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In a message to the club on its 85th anniversary yesterday, the newly appointed CEO expressed gratitude to Kotoko’s supporters for throwing their weight behind the club over the years.

Amponsah said, “The year 2020 marks the 85th anniversary of our dear club. 85 years in the life of every creature symbolises the end of one generation and the beginning of another. It is no surprise that 2020, despite being a difficult year for the entire world, has triggered the reincarnation of Asante Kotoko. Like the phoenix, the great porcupine has risen from its ashes and it is about to reproduce offspring that will take the world by storm.

“Asante Kotoko has achieved all it was born to achieve within its first life of 85 years. Record league titles, African Cup and many other achievements that make it the greatest Ghanaian club and African club of the century.”

As part of measures to restore the club’s glory days, Amponsah called on all stakeholders of the Porcupine Warriors to work harder to be able to compete at the highest level of the sport.

“Today marks the beginning of a new era to propel our great club to be the African club of another century. To achieve this requires the support and hard work of every individual supporter and stakeholder. We will not rest on our laurels. We will work hard to compete at the highest level and make this club greater than it has ever been.

“Our great achievements over the last 85 years came with great efforts, resulting in Asante Kotoko being recognised in the football industry in Africa as among the greatest,” the statement added.

Asante Kotoko was founded on August 31, 1935.