Asante Kotoko Head Coach Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum has heaped praises on new Kotoko signee, Michael Sefah.

The talented centre-back and defensive midfielder, has signed a one-and-half-year contract with the Porcupine Warriors from Division One League side, Port City FC.

Sefah has had top-flight experience playing for the former Liberty Professionals, Medeama SC, and AS Pelican in the Gabonese league, and recently BSS Sporting Club in India.

The 29-year-old penned the contract after he was spotted by Kotoko’s technical team, shortly before the transfer window closed as Kotoko seeks to boost its defence in the ongoing season.

Commenting on the signing, Kotoko Head Coach Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum, expressed his satisfaction, saying: “Michael is a fantastic addition to our team. His ability to play both as a centre-back and in defensive midfield gives us great tactical flexibility. He completed our centre-back options as we previously had only three senior ones in Ablorh, Samba, and Ansu. Michael’s arrival not only strengthens our defence but also provides leadership and stability, which will be crucial as we compete on multiple fronts.”

Speaking about his move, Sefah shared: “Signing for Kotoko is a proud moment for me. This is a club with such a rich history and a massive following, and I feel honoured to wear this jersey.

I know there’s strong competition for places with the likes of Ablorh, Samba, and Ansu already here, but I welcome that challenge. Competing with such quality players will only push me to work harder and be at my best. I’m ready to give my all on the pitch and contribute to the team’s success. The fans deserve nothing less than our best effort, and I’m here to deliver.”

Sefah becomes Kotoko’s sixth signing in the transfer window, joining recruits Sampson Eduku, Kwame Opoku, Kwasi Asante, Daniel Adrian Adjetey, and Isaac Mintah as the club strengthens its squad for the second half of the season.

More about Michael Sefah

Born and bred in Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region, Michael Sefah played for AS Pelican in the Gabonese League.

Sefah’s young career started in 2005 at Hearts Babies, and then to Young Kotoko FC, before he moved to Blessing Academy, also in Ghana.

He then made a move to Stars Academy in South Africa, before returning to Ghana to play for Unity Stars in 2014.

His time in the Gabonese League started with Stade Migoveen, another team in Gabon he helped to qualify for the premier league, between 2014 and 2015, before he was engaged by another Gabonese team, AS Pelican.

After his time with AS Pelican, he played for Liberty Professionals, and later joined Medeama SC, from where he also moved to BSS Sporting Club in India.

His return from India saw him play in the Division One side Port City FC from where he was spotted by Asante Kotoko.