Asante Kotoko
- Officially founded: 31/8/1935
- Owner: Nana Osei Tutu II
- Stadium capacity: 40,528
- Currently rankings: 1st in Ghana, 35th in Africa, and 532nd in the world
- Trophies: 77 (as of 2026)
Asante Kotoko SC, also known as the Porcupine Warriors, is one of the most successful and iconic football clubs in Ghana and on the entire African continent. With more than 80 years of existence, the club has recorded some interesting success stories.
Kotoko was founded in 1935 and is based in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. In 2021, the club signed Premier League side Southampton Football Club. The team has a rich history and has made a significant impact on Ghanaian football.
Key Facts
- The team's colours are red and white
- It was founded on 31/8/1935 by Kwasi Kumah.
- Their home ground is the Baba Yara Stadium, which is situated in Kumasi, Ashanti region
- Nana Sir Osei Agyeman Prempeh II became the first-ever patron of the club in 1935 after being formally founded.
- Asante Kotoko was the first to represent Ghana in the African Cup Winners' Cup in 1976.
Trophies Won
Asante Kotoko FC has enjoyed remarkable success throughout its history. The club has won various trophies from different local and international competitions. Here are some of the major trophies the club has won, listed in chronological order from earliest to latest:
- Ghana Premier League (24 times)
- Ghanaian FA Cup (9 times)
- CAF Champions League (2 times): 1970, 1983.
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup (1 time): 1971.
- CAF Super Cup (1 time): 1971.
Results and Achievements
Asante Kotoko SC's success extends beyond trophies, as the team has consistently performed well in domestic competitions and made notable achievements on the continental stage. Some of their notable results and accomplishments include:
- Reached the CAF Champions League final in 1967 and 1993.
- Reached the CAF Confederation Cup final in 2004.
- Reached the CAF Cup Winners' Cup final in 2002.
- Achieved a historic double by winning the Ghana Premier League and the Ghanaian FA Cup in 2013.
- Recognised by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) as the African Club of the 20th Century.
- The club has produced two African Player of the Year winners: Ibrahim Sunday (1971) and Abdul Karim Razak (1978)
Latest Matches
Below are the Premier League matches played by Asante Kotoko FC and the results:
- 07/04/26: FC Samartex vs Asante Kotoko [2-1]
- 12/04/26: Medeama vs Asante Kotoko [4-0]
- 03/05/26: Dreams FC vs Asante Kotoko vs [2-0]
- 10/05/26: Asante Kotoko vs Eleven Wonders[ 2-0]
- 17/05/26: Bechem United vs Asante Kotoko [3-1]
Asante Kotoko Players
Asante Kotoko SC has been home to many talented footballers who have impacted the team's legacy. Some of the current players in the Porcupine Warriors include:
- Mohammed Camara - Goalkeeper
- Aziz Haruna Dari - Goalkeeper
- Ndongani Samba O'Neil Gilbani - Centre-Back
- Joseph Ablorh - Centre-Back
- Musa Hamzata - Centre-Back
- Zakari Fuseini - Centre-Back
- Patrick Asiedu - Left-Back
- Lord Amoah - Right-Back
- Emmanuel Kotei - Right-Back
- Lord Hilary Adabo - Midfield
- Andres Ntim - Defensive
- Hubert Gyau - Central Midfield
- Emmanuel Antwi - Central Midfield
- Walid Fuseini - Central Midfield
- Baba Yahaya - Attacking Midfield
- Peter Amidu Acquah - Right Winger
- Albert Amoah - Centre-Forward
- Kwame Opoku - Centre-Forward
