JemohGh 
Asante Kotoko has officially reported its withdrawal from the impending Capital City Africa Cup match against DC United, initially set for Saturday, October 12.
The Porcupine Warriors were anticipating facing the MLS team after their new triumph over Hearts of Oak in the debut A Democracy Cup.
Notwithstanding, in a statement delivered on Thursday, October 10, the club refered to hardships in getting visas for the whole squad and training staff as the justification behind their withdrawal.
Regardless of sending an underlying gathering of players and staff to the US in order to determine the visa issues for the leftover members, Kotoko eventually couldn’t beat the snags in time.
“It is with profound lament that we declare our choice to pull out from the Capital City Africa Cup, booked to happen in Washington, D.C on Saturday, October 12, 2024,” the assertion said.
“Regardless of continuous conversations with the occasion coordinators and the assumption that the visa difficulties looked by our contingent would be settled by Thursday night, tenth October 2024, the vital visas for our full crew and specialized group have sadly not been gotten in time. Given these obstacles, the club has verified that we can’t continue with support in the current year’s down.
“In spite of continuous conversations with the event coordinators and the assumption that the visa difficulties looked by our contingent would be settled by Thursday night, tenth October 2024, the fundamental visas for our full crew and specialized group have tragically not been gotten in time. Given these obstacles, the club has established that we can’t continue with cooperation in the current year’s down.
“In the meantime, we have kept up with our impressive skill and persistence, working persistently with all elaborate gatherings to investigate each conceivable road for a smooth cooperation. Be that as it may, because of conditions unchangeable as far as the club might be concerned, it is currently to the greatest advantage of the club to zero in on our nearby needs.
“We comprehend that our choice might dishearten our allies, who were anxious to see Asante Kotoko SC contend on a worldwide stage. In any case, this strategy mirrors our obligation to guaranteeing the club works under conditions that maintain our guidelines and values. Thus, we wish to clarify that the brand Asante Kotoko SC isn’t related with the game or any exercises connected with the Capital City Africa Cup.
“We might likewise want to illuminate our allies that the main contingent, including seven players and specialized staff at present in the US of America, will get back to Ghana on Sunday, thirteenth October 2024. Upon their return, the group will promptly move its spotlight to cementing and expanding on serious areas of strength for us to the Ghana Chief Association season, guaranteeing proceeded with progress in the homegrown mission.
“Asante Kotoko SC remains completely dedicated to maintaining the standing, pride, and upsides of the club. We are appreciative to our fans for their comprehension and proceeded with help during this period.”
