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Vibrant Asante Kotoko supporters group Kum Apem on Saturday donated an amount of GHS 2000 and items worth over GHS 4,500 to a dyed-in-the-wool fan Kwame Arhin who got paralyzed after Asante Kotoko-Asec Mimosa Caf Champions League clash in 1992.

According to reports, Arhin picked a Black magic from the goal posts of Asec and had since been paralyzed until today.

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The supporters raised money to go to his aid.

Below are pictures of the colourful ceremony which was held at his residence at Feyiase – a suburb of Kumasi.

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Asante Kotoko supporters wing Kuma apem Group have donated an amount of money and items worth GHS 4,500 to a loyal fan, Kwame Arhin, who got paralyzed during Asante Kotoko and Asec Mimosa Caf Champions League game in 1992.

The vibrant WhatsApp group founded by Prince Osei Agyekum (Hon Prince) decided to extend their usual gesture Mr. Arhin after he called for support in an interview with Kumasi-based Light FM.

The members within a spate of a week were able to raise over GHS 5,000 which they used a portion of it to purchase items requested by Mr. Kwame Arhin.

Among the items donated TODAY were Wheelchair, bags of rice, soaps, cooking oil, boxes of bottled water, milk, powdered milk, hand gloves, sanitizers, tin tomatoes, radio, a cash component of GHS 2000 and a customized Asante Kotoko jersey from Strike Ghana.

The president of the group, Big Joe led ta section of the group to present the items at his residence near Atonsu Agogo, a suburb in Kumasi.

Mr. Kwame Arhin is said to have taken a Black magic (juju) out of the goal posts of Asec Mimosa and had been paralyzed since today.

PHOTO: Kum Apem Group media

Ghanaian actor, Yaw Dabo eminently known as ‘Adwen Kese’ has implored football stakeholders to consider investing more in developing young talents, noting that he has passion for football more than acting.

The West African nation has been a hub for football talents who have gone on to global stardom but much has not been done in recent times to groom the talents locally.

There has been a growing discussion on whether to revisit the Colt system or employ the academy approach in nurturing talents. Whichever way it is, Kumawood actor Yaw Dabo wants heavy investment into juvenile football in order to meet the standards set.

“It is about time Ghana Football pays more attention and invest heavily in juvenile football. There must be a proper plan to expose and develop juvenile football players in the country,” he told Accra-based Angel 102.9FM.

The actor revealed he has more passion for football than his chosen profession of acting.

“I have passion for football more than acting. I use to have colts football club but due to financial constraints I have put everything on hold” he concluded.

Football and other contact sports such as rugby and boxing are still on suspension due to the outbreak of the novel COVID-19 pandemic has caused a standstill in world activities.

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Football activities have been frozen since the widespread of the COVID-19 pandemic and it has affected clubs worldwide.

Clubs now find it difficult to meet their financial obligations. The payment of monthly salaries of players and club officials have become a problem for many clubs.

The situation forced many clubs including European giants to slash salaries of players because no income were being received from their usual activities.

The situation has not been different in the West African country. Most clubs have not paid players for more than three months.

Nuhu Seidu is a Ghanaian player, who last played for Ghana Premier League side Accra Great Olympics before the top-flight was suspended on March 15, 2020.

The 20-year-old who resides in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region now drives ‘Pragyia’ to make a living; a gesture which has been commended by many.

Speaking to Kumasi-based Opemsuo Radio, Nuhu disclosed that he has had to drive in order to earn money to cater for himself.

“I’m a professional player and because there’s no football I decided to work for a living.

“I don’t feel shy because I know what is good for me. I cannot beg for money and if I’m to do, how much would I get?

” I’ve been seeing some players but it doesn’t bother me. I am happy with it and I know by the time football returns I’ll be ok.”

The good of Ghana have extended the ban on social gatherings until July 31,2020. This is to reduce fresh COVID-19 pandemic cases.

He has also played for Liberty Professionals Berekum Chelsea.

Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Emmanuel Osei Kwame has undergone a successful surgery Wednesday to correct crucite ligament.

The operation was conducted by a team of doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. The injury date back to his time with his former side Inter Allies FC.

The shot-stopper expressed his hesrtfelt thanks to the team’s insurance company Hollard, who paid all the bills for the operation.

“I thank Hollard Insurance Company Limited so much for coming to my aid to sponsor the surgery,” Osei Kwame told Kotoko Express App when General Manager, Nana Akwasi Gyambibi visited him at the Accident and Emergency Unit at the KATH on Thursday.

“They have saved my career and I cannot thank them enough.”

“Injuries are part of football, so for as long as we continue to be in this sport, players will always be prone to it. My plea is that the supporters keep on doing business with Hollard Insurance so they can continue to flourish to be able to assist when injuries like this occur.”Osei Kwame also thanked the Management for all the attention it gave him throughout his time in the club.

“I thank the Management and the club. Players are mostly left on their own when they sustain an injury like mine. But the club stood by me through it all, and ensured that I get back to my feet.”

“I feel a new sense of happiness especially now that I am assured of full fitness. And I promise to come back stronger to fight for a place in the team.”

PHOTO: Kotoko Express App