Asante Kotoko Sporting Club wrapped up their pre-season camp in Accra with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Division One League (DOL) side Semper Fi on Saturday.
New recruit Emmanuel Mammah scored the lone goal for the Porcupines in this game played at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon.
Kotoko will now return to Kumasi to continue preparations for their big pre-season clash against rivals Accra Hearts of Oak in the Democracy Cup next week Friday.
That game will be played at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi and, it will serve as the final dress rehearsal for Asante Kotoko ahead of the start of the 2026/27 football season.
Coach Eric Tinkler and his charges will look to beat Heart of Oak to the Democracy Cup to boost their confidence for what will be a very demanding season.
The record Ghana champions will be competition on two fronts next week; the Ghana Premier League (GPL) and the FA Cup competition.
Last season, they finished eighth in the GPL, and we're also knocked out of the FA Cup competition at the Round 16 stage.
The task ahead of Coach Tinkler is to win the domestic trophy next season and, that's what confronts the South African.
Asante Kotoko will open their account in the league with an away trip to face newly promoted Debibi United when the season begins.
The 2026/27 football season in Ghana starts on the weekend of September 4-6 with 18 clubs set to participate in the top-flight league.
Medeama SC are the defending champions having won their second GPL title last season.
