Shayibu Abubakari has revealed that his transfer to Asante Kotoko got here as a shock, following affirmation of his signing on a three-year contract with the Ghanaian giants.
The defender accomplished his medical this week and has formally joined the membership forward of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.
The 21-year-old expressed each pleasure and disbelief on the alternative, describing the switch as sudden.
“When it began, I used to be listening to it from individuals, and I used to be shocked as a result of I wasn’t anticipating it.”
Abubakari joins from Karela United, the place he impressed together with his power and consistency.
His profession has additionally included stints with Actual Tamale United and a short spell within the Czech Republic with Mladá Boleslav.
Identified for his athleticism and attacking instincts, he affords versatility on the best flank and is predicted to problem Lord Amoah for the beginning right-back function.
With Emmanuel Kotei nonetheless sidelined via harm, Abubakari’s arrival is seen as well timed reinforcement as Kotoko look to construct a robust squad underneath new administration and mount a severe title problem subsequent season.