the former Ghanaian coach could be appointed as the next coach of Asante Kotoko on a long-term contract.
The club's patron dissolved the entire management and board on Monday, June 3, following the expiration of their contracts. The board, led by Dr. Kwame Kyei and CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah, has been summoned to the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, July 5, to provide an account of their tenure.
Following this recent development by Otumfuo, a new board for Asante Kotoko is expected to be announced by the Manhyia Palace before the start of the 2023/24 season.
Kwesi Appiah had his first coaching experience with Kotoko from 1992 to 1995 as an assistant coach before being promoted to head coach from 1995 to 1996.
The former Asante Kotoko defender also served as Ghana's assistant coach from 2007 to 2012 under Claude le Roy and Milovan Rajevac.
In his most recent coaching role, Appiah was with Kenpong Football Academy from 2021 to 2023. He has also managed Sudanese side Al Khartoum and had his third stint as the coach of the Black Stars from 2017 to 2020.
