Asante Kotoko are one of the 18 clubs in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, and this profile pulls the checked facts for Ghanaian football fans into one page. The club is based in Kumasi, and it competes in the 18-team Ghana Premier League. As of 26 September 2026, Asante Kotoko sit 4th in the table with 5 points from 3 matches.
This profile combines league standings and match data from API-Football with history and honours checked against the Ghana Football Association at ghanafa.org and other published sources. Where sources disagree, we say so rather than pick one. You can also follow the wider picture on our Ghana Premier League table and fixtures pages.
What is the history of Asante Kotoko?
Asante Kotoko were founded on 31 August 1935 in Kumasi, and the club grew out of several earlier local sides.
Both the Ghana Football Association and Wikipedia trace the club through earlier Kumasi teams, among them Kumasi Rainbow, Ashanti United, Kumasi Titanics and Mighty Atoms. In 1935 the side took the name Kumasi Asante Kotoko, with the permission of the Asantehene. However, sources disagree on some of the early names and dates, so the safest summary is that the club emerged from a run of Kumasi teams in the 1920s and 1930s.
The name itself carries the identity. Kotoko is the Twi word for porcupine, which explains the nickname Porcupine Warriors. In addition, supporters sing a famous chant about the Ashanti kingdom never dying, and the club motto, Kum apem a, apem beba, carries the same message: kill a thousand and a thousand more will rise. As a result, the club is closely tied to the Ashanti Region and to the pride of Kumasi.
What has Asante Kotoko won?
Asante Kotoko have won more than 20 Ghanaian league titles, according to the Ghana Football Association, and two African Champions Cup titles, in 1970 and 1983.
Counts differ slightly between the Ghana Football Association and other records, which is why we say more than 20 rather than quote one figure. The club has also lifted the Ghana FA Cup several times. According to API-Football’s league standings, the most recent league title came in 2021/22. Therefore, Kotoko carry one of the strongest trophy records in Ghanaian football, even though the last three seasons below show a club in search of its old dominance.
Who are Asante Kotoko’s rivals?
Asante Kotoko’s great rival is Hearts of Oak, and their meetings are known as the Super Clash.
Ghanaian media describe the Super Clash as the country’s biggest football rivalry. The first recorded meeting was in 1954, when Kotoko won 3-0 in Kumasi. Since then the fixture has pitted Kumasi against Accra. Meanwhile, Ghanaian media also name Karim Abdul Razak and Malik Jabir among the club’s icons, which shows how far back the club’s roots go.
What do we know about Asante Kotoko?
Asante Kotoko compete in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, a season that API-Football lists as running from 5 September 2026 to 29 May 2027.
The club is based in Kumasi, and it competes in the 18-team Ghana Premier League. The club was founded on 31 August 1935 in Kumasi, according to the Ghana Football Association and other records. Supporters also know the club as the Porcupine Warriors. However, a bare fact list only tells part of the story. Because a full league season is long, the more useful picture comes from recent results, so the sections below track the last three campaigns and the opening rounds of this one. Furthermore, the fixture against Hearts of Oak is the famous Super Clash, and API-Football schedules it for Sunday 29 November 2026 at Asante Kotoko and Sunday 28 March 2027 at Hearts of Oak.
Where do Asante Kotoko play their home matches?
API-Football lists Baba Yara Stadium as the home ground of Asante Kotoko. With a listed capacity of 45,000, it is one of the largest grounds in the league, ranking 1st of 16 venues with a capacity figure in API-Football.
So far this season, Asante Kotoko have played one league match at home and two away. In addition, the ground matters for visiting supporters, because capacity affects ticket demand on big match days. Please check the club or the GFA for the latest venue notices before you travel, since fixtures can move.
However, sources differ on the size of the ground. API-Football lists 45,000, while other references give a figure closer to 40,500, so treat capacity as approximate. Either way, Baba Yara is one of the biggest football grounds in the country.
How have Asante Kotoko performed in recent seasons?
Over the last three completed seasons, Asante Kotoko finished 6th in 2023/24, 5th in 2024/25 and 8th in 2025/26.
Then came 2023/24, when the club ended 6th on 49 points after 14 wins, 7 draws and 13 losses in 34 games. They scored 35 and conceded 29, a goal difference of +6, which left them in the top half of the table. For 2024/25, the final table shows Asante Kotoko in 5th place with 58 points, built on 16 wins and 10 draws from 34 outings. They scored 37 and conceded 27, a goal difference of +10, which left them in the top half of the table.
In 2025/26, Asante Kotoko finished 8th with 49 points from 34 matches, a record of 13 wins, 10 draws and 11 defeats. They scored 41 and conceded 29, a goal difference of +12, which left them in the top half of the table. Overall, the direction was downward: Asante Kotoko slipped three places from 2024/25 to 2025/26, and the points total moved by -9.
How have Asante Kotoko started the 2026/27 season?
Asante Kotoko have played three league matches in 2026/27, with 1 win, 2 draws and 0 defeats.
On 6 September (matchday 1), Asante Kotoko drew 2-2 against Debibi United away. Then on 13 September (matchday 2), Asante Kotoko won 2-1 against Heart of Lions at home. After that, on 20 September (matchday 3), Asante Kotoko drew 1-1 against Samartex FC away.
In total, that adds up to 5 goals scored and 4 conceded. Since the attack has outscored the opposition, the early signs are encouraging. Still, a few games make a small sample, so treat these numbers as a snapshot rather than a verdict.
Where do Asante Kotoko stand in the Ghana Premier League table?
As of 26 September 2026, Asante Kotoko are 4th of 18 with 5 points and a goal difference of +1.
That leaves them 2 points behind the current leaders, Hearts of Oak. Their last 3 results, oldest first, read a draw, a win, a draw. Table positions shift every weekend this early, because many clubs sit within two or three points of each other. For the live order, open our Ghana Premier League table or follow matches on live scores.
What are the next fixtures for Asante Kotoko?
The next scheduled league match for Asante Kotoko is Sunday 27 September 2026: home to Aduana FC, matchday 4.
After that, the schedule lists Thursday 1 October 2026: home to Karela United, matchday 5; then Sunday 11 October 2026: away at Swedru All Blacks, matchday 6. Dates and times can change, so use our Ghana Premier League fixtures page for the confirmed calendar, with kick-offs in GMT.
Where are Asante Kotoko heading?
Kotoko finished 8th in 2025/26, the lowest of their last three seasons, so the priority is to climb back towards the top of the table. In addition, a club of this size is judged on trophies and continental football, not only on league position. Consequently, the results and table sections above are worth checking each week as the 2026/27 season unfolds.
How can fans keep up with Asante Kotoko?
The quickest way is to combine our live pages with the official Ghana Football Association channels. First, bookmark this profile, because we refresh the standing and results as the season moves on. Next, check live scores on match days, and browse the Ghana Premier League clubs hub to compare Asante Kotoko with the other 17 sides. Finally, strong league form also helps players catch the eye of the Ghana national football team.
Frequently asked questions about Asante Kotoko
Where do Asante Kotoko play their home games?
Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi is the home ground of Asante Kotoko. API-Football lists a capacity of 45,000, while other references give about 40,500.
When were Asante Kotoko founded?
Asante Kotoko were founded on 31 August 1935 in Kumasi, according to the Ghana Football Association and other records.
How did Asante Kotoko finish in 2025/26?
Asante Kotoko finished 8th with 49 points in 2025/26.
Where are Asante Kotoko in the table now?
As of 26 September 2026, Asante Kotoko are 4th with 5 points from 3 matches.
What is the nickname of Asante Kotoko?
Supporters call Asante Kotoko the Porcupine Warriors.
What has Asante Kotoko won?
Asante Kotoko have won more than 20 Ghanaian league titles, according to the Ghana Football Association, plus two African Champions Cup titles in 1970 and 1983.
