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Official: Asante Kotoko secure partnership with Premier League side Southampton

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Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have sealed a long-term international partnership with English Premier League side Southampton FC.

Over the course of the partnership, Southampton will support the development of Kotoko’s strategy both on and off the pitch.

The Saints will share their industry-leading coaching expertise to help their new partners to realize their ambition of building a sustainable Academy and pathway to the first team.

The agreement also includes a year-round remote support supplemented by regular visits to Ghana throughout the partnership from the club’s International Football Partnership team.

Furthermore, Kotoko’s young players will have the chance of attending annual UK Player Development camps and experience the Southampton Academy methodology first-hand, when travel corridors open up and it is safe to travel.

Commercial and Operational Strategy 

Southampton will also support the development of Asante Kotoko’s commercial and operational strategy through collaborating on key projects.

Mark Abrahams, Director of Business and Community Development expressed content on the new partnership.

“During these challenging times we’re delighted to have agreed a long-term partnership to work with Asante Kotoko.

“Nana Yaw Amponsah (Kotoko CEO) has a clear vision to make their club a self-sustainable football club both on and off the pitch.

“We look forward to working with him and his team to support their development.”

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By Dennis Ivan Opoku/Footyghana

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