Asante Kotoko SC's players, owner, stadium, trophies, world rankings

Where is Asante Kotoko football club located? The sporting club is a professional football club located in Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana, West Africa. The club often competes in the Ghanaian Premier League. Do you know anything about Asante Kotoko SC's players? Have a look at this article and discover the lesser-known facts about the club in general, including details about its current market value, coach, captain, and much more.

While the International Federation of Football History ranked the soccer club as the African 20th century's club, the Ghana Premier League champions have set a 24-time record. So what else is there to know about the sporting club? Read on to find out.

Asante Kotoko SC's profile summary

• Full name: Asante Kotoko Sporting Club
• Nickname: Porcupine Warriors
• Founded: 1935
• Based in: Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana
• Colours: Red, white, and green
• Chairman: Dr. Kwame Kyei
• Asante Kotoko SC's coach: Prosper Narteh
• Captain: Ismail Abdul-Ganiyu
• League: Ghana Premier League
• FIFA ranking: 31 (as of December 2021)
• Stadium: Baba Yara Sports Stadium
• Stadium's capacity: 40,528
• Instagram: @asantekotokosc
• Market value: $2.9 million

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Asante Kotoko SC's history

Whenever there is a pinpoint about the oldest soccer clubs globally, you sure have Porcupine Warriors at the top of the list. The club was founded on 31 August 1935 by 13 young Ashanti men led by a young driver, Mr. Kwasi Kumah, and L.Y. Asamoah, an electrician. The team's formation was consequent to an exciting football match they had earlier watched.

For starters, Kumah bought a set of new jerseys, and with the co-operation from his friend, L.Y. Asamoah, they formed the Ashanti United Football Club in 1926, but five years later, he renamed it Kumasi Titanics. Unfortunately, the team did not do well for a couple of seasons as most of the players were civil servants in parastatals such as prisons and railways.

In 1935, Mr. JSK Frimpong proposed a shuffle of the name to its current tag. Does Asante Kotoko FC have a nickname? Yes, the players are famously dubbed Porcupine Warriors.

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Asante Kotoko SC's management

Who is Asante Kotoko SC's owner? The club is owned by Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II and chaired by Dr. Kwame Kyei. These two fellows are often known as Asante Kotoko SC's legends, as the team has stuck them during its failure and glory.

Asante Kotoko SC's achievements

Has Asante Kotoko SC won any trophies? The soccer club tasted glory in the football scene several times. Here are their achievements so far, as far as soccer is concerned.

• Ghana Premier League - (1959, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1975, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 2003, 2005, 2007–08, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14)
• GFA Normalization Committee Special Competition - (2019)
• FA Cup - (1958, 1959, 1960, 1978, 1984, 1997–98, 2001, 2014, 2017)
• Ghana Super Cup - (2012, 2013, 2014)
• SWAG Cup - (1981, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008)
• Ghana Telecom Gala - (1999–2000, 2001, 2005)
• Ghana Top Four Cup - (2003, 2007)
• Ghana Annual Republic Day Cup (President's Cup) - (2004, 2005, 2008)
• GHALCA Special Cup x3
• Ghana Top Eight Cup x3
• Ghana Top Six Cup x2
• Independence Cup x3
• 4 June Cup: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1978, 1984, 1997–98, 2001, 2014, 2017
• 31st December Revolution Cup
• African Cup of Champions Clubs/CAF Champions League - (1970, 1983)

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Asante Kotoko SC's squad

Who is Asante Kotoko SC's captain? Ismail Ganiyu is the current club's captain. He has taken over from Felix Annan, who departed from the team after ten years of service. Following Ganiyu's appointment, he showed his gratitude and said,

Another platform to enjoy the teaming support of the Red Army and, most importantly, putting on the famous Redshirt. I also take this opportunity to wholeheartedly accept the new responsibility placed on me as a leader.

Below is a list of all Asante's players. Have a look.

Goalkeepers

• Ibrahim Danlad
• Kwame Baah

Forwards

• Evans Adomako
• George Mfegue
• Franck Etouga
• Isaac Oppong
• Samuel Boateng
• Solomon Safo-Taylor

Midfielders

• Emmanuel Keyekeh
• Richard Boadu
• Fabio Gama
• Joseph Amoako
• Clinton Opoku
• Richmond Lamptey
• Dickson Afoakwa
• Patrick Asmah
• Stephen Amankona

Defenders

• Salifu Mudasiru
• Yussif Mubarik
• Ibrahim Imoro
• Andrews Kwadwo Appau
• Christopher Nettey
• Samuel Appiah
• Maxwell Agyemang
• Sherif Mohammed
• Ismail Abdul-Ganiyu

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Asante Kotoko SC's stadium

The team's players play their games at Baba Yara Sports Stadium located in Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana. It holds a capacity of 40,528 people.

Asante Kotoko SC's world ranking

The Porcupine Warriors are ranked at position 31 with 1436 points in Africa, just after Dolphins Football Club, which sits at position 30 with 1440 points.

Social media presence

Is Asante Kotoko SC on Instagram? Yes, the team is on Instagram with the handle @asantekotokosc. As of February 2022, they amassed over 45k followers.

Asante Kotoko SC's net worth

No verified sources state how much the soccer club is worth. However, according to sources, its market value is alleged to be $2.9 million.

This new season offers yet another shot for Asante Kotoko SC's players and management to improve its reputation and cement its place among the top teams in the world. However, it is no easy task to appear at the top of the list. It requires teamwork, time, and devotion of the entire Porcupine Warriors.

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