{"id":276074,"date":"2025-01-09T13:34:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T13:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/01\/09\/official-asante-kotoko-sign-experienced-striker-sampson-eduku\/"},"modified":"2025-01-09T13:34:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T13:34:20","slug":"official-asante-kotoko-sign-experienced-striker-sampson-eduku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/01\/09\/official-asante-kotoko-sign-experienced-striker-sampson-eduku\/","title":{"rendered":"OFFICIAL: Asante Kotoko sign experienced striker Sampson Eduku"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Asante Kotoko have officially announced the signing of experienced forward Sampson Eduku on a one-and-a-half-year contract, following a successful medical.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old striker joins the Porcupine Warriors with an impressive track record, having previously played for Samartex and Tamale City. Eduku enjoyed a standout 2022\/23 season with Tamale City, where he scored 14 goals and provided 4 assists.<\/p>\n<p>His stellar form earned him a move to Iraqi Premier League side Al Quwa Al Jawiya, where he continued to demonstrate his goal-scoring abilities.<\/p>\n<p>Head coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum expressed his enthusiasm for the new signing, stating, \u201cSampson is a proven goal scorer with versatility and experience. His ability to score and create chances will enhance our attacking options.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re excited about his arrival and confident he\u2019ll make an immediate impact.\u201d  Eduku, equally thrilled, shared his excitement about joining Kotoko: \u201cIt\u2019s an incredible feeling to sign for a club as prestigious as Kotoko.<\/p>\n<p>This is a major milestone in my career, and I understand the high expectations here. I\u2019m ready to work hard, score goals, and contribute to the team\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<p>Competing alongside top players like Albert Amoah and Kwame Opoku will drive me to improve further. I\u2019m eager to give my all for this great club.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asante Kotoko have officially announced the signing of experienced forward Sampson Eduku on a one-and-a-half-year contract, following a successful medical. The 29-year-old striker joins the Porcupine Warriors with an impressive track record, having previously played for Samartex and Tamale City. 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