{"id":15965,"date":"2022-02-20T16:32:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-20T16:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/asante-kotoko-visit-former-ghana-president-kufour-ahead-of-hearts-of-oak-clash"},"modified":"2022-02-20T17:58:25","modified_gmt":"2022-02-20T17:58:25","slug":"asante-kotoko-visit-former-ghana-president-kufour-ahead-of-hearts-of-oak-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/asante-kotoko-visit-former-ghana-president-kufour-ahead-of-hearts-of-oak-clash","title":{"rendered":"Asante Kotoko visit former Ghana President Kufour ahead of Hearts of Oak clash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Asante Kotoko paid a courtesy call on former Ghana President John Kufour ahead of their league clash with fierce rivals Hearts of Oak.<\/p>\n<p>Kufour, who is a former board chairman of the illustrious club, welcomed the playing body and management team led by Chief Executive Nana Yaw Amponsah to his residence in Accra.<\/p>\n<p>Kufour interacted with the team and wished them urged them to beat the Phobians. According to Kufour, he expects nothing but a convincing win from league leaders.<\/p>\n<p>The team is currently at the residence of Fmr Prez of Ghana and Chairman of our club, His Exc John Agyekum Kufour, receiving some priceless words of encouragement from our father on the Super Clash with Hearts and feeling at home!Kotoko, on the other hand, thanked their former head for the warm reception and promised to make him proud on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The Porcupine Warriors are seeking to avenge last season&#8217;s painful defeat in Accra and extend their lead over Hearts to 15 points<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\">Ghana<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. Asante Kotoko paid a courtesy call on former Ghana President John Kufour ahead of their league clash with fierce rivals Hearts of Oak. 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