Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has revealed that the club will go on the attack in the transfer market early to sign the players they want, following the departure of 18 players in less than 24 hours.
The Porcupine Warriors have been busy clearing out their squad, with a significant number of players released or transferred out of the club. Ogum believes that this is an opportunity for the team to rebuild and bring in new talent to compete with the best in the Premier League.
In a recent interview with Kotoko media, Ogum was clear about the type of players Kotoko are looking to sign for the new season.
"We need to actually go out there as early as possible to make sure that the signings that we want or the players that we want to sign, we get them," he said.
"This time, not players from lower divisions, but players who have seen it in the Premier League. So these are basically some of the things that we need to also do."
Kotoko finished the previous season in sixth place with 49 points, 12 behind champions Samartex.
The club's aim is to improve on that performance and Ogum believes that signing Premier League-ready players will be key to achieving this goal.
The coach's statement suggests that Kotoko are willing to spend money and invest in their squad to bring in top-quality players who can help them compete with the best teams in Ghanaian football.
Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum announced that the club plans to engage in early transfers to secure the players they need.
The Porcupine Warriors are looking to sign many new players after releasing 18 players in less than 24 hours. This drastic move, part of a larger rebuilding process, has taken many by surprise.
Reflecting on the club’s season, Ogum was clear about the type of players they aim to recruit for the upcoming season.
“We need to actually go out there as early as possible to make sure that the signings that we want or the players that we want to sign, we get them,” Ogum stated. “This time, not players from lower divisions, but players who have seen it in the Premier League. So these are basically some of the things that we need to also do.”
Kotoko finished the season in sixth place with 49 points, 12 points behind champions Samartex.
Released Asante Kotoko striker Kalo Ouattara has bid farewell to the club after he was released alongside 17 other players in less than 24 hours.
Head coach of FC Samartex, Nurudeen Amadu, attributed his team's exceptional home performance as the decisive factor in securing the Ghana Premier League title in just their second season.
FC Samartex clinched the championship with two games remaining, triumphing over Bibiani GoldStars in a critical match on matchday 32.
Amadu, who formerly managed King Faisal, transformed FC Samartex into a dominant force, especially at their home ground, the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.
The team achieved an impressive record of 16 wins out of 17 home matches, with their sole loss at home being against Nations FC.
After their victory against Accra Lions on the final day of the season, Amadu highlighted the importance of their home resilience in their success.
"The point is that if you’re going to sustain your position in the league, you need to win most of your home games…that is what did the magic because we calculated the number of points we could amass if we won most of our home games and pursued that," he explained.
“For a young club like FC Samartex, we’re very grateful to the fans and management for their invaluable support. It really helped us in coming this far."
This triumph secures FC Samartex's entry into the upcoming CAF Champions League, where they aspire to replicate the recent successes of other Ghanaian clubs such as Medeama and Dreams FC in continental competitions.
The Head Coach of Aduana stars, Yaw Acheampong, has reflected on the club's output following the closure of the Ghana Premier League campaign.
Aante Kotoko, the Ghanaian football giant, has released 18 players from its squad following a disappointing season that saw the team finish 6th in the Ghana Premier League.
