Ghana giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko have today signed a partnership agreement with English side Sunderland FC.
A statement on Sunderland's official website on Monday said the agreement will seek to provide support in various areas for Kotoko while providing Sunderland with a leap into the emerging African market through the Ghanaian giants.
"The new partnership will see Sunderland share its coaching and business expertise with the Ghanaian club, offering practical support and advice in youth coaching, player development, fitness and medical matters and football business strategy. Kotoko in turn will work closely with Sunderland to help the club build and grow its brand in the emerging African territory," the statement said.
Sunderland chairman Nail Quinn said : "It was a huge honour to welcome the Kotoko officials to our club and I'm delighted that we have now formalised a partnership agreement with them.
"There's a tremendous passion for football in Ghana and I see a real synergy with Sunderland in that respect - football means the world to the people of Ghana and in that respect they are no different to Sunderland fans. There's an infectious enthusiasm for the game that is wonderful to witness and we are honoured to be working with Kotoko and the Ghanaian people."
