Como Football Club have reached the semi-finals of the 2025–26 Copa Italia, marking the highest point in the club’s long history. Under the guidance of Francesc Fabregas, now one of football’s most sought-after managers, the Italian side has been punching well above its weight.
Few know that Como FC was rescued from extinction in 2017 by Ghanaian legend Michael Essien and his wife, Akosua Puni, who bought the club at auction for €237,000. At the time, the club was languishing in the third division, but the couple’s vision to grow and rebuild laid the foundation for its revival.
With the scenic Lake Como as its backdrop, the club has since attracted global attention. Promotion to Serie A came after 21 years, with match tickets sold in 122 countries, highlighting its growing international fanbase.
The club’s fortunes have further improved following an acquisition by an Indonesian conglomerate for €850,000, making it one of the wealthiest clubs in Italy.
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Como FC made history by booking their first-ever Coppa Italia semi-final in 119 years, a milestone that cements the club’s remarkable turnaround.
