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Kotoko fans must back club’s ambitious rebuild, says ex-board member Abu Lamini
Former Asante Kotoko board member Alhaji Abu Lamini has called on the club's supporters to rally behind the Porcupine Warriors' new leadership, insisting fan support will be crucial to the club's efforts to return to the summit of Ghanaian and African football.
Lamini praised the direction taken by the club’s new administration, highlighting its recruitment strategy and key appointments as signs of a renewed ambition to restore Kotoko’s former glory.
The veteran football administrator pointed to the appointment of South African coach Erik Tinkler, the arrival of former Ajax and Netherlands goalkeeper Stanley Menzo as Director of Football, and the club’s transfer activity as evidence of a serious rebuilding project aimed at competing for major honours.
According to him, those investments must be matched by unwavering support from the club’s faithful as Kotoko seek to reclaim their status while bringing pride to the club’s Life Patron, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the entire Asanteman.
Lamini stressed that reconnecting with Kotoko’s traditionally large fan base would be vital to the success of the project, urging supporters to fill the Baba Yara Stadium and follow the team to away fixtures throughout the season.
“As supporters of the club, the least we can do is to turn up in our numbers at Kotoko matches and support our great club to win because our players get motivated and energised when they see the Kotoko faithful in their numbers at the stadium,” he told Graphic Sports.
He lamented the low attendance at recent matches, adding: “It is a sad reflection on this great club to see only a handful of supporters at Kotoko matches.”
Kotoko opened their 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign with a 2-2 draw against Debibi United at the Golden City Park in Berekum and will now turn their attention to their first home league fixture of the season against Heart of Lions on Sunday.
Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet
