Kotoko Rescind Decision, Ready For SWAG Cup

The Porcupine Warriors Kumasi Asante Kotoko has quit its decision to boycott the 36^th SIC Nyemitei SWAG Cup against soccer miners AshantiGold.

Asante Kotoko had threatened to boycott the match which is billed to come off this Sunday, November 29 at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi due to personal reasons, but according to a letter from the Ashanti Regional Circles Council (ARCC), the club has called off the boycott and is ready to play their regional rivals.

The SWAG Cup, formerly the SWAG Gold Cup is played in honour of the late H.P Nyemitei, former Deputy Managing Director of the then State Insurance Corporation, now SIC Insurance.

The SWAG Cup is played between the two most dominant clubs in the country. AshantiGold is the defending champions of the SWAG Cup haven’t won the coveted title from Hearts of Oak the last time it was staged in 2012.

Below is a copy of the ARCC’s letter to www.newsghana.com.gh;

To: The media

From: ARCC

Date: 25/11/15

Topic: Resolution

The Ashanti Regional Circles Council in consultation with the National Circles Council this afternoon in an emergency meeting have resolved to support the management decision to play the Swag match this coming sunday.We find it a priviledge to be invited to partake in this high esteemed match..we urge all supporters to troop to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium this coming sunday to support the team to victory.

Thank you

Signed

Edwin O Boateng

Head of communications.