Asante Kotoko struggles are down to poor management structure - Osei Owusu Bempah

Veteran Ghanaian journalist Osei Owusu Bempah has laid the struggles of Asante Kotoko SC squarely at the feet of what he describes as deep-rooted managerial and structural weaknesses within the club.

In his assessment, the difficulties confronting the Porcupine Warriors go beyond issues on the pitch. He insists the club’s setbacks are fundamentally administrative, stemming from how it is owned, organised and run.

According to him, Kotoko lacks a coherent and efficient management structure — a gap he believes continues to undermine any attempt at sustained progress.

“Kotoko’s problems, as far as I’m concerned, are purely managerial — from the ownership down to the last person who supports the club,” he said.

He further argued that the Kumasi-based side is poorly structured when compared to leading clubs across the continent and pointed to limited investment as another major concern.

Bempah also questioned the adequacy of the club’s training infrastructure, suggesting that relying on facilities such as Adako Jachie and other modest venues is no longer sufficient in the modern game. He noted that football has evolved significantly, and clubs must match that evolution with improved infrastructure and long-term planning.

Beyond facilities, he expressed concern about the absence of a permanent, well-equipped administrative base for the club — a shortfall he believes reflects a broader lack of strategic direction.

Perhaps most strikingly, the veteran journalist criticised the club’s recruitment approach, claiming Kotoko operates without a clear transfer policy.

“Kotoko does not even have a recruitment policy. Players are brought in without thorough checks — without considering their condition, whether they fit the team’s philosophy and other key factors,” he said in an interview with Luv Sports.

His remarks add to growing debate among supporters and stakeholders about the structural direction of one of Ghana’s most decorated football institutions.

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