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Christopher Nettey scored twice and assisted a goal in the friendly win, Solomon Sarfo Taylor and Patrick Asmah were also on target for Asante Kotoko while Konadu Yiadom and Oshie were on target for Wassaman United.

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Asante Kotoko Starting Lineup: Felix Annan, Samuel Frimpong, Patrick Asmah, Andrews Appau, Yussif Mubarik, Wahab Adams, Salifu Mudasiru, Fabio Gama, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Sarfo Taylor, and Osman Ibrahim.

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The first goal came from Evans Adomako who lobbed the goalkeeper with his shoulder after receiving a good cross from Sarfo Taylor.

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Thunderbolt FC, however, equalized almost immediately after Adomako’s opener; Napoleon Boateng was unmarked inside the Kotoko penalty area and heads home a great cross from a free-kick.

Nevertheless, The Porcupines came strong in the second half as Evans Adomako picks Samuel Frmpong’s pass to score his second of the game and put Kotoko in front.

Emmanuel Gyamfi scored the last goal to make sure Asante Kotoko win the game convincingly.

Asante Kotoko are now in the last 16 stages of the competition after the 3-1 win against Thunderbolt FC.

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Asante Kotoko announced on Thursday morning that Abdul Ganiyu, Andy Kumi, and Augustine Okrah have all returned to training ahead of their game against Thunderbolt FC in the MTN FA Cup.

https://twitter.com/AsanteKotoko_SC/status/1405448195447177216?s=20

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Abdul Ganiyu who went off injured in Kotoko’s last game against Inter Allies was involved in a light training session alongside Okrah and Kumi on Thursday morning. Augustine Okrah and Andy Kumi missed Kotoko’s last few games due to injury.

It is still unclear if the three players will be available for their game this weekend against Thunderbolt FC.

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“We mapped out some strategies which if you don’t know football, you will say they are dominating but we were just looking out for some individual players”

“Mudasiru and Gama, you know they were perfect players and we mapped out some strategy to break them down and stop them from coming” he added.

Asante Kotoko are yet to beat Aduana Stars at the CAM Park in the club’s history.

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Asante Kotoko are reportedly considering withdrawing from the MTN FA Cup due to player injuries, Sahara Football understands. 



The Kumasi-based club will pull out of the competition as they want to focus on the Ghana Premier League and to reduce the injury situation at the club.

Asante Kotoko currently have more than five inured/unfit players including the new signings the club made in the second transfer window.

The club’s withdrawal could be a huge blow to the sponsors as they were hoping to see the nine times FA Cup winners in the competition this season.

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Asante Kotoko midfielder Emmanuel Sarkodie returned to full training on Friday evening as the club prepare to face Berekum Chelsea in the Matchweek 19 of the Ghana Premier League.

Emmanuel Sarkodie recovered from a hamstring injury that has kept him out for close to three weeks, the midfielder joined his teammates on Friday at the Adako Jachie Training grounds.

Solomon Sarfo Taylor, Martin Antwi, and Evans Adomako were also present in the training grounds but underwent a light training session as they haven’t fully recovered from their injuries.

Emmanuel Keyekeh, Adom Frimpong, and Osman Ibrahim were absent as they are still recovering at home.

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After weeks of intense speculations Ghana Premier League club Asante Kotoko, have named former Blackstars coach Mariano Barreto as their new head coach.

https://twitter.com/asantekotoko_sc/status/1375380940286009347?s=21

The 64-year old Portuguese takes over from Abdul Gazelle and Johnson Smith, who were served in interim capacities following the sacking of club legend and coach Maxwell Konadu far back in December 2020.

Hopefully, Barreto’s confirmation as the new head coach will settle nerves within the Porcupine fraternity amidst lots of tension between the fans and the board on where the club was heading technically.

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Asante Kotoko bounced back from the disappointment against Elmina Sharks on Wednesday when they secured a 1-0 win against King Faisal in their outstanding game in the Ghana Premier League, thanks to a late goal from Naby Keita.



Johnson Smith will be relieved after his side registered their first win in four games.

Asante Kotoko started the game with a lot of energy but King Faisal matched them boot for boot in the first 45 minutes of the game. The home side came close to scoring after their free-kick struck the upright before going over.

Augustine Okrah and Habib Mohammed went out injured in the first half of the game and were replaced by Fabio Gama and Adom Frimpong.

Imoro Ibrahim came close to scoring in the early stages of the second half when his effort from the set-piece braced the upright and went over.

Naby Keita who came on for Patrick Asmah, was the hero of the day after beating a defender before slotting home the winner to give Kotoko all three points.

Asante Kotoko move to 4th position on the Ghana Premier League table after their win on Wednesday.

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Asante Kotoko Starting lineup: Kwame Baah, Yusif Mubarik, Abdul Ganiyu, Habib Mohammed, Christopher Nettey, Imoro Ibrahim, Mudasiru Salifu, Patrick Asmah, Augustine Okrah, Latif Anabila and Kwame Opoku.

Substitutes: Adom Frimpong, Wahab Adams, Emmanuel Sarkodie, Samuel Frimpong, Razak Abalora, Naby Keita and Fabio Gama

King Faisal starting Lineup: Attah Kusi, Fuseini Mutawakilu, Paul Aidoo, Richard Waife, Elvis Nyarko, Boateng Frimpong, Wududu Yakubu, Kwadwo Frimpong, Peprah Kwame, Zubairu Ibrahim.

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The talented player who has scored eight goals for the Kumasi based club will complete his move after Kotoko’s Ghana Premier League game against King Faisal on Wednesday afternoon.

The player penned an emotional farewell to the club after he reached an agreement with USM Algers.

“It has not been easy for me for a couple of days now but thank God we have all come to a mutual agreement…

If it’s true my business was unfinished here surely will comeback to complete. Fabulous will forever remain in my heart. Great family, Bayie 9”.

Asante Kotoko will receive $300k when the deal is completed.

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