Asante Kotoko has reported that two of its players have gone missing from the team’s camp in the United States. The missing players have been identified as defender Esmat Abdulhamid Mohamed Al Hasan and forward AbdoelKarem AbdoelRahman Yoouef Yagoub. According to the club, the two players left the camp without authorization on Friday, October 11, and have not returned.
In a swift response to the situation, Kotoko has alerted U.S. law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The club is actively cooperating with authorities to locate the missing players and ensure their safe return. The news of their disappearance has raised concerns both in Ghana and abroad, as the players were in the U.S. to participate in a high-profile football match.
The team had traveled to the United States to compete in the Capital City Africa Cup against Major League Soccer (MLS) club DC United. However, Asante Kotoko was forced to withdraw from the match after several players were denied visas by the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, making it impossible for the club to field a complete squad.
This double blow, with both the disappearance of two players and the visa issues, has cast a shadow over the team’s U.S. trip. The club’s management has reassured fans that they are doing everything in their power to address the situation and have expressed hope for a positive resolution.
The missing players’ departure from camp without authorization has come as a shock, given the club’s long-standing reputation for discipline and commitment. As investigations by U.S. authorities continue, Kotoko fans and officials alike are hoping for the safe recovery of the players and for clarity on the situation.
Asante Kotoko remains in close contact with local and international authorities, including the FBI, as they work diligently to trace the whereabouts of Al Hasan and Yagoub. The incident is expected to impact future international engagements, as the club evaluates the circumstances leading to the players’ sudden departure from camp.
