Kotoko, Southampton sign partnership for growth
Ghana Premier League side, Asante Kotoko, has announced a partnership with English Premier League side Southampton FC.
The move is for the Kumasi-based club to grow its portfolio of International Club Partners.
Both clubs took to their official Twitter pages to announce this partnership.
A statement from the Porcupine Warriors disclosed that the groundbreaking partnership seeks to plug Kotoko into Southampton and ensure the sustainable development of both sides.
“This partnership enables us to plug Asante Kotoko into Southampton in such a way that Kotoko functions like Southampton. Kotoko would have everything Southampton has but to a level that reflects our different budgets. I believe that with the expertise and resources available at Southampton, we can tap into this and develop our setup to look and feel professional like Saints, “Asante Kotoko’s CEO, Nana Yaw Amponsah, said of the deal.
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Turning Potential into Excellence 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/VP1rJWAAgt
— Asante Kotoko SC (@AsanteKotoko_SC) January 19, 2021
Asante Kotoko SC becomes Southampton’s first professional club partnership in Africa adding to a range of partners across North America, the Middle East, Australia, and Japan.
Below are statements from the clubs:
PORCUPINE WARRIORS MEETS SAINTS 🔥🔥
TURNING POTENTIAL INTO EXCELLENCE
Asante Kotoko is elated to announce a partnership with Southampton FC .
This groundbreaking partnership seeks to plug Kotoko into Southampton and ensure a sustainable development. #AKSC #Ariseletsbuild pic.twitter.com/vskFzOKM8y— Asante Kotoko SC (@AsanteKotoko_SC) January 19, 2021
#SaintsFC has welcomed @AsanteKotoko_SC to its International Football Programme! 🤝
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 19, 2021