All is set for Kumasi Asante Kotoko?s juvenile side to play their Sunderland counterparts in a friendly fixed for the United Kingdom in August, DAILY GUIDE SPORTS understands.
A source close to Kotoko revealed that the game, an initiative of Sunderland, seeks to solidify the partnership between the two sides, which was brokered a few years ago.
During their stay in the UK, Kotoko will have the opportunity to play against Scottish Premier side Motherwell FC in a game put together by Divine Sports Management Limited, headed by Charlie Baffour, a FIFA Licensed/Registered agent.
?Sunderland Youth Academy Director Mr Gordon Chisholm, myself and Kotoko?s Executive Chairman Dr. K.K. Sarpong and other top management members have discussed in detail the benefits the two sides stand to gain, hence this exercise,? Mr Baffour told DAILY GUIDE SPORTS in a telephone interview.
?My outfit has also succeeded in talking with a club in Holland (Vitesse Arnhem FC), Anderlecht in Belgium and possibly PSV FC who have confirmed that they are willing to host Kotoko after the UK games.
?Kotoko, like the top flight clubs, have expressed delight in the forthcoming games, and I see it as a big platform for Kotoko?s youth to market the team,? Baffour added.
By Kofi Owusu Aduonum
