Source: Victor Kwawu
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko SC are reportedly in advanced discussions with UK-born Ghanaian coach Chris Baffour-Akoto as the club searches for a permanent head coach ahead of the new season.
According to trusted sources, the 25-time Ghana Premier League champions have held positive talks with Baffour-Akoto, who recently left Luxembourg Premier League side Titus Petange due to work permit restrictions.
The Porcupine Warriors are currently restructuring their technical team following a turbulent season that saw multiple coaching changes.
The club initially appointed Hamza Obeng as interim head coach after managerial setbacks during the campaign. Former substantive coach Karim Zito later stepped down by mutual consent, following mounting pressure from supporters who demanded improved performances and results.
Assistant coach Prince Yaw Owusu also exited his role before the end of the season amid growing dissatisfaction from sections of the fan base.
Sources close to the club indicate that Kotoko’s hierarchy is eager to appoint a technically strong coach capable of rebuilding the team and satisfying supporters’ expectations.
Baffour-Akoto is believed to have impressed club officials following his work in the 2024/25 Division One League season, where he guided Rospak FC to a second-place finish.
Under his leadership, Rospak FC accumulated 59 points, scored 50 goals, and secured more than 18 victories during the campaign.
The UEFA Licence A holder has also previously worked with Crawley U-21 and Fort William, while serving in technical roles with the Ghana national football team and Ghana’s U-20 side as a video assistant coach.
There is growing belief within Asante Kotoko that Baffour-Akoto’s style of play and experience with youth development make him a suitable fit for the club’s current squad.
Club officials are reportedly aiming for an early appointment to allow the new coach enough time to familiarise himself with the players, structures, and preparations ahead of the upcoming season.