Hearts coach King “Keni” denies asking for salary increment

Accra Hearts of Oak Coach Kenichi Yatshuhashi has denied rumors indicating he has asked for an increment in his salary.

Reports indicate the Japanese had refused to accept his salary after requesting for an increment in his monthly wages.

Yatshuhashi is arguably the highest paid coach in the local League with a monthly salary of $2,000.

The former Aspire Soccer Academy trainer has denied the said claims about his wages.

“I refused to accept my unpaid salary and told them several times that they must pay our players and our assistant coaches 1st before they pay me,” he posted on his facebook page.

“My refusal to accept my unpaid salary has nothing to do with that I am unhappy with how much my salary is.”

“It is untrue that I am refusing my unpaid salary because I want to raise my salary. I believe my salary reflects my work on the pitch.”

The 46-year-old has guided Hearts of Oak to four wins so far this season.