{"id":44134,"date":"2025-06-26T20:58:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/?p=44134"},"modified":"2025-06-26T20:58:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:58:55","slug":"asante-kotoko-wrap-deal-for-zackaria-fuseini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/asante-kotoko-wrap-deal-for-zackaria-fuseini\/","title":{"rendered":"Asante Kotoko wrap deal for Zackaria Fuseini"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Asante Kotoko have confirmed the acquisition of centre-back Zackaria Fuseini from Berekum Chelsea.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7515973527815049\" data-ad-slot=\"5197133662\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old defender inked a three-year deal with the Kumasi-based club after he completed his medicals.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a title=\"GFA confirms Ghana\u2019s representatives for 2025\/26 CAF competitions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/gfa-confirms-ghanas-representatives-for-2025-26-caf-competitions\/\">GFA confirms Ghana\u2019s representatives for 2025\/26 CAF competitions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fuseini is expected to bring much-needed leadership and composure to Kotoko\u2019s backline.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s expected that former Berekum Chelsea players like Lord Amoah, Patrick Asiedu, and Henry Ansu will help the new recruit acclimate smoothly in his new surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a title=\"Thomas Partey\u2019s quest with Arsenal set to end\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/thomas-parteys-quest-with-arsenal-set-to-end\/\">Thomas Partey\u2019s quest with Arsenal set to end<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fuseini was pivotal for Samuel Boadu&#8217;s side in the just-ended league. He made 31 appearances and was involved in four goal contributions.<\/p>\n<p>Kotoko is preparing for their pre-season tour in South Africa, with the players set to team up with the rest of the squad soon.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7515973527815049\" data-ad-slot=\"5197133662\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asante Kotoko have confirmed the acquisition of centre-back Zackaria Fuseini from Berekum Chelsea. The 27-year-old defender inked a three-year deal with the Kumasi-based club after he completed his medicals. READ MORE: GFA confirms Ghana\u2019s representatives for 2025\/26 CAF competitions Fuseini is expected to bring much-needed leadership and composure to Kotoko\u2019s backline. 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