Kumasi Ashante Kotoko SC
The foundation for what can safely be described as Ghana’s best football club in terms of achievements both at home and abroad was laid by 13 young men led by a young driver, Kwasi Kuma ably assisted by his close friend Lawrence Yaw Asamoah, an electrician. Kwasi Kuma from Nyankyerase near Kwadaso, a Kumasi suburb, was a driver in the colonial days to a Col. Ross an English Amy officer in the Gold Coast Army. In early 1924 Kwasi had watched an exciting football match in Accra between Accra Standfast and Accra Hearts of Oak and was really thrilled. He developed so much interest in football that he nursed an ambition to form a club of his own in the future. Hearts won the said match 2-1 and Sir Gordon Guggisberg, Governor of the Gold Coast presented a set of jerseys to Hearts for their good performance. When Col. Ross returned to Britain for good towards the end of 1924, Kuma also had to return home to Kumasi where he decided to pursue his ambition of forming a club of his own. Indeed he had bought a set of jerseys from Accra for the purpose. With co-operation of his close friend, Lawrence Yaw Asamoah, he formed Kumasi Rainbow towards the end of the year 1924. Two years later the name was changed to Ashanti United after the leaders had succeeded in recruiting a number of young promising students from ECM (Anglican) and AME Zion and Government School all in Kumasi. The two gentlemen tried to promote the game in Ashanti and within five years Ashanti could boast of strong teams like Evertons, Royals, Never Miss, Europeans, Primrose and Highlanders. In 1931 it was decided once more to change the name of Ashanti United to Kumasi Titanics. This was the time the club had been really handicapped because most of their players in government departments like the Prisons and Railways had gone on transfer from Kumasi. The story goes that Titanics did not find enough luck in their new name and in 1934 they adopted a more powerful name- Mighty Atoms. Still the club did not see enough progress and in 1935 Mr. James Frimpong, popularly called Teacher Frimpong, a teacher at the Kumasi Government School, now Asem Boys School, organized some young energetic boys from his school and suggested a change of name from Atoms to Asante Kotoko. This was after he had obtained special permission from the Asantehene Nana Sir Osei Agyeman Prempeh II. The club was officially inaugurated on August 31, 1935 before a great assembly of chiefs and people from all walks of life. The Asantehene was represented by the Atipinhene of Kumasi, Nana Boakye Yamoa. The Asantehene and the Atipinhene were elected patrons and the first elected officers were James Darkwa- President, John Darkwa- Treasurer, John Osei- Secretary, Kwame Frimpong and Kwasi Oppong- Trainers.
Bench:
A. Toure K. Poku
R. Mpong P. Baffoe
Akuffu
Opoku
E. Donkor
R. Ayew Ainooson
A. Frimpong
J. Addo
Khalil Bench:
Aiboud
Kerrar
Yesli
Raiah Ferrahi
Mekkaoui
Ziti Benlamri
Coach:
Rial PrĂŠsident: Moh Cherif Hannashi
Doukha
Founded in: 1946
Niang M. Bench:
Mashego
Pelembe
Mbatha
Modise Kekana
Booysen
Langerman S. Zwane
Coach:
Schut PrĂŠsident:
Sandilands
Founded in: 19
Yunus Sentamu Luvumbu Nzinga
Ndombe Mubele Lusadisu
Munganga
Mabidi Lema
Ebunga Simbi M. Mouegni
Mabele D. Issoufou
Lukong
Bench: Lomboto Magola Kazadi Makwekwe Kupa Mutambala Mampuya Lema Deo Kanda Bafola Coach: Florent Ibenge Ikwange Président: Gén. Gabriel Amisi Kumba « Tango Four » Founded in: 1958
Samata Kalaba
S. Ashante
Bench:
G. Awako
A. Traore
Nii Adjei
Kasusula
Yaw Frimpong S. Coulibaly
Kimwaki
Coach: Patrice Carteron PrĂŠsident: Moise Katumbi Chapwe
Kidiaba
Founded in: 19
Nadji Bench:
Ferhat
Belaili
Bouchema
Koudri El Orfi
Benmoussa
Meftah Chafai
Khoualed
Coach: Hubert Velud PrĂŠsident: Ali Haddad
Zemmamouche
Founded in: 19
D. Kavumbagu
Bench:
K. Tchetche
Abubakar S. K. Mcha
K. Balou
H. Mao
Gadiel M.
Nyoni E. Kapombi
Coach:
A. Morris PrĂŠsident:
A. Manula
Founded in: 19
Mongo
Evandro Brandao
Bench:
Sidnei
Dario
Wires
Dany Gomito
Eddie Carlitos
Sanda
Coach: PrĂŠsident:
Landu
Founded in: 19
Ziaya
Bench:
Younes
Belaimeri Djahnit
Mellouli
Legraa
Boukria
Megatli Demou
Aarroussi
ZĂŠ Ondo Lamri Rait Zerrara Benyettou Nemdil Gasmi Coach: Kheireddine Madoui PrĂŠsident: Hassen Hamar
Khedhairia
Founded in: 1958
Zé Meyong
Fiston Bench:
Breco
Mputu
Dax
Lami Y. T. Issama Mpeko
Nuno Ikuma E. G.
Elio Wilson
Rubian
Coach: Zoran Manojlovic Macky Président: Bento Kanpamba Founded in:
Jaja
Bench:
A. Coutinho
H. Dilunga M. Ngassa
M. Twite
Niyonzima
O. Joshua
Juma A. Yondani
N. Haroub
Coach: PrĂŠsident:
D. Munish
Founded in: 19
S. Ngcobo
Bench:
P. Ntshangase
D. Sheppard S. Vilakazi
V. Pule
J. Shongwe
B. Mkhwanazi
K. Kwakman S. Zuke
S. Nhlapo
Coach: PrĂŠsident:
J. Moeneeb
Founded in: 1958
Sonito
Bench:
Liberty
J. Sitoe Hagi
Bheu
Nando Belito A.
Gildo
F. Miocha
Kito I Joao Aguir
Eusibio
Coach: PrĂŠsident:
Milagre
Founded in: 19
Louati
Bench:
F. Benyoucef
Manser F. Sassi
Ndong
Hannashi A. Maaloul
Mamane Y. Z. Derbali
Coach:
M. Bensaleh PrĂŠsident:
Jeridi
Founded in: 19
Y. Ndjeng D. Mhirsi
Bench:
A. Akaichi Darragi H. Ragued
F. Coulibaly
M. Benmansour
H. Afful
C. Dhaouadhi
M. A. Yacoubi
Coach: PrĂŠsident:
Bencherifia
Founded in: 19
K. Bidimbou H. Ngouelou
Bench:
M. Cisse Gandze
L. P. Ngavouka Tseke
N. Kalema
J. P. Abouna Ndzana B. Moubio
C. Miangounina D. Magnoleke Bissiki
Coach: PrĂŠsident:
C. Massa
Founded in: 19
M. Coulibaly
Bench:
B. Elmadena
M. Careca N. E. Shigail
Nizar Hamid
O. Bakhit
A. L. Boya
S. Cisse S. Masawi
A. Thomas
Coach: PrĂŠsident:
Genaro
Founded in: 1958
R. Assale
Bench:
J. Kameni
O. Mandela Wawa Zadi
K. C. R. Kouame
S. Dembele
C. Kouadio Ngoran
P. Agboke
O. A. Ouattara
Coach:
H. Gboze PrĂŠsident:
S. Gbohou
Founded in: 1958
B. Kouassi
Bench:
M. Keita
A. B. Soumah D. Nikiema
J. N. Lingani
Yali Yali
D. Alpha Khalidou
M. Bangoura Y. Camara
Coach:
Fode Camara PrĂŠsident:
K. Ndiaye
Founded in: 1958
Nkhatha
Bench:
B. Parker
I. Khune
M. Rusike
Tshabalala
Letsholonyane
Katsande
Masilela
Gaxa Mathoho
Mashamaite
Coach: Stuart Baxter PrĂŠsident:
Pieterse
Founded in: 19
Amr Gamal W. Soliman
Trezeguet
Bench:
H. Ghaly
M. Yedan
H. Achour S. Moawed S. Samir
M. Naguib
A. Fathy Coach: PrĂŠsident:
S. Ekramy
Founded in: 1907
S. Sithole M. Mambare
F. Mbimba
T. Rusike
S. Alimenda D. Chafa
O. Mushure
O. Machapa T. Ndlovu
A. Mbara
Bench: F. Mupasiri R. Chitiyo R. Mutuma W. Mukanga T. Mamvura C. Sekete T. Magorimbo W. Pakamisa T. Muparatti M. Mupare Mukuruva B. Moyo Coach: Calisto Pasuwa PrĂŠsident:
A. Mukandi
Founded in: 1958
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Bench:
Ys
D. Ba Loua 0
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aa
N. Kone
tli A. Kangoute
B. Soumahoro
Coach: Alain Gouamene Président:
B. A. Sangaré Founded in: 19
Bench:
M. Kone I. Sidibe
D. Samassekou M. Cisse
I. Issiaka
S. Coulibaly
J. Hinako
M. Ballo M. Djan
A. Kamissoko
Coach: PrĂŠsident:
A. Sogoba
Founded in: 19
U. Mfon
Bench:
A. Bashir
A. Abalaogu A. Saka
K. Sokari
S. Gwar E. Nwanna M. Okoyoh I. Ede
R. Olabiyi
S. Liade
B. Zakka C. Udoji
M. Ojobo
C. Ejiogu
Coach: Okey Emordi PrĂŠsident: Founded in: 19
A. Sissoko
Bench:
S. Dembele
M. Koita B. Simpara
M. Konte
L. Diawara
O. Kone
I. Samake S. Konate
M. Mariko B. Coulibaly
P. Daila
Coach: PrĂŠsident:
Kh
Founded in: 19
Keita
Ben Traore
Manguxi
Job Gilberto
Chara
Isaac
Mira Vado
Borges
Bench: Mateus Osorio Filhao Flavio Jotabe Diogenes Abdul Mabululu Benvindo Ari Oliveira Carlinhos Nary Coach: Alexandre Grasseli PrĂŠsident:
Lama
Founded in: 19
Ziaya
Bench:
Younes
Belaimeri Djahnit
Mellouli
Legraa
Boukria
Megatli Demou
Aarroussi
ZĂŠ Ondo Lamri Rait Zerrara Benyettou Nemdil Gasmi Coach: Kheireddine Madoui PrĂŠsident: Hassen Hamar
Khedhairia
Founded in: 1958
Ziaya
Bench:
Younes
Belaimeri Djahnit
Mellouli
Legraa
Boukria
Megatli Demou
Aarroussi
ZĂŠ Ondo Lamri Rait Zerrara Benyettou Nemdil Gasmi Coach: Kheireddine Madoui PrĂŠsident: Hassen Hamar
Khedhairia
Founded in: 1958
Ziaya
Bench:
Younes
Belaimeri Djahnit
Mellouli
Legraa
Boukria
Megatli Demou
Aarroussi
ZĂŠ Ondo Lamri Rait Zerrara Benyettou Nemdil Gasmi Coach: Kheireddine Madoui PrĂŠsident: Hassen Hamar
Khedhairia
Founded in: 1958
Ziaya
Bench:
Younes
Belaimeri Djahnit
Mellouli
Legraa
Boukria
Megatli Demou
Aarroussi
ZĂŠ Ondo Lamri Rait Zerrara Benyettou Nemdil Gasmi Coach: Kheireddine Madoui PrĂŠsident: Hassen Hamar
Khedhairia
Founded in: 1958
Ziaya
Bench:
Younes
Belaimeri Djahnit
Mellouli
Legraa
Boukria
Megatli Demou
Aarroussi
ZĂŠ Ondo Lamri Rait Zerrara Benyettou Nemdil Gasmi Coach: Kheireddine Madoui PrĂŠsident: Hassen Hamar
Khedhairia
Founded in: 1958
Ziaya
Bench:
Younes
Belaimeri Djahnit
Mellouli
Legraa
Boukria
Megatli Demou
Aarroussi
ZĂŠ Ondo Lamri Rait Zerrara Benyettou Nemdil Gasmi Coach: Kheireddine Madoui PrĂŠsident: Hassen Hamar
Khedhairia
Founded in: 1958
Ziaya
Bench:
Younes
Belaimeri Djahnit
Mellouli
Legraa
Boukria
Megatli Demou
Aarroussi
ZĂŠ Ondo Lamri Rait Zerrara Benyettou Nemdil Gasmi Coach: Kheireddine Madoui PrĂŠsident: Hassen Hamar
Khedhairia
Founded in: 1958
Ziaya
Bench:
Younes
Belaimeri Djahnit
Mellouli
Legraa
Boukria
Megatli Demou
Aarroussi
ZĂŠ Ondo Lamri Rait Zerrara Benyettou Nemdil Gasmi Coach: Kheireddine Madoui PrĂŠsident: Hassen Hamar
Khedhairia
Founded in: 1958
Ziaya
Bench:
Younes
Belaimeri Djahnit
Mellouli
Legraa
Boukria
Megatli Demou
Aarroussi
ZĂŠ Ondo Lamri Rait Zerrara Benyettou Nemdil Gasmi Coach: Kheireddine Madoui PrĂŠsident: Hassen Hamar
Khedhairia
Founded in: 1958
Ziaya
Bench:
Younes
Belaimeri Djahnit
Mellouli
Legraa
Boukria
Megatli Demou
Aarroussi
ZĂŠ Ondo Lamri Rait Zerrara Benyettou Nemdil Gasmi Coach: Kheireddine Madoui PrĂŠsident: Hassen Hamar
Khedhairia
Founded in: 1958
Ziaya
Bench:
Younes
Belaimeri Djahnit
Mellouli
Legraa
Boukria
Megatli Demou
Aarroussi
ZĂŠ Ondo Lamri Rait Zerrara Benyettou Nemdil Gasmi Coach: Kheireddine Madoui PrĂŠsident: Hassen Hamar
Khedhairia
Founded in: 1958