Asante Kotoko has announcement it's participation in the upcoming invitational tournament to be organized by Ghana Cancer at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Friday.
Communication Director of the club, Mr. Sarfo Duku has revealed, they had received $10,000 as an appearance fee and GHC15,000.00 as accommodation and transportation fee from the organizers of the tournament, so they were ready to participate in the four-club competition.
He said, the players and the technical team were ready and preparing to keep the trophy in Kumasi, so the supporters should fill the stands to support the team.
However, arch-rivals Hearts of Oak is yet to confirm their participation in the tournament.
In an interview with the GNA Sports, Public Relations Officer(PRO) of the club, Mr. Kwame Opare Addo, said, they had received a contract from the organizers, but they have failed on several times to meet the financial commitments to the club, hence they cannot commit themselves to it.
He said they were ready to participate only if the organizers meet their demands.
Nigerian clubs Enugu Rangers and River United would also arrive in Ghana on Wednesday ahead of the tournament.
The tournament will kick-off on October 19 and end on October 21.