Asante Kotoko interim manager Michael Osei is eager to sign new players to strengthen his squad ahead of the new 2016717 campaign.

 Osei admits his side need re-reinforcements after suffering elimination from the GHALCA G6 tournament.

 The Porcupine Warriors dream of defending the title they won last season came to an end on Sunday as they lost 6-5 on penalties to fiercest rivals Hearts of Oak.

The game ended 1-1 in regulation time with Vincent Atinga and Amos Frimpong scoring from the spot for Hearts and Kotoko respectively.

"I will definitely add few more players to the squad because I still have to strengthen some of the departments," Osei said in a post-match interview.

"Already I have Isaac Quansah, Prince Acquah and Conney Doan so I'm waiting for one or two players in addition.

''They will definitely come before or during the new season."

Kotoko have reportedly put in offers for Techiman City star Baba Mahama, Gideon Waja of West African Football Academy as well as Medeama SC playmaker Kwame Boahene.

However they are yet to confirm any new signing even though former Bechem United left back Felix Kwakye and three foreigners Jean Kone Marcelin, Alexander Kouame Kouassi and Allen Tanol have been training with the team.