Kotoko is greater than Hearts, ex-Ghana president John Kuffuor claims
Ex-Ghana president John Agyekum Kuffuor has sparked controversy by claiming Kotoko remains the country’s greatest club and insists rivals Hearts come nowhere.
In assessing the pedigree of the two Ghanaian giants, the former leader claimed Kotoko stand tall among all clubs in the West African country.
The debate as to which of the two powerhouses is the greatest in the country continue to divide opinions with widespread believe the Porcupine Warriors stand tall in the brewing debate.
On the domestic front, Kotoko have won 23 league titles, three more than their rivals while Hearts have basked in 10 FA Cup crowns, two more than the Kumasi-based side.
Kotoko are twice African champions while Hearts have won one Champions League, one Confederation Cup and one Super Cup on the continent.
While revealing his admiration for the capital-based side, former president John Agyekum Kuffuor has rated his boyhood club as the greatest among the two teams.
“I respect Hearts of Oak, but in terms of history of the game Hearts of Oak comes nowhere near Asante Kotoko, both teams have won several laurels but Kotoko is the greatest club,” he told Plantinum Sports.
The former Ghanaian leader was the board chairman of Kotoko in which he won two titles during his era.
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joe
9 years ago
Sir I beg to differ you got it all wrong all the same I know where you are coming from,Sir. we were in Ghana here when after a match no matter the club they played,people do not asked about who won but rather HOW MANY GOALS DID THEY(HEARTS) SCORED?Sir have you forgotten those days The team that played a WHOLE 1ST ROUND WITHOUT LOSING WINING CHAMPIONS OF CHAMPIONS OF AFRICA,My God Sir,what are you talking about?Please come again Sir
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Amoration
9 years ago
These crazy politicians who has dragged us through the HIPC carcas still has the guts to poke their ugly dinosour heads into our football affairs
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Nana Prempeh
9 years ago
I'm surprised at President Kufuor's assertion but I think we can forgive him because Kotoko has been his boyhood team. Again, he was once the chairman of Kotoko. Going by the records between the two teams, Hearts have beaten Kotoko more than they have beaten Hearts. The difference is 4. including their recent meeting which they fielded unqualified player and lost technically. Hearts have won every cup in Africa. These are Champions League which Kotokp has never won. Hearts beat Kotoko to lift the maiden CAF confederation Cup. Hearts won the CAF super Cup which Kotoko has never participated.. The two cups Kotoko won are defunct. Check from Caf site. The only Cups CAF recognises now as faras club championships are concerned are.1. The Champions League.2. The confiderations Cup and the C AF Super Cup. Hearts have won all these cups so what is Mr. Kufuor talking about? Hearts beat Kotoko 4 nil. When is Kotoko going to equal that record? When is Kotoko going to win the CAF champions League, Super Cup, local league and FA cup in one season? What record has Kotoko made that Heatrs have not broken? When is Kotoko going to win the local league for six consecutive seasons.Mr Kufour please come again. Hearts "no size"
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Nana
9 years ago
I'm surprised at President Kufuor's assertion but I think we can forgive him because Kotoko has been his boyhood team. Again, he was once the chairman of Kotoko. Going by the records between the two teams, Hearts have beaten Kotoko more than they have beaten Hearts. The difference is 4. including their recent meeting which they fielded unqualified player and lost technically. Hearts have won every cup in Africa. These are Champions League which Kotokp has never won. Hearts beat Kotoko to lift the maiden CAF confederation Cup. Hearts won the CAF super Cup which Kotoko has never participated.. The two cups Kotoko won are defunct. Check from Caf site. The only Cups CAF recognises now as faras club championships are concerned are.1. The Champions League.2. The confiderations Cup and the C AF Super Cup. Hearts have won all these cups so what is Mr. Kufuor talking about? Hearts beat Kotoko 4 nil. When is Kotoko going to equal that record? When is Kotoko going to win the CAF champions League, Super Cup, local league and FA cup in one season? What record has Kotoko made that Heatrs have not broken? When is Kotoko going to won the local league for six consecutive seasons.Mr Kufour please come again. Hearts "no size"
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