Government promises to support Kotoko Africa campaign

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has promised his government will assist Asante Kotoko financially in their 2020-21 Africa campaign. 

Kotoko, led by Nana Yaw Amponsah and some Board members paid a courtesy call on government as the team prepares for the upcoming continental championship and domestic top-flight. The Porcupine Warriors will represent Ghana in the Caf Champiions League.

Nana Yaw Amponsah called on the presidency to aid the club financially as they hope to make the country proud.

“It is difficult for Ghana football to succeed unless Kotoko succeeds. That’s how it has been in the past and that’s how it should be in the future,” Nana Akufo-Addo told Nana Yaw Amponsah.

“Kotoko a very special, cherished and enviable role in Ghanaian Sports development,” he added.

“Clearly it’s possible the Government should be able to assist the club,these will be temporary measures over a period of time, a year or two. Ultimately the club should be self sufficient, generating money for keeping the club going.

“We will put our heads together to see what can be done to assist, through the minister of sports .

“I think it’s in the interest of Ghana to have a strong participation to fly the flag of Ghana.”

The Porcupine Warriors will play as guests to Mauritanian champions FC Nouadhibou in the preliminary stages of the CAF Champions League.