Asante Kotoko forward Stephen Amankona has been given a heroes welcome by the chiefs and people of Jinjini, Berekum West following his exploits with the club and helping them win the Ghana Premier League title.

There was a grand durbar in Jinjini, Berekum West, to honour Kotoko player by the chief of Jinjini , Nana Baffuor Tutu.

Amankona as the only son from the town to play for Kotoko and also win the Ghana Premier League was given 4 plots of land and cash donation.

The forward joined Asante Kotoko at the beginning of the 2021/2022 season from Berekum Chelsea but failed to shine for Kotoko in his debut season.

Amankona is seen in a video sighted by Ghanaguardian.com, standing in the roof of a car whiles being paraded through the principal streets of Berekum.

He is overheard speaking on a PA system thanking the people of Berekum for their support and also his club Asante Kotoko.

Amankona played 14 matches for Asante Kotoko in the 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League season failing to score a goal and providing one assist.

The 22 year old forward will be hoping to rediscover his Berekum Chelsea form next season after a difficult debut campaign.