Samuel Osei Kuffuor
Former Ghana and Bayern Munich defender Samuel Osei Kuffour has placed a $5,000 bet on Asante Kotoko to win the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League title.
Kuffour made the bold prediction while interacting with football fans after a ‘Monday Stars’ football game in Accra.
When asked which team he expected to emerge as champions, the former Ghana international was unequivocal.
“Asante Kotoko will win the league,” he said.
Some fans quickly challenged his prediction and proposed a GH¢10,000 wager.
Kuffour, however, was willing to raise the stakes.
“Let’s make it $5,000. I guarantee you Kotoko will win the league,” he responded.
The former King Faisal defender’s confidence comes despite Kotoko dropping points on the opening day of the season.
The Porcupine Warriors were held to a 2-2 draw by league debutants Debibi United at the Golden City Park in Berekum.
Kotoko will have an opportunity to record their first victory of the campaign when they host Heart of Lions at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday in their Matchday 2 fixture.
For Kuffour, however, the early setback has done little to weaken his belief that Kotoko have what it takes to go all the way.
And he has now put $5,000 on the line to back his prediction.
BY Wletsu Ransford