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Accra Hearts Of Oak have fired a warning to Qatari side Muaither Sporting Club asking them to desist from dealing directly with Kofi Kordzi.

According to reports monitored on Oyerepa FM, the Ghanaian giants wrote to the Doha-based side on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 to warm the side that they could report them to Fifa and should therefore halt their engagements with the player in order not to be cited for inducement charges.

Muaither Sporting Club bypassed Hearts Of I Oak and sent a letter to the 25-year-old striker requesting him to trek to Doha on September 6, 2020, for medical, physical and technical examination before negotiating his personal terms for a one-year deal.

Muaither SC had earlier proposed a $150,000 transfer fee and 20% onward transfer to Hearts through a Ghanaian intermediary, but the hierarchy of the Phonians rejected and suggested they increase the amount to $200,000 and maintain the 20% onward transfer fee or be paid the $150,000 offer and increase the onward transfer fee to 30%.

However, Hearts did not receive any response from the club again only to discover that they are dealing with Kofi Kordzi.

The behaviour of the officials of Muaither SC angered Hearts hence the decision to warn them to deal with the club directly rather than the player.

Highly-respected sports journalist, Jerome Otchere has reacted to growing reports of the imminent exit of midfield kingpin Richard Senanu and tricky winger Maxwell ‘Messi’ Baakoh.

Reports of the above-named players exiting the club trickled in this morning and is fast gaining roots following widespread reports of a massive clear out which buttresses the above claims.

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Jerome, a prolific writer and a staunch Porcupine moved swiftly to debunk the reports which he describes with unmitigated certainty as ‘false’.

Take note #Fabulous@AsanteKotoko_SC fans

Reports that Richard Senanu and Maxwell Baakoh are part of players leaving Asante Kotoko are false. No truth in it. Dump those reports somewhere please.

— Jerome Otchere (@JeromeOtchere) September 10, 2020

The Porcupine Warriors have been linked with a bevy of players but are yet to lure any of their targets to the Ashanti regional capital.

Joseph Esso now with Dreams FC, free-agent Shafiu Mumuni, wantaway Ashgold midfielder Latif Anabila, tricky winger Yaw Annor, Karela United owned Emmanuel Keyekeh, free agent midfield icon James Akaminko and Medeama midfielder Justice Blay were all on the transfer wishlist of Maxwell Konadu but it appears he might not be landing any of the aforementioned names.

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Auroras lead striker, Franklyn Owusu has been promoted to the Accra Hearts of Oak senior side upon the recommendation of head coach Edward Odoom.

The young starlet recently earned a callup to the Ghana national U-20 team and, it is testament of his improved form since joining our youth set up some three years ago.

The striker was the main marksman in the Auroras setup and has seen his performances improved since he joined prompting the national U-20 selectors to include him in the squad as they prepare for upcoming assignments.

Owusu will now join the Hearts of Oak squad when training resumes in preparation for the new season. This will be a continuation of his development as he takes further steps in becoming a mainstay at the club.

 “I am a very ambitious person and always wants to take up challenges and, I see this one as another opportunity to prove my worth at the senior team of this great club”, Owusu told Hearts Media.

Owusu is rated highly by Hearts’ head coach Edward Odoom who throughout the cancelled season of 2019/20, invited him to train with the first team.

“We will continue to work on him now that he is with the first team, and, I am very confident that going forward, he will become an important player for the club”, Coach Odoom said of the striker.

Owusu hails from Ejisu in the Ashanti region of Ghana and began his football career with Koto Stars a youth side in Sefwi in the Western north of the country.

He attended the Ejisu Secondary School where he stared for the school team and he idolizes Ghana’s all-time leading goal scorer at international level Asamoah Gyan.

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Former Kotoko defender, Empem Dacosta has not given up on his football career after seeing his contract being terminated by Kotoko.

The Porcupine Warriors have decided to offload the hard-tackling defender as the club plans to cut out over 10 players from a squad size of 38.

Empem who lost his regular position after receiving a needless red card in Ghana Premier League game last season could not get the chance to prove his worth.

He has indicated that he is not perturbed by the decision of the club.

“I’m not perturbed by Kotoko’s decision to terminate my contract, I will focus on what is ahead of me,” he disclosed to Kumasi FM.

According to the utility defender, he has always loved Kotoko and never disappointed anytime he was called on duty.

“I will never give up, football is my profession and I believe there are many opportunities elsewhere.”

Empem Dacosta who played on loan at Legon Cities in the previous season thanked the Kotoko family especially the fans for their support during his time at the club.

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Former Karela United defender, Empem Dacosta sees his contract termination at Kotoko to be unfair since it was not based on sporting reasons.

The versatile defender had his contract terminated by management of Kumasi Asante Kotoko earlier this week. According to the player, he is not perturbed by Kotoko’s decision to terminate his contract because there were many who sought for this opportunity but couldn’t get the chance,” he told Kumasi FM.

“I want to emphasize that, my contract was not terminated on performance basis, the records are there to prove”. Empem Dacosta believes with the will of God, the truth will be revealed a day to come.

“I thank the Kotoko family, talking of the management, technical team, playing body as well as the fans for their support during my days at the club.”

Empem Dacosta played on loan at Legon Cities in the past season from Kotoko.

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Manager of striker Shafiu Mumuni, Samuel Ebo Kwaito has disclosed that the player is not interested in joining a Ghanaian club ahead of the 2020-21 football season.

The 25-year-old parted ways with AshantiGold following the expiration of his contract in July. Earlier this year, he underwent trials at Romanian side CFR Cluj but could not secure a deal and has since been in Ghana.

He has heavily linked with Asante Kotoko and Ebo Kwaito revealed that he had discussions with Maxwell Konadu and Chief Executive Officer, Nana Yaw Amponsah. However, no decision has been reached.

On Wednesday, Shafiu Mumuni was reported to have signed for Dreams FC but he debunked joining them.

Ebo Kwaito insists the player is not ready to play another season in Ghana as there are several suitors from Europe.

“Shafiu Mumuni has no motivation to play in Ghana, he has lost interest in the local league after winning all he could with AshantiGold, ” Samuel Ebo Kwaito, manager of Shafiu Mumuni told Oyerepa 100.7FM.

“Have spoken to Maxwell Konadu and met Nana Yaw Amponsah, and have told him the player will travel abroad for now. Hearts of Oak and Aduana are all interested in him but have told them same.

“The options are Europe ,Asia and in the unlikely event that these doesn’t work,then we look at the local scene but that will be a club bigger than AshantiGold and can meet the financial demands, ” he added.