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Asante Kotoko launches probe into alleged bribery attempt after poor season
Ghanaian football giant Asante Kotoko has launched a probe into bribery allegation mounted against some players prior to their last game against Swedru All Blacks.
The board and management of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club met with players and the technical team yesterday, May 25, 2026, to address the club’s disappointing 2025/2026 season.
During the meeting, officials also discussed allegations of an attempted bribery involving some players ahead of the final Ghana Premier League fixture.
Management said it has started a full investigation and is committed to uncovering the facts.
The club commended Patrick Asiedu for his professionalism and integrity in promptly reporting the allegations, noting that his actions reflect the values of Asante Kotoko.
“Asante Kotoko treats matters of this nature with the utmost seriousness,” the statement said, adding that “Any individual found culpable after the investigation will face appropriate disciplinary action.”
The club reiterated its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew says Ghana will leave nothing on the pitch when they face England in today’s World Cup Group L decider at Gillette Stadium.
With both teams on 3 points, Ayew said his job is to ease pressure on the younger players and hold everyone accountable, himself included.
“I’m doing my best to guide the boys, make them comfortable, take pressure off them, and help us perform,” Ayew told reporters. “I have to perform too. They have to perform too. It’s teamwork. We’re helping each other.”
Ghana come into the Foxborough clash after a 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto. England beat Croatia 4-2 in their opener.
The captain’s message was simple, “We’re going to give our 100% and we’re going to fight. I’ll make sure when we come off that pitch, we have no regrets.”
The winner takes control of Group L. Kickoff is 4:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante insists Ghana will carry no pressure into Tuesday’s World Cup showdown with England at Boston Stadium, saying the team’s self-belief and sense of purpose outweigh outside expectations.
Brandon provided a 95th minute assist that helped Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto.
The win left both Ghana and England level on three points in Group L following the Three Lions 4-2 over Croatia in their opening match.
Speaking to ghanafa.org Thomas-Asante is adamant that external doubt only fuels the squad.
“Everything to the best ability, it’s very much a case of we back ourselves, we believe in ourselves. Whether people on the outside doubt us, believe us, or anything that’s not what we think about. We think about why we’re here. We’re on a mission,” Thomas-Asante said.
The Coventry City forward said that mission removes any weight of expectation. “That means there’s no pressure. It’s even less pressure for us,” he explained.
“We know our fans believe, but we know that some people might want to overlook us. We use that to our advantage preparing properly and believing that we can go and do something,” He added.
England and Ghana both sit on three points heading into the Foxborough clash, with the winner set to take control of Group L. Kickoff at Boston Stadium on Tuesday.
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