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Former Bayern Munich central defender shares his thoughts on recent events at Porcupine Warriors camp
Samuel Osei Kuffour, a former Ghana and Bayern Munich star, believes that Asante Kotoko’s decision to compete in the 2020-21 Caf Champions League is a step in the right direction.
The Porcupine Warriors have resolved to represent the West African country in the elite continental championship amid security concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
There has also been concern about the club’s long period of inactivity – the team has been out of action since March, when a national ban on public gatherings, including sporting events, went into effect.
“Kotoko should go to Africa. They should go and try because if we don’t go we won’t get the experience, “Kuffuor, born in Kumasi, told Peace FM.
“Kotoko is on the same level as Ahly, [Tout Puissant] Mazembe and others and if we have people who can sponsor the club from the board, why shouldn’t we go?
“Kotoko should go and test our resolve against some of the teams. I think we should go racing and use it as preparation. [for the following season], just like the 1983 team. “
Kuffour also spoke about Kotoko’s new eight-member management team unveiled in Kumasi on Tuesday.
The new leadership includes former GFA Undersecretary General, Emmanuel Dasoberi (Administrative and Operations Manager), Eric Twum (Business Manager), Thoma Sevordzi (Finance Manager), Dentaa Amoateng (Diaspora and International Relations), Akua Pokuaa Kwarteng ( head of legal affairs – national). ), Nilo Effori (legal officer – international) and David Obeng Nyarko (special assistant to the CEO).
“You can agree or disagree with people’s opinion, but one thing I’ve noticed is insult. Insults are not good,” Kuffuor added.
“Kotoko’s board is made up of businessmen who have employed people, so if you sit on the radio and insult them, I don’t agree.
“You can say what you want without the insults. I want to beg everyone to stop.
“These are respected people who are investing their time and resources in Kotoko, so we should be cheering them on rather than insulting them.
“If you insult those who run the clubs, you will discourage others from participating.”
In 2015, Kuffuor came close to being appointed CEO of Kotoko.
