The defender has committed his long-term future to the Porcupine Warriors after another impressive year at the centre of defence
Asante Kotoko defender Ismail Abdul Ganiu has signed a contract extension that will see him remain at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium through to 2025, the club has officially confirmed on Wednesday.
Ganiu initially joined Kotoko from Karela United in the summer of 2018, and quickly nailed down the number one spot in defence in then coach Kjetil Zachariason’s starting XI while establishing himself as one of the most consistent players in the Premier League.
Ganiu has played a key role in the club’s recent period and has now been rewarded for his contribution with a new long-term deal.
“Centre-back Ismail Abdul Ganiyu has signed a new two-year contract with us, keeping him at the club until 2023,” Kotoko posted on Twitter!l.
Congratulations, @officialGaniyu!!π€©
#AKSC #Ganiyu2023 #TogetherWeBuild https://t.co/CwecQ3Yau6
According to AshesGyamera’s sources, Ganiu will be named as Asante Kotoko new captain since former captain Felix Annan and assistant captain Emmanuel Gyamfi have both left the club this transfer period.
Ganiu is currently with the Kotoko squad in Accra for the pre-season tour. He is expected to lead the players when they travel to United Arab Emirates to continue their pre-season tour next week