Former Asante Kotoko Coach Dead

Former Asante Kotoko assistant coach, Prince Acheampong, widely known as Sabuto, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Monday, January 4, 2025.

Asante Kotoko announced the news in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), extending condolences to his family and the King Faisal football community.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prince Acheampong (Coach Sabuto), head coach of King Faisal and a former assistant coach of Asante Kotoko. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and the entire King Faisal fraternity during this difficult time. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the club wrote.

The cause of his death remains unknown. Sabuto was appointed head coach of Division One side King Faisal on January 5, 2024. He previously served as Kotoko’s assistant coach during the 2010/11 season and worked as a scout for Paa Kwesi Fabin in 2018.

Beyond club football, he played a significant role in high school football as the Deputy Director at Opoku Ware Senior High School.