The Asante Kotoko Soccer Club and the Politics of Resistance

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the deep history of Asante Kotoko, Ghana's most storied football club. From its founding in 1935 by the Asante Confederacy Council as a vehicle for cultural resistance, to its role in the independence struggle, to its legendary rivalry with Hearts of Oak, the club has always been more than a sports team. We trace how Kotoko became a symbol of Asante pride and anti-colonial defiance, with players and fans alike embodying the spirit of the Golden Stool. Along the way, we discuss the club's name (Kotoko means 'porcupine' in Twi, a reference to the Ashanti war cry), its relationship with the Asantehene, and its role in modern Ghanaian politics. A must-listen for anyone interested in how football intersects with history, identity, and resistance. #AsanteKotoko #Kotoko #HeartsOfOak #Asante #Ghana #FootballHistory #Decolonization #GoldenStool #Kumasi #Accra #Twi #PrempehII #OseiAgemanPrempehII #AsanteConfederacyCouncil #SportsAndPolitics #Resistance #WestAfrica #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo