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‘Support Kotoko Board or their wives may advise them to quit’ – Sarfo Duku
August 11, 2026
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‘Support Kotoko Board or their wives may advise them to quit’ – Sarfo Duku

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Key Points

  • Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku warns that the club's Board of Directors may resign without stronger financial backing from supporters.
  • Duku highlights the immense financial demands of running a major football club, stressing the crucial need for external support, sponsorship, and fan contributions.
  • He emphasizes that low fan attendance negatively impacts gate proceeds and the club's attractiveness to potential sponsors, hindering its ability to recruit quality players.
  • Duku specifically points out the personal financial strain on board members, suggesting their wives might advise them to step down.
  • He urges supporters to actively engage in revenue-generating initiatives like the "Fabu Census" project, which facilitates monthly financial contributions.

Why This Matters

Asante Kotoko is one of Ghana's most iconic and widely supported football clubs, making its financial stability a significant indicator of the health of professional sports management in the country. Challenges faced by such a major institution can reflect broader systemic issues in sports financing, fan engagement, and private sector involvement within Ghana, potentially impacting the development and competitiveness of other clubs and the national football league.

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