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Sports News of Sunday, 19 August 2018

Source: footballmadeinghana.com

Kotoko confirms friendly match with Barcelona

Kotoko will play Barca on Otumfuo's birthday Kotoko will play Barca on Otumfuo's birthday

Director of Comunications for Kumasi Asante Kotoko Lawyer Sarfo Duku has confirmed receiving a proposal from a firm to play Spanish giants Barcelona next year 2019 to honor club owner Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on his 20th anniversary as king and over lord of the Ashanti Kingdom.

Lawyer Sarfo Duku also stated that management want to be circumspect about this because information about it is scanty as same firm KK Royals, who have partners in Turkey have shown interest in investing in their Adako Jachie project so due diligence will have to be done.

“Information about this proposal is very scanty as of now but we want to due diligence about the company especially on their proposal to invest in our Adako Jachie project, their track record and others” He told Oyerepa fm in Kumasi.

“They have sought our consent if we will be available to play such a match to honor His royal majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and I can say we are ready and the rest is with them.”

Sarfo Duku also affirms that, the club will communicate to the fans about any developments in the proposals.

“Going forward more information will be given as and when it flows in, these talks are at the initial stages and nothing concrete has been reached.” He added.