Ghanaian football mourns the loss of one of its true greats: Wilberforce “The Bulldozer” Mfum, the former Asante Kotoko and Black Stars striker, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the age of 88 following a brief illness. Renowned for his raw power, clinical finishing, and fearless presence in the box, Mfum helped define Ghana’s golden era on the continental stage. Mfum first announced himself to the continent at the 1963 Africa Cup of Nations, drilling home Ghana’s inaugural goal in the tournament before adding a brace in the final to dethrone Sudan and deliver the nation its first continental crown on home soil. Over twelve years in Black Stars colors, he amassed 20 goals in 26 appearances and represented Ghana at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, leaving an indelible mark on every pitch he graced. At club level, Mfum was Asante Kotoko’s talisman throughout the 1960s, his thunderous runs and eye for goal earning him legend status in Kumasi and beyond. Kotoko announced the passing of Mfum by stating that the club, “is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Wilberforce Mfum. A legend of the club and a National hero, our thoughts and condolences go to his family.“ Wilberforce Mfum Photo Courtesy: miro.medium.comContinue Reading

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The one-week celebration of the late Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, was held today at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The event brought together football officials, fans, and loved ones to honour his memory and pay their respects. Among the notable attendees were Ghana Football AssociationContinue Reading

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The Interim Management Committee Chairman (IMC) of Asante Kotoko, Nana Apinkra, has admitted that both Kotoko and Hearts Of Oak mostly face threats and intimidation whenever they travel to play away matches. This comes following the death of Kotoko supporter Francis Frimpong also known as Pooley who was stabbed toContinue Reading

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Sports Minister Kofi Adams has assured Asante Kotoko that those responsible for the death of their supporter, Francis Frimpong Pooley, will face punishment. The staunch Porcupine fan was stabbed to death during the Porcupines’ clash with Nsoatreman in Nsoatre in Week 19 of Ghana’s top-flight league. Seven arrests have beenContinue Reading

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The Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman of Asante Kotoko, Nana Apinkra, has called on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to expedite the implementation of the autonomous Ghana Premier League (GPL) policy. Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, who are the two of the country’s most successful clubs,Continue Reading

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The Sporting Affairs Manager of Asante Kotoko, Kwasi Appiah, has made the club’s ambitions clear: the Porcupine Warriors are determined to win the 2024/2025 Ghana Premier League title. Ghana Premier League tickets Currently third in the league with 28 points from 16 games, Kotoko trail league leaders Hearts of Lions by justContinue Reading

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