On June 19, Hearts of Oak will reassemble before facing Kotoko in the President's Cup.

Kwame Opoku of Kotoko

Kwame Opoku, a striker for Asante Kotoko, has emphasized that he is committed to always giving the team his utmost effort.

Halfway through the 2024–2025 football season, the forward rejoined the Porcupine Warriors team.

He scored both goals to help Kotoko win the trophy in Sunday's MTN FA Cup finals matchup with Golden Kick.

Kwame Opoku also made an impression in the Ghana Premier League, where he played 17 games and finished with nine goals and two assists.

Many supporters have praised the striker as the star player of the Asante Kotoko team at the end of the football season.

Kwame Opoku

Following the FA Cup final, Kwame Opoku told 3Sports that he was thrilled by the numerous compliments he had received, but emphasized that he is not a unique player and is merely carrying out his duties.

Opoku remarked, "I regard myself as simply a normal player who has to serve my club, so it is not something exceptional."

"Perhaps I would have performed better if I had begun the league," he continued.

Next season, Kwame Opoku will play a significant role for Asante Kotoko, particularly in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Another noteworthy piece from today's sports coverage is this one.

Legends Bonini and De Angelis on hosting a historic Regions' Cup: San Marino's moment.

What does San Marino's hosting of their first full UEFA final tournament signify, then? Goalie Mirco De Angelis and Sammarinese legend Massimo Bonini say a great deal.

Perhaps the best player San Marino has ever produced is Massimo Bonini. He was in the engine room of the legendary Juventus team that won three Scudetti, the European Cup, and much more in the 1980s. He was a serial winner.

One could excuse the 65-year-old for taking a measured approach to his nation's first-ever finals, but the former national team manager's pride and passion are evident. This is the moment for all Sammarinese to shine.

No one is more aware of this than Mirco De Angelis. With just two goals given up in three games, the goalie was unfailingly there as San Marino became the first team from the fifth-smallest country in the world to advance to a UEFA final competition.

After the national team's first two competitive victories, both against Liechtenstein in the UEFA Nations League, the 25-year-old, who is already on the periphery of the senior national team, shares Bonini's enthusiasm for football in the nation.

What does hosting the Regions' Cup entail for San Marino?

Massimo Bonini: The San Marino Football Federation deserves all the praise for this outstanding performance. From the breathtaking scenery to the medieval city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Regions Cup will provide genuine exposure to our stunning country and everything it has to offer tourists.

I used to become really emotional when I saw Monte Titano and the Three Towers, which appeared to have been hand-painted in the sky, whenever I had the chance to return home from Bologna or Turin.

Mirco De Angelis: The players, coaching staff, and the nation of San Marino may all take pride in winning the Regions' Cup. It will give us even more drive to perform in front of our friends, family, and fans.

Our performance in the intermediate round in November has contributed to an increase in our self-confidence. Ultimately, though, we are still a fresh team that did not play together until the previous season. It will be a significant improvement for the final event.

What is unique about the Regions' Cup?

Massimo Bonini: Whether it is about on-field activities, dressing room preparations, or relationships, football is football, regardless of the revenue or audience. The Regions' Cup is an excellent opportunity for the eight teams to show off their abilities, compete for an international prize, and even help the players' careers.

Mirco De Angelis: Playing against amateurs from throughout Europe also helps us gauge our current level of performance. Comparing the abilities of your team is always motivating.

What do you most eagerly anticipate?

Mirco De Angelis: Resuming where we left off in November is our goal. When the games become more complex, we will need to rely on our unity and team spirit, as well as the winning mentality we displayed in the intermediate round, when we approached each game intending to win.

Hopefully, this strategy will carry us through to the end. It will be a good experience to carry into the remainder of our careers, no matter what.

Massimo Bonini: I am happy that so many people will go to the nation for the competition. The country will gain from football's enormous communication potential. It is a prevalent misconception that tiny states lack the facilities and resources necessary to plan and stage major events.

By co-hosting the Under-21 EURO with Italy in 2019, the San Marino Football Federation proved that it is feasible, and now, for the first time, they are the only ones holding an international competition. For a few weeks, it will be fascinating to watch how the country's everyday routine changes.

How far has San Marino football progressed since you played, Massimo?

Massimo Bonini: San Marino football has advanced significantly. It is no longer a pipe dream that we will have a team in a UEFA club tournament league phase or that San Marino will win multiple games and make it to the Regions' Cup finals, because the championship has improved greatly in quality. Not to add the recent Nations League triumphs.

How significant is the new Nations League for a nation like San Marino in light of those victories?

Mirco De Angelis: San Marino doubled that total in November and celebrated its first competitive victory a few months ago. Sammarinese football has had a fantastic time, and we are making enormous progress. San Marino has benefited greatly from the Nations League.

Small nations like ours can become accustomed to winning and even dream of making it to a major tournament by providing them with opportunities to face opponents of a similar caliber. With our historic promotion to League C, recent results highlight the progress Sammarinese players and staff have made.

Massimo Bonini: Even if we have little chance of winning, I still enjoy it when we play against strong teams like England, France, or Germany. However, San Marino is up against teams on an equal footing in the Nations League. We can win games, gain promotions, score goals, and maintain clean sheets. We broke the curse of perpetual defeat, demonstrated the skill of our kids, and demonstrated our ability to compete in more leveled games.

What guidance would you provide players competing in the Regions' Cup, Massimo?

MB: Take advantage of this unique chance to the fullest, both on and off the field. Football is about passion and enjoyment; there should never be any room for anxiety or fear. Enter the stadium to have a good time and not worry about anyone.

On the international scene, the players will represent their countries, and I have no doubt that they will all respect the tournament and the system they are a part of.