Asante Kotoko’s Communications Director, Samuel Sarfo Duku, has emphasized that Ghana’s Black Stars cannot compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup without players from the club.
The Porcupine Warriors, who currently lead the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League, recently booked a place in the FA Cup semifinals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over lower-tier side True Democracy at the Baba Yara Stadium.
With Ghana edging closer to securing World Cup qualification, Sarfo Duku insists Kotoko’s players deserve a place in Otto Addo’s squad for the tournament, set to be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico next year.
“There cannot be a Black Stars without an Asante Kotoko player for the 2026 World Cup,” Sarfo Duku told Kumasi-based Akoma FM. “All our players deserve a call-up, and they should be there.”
Ghana currently tops Group I with 15 points after securing consecutive victories against Chad and Madagascar in the Matchday 5 and 6 qualifiers.
The Black Stars will return to action in September for crucial Matchday 7 and 8 fixtures against Chad and Mali as they push for a place at the global showpiece.
