CHARLES K. MARFO (RAY CHARLES)

          Ex Ghana Defender Samuel Osei Kuffour Apointed Onto New Kotoko Board   Former Ghana defender Samuel  Osei Kufour has been named in the new eight-man board of  Kumasi Asante Kotoko, reports indicates.   The former Bayern Munich star is joined by legal practitioner Paul Adu Gyamfi, Ambassador Kabral Blay-Amihere and Frank Appiagyei.   Business tycoon Nana Ekuoba Kwadwo Gyasi (chairman of Nana K. Gyasi Co. Ltd), Jude Arthur (CEO of First Atlantic Bank), Dua Adonten and Nana Kusi II (Ankobeahene) are the other members on the new board.   The appointment of the new Kotoko board was confirmed in a statement from Manhyia signed by Chief of Staff Kofi Badu.   The board are to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to run the day-to-day affairs of the Premier League champions.   One representative each from the National Circles Council and the Association of Old Kotoko players...

 Sad Event  : And Kwabena Yeboah Wept For Kotoko .. I guess many of you might have heard it ? But I still have goose bumps recollecting the scene. How renowned writer and senior journalist Kwabena Yeboah wept bitterly for over 20 minutes in the studios of Angel 96.1 fm today when the events and memorabilia that characterised the 1983 African cup final between Asante Kotoko and Ahly was revisited. The writer who travelled with the team throughout their campaign that glorious years was listening with keen interest, a recorded tape of Joe Carr, the goalkeeping hero of the team. As Carr narrated how the team fought heart out to secured a goalless draw in Cairo, the playing body having a meeting in mid air on their flight back planning on how to undo the Egyptians in the return encounter  and the determination and commitment of the entire staff to win the trophy for Asanteman. Kwabena Yeboah by now had bowed down his head as nobody knew wh...

Am Ever Ready : Dr Sarpong Welcomes Kotoko Audit Former Asante Kotoko chief executive, Dr K.K. Sarpong has said he would welcome any official audit into the financial administration of his three-year tenure. This comes on the heels of a statement from the corridors of power at Manhyia Palace indicating that audit firm, Asamoa Bonsu and Co., had been mandated to examine the books of the former administration A source close to Dr Sarpong told the Graphic Sports yesterday that the executive chairman was “cool” and has nothing to fear. The Manhyia statement headed, ‘Bank Mandate and Payments’ stated in part, “Following the resignation of the former chairman, Otumfuo has asked Asamoah Bonsu & Co. to examine the books of the club for the past three years.” It also said that “His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has directed that with immediate effect all payments and expenses should first be verified by Messrs Asamoa Bonsu & Co. who has been asked to examine the books of the C...

Rumor And Facts In Ghana Football -" Sakraman Ntehoo " Samuel Opoku Nti has disclosed it was his desire and dream to serve the team of His Royal Majesty Otumfo Osei Tutu 2. The ex-player of Kotoko made those comment during a radio interview on fox 97.9 sports. " I'm now ready to handle Kumasi Asante Kotoko with Allah on my side ". He is currently the interim C.E.O of  Kotoko Fc Credible information is that, KUMASI ASANTE KOTOKO is in talks with NEW EDUBIASE football club to sign ASIEDU ATOBRAH AND ABEIKU EYISON to beef up their team . Confirmed by Samuel Opoku Nti. Reports are indicating Abusua  Dwafs football club are demanding $100,000 before they will release their player Christopher Boney to join Kumasi Asante kotoko. Talks are ongoing to secure the services of the player to meet Coach Didi Dramani;s target in the up coming premier league.

  Update : Kotoko Part Ways With Coach Didi Dramani .. Credible information available to Ray Charles Kick show indicates Coach  Didi Dramani has finally part ways with Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club. When the call came in the early hours of  Saturday morning indicating Head Coach of  Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Didi Dramani , to be booted out, I laughed my head off.  Why should Kotoko management sack Didi Dramani , who is behind it, what is his crime ? As part of the football game, management of Kotoko football club have expressed their dissatisfaction with coach Didi Dramani, due to the team's poor performance and personal raesons.   Several weeks ago the Executive Chairman of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Dr. KK Sarpong  emphasised that coach Mas-Ud Didi  Dramani will remain at post despite news on some media outlet he will be fired, but we can confirm the coach is out of  Kotoko. ...

  My Move To AshGold Club Is 90% Complete, Say's Yahya Mohammed On Sikka Sports... Premier League giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko would ask AshGold to add youngster Aaron Amoah in their offer to sign Yahya Mohammed, Ray Charles Kick Show understands. Yahya Mohammed has stated on Sikka 89.5 morning sports his move to Obuasi AshGold football club is almost a done deal. " My move to AshGold is almost 90% done deal " . Speaking to Otuo- Achaempong " Sometymer " , the footballer  Yahaya Mohammed who has a year left on his Kotoko contract is willing to apply his trade at the Len Clay Stadium , citing financial constrains at his mother club Kotoko. Yahaya Mohammed has stated he wants a move away from the Ghana Premier League title-holders, but Ray Charles Kick Show has gathered Kotoko are not prepared to allow the former OG Nice midfielder to leave the club but only at the right terms. South African Premier Soccer League side Martizburg United are inte...

    Rumor mill : Kotoko To Sack Head Coach Didi Dramani ? When the call came in the early hours of  Saturday morning indicating Head Coach of  Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Didi Dramani , to be booted out if he loses the MTN  F.A Cup, I laughed my head off. I was thinking why should Kotoko management sack Didi Dramani , who is behind it, what is his crime ?   "Didi " , the under-fire trainer received the backing of the club's management to continue to build a formidable team for the future despite growing calls to axe him .   Several weeks ago the Executive Chairman of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Dr. KK Sarpong  emphasised that coach Mas-Ud Didi  Dramani will remain at post despite news on some media outlet he will be fired. By and by , kotoko losing the F.A cup , confusion is up. An unconfirmed information reaching the corners of  Ray Charles Kick Show is that , Coach Didi  Dramani  m...

         Medeama  Dismantles  Kotoko to win FA Cup... Medeama defeated league champions, Asante Kotoko by a lone goal to win the 2013 FA Cup Competition at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Both sides sold out a good game with several scoring chances, but missed target with Kotoko's Rasnford Osei and the winner's Tanko Mohamed as worse culprits. Osei could have put Kotoko on top in the 22nd minute only to fire wide from a close range, whilst Mohamed was late in reaching a well executed cross by Augustine Sefa in the 36th minute. Medeama however made amends late in the first half when Theophilus Anobah fired into the roof of the net after Sefa’s cross found him unmarked in the vital area of Kotoko. Kotoko resumed the second half determined to cancel the lead as Mass-ud Didi Dramani sent on Kofi Nti Boakye, Prince Baffoe and Joseph Ochaya for Amos Frimpong, Richard Mpong and Ransford Osei but the defensive set up of Medeama thwa...

 Who Win's The Glo League, Kotoko Or Berekum Chelsea ?? The Glo Premier League winner will be decided on the final day of the season after both Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea won their matches today. Asante Kotoko, defending their title defeated Ashanti Gold 2-1 in the encounter played at the Essipon Stadium as the Porcupine Warriors serve a temporary home ban from playing at the Baba Yara Stadium. Inform Ransford Osei hit the net to put Kotoko in front after 11 minutes of the game,  then saw Mohammed Latif equalising for the Miners before the firts half.   Michael Akuffu on the six minutes into the second half ,scored to restore Kotoko's lead with high hopes. Ashanti Gold could not strick back with another equaliser as their rivals Kotoko won the match. Moving on to the Golden City Park,  Landry Bossona second minute penalty  multivated Chelsea to a 1-0 win over Aduana Stars. Both Kotoko an...

    Asante Kotoko Fires Back On Top Of Glo Premier League Story : Ray Charles Kumasi Asante Kotoko are back on top of the Glo Premier League table after a late goal to defeat Heart of Lions 2-1 on Wednesday action in Kpando. The must win battle saw Kofi Nti Boakye of Kotoko scoring after 24 minutes in the game but Kweku Andoh equalising for Kpando Hearts of Lions. Kotoko were two points adrift joint-top Chelsea before kick-off but the slip by the Berekum side, who could only draw away with Arsenal in Dormaa allowed the Porcupine Warriors to leapfrog them to the summit. Kotoko's Seidu Bancey scored in injury time when the  game appeared to be heading for a draw  to stun the Kpando team . The win was soo  crucial for the Porcupine Warriors in their quest for a successful title defence with the season left with two more games to go.