Former Asante Kotoko skipper, Abdul Ganiyu Ismail has sent the best of luck message to Asante Kotoko following his departure.
The forme Karela United defender reported to have signed a year deal with Iraqi side Al Talaba after ending his four years stay with the Porcupine Warriors.
Ganiyu led the club to win the 2021-2022 Ghana Premier League title and was later stripped off the captaincy.
He becomes the second player to leave Kotoko this season after Cameroonian forward Franck Mbella Etouga also exited to join Egyptian side Al Masry.
“Sporting compliments to the entire Ghana football fraternity,” he said in a message.
“With fond memories from my time with Asante Kotoko SC, I write to announce the end of our relationship.
“After four years of career changing time in the colors of Asante Kotoko SC, the time has come for us to mutually end our stay together, with fond memories to look back at.
“From the roaring voices at the Baba Yara Stadium to the unflinching love from the Porcupine family, my time at Asante Kotoko SC could not have been any better.
“The pinnacle of my time was that triumphant game against Medeama SC which confirmed us as the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier league champions.
“I fulfilled a life long dream of leading the biggest Ghanaian football club to domestic triumph. Days like these don’t repeat often.
“The fond memories from the club including Normalization Cup , Otumfuo Cup, President’s Cup, Qualifications into the Group Stages of the CAF Confederation Cup and the latest trophy as Ghana Premier League Champions made my stay memorable.
“I could not have achieved these alone. We worked for it and we achieved a lot as a team.
“I believe in the concept of Ubuntu, “I am because you are and you because of me, together we are.
“I was a porcupine before joining the club and will be a porcupine after leaving the club.
“I have no grudges whatsoever against anyone and will continue to support the club.”
Source: Modern Ghana