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Ghana Premier League side Ashanti Gold are in talks with two of their key players in a bid to renew their respective contracts.

Giving updates on the happenings at the Miners camp, the Chief Executive Officer of the club, Emmanuel Frimpong disclosed that, the hierarchy is also in the process of welcoming new players into the team.

He indicated that they are working on the contract extension for midfielders Latif Anabila and James Akaminko.

The revelation could end Asante Kotoko’s pursuit for Latif Anabila – who had publicly declared his desire to join the Porcupine Warriors.

In an interview with Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM, Frimpong stated the Obuasi-based club is ready to compete in Africa and would do their best to augment the squad.

“We have new players coming on board, with Latif, James Akaminko and the likes, we are trying to renew their contracts, talks are still ongoing,” he told Kumasi-based Oyerepa 100.7FM.

Ashgold has been given the green light to represent Ghana in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup. Since the announcement, many have questioned the readiness of the Miners.

But the latest update is expected to strengthen the squad level of the club.

Joseph Yaw Adu, board member of Asante Kotoko, has reacted to fast-paced reports of his appointment as acting Chief Executive Officer for the Porcupine Warriors.

It is public secret that the twelve-member Asante Kotoko board of directors have been in a hunt for a Chief Executive Officer following the dissolution of the erstwhile management led by GFA Executive Council member, George Amoako.

According to reports gaining roots in the local media space, Joseph Yaw Adu, who is a retired Director of Sports at Kwame Nkrumah University Science and Technology has been appointed as the acting CEO of the Kumasi-based football club.

Speaking to Little Summer of Kumasi FM, Mr Adu reacted shockingly to the news

“Eei saa!,” he exclaimed in the local dialect (Twi).

“I’m surprised to hear this. I’m still a board member so how come they [reports] are saying I have been appointed as the club CEO. Take such news a one of the false new,” he concluded.

By Godwin Nii Tagoe

Board Member of Kumasi-based powerhouse, Asante Kotoko Joseph Yaw Adu has been appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer of the club, according to reports.

Phar Rangers financier, Nana Yaw Amponsah was heavily tipped to assume the hot seat but his inability to be secretive per the assertion of the personal assistant to the Manhyia Chief of staff, he has been ruled out of the race.

Meanwhile, Frederick Acheampong formerly of Ashgold has also been linked to the role whiles a number of fine brains have literally run away from the job.

However, per reports making rounds in the local media landscape suggest an acting CEO has been appointed by the board – who have asked for a month to come out with a substantive man for the job.

Culled from Sportscorna

Executives of Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts Of Oak supporters have met to discuss ways the two groups will strengthen their supporting base in a bid to ensure their respective teams rediscover their glory days.

As reported by Oyerepa FM Sports, Kotoko and Hearts NCC are in a meeting to look at possible means of making the fans strong enough to cushion their respective teams forward from their current status.

Again, they will look at how both parties can mutually benefit from their operations.

Hearts Of Oak National Chapters Council were represented by Elvis Hesse- Chairman ,Peter Maamah-Gen. Secretary ,Madam Vicentia Deku-2nd Vice Chairperson, Kobby Jones-PRO ,Kasim Awal-1st Deputy PRO ,Addo Adjei Aikins -2nd Deputy Organizer,Godstime Addo Nortey-Executive member.

On the part of the Asante Kotoko National Circles Council, they were represented by Christopher Demanya-Executive Chairman, Nana Kwame Dankwah-1st Vice Chairman, Hon. Joseph Korto-Special Assistant, Alex Osei Wusu -PRO, Jude Buta Oduro-Financial Secretary, George Acheampong-Dep Organizer, Kofi Edusei -Executive member

In what seems to be a direct response to Alhaji Grusah’s claims, Asante Kotoko vice-captain Emmanuel Gyamfi has revealed that majority of his teammates receive GH₵,2000 and above as monthly salary.

Popular Nhyira FM’s journalist, Bismark Owusu Bempah in June this year revealed the monthly income of almost all the players of Asante Kotoko.

Football enthusiasts met the news with great joy as they believed the players were somehow paid well compared to some time past.

But on the contrary to the report, controversial King Faisal bankroller, Alhaji Karim Grusah, in an interview with Kumasi-based Ashh FM disclosed his disbelief that Asante Kotoko players are earning such an amount each month.

“It is never true players in Asante Kotoko are been paid GH₵2,000 or more. I know a lot of Kotoko players who are paid GH₵600.”

However, Gyamfi has disagreed with the astute football administrator, revealing that about 75 per cent of Kotoko players receive 2000 Ghana Cedis and above as monthly remunerations.

“If I use myself as an example it’s up to GH₵2,000 and some are even more than that, even that of my own”, Gyamfi confirmed to ghanasportspage.com.

“Most of the players, about 75% receive more than GH₵2k so we have about just 10% whose own is either lower than that GH₵2k but at least even them it’s okay to them, but if he (Alhaji Grusah) says nobody receives up to GH₵2k then for that I don’t agree with him, because me talking to you now I’m receiving more than that,” he clarified.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bechem United Nana Kwasi Darlington is itching to take up a position at Asante Kotoko if he is called upon.

The Porcupine Warriors are on the verge of forming a new Management Team after the George Amoakoh-led administration was dissolved by Dr. Kwame Kyei a few weeks ago.

Nana Yaw Amponsah is said to be in good position to land the Chief Executive Officer job, having been interviewed by the newly-constituted Asante Kotoko Board of Directors.

In an interview with Light FM, Nana Darlington indicated that he will hurriedly accept the job if given the opportunity.

According to him, he has acquired the neccessary experience to lead a big club like the Ghana Premier League record holders.

“Asante Kotoko is a big brand which no one will reject if appointed to work with.

“It will be a big honour for me and i will hurriedly accept if what i have done with Bechem United is enough conviction for them.”