Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi, the former Administrative Manager of Asante Kotoko, has announced his departure from the club after serving for four years.
In a heartfelt press statement, Dasoberi expressed his gratitude to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for granting him the opportunity to serve the club and for blessing his decision to pursue a new challenge.
Dasoberi's tenure at Asante Kotoko was marked by both highs and lows, with the team's victory in the Ghana Premier League in the 2021/2022 season being a particularly proud moment. However, the club's tumultuous final season under his leadership was a challenging experience that he wishes could have been different.
Despite the setbacks, Dasoberi remains optimistic about the club's future, expressing confidence that Asante Kotoko will rise again and reclaim its rightful place as champions of Ghana and a contender on the African continent.
As he embarks on his new journey as CAF Professional Football Manager, Dasoberi thanked the former CEO of Asante Kotoko, Nana Yaw Amponsah, as well as all management members, staff, technical team members, and players he worked with during his time at the club.
Below is the statement:
June 17, 2024
For Immediate Release
GRATITUDE TO HIS MAJESTY OTUMFUO OSEI TUTU II, AS HE GRANTS ME HIS BLESSINGS TO LEAVE ASANTE KOTOKO FOR A NEW CHALLENGE
After four years of serving the great Kumasi Asante Kotoko, it is with mixed emotions that I announce my departure from the club, to pursue a new challenge in my football management career.
Getting the opportunity to work at Asante Kotoko was a rare privilege, not only work at one of the biggest football clubs on the African continent, it was also a privilege to serve His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II - something I will forever cherish. My utmost gratitude goes to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for giving me the opportunity to work in his club, getting the support of Manhyia throughout my time, and also getting his blessings to pursue a new challenge on the African continent.
Indeed I could not have left without the blessings of His Majesty, and I will forever be grateful. Working for Asante Kotoko has offered me invaluable experience in football management, as I experienced both high and low moments with the club. Winning the Ghana Premier League in the 2021/2022 season and leading the club back to Africa will forever be a proud moment. And the topsy-turvey season the club had, in my final season with the club, was an experience I wish could have been a different story.
However, I leave with great joy, seeing that the club ended the season strongly, with an indication of a stronger season ahead. I thank the former CEO of the club Nana Yaw Amponsah, as well as all management members, staff, technical team members and playing body that I have worked with.
To the fans, your loyal support to the club, always serve as inspiration for all those who work for this great club, and I was not an exception.
In the true spirt of the club's motto, "wo kum apem, apem be a,' Asante Kotoko will rise again and reclaim its rightful place as champions of Ghana, as well as the quest to see the club among the elites on the African continent.
Long live Asante Kotoko.
Long live Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Long live Asanteman
And long live Ghana.