Kumasi Asante Kotoko has pull out of the 2023 Ghalca Top four tournament which was billed to start on August 6 to August 13, 2023 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Champions, Medeama SC, Aduana Stars, Bechem United and Asante Kotoko who finished in the top four of the 2022/23 Betpawa Premier League were billed to partake in this year’s edition at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi from August 6 to August 13,2023
But with the recent happenings at the camp of the Fabulous lads, it seems they will not be ready to play in the mini tournament organized by the Ghana League Clubs Association which will serve as a preparatory grounds for our teams playing in Africa.
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The Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association(Ghalca), Kudjo Fiano in an interview with Kumasi-based Akoma FM, confirmed the withdrawal of Kotoko from the tournament and the way forward.
“Yes, it is no more a rumour, we received an official letter from Kotoko yesterday which stated that they can’t participate in the tournament and as we are all aware of the current situation of Kotoko, it’s not a deliberate decision to sabotage the tournament but a genuine one and we have accepted their request.”
“ We have immediately reached out to Dreams to replace Kotoko, but they are yet to confirm their participation because of some competition they have lined up. Again we are in talks with Bibiani Gold Stars as a possible replacement incase Dreams fails to honor the invitation.”
The tournament will still come on from 6th to 13th August at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi.
The Porcupine Warriors are not trying to put things in order after the Life Patron Otumfuo Osei Tutu II dissolved the Board and Management of the team after serials of meetings at the Manhyia Palace this week..
There are reports that the team wants to re-hired former Coach Prosper Nartey Ogum as new head coach for the 2023/24 league season.
