Ogum speaks on his Asante Kotoko future amid interest from foreign clubs

Head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prosper Narteh Ogum has disclosed receiving offers from clubs outside the country.

Ogum led the Porcupines to a successful campaign in just his first season in charge of the club in his first season.

The 44-year-old has a year left on his current deal but reports in Kumasi suggest the former WAFA coach could extend his stay with the Reds.

Speaking to Cape Coast-based ATL FM on Sunday, the 2021/22 coach of the year disclosed that despite being contacted by some foreign clubs, he will respect his contract with Asante Kotoko and stay at the club.

“I have a two-year contract with Kotoko and I will respect it. Although some teams outside Ghana have requested for my services, I am for Kotoko and I love serving them,” he said.

He added that: “I now know and understand my players and vice versa. So I want most of them to stay at Kotoko. [The team] going to Africa although I understand the business aspect of football.”

Ogum will lead Asante Kotoko in next season’s CAF Champions League campaign which begins in September.