Asante Kotoko sign Esmat Hassabalbagi

Asante Kotoko bolster defence with Esmat Hassabalbagi signing

Asante Kotoko announced the signing of left-back Esmat Hassabalbagi from Sudanese club Al Hilal on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy.

“We are delighted to announce the signing of left-back, Esmat Hassabalbagi, from Al Hilal on a year-long deal with a club option of a permanent contract,” the club posted on social media.

Hassabalbagi is the second new player joining the Porcupine Warriors after striker AbdoelKarem AbdoelRahman Yoouef Yagoub.

This strengthens the squad as Kotoko undergo a rebuilding phase following a difficult season that saw them finish 6th in the league.

The Sudanese defender could see his debut as early as July 17th in the Democracy Cup match against Hearts of Oak.

Kotoko are expected to announce more signings after parting ways with 21 players including goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad and Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala.

Kotoko struggled last season, finishing the season trophyless as they got eliminated from the MTN FA Cup early and placed sixth in the Ghana Premier League.

source: Ghana Soccernet