Richard Boadu, popularly known as ‘Agadas,’ the captain of Asante Kotoko, has opened up about the significance of leading one of Ghana’s and Africa’s most successful football clubs.
The 25-year-old midfielder joined Kotoko from Medeama in 2021 and experienced immediate success, winning the Ghana Premier League in his debut season with the Porcupine Warriors.
Following the departure of former captain Abdul Ganiyu Ismail, Boadu quickly rose to the position of captain. He has since made 60 appearances for the Ghanaian giants, scoring two goals during his two-year tenure at the club.
Boadu expressed his happiness upon being appointed captain, acknowledging that being a player for Kotoko is no easy task. He considers the captaincy as an accomplishment that will go down in the club’s history.
“Being a Kotoko player itself is not easy. So, I was very happy when I was appointed captain of the side. It’s now in the records,” Boadu told Kumasi-based Kessben Sports.
He also recognized that being the captain brings additional responsibilities and pressures. However, as a focused player, he embraced the challenge and aimed to prove his abilities by making a significant contribution to Kotoko.
“At some point it’s scary because it comes with additional responsibility and pressure. As a player who was focused on handling that responsibility, I was okay with it because I wanted to do something to prove that I could do something great for Kotoko,” he added.
Source: footydreams
