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Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of former TP Mazembe midfielder, Prince Nana Kwesi Darmang.

The 24-year-old joins the Phobians on a three-year deal as a free agent.

Darmang last played for DR Congo side Don Bosco before making a return to the Ghana Premier League to join the MTN FA Cup champions.

The former Tano Bofoakwa ace before his move to TP Mazembe trained with Hearts of Oak during the close season and was reported to be landing a dream move to the club but the deal foiled at the last minute.

The club will officially his signing in the coming days.

Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of West African Football Club [WAFA] defender, John Tedeku.

The former Red Bull Salzburg’s trialist has penned a three year deal with the Porcupines and will come in as a replacement for departed Imoro Ibrahim.

The 20-year-old during the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season featured 27 times for WAFA, scoring a goal with one assist.

Asante Kotoko is expected to announce the acquisition of the nimble-footed defender in the coming days.

Tedeku will become Asante Kotoko’s ninth signing in this transfer window after Frederick Asare, Steven Mukwala, Ernest Osei Poku, Moise Pouaty, Eric Serge, Enoch Morrison and Thomas Pele.

Ghanaian international, Umar Bashiru appears set to finally agree to a new contract deal with Karela United, according to reports in the media.

It is reported that, the player won’t join Asante Kotoko and that full agreement has been reached with Aiyinase-based club over a new deal that will see the 25-year-old accept an improved salary to continue his career at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park.

While Kotoko and Hearts of Oak have been linked with him, it looks as though Umar’s priority was always to continue with Karela United, despite his agents testing the waters across Ghana, it’s now understood that only final approval is required over his new contract that will secure him at the club until 2023.

Umar has been a priority for Kobi Mensah’s side with 15 goals in 27 appearances in Ghana’s top flight last season and assisted 13 goals.

His currently in the Black Galaxies camp in Turkey preparing for the CHAN Qualifiers clash against Nigeria.

Asante Kotoko captain, Ismail Abdul Ganiyu has been left out of the Kotoko team that travelled to Sudan for their pre-season game with AL-Hilal.

The defender, according to Kessben Sports, apparently asked for his contract to be terminated by the club despite having another year to spare.

Sources within the club say Ganiyu who extended his contract for Kotoko for 2 years in last September wrote to the club for a move away.

Snippets information gathered indicates Ganiyu’s decision was informed by his quest to see an increment in his wage.

Kotoko were initially scheduled to travel to Turkey for their pre-season campaign but due to challenges in Visa acquisition, the club had to cancel the European training tour.

The Ghanaian champions arrived in Khartoum, Sudan on the early hours of today to continue with their preseason and will face Al Hilal Omdurman to test their strength heading into the new season.