Asante Kotoko captain Fredrick Asare has described the club’s MTN FA Cup victory as a “special day” after lifting his first trophy as skipper of the Porcupine Warriors.
Kotoko secured a hard-fought win over Golden Kick SC in the final at the UG Stadium, bringing an end to a six-year trophy drought and handing Asare his maiden silverware since assuming the armband.
“This is my first time lifting a trophy for Kotoko. It’s been six years since we won it and I think it’s a special day,” Asare told Joy Sports after the match.
The goalkeeper, who has grown into a commanding leader between the sticks, dedicated the triumph to the club’s passionate supporters and expressed hope that this marks the beginning of a new era of success.
“For the fans, it is special and we hope to do more in the years ahead,” he added.
Kotoko beat Division One side Golden Kick 2-1 with Kwame Poku netting a brace in the game.
Asare whose contract rans out at the end of the season and might have just seen out his last match for the club was an unused substitute.