Asante Kotoko owner and Life Patron Otumfuo Osei Tutu II paid a rare visit at the club’s training ground on Friday ahead of their SWAG Cup match against AshantiGold.
The king of the Ashanti Kingdom addressed the players and technical team at the Adako Jachie field as they wrap up preparations for Sunday’s showdown.
Otumfuo’s trip is expected to re-invigorate the players to win their first pre-season friendly
Secondly, it affirms the ruler’s interest in the team and a burning desire to see them come out of their recent rut.
The Asantehene is expected to name a management team to run the club for the 2015/2016 season having already met the board and the Opoku Nti-led team.