The former Inter Allies FC man has reposed confidence the head coach had in him by guarding the post gallantly for his Porcupine Warriors side earning them maximum points in most matches he has been given the nod over his compatriot.

The young lad attributed his career-changing season to hard work which manifested against his club’s biggest rivals, Accra Hearts of Oak SC, where they edged them by 2-1 in matchday six of the Ghana Premier League.

“It is all about hard work, though Felix is my senior and the first choice goalkeeper, I couldn’t disappoint. The challenge to keep the poles came after I featured in the win against Hearts of oak.”

Ghana Premier League is currently suspended after a Presidential directive to institute measures to curb the prevailing, COVID-19.

Ghana U-23 coach Ibrahim Tanko has called up Asante Kotoko goalkeepers, Kwame Baah and Danlad Ibrahim to the Black Meteors squad ahead of the U23 AFCON.

Kwame Baah helped the Black Meteors qualify for the U23 AFCON few weeks ago when they beat Algeria 2-1 on aggregate to qualify for the competition.

The Ghana Football Association sent a letter to Asante Kotoko on Thursday requesting the release of the two players as Ibrahim Tanko begin preparations ahead of the tournament.

The Black Meteors will start camping in Accra today ahead of the Tournament which comes off in Egypt from November 8, 2019, to November 22.

Asante Kotoko have unveiled three new players as the club prepares for their CAF Confederation Cup Campaign and the new season.

Asante Kotoko announced the signing of Justice Blay from Medeama SC on a season-long loan with an option to buy. The midfielder was Asante Kotoko’s first signing in the ongoing transfer window.

The Porcupines also announced the signing of Ghana U23 goalkeeper Kwame Baah on a free transfer, the player signed a three year deal with the club.

Kelvin Andoh is the third player Asante Kotoko unveiled, the free agent player has signed a three year deal with the club.

Asante Kotoko will be looking to sign more players as the club is planning to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.

Goalkeeper Kwame Baah and midfielder Justice Blay will undergo their medical on Thursday ahead of their possible signings by Asante Kotoko.

The Inter Allies goalkeeper and Medeama Sporting Club midfielder, respectively, are in advance talks to join Asante Kotoko, but first, have to prove their strengths before deals could be reached.

The duo will report to the Medical Team, who will take them through physical and diagnostic checks, at 8 AM tomorrow.

Both Kwame Baah and Justice Blay have been released to Asante Kotoko by their respective clubs, and deals could be sealed tomorrow, following the outcome of the medical assessments.

Management is looking to augment the side following the qualification for next season’s CAF Champions League.

Kotoko are eyeing another remarkable campaign following the impressive showpiece in the CAF Confederation Cup last season.



A new goalkeeper is on the agenda as the club seeks to increase competition at the department wildly dominated by Black Stars goalie, Felix Annan.

The attacking areas of the team are also being looked at, and Justice Blay, who can function at both wings and in all the offensive areas, is seen as one of the fits.

source: Kotoko Express App