Asante Kotoko Announce Signing of Top Striker Ahead of Hearts of Oak Clash

Asante Kotoko Announce Signing of Top Striker Ahead of Hearts of Oak Clash

  • Ghanaian giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of striker Kwame Opoku
  • The former Ashantigold striker returns to the Porcupine Warriors after spells in Algeria and Morocco
  • The Kumasi-based club will host their sworn rivals Hearts of Oak in the first of this season's Super Clash on Sunday

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Kwame Opoku has rejoined Kumasi Asante Kotoko after spells in Algeria and Morocco.

The 27-year-old signed a two-and-a-half-year deal pending medical and international transfer clearance to complete his return.

The Ghana international enjoyed an outstanding run in his first spell, scoring six goals and delivering three assists before USM Alger came calling.

Kwame Opoku rejoins Asante Kotoko.
Asante Kotoko announce signing of forward Kwame Opoku ahead of Hearts of Oak clash. Photo: Twiter/ @USMA.
Source: Twitter

However, his time in Algeria proved tough, forcing him to move to Morocco, where he signed for Olympique Khourigba.

“It’s a great feeling to be back at Kotoko. This club has always felt like home to me, and I’m eager to contribute to the team’s success. The support from the fans has been incredible, even during my time away, and I’m ready to give everything on the pitch to make them proud," he said, as quoted by the club's official website.

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Opoku will wear the number 31 jersey and could be available for the Super Clash against Hearts of Oak on Sunday. He is expected to play a huge role for the club in the remainder of the campaign.

Opoku to add quality to Kotoko

The prolific scorer's return is expected to solve the Reds' goal-scoring problem.

Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum believes the striker will add quality to the team following his experience in Algeria and Morocco.

“It’s a great feeling to be back at Kotoko. This club has always felt like home to me, and I’m eager to contribute to the team’s success. The support from the fans has been incredible, even during my time away, and I’m ready to give everything on the pitch to make them proud," he said.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Lukman Mumuni (Sports Editor) Lukman Abdul Mumin is a CAF-accredited Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past eight years. Lukman has worked with some of Ghana's big media houses like GMA and was a regular pundit on GTV. He started his journalism career as a presenter and a writer after studying at the Gee Way Media School. Lukman has covered several international competitions including AFCON 2023. Email: lukmanevergreen2g15@gmail.com