Chief Executive Officer of Aduana FC, Collins Attah Poku, has declared his club’s determination to knock out Asante Kotoko from the FA Cup as the two sides prepare to clash in the Round of 16.
The Porcupine Warriors will host the Dormaa-based side at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi in the 2025/26 FA Cup, setting up a mouth-watering encounter between two Premier League outfits.
Speaking on Akoma FM, Attah Poku acknowledged the challenge posed by Kotoko but described the fixture as a valuable chance for Aduana to demonstrate their quality, despite the venue presenting a familiar hurdle.
“We were very excited to be paired with Kotoko at this stage of the competition. It is another opportunity for us to showcase our quality, although we would have preferred a different venue due to our past record against them in Kumasi,” he stated.
He stressed that the FA Cup remains a major target for the club, noting that Aduana are still in search of their first title in the competition and see Kotoko as a major obstacle that must be overcome.
“Nevertheless, this is a competition we have never won, and if we are to achieve that dream, Kotoko must be removed from our path. We are therefore going to Kumasi with one objective — to eliminate them,” he added.
The Aduana CEO also revealed that the team will be backed by significant travelling support, with over 650 fans expected to make the journey from Dormaa to Kumasi.
“More than 650 of our fans will be travelling with us, and we cannot afford to let them or the people of Dormaa down,” he said.
The highly anticipated FA Cup Round of 16 tie is scheduled for February 9, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
