Stanley Menzo Appointed Director of Football at Asante Kotoko as Wilmar Africa Secures Corporate League Title

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have announced the appointment of Dutch-Surinamese football legend Stanley Menzo as their new Director of Football, marking a significant step in the club’s modernization efforts. The announcement, made on June 8, 2026, aligns with a busy week in the Ghanaian sports scene, which also saw Wilmar Africa clinch the University of Ghana Corporate Football League (UGCFL) Season Two title and the successful conclusion of the third Panafrican Golf Tournament in Nsuta.

Menzo, a former Ajax and Netherlands goalkeeper, brings extensive international experience to the Porcupine Warriors. His mandate includes establishing a unified football philosophy across the club, overseeing youth development programs, and managing player recruitment. Until a permanent head coach is appointed, Menzo will also take temporary charge of first-team technical matters. This strategic hire is viewed as a crucial move to restore Asante Kotoko's dominance both within Ghana and on the African continent.

In corporate football, Wilmar Africa staged an impressive debut in the UGCFL by defeating the Ghana Armed Forces Officers Sports Club 1-0 in a hard-fought final. Despite a challenging start, Rolland Tetteh scored the decisive goal in the second half, and a disciplined defensive performance ensured Wilmar claimed the trophy in their first season. In the third-place play-off, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) secured the bronze medal with a 2-1 victory over the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, marking a significant improvement from their previous season’s performance.

The sporting weekend also highlighted progress in amateur and youth development at the Nsuta Golf Course during the third edition of the Panafrican Golf Tournament. Prince Amo Adukwaw emerged victorious in Men’s Group A with a net score of 73, while Dennis Dada Darko claimed the Men’s Group B title with 37 Stableford points. Rosemond Coggin led the Ladies’ category with 34 points, and Ernestina Mensah took the prize for the Ladies' Longest Drive. The event further emphasized the future of the sport through a Kids Putting Challenge, where young golfers demonstrated their emerging skills.

These developments reflect a vibrant period for Ghanaian sports, characterized by professional restructuring at the highest levels and competitive growth in corporate and amateur circles. As Stanley Menzo begins his tenure at Kotoko and Wilmar Africa celebrates its debut success, the focus remains on enhancing the quality and professionalism of sporting activities across the nation, fostering both immediate results and long-term talent development.