Asante Kotoko have introduced withdrawal from the upcoming Capital Metropolis Africa Cup, which was scheduled to happen in Washington, D.C. on October 12, 2024.The membership cited visa issues as the principle purpose behind their resolution, stating that their gamers and technical crew have been unable to safe the required journey paperwork in time.In an official assertion, the membership expressed disappointment over the end result: “Regardless of ongoing discussions with the occasion organisers and the expectation that the visa challenges confronted by our contingent can be resolved by Thursday night, tenth October 2024, the required visas for our full squad and technical crew have sadly not been secured in time. Given these hurdles, the membership has decided that we’re unable to proceed with participation on this years sport.”Kotoko had been working diligently with all events concerned to discover a resolution. The membership famous that whereas they maintained their professionalism all through the method, circumstances past their management in the end led to their resolution to withdraw.The assertion additional defined that this alternative displays the membership’s dedication to “working below situations that uphold our requirements and values.The membership additionally made it clear that they’re disassociating themselves from the occasion, including, “We want to make it clear that the model Asante Kotoko SC isn’t related to the sport or any actions associated to the Capital Metropolis Africa Cup.”Whereas Kotoko followers might really feel disenchanted by the information, the membership stays centered on its home priorities. The primary group of seven gamers and technical employees at the moment in the US is about to return to Ghana on October 13. Following their return, Kotoko plans to redirect their efforts towards their promising begin within the Ghana Premier League.”We’re grateful to our followers for his or her understanding and continued help throughout this era,” the membership concluded.Kotoko are first within the league after 5 video games, making an unbeaten begin.