Asante Kotoko Sporting Club head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, has called the upcoming game against Medeama Sporting Club a significant opportunity to exhibit the team's new look.
He expressed this sentiment in an interview with Kotoko media as the team prepares for the 2024-2025 season, which commences in September.
As part of the Porcupine Warriors' preseason schedule, Kotoko will face Medeama on August 16.
“[That game presents a] huge opportunity because we’ve now assembled a different team with almost all our key targets in now so I think it’s good for us because we will have about two weeks to train and then whatever that we have done to go and exhibit it at Medeama to give us a technical team and as management, a fair idea of these players,” Coach Ogum stated.
He added, “To me, playing against Medeama in a new stadium [newly built TNA Venue], looking at the old rivalry between Kotoko and Medeama at Tarkwa, I think it is going to bring the best out of the players.”
Kotoko recently celebrated their victory in the 2024 Democracy Cup during a preseason game against Accra Hearts of Oak. The team finished sixth in last season’s Ghana Premier League standings and has signed 12 new players so far.
Nations FC top defender Razak Simpson has finally spoken out about his transfer links to Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.
The 26-year-old defender, who emerged as one of the best defenders in the recently concluded Ghana Premier League campaign, has been heavily linked with a move to both clubs. Simpson was a standout performer for Nations FC, who finished seventh in their debut appearances in the Ghanaian top-flight.
In an interview with Kessben FM, Simpson expressed his admiration for both Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, stating that it would be a dream for every footballer in Ghana to play for these clubs.
"Both Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are top clubs. They are traditional clubs and it will be a dream for every footballer in Ghana to play these clubs, so let see" he said.
Simpson's comments have sparked further interest in his potential transfer, with fans eagerly waiting to see which club he will ultimately join.
Meanwhile, Nations FC have already commenced preparation for the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League campaign next month, with Simpson's future remaining uncertain.
Hearts of Oak is in advanced talks to sign Bibiani Goldstars right full-back, Yahaya Adraman, in the ongoing transfer window.
Nsoatreman FC has set a price tag of €1.5 million on their young midfielder, Foster Apetorgbor, following interest from various clubs.
Asante Kotoko coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, has emphasized the need for his team to be ready to take on any opposition in the upcoming 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.
The Reds are gearing up for the new season, having already recruited 12 new players to strengthen their squad.
According to Dr. Ogum, the team should be prepared to face any opponent at any time and anywhere, and should be able to get the results. "We have to be ready to play any of these teams at any time, anywhere, we should be able to play them and get the results," he told the club's media.
Asante Kotoko will kick off their Ghana Premier League season with an away game against Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Stadium.
The team finished last season in sixth position with 49 points, and will be looking to improve their performance in the upcoming season.
Before the start of the season, which is slated for September 6, Kotoko will clash with Medeama SC in a friendly match to officially commission the newly built TNA Stadium in Tarkwa on August 16.
Former Asante Kotoko midfielder, Enoch Morrison has explained his decision to join Kenyan giants Gor Mahia ahead of Hearts of Oak was mainly due to monetary issue.
