The Brazilian international joined the Porcupine Warriors prior to the start of the 2021/22 football season.

With Gama, the two-time African champions ended second behind Hearts of Oak, who won the league in the 2020/21 season but came back spectacularly to break an eight-year trophy drought in the Ghana Premier League.

The 30-year-old in the second year contributed massively under Prosper Narteh Ogum as the side emerged as the champions.

After recording that success with Kotoko, Gama left due to the expiration of his contract and has recently expressed delight in his time at the club

“We failed during my first season because we were not able to win the trophy and finished second on the league table,” he told Ghanasportspage.

“But we were the champions in the second season so for me I achieved my goal at Kotoko because the club had gone far before winning the Ghana Premier League so I believe that I put my name in the history books of the club forever after winning the trophy.

“As a member of the 2021/22 Premier champions, the fans will remember the name. I believe that and it is very incredible for me,” he added.

Gama after leaving Kotoko in July 2022 joined Bahrain out Al-Muharraq on a year deal.

Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko ended the 2022/23 Ghana football season trophyless.

The Brazilian midfielder is expected to sign a two-year deal with the club.

The 29-year-old left the Ghana Premier League side at the end of the 2021/22 football season. The Porcupine Warriors failed to reach an agreement over a contract extension.

Kotoko were unable to reach an agreement for a new contract because of Gama’s demands.

Fabio Gama in his two-year stay with Asante Kotoko scored five goals in 48 appearances.

Following an impressive debut season in which he scored four goals in 28 Ghana Premier League games, the attacking midfielder made 20 appearances in the 2021/22 season.

Injuries plagued him early in the season, limiting his playing time under Prosper Ogum Narteh.

Gama joined the club on two years deal before the start of the 2020/21 Ghana football season.

Muharraq, a club founded 94 years ago, has won the Bahrani league 34 times and other domestic titles.

Fabio Gama, who joined Kotoko in 2020, is expected to sign for Bahraini side Muharraq Club.

And according to the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League champions, the Brazilian player failed to reach an agreement with the club after the expiration of his contract and he is moving on.

“Fabio informed Management at the end of the season of his desire to explore other opportunities elsewhere after two successful seasons with the Club”, a statement from the club said.

“He explained the personal and family reasons related to the decision and Management are respectful of same. It was never an issue of the club’s inability to meet his demands as none was made.

“We thank Fabio and his family for many wonderful memories, positive attitude and sense of professionalism during his stay. Asante Kotoko wish him the very best in his next adventure.”

Fabio Gama in his two-year stint with Asante Kotoko scored five goals in 48 appearances.

Following an impressive debut season in which he scored four goals in 28 Ghana Premier League games, the attacking midfielder made 20 appearances in the 2021/22 season.

Injuries plagued him early in the season, limiting his playing time under Prosper Ogum Narteh.

The Brazilian import has been an outstanding player for the Porcupine Warriors following his arrival in the club.

Gama joined the Reds on a two-year deal before the start of the 2020/21 Ghana football season.

According to Bortey, Fabio Gama is a clever footballer and wished he could don the Ghana shirt.

“I have carefully watched Fabio Gama and he is such an intelligent player,” the former Hearts of Oak forward told Kumasi-based Pure FM.

“I have played with players who were better than Fabio Gama but I wish he (Fabio Gama) is a Ghanaian,” he added.

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The Ghana Premier League legend continued by pointing out the qualities that make Gama exceptional.

“His ball control and finding spaces in the opposite box is something he does with ease,” he added.

Fabio Gama was in the thick of affairs when Kotoko thumped Elmina Sharks 3-0 to mark their coronation day with a win.

Gama had an exciting game where he did what he does best by creating chances, slick movement, intelligent passing, and good ball carrying.

The playmaker created the opening goal by winning a freekick in a good area for Imoro Ibrahim to perfectly execute it.

Asante Kotoko were officially handed the Ghana Premier League trophy after what was their last home match of the season.

The Porcupine Warriors lost the title race to their rivals, Hearts of Oak.

The Phobians led Kotoko with four points difference to win their first league title in 2009 – 12 years.

The Brazilian, who joined the Kumasi-based outfit prior to the start of the season, in an interview during the course of the season, courted controversy when he responded “what’s that?” to a question about knowing his club’s sworn rivals.

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However, Gama has finally broken his silence saying the response was without malice.

“…I also want to congratulate Accra Hearts of Oak on the Ghana Premier League title. It was never my intention to disrespect them,” a portion of Gama’s statement on his official Facebook page read.

The midfielder stressed that his side, Asante Kotoko, which had a difficult campaign and failed to win a trophy will come back stronger next season.

“Next season we will come back stronger,” he added.

Fabio Gama scored four goals and provided six assists in his debut season in the Ghana Premier League.

The Brazilian, who joined the Ghana Premier League giants prior to the start of the 2020/21 campaign, has been a live wire for the club.

Bekoe, who won the Premier League with the Porcupine Warriors, believes the 28-year-old is a great passer and controller of the ball, which makes his play similar to that of Lionel Messi

“Fabio Gama is like the Lionel Messi type,” he told 3sports. 

“When every ball reaches the attacking third, you will need to find him because he is a good passer of the ball, a good controller of the ball, and he has all the components.

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Bekoe added that not all players are judged based on their size but instead what they do with the ball.

“Let’s forget about his size, you know you cannot judge the book by the cover, when you open the book, you know the chapters that are in it, so we should encourage him to work more and then give us the results,” he added.

Gama has been directly involved in eight goals for Kotoko, scoring three.

He will hope to continue his fine form against Inter Allies in the matchday 29 games.

The Porcupine Warriors have been churning out some good results under Portuguese manager, Mariano Barreto.

Kotoko currently sit on top of the league with 35 points after 20 matches played.

Gama, who joined the club prior to the start of the season established himself as a key player for the club and is already craving to lift the trophy with the Porcupine Warriors in his first season.

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“My target is to help Asante Kotoko win the Ghana Premier League title and make the supporters happy,” he told Kumasi-based radio station, Pure FM.

Gama has scored twice and provided three assists in his debut in the domestic top-flight league.

He joined the Ghana Premier League champions on a two-year deal.

Asante Kotoko will face Medeama in a much-anticipated game at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Saturday in matchday 21.

The sides, thus, picked a point each from the matchday 18 fixture at the Ohene Ameyaw Park.

The Porcupine Warriors have moved to third on the league standings, one place above archrivals Hearts of Oak, while Wonders sit 13th on the log.

The new Kotoko coach Mariano Barreto was unable to lead the team from the bench due to a delay in the processing of his work permit.

The Porcupine Warriors’ first XI included centre-back Ismail Abdul Ganiyu who played for Ghana in their recent 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe.

Brazilian playmaker Gama also registered a starting berth but there was no place in the matchday squad for compatriot Michael Vinicius who recently sealed a move to the Kumasi-based side.

Wonders interestingly had two former Kotoko players in their line-up, while one other made the bench.

Erstwhile Porcupines captain Amos Frimpong and midfielder Ollenu Ashitey were handed starting roles by coach Ignatius Osei Fosu, while striker Alex Asamoah took a place among the substitutes.

It took only six minutes for the match to find its first goal as Gama beat his marker to put the ball in the back of the net and made it 1-0 for Kotoko.

In the 15th minute, Guinean striker Naby Laye Keita attempted to double the visitors’ lead but his free-kick from outside the box failed to trouble goalkeeper John Moosie.

That was shortly followed by a counter-break which saw Augustine Okrah’s left-bottom shot denied by the shot-stopper.

Ganiyu was on hand to clear the danger after Kotoko goalkeeper Razak Abalora came off his line only to miss an attempt to punch away an air ball from the head of an opponent. Wonders broke the Porcupine Warriors’ defence four minutes later as Boakye finds space to direct a header into the net.

Just after half-time, Boakye went searching for a second goal but his shot from outside the box was saved by Abalora. At the opposite end, Okrah shot over the bar after outwitting his marker.

Wonders’ Tetteh Nortey drove a shot over in the 79th minute and ultimately after two minutes of injury time, the referee whistled to bring the match to an end.

The 28-year-old, who joined the Porcupine Warriors as a free agent, has been impressive in all the games he has played for the club.

Reacting to the playing style of the Brazilian international, Coach Opeele, who is a former Black Starlets gaffer, noted that the technique and the ball control of the forward is unquestionable.

He further stressed that Asante Kotoko players are yet to understand the style of play despite the good results the club has been reaping in the past weeks.

“Fabio Gama has impressed me very well,” he said on Asempa FM on the Ultimate Sports Show.

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“He is matured in everything he does. His ball control and his technique on the ball is amazing.

“I have watched him critically and I think he is worth more than $1m. The Kotoko players are yet to understand his style of play because he wants to always dictate the pace of the game but the players are yet to understand that and when they understand, Kotoko will be the team to beat.

“Let us all give him the needed support and I am sure he will improve the local league,” he added.

Gama has so far had one assist to his credit. He will be hoping to continue his impressive start when Kotoko host ES Setif at the Accra Sports Stadium in the Caf Confederations Cup qualifying games.

The former Brazilian U-20 player pulled out after picking up a knock in the second half of the side’s home loss to Aduana FC last Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium in the matchday 10 games.

Ashgold will host Asante Kotoko at the Len Clay Stadium in the matchday 11 games.

However, Kotoko’s physiotherapist has confirmed that the playmaker is fit and expected to be available for selection.

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“Fabio Gama is doing alright and is fit for Sunday’s match against AshantiGold.

“He was given treatment after the incident last Sunday and he has subsequently had two full training sessions on Wednesday and Thursday,” Samuel Ankamah told the club’s official website.

The Brazilian, since his cameo debut away to Medeama, has started all of the Porcupine Warriors’ last four fixtures in the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League – against Liberty Professionals in which he produced an assist, WAFA SC, Ebusua Dwarfs and Aduana FC.

The Brazilian midfielder was in action in Kotoko’s 1-0 win against Ebusua Dwarfs on Wednesday at the Cape Coast Stadium.

Despite impressing against Liberty Professionals and WAFA, the 28-year-old was criticised against Dwarfs.

But coach Smith believes the star midfielder will soon get to know what is expected of him.

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“We all know what Fabio Gama can offer but I think he still needs time,” he said on the Ultimate Sports Show on Asempa FM.

“He has the techniques and when he hits the ground running, we will see what he can offer this Asante Kotoko.

“I believe he will surely come good with time,” he added.

Gama joined the record Ghana Premier League champions on a free transfer. He has assisted once in the ongoing campaign.

The Brazilian midfielder, who joined the Ghana Premier League side on a free transfer during the local transfer window, is yet to make his debut for the club.

Following their 1-0 defeat to Accra Great Olympics, supporters have questioned the management when the 28-year-old will make his debut for the club.

However, Mr Antwi-Benefo, speaking on Asempa FM on the Ultimate Sports Show, called for calm, noting that management knows what the Brazilain can offer the club.

“We have good players who can help us execute our mandate in the ongoing season,” he said.

“From our goalkeeping department to the defense, midfield and the striking position, we have good players in all the positions.

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“We know the fans are expecting to see what Fabio Gama can offer the club but the management has absolute confidence in the Brazilian.

“We know what he can offer and we hope when his paper works are through, he will bring something different to the club.

“I am imploring the fans to stay calm and offer the needed support to the club,” he added.

Asante Kotoko will play Dreams FC in the matchday 6 fixtures on Sunday at the Theatre of Dreams at Dawu before hosting Al Hilal at the Accra Sports Stadium in their Caf Champions League preliminary round games.