Kotoko to sign Osei Pele in shock move

Kumasi Asante Kotoko are set to offer a lifeline to Hearts

of Oak reject, Edwin ‘Osei’ Pele, 90 MINUTES understands talks have been almost

finalized for the free agent to join the reigning league champions.

The Kumasi-born Osei Pele was hailed as the next Tony Yeboah

after beginning his career with a bang, slamming in the goals as an 18 year old

to power Hearts to a pre-season Top 4 title barely two years ago.

But the promise soon waded and he became unwanted at the

Accra club and was frozen out of playing time for the first half of last season

until he went on loan to Aduana in the second round.

The player and Hearts finally agreed to cancel his contract

and forego a GH¢12,000 cash to walk as a free agent.

But after monetary disagreements stalled purported moves to

both Ashgold and RTU, it appears Kotoko fans will finally get their wish after

management

agreed to gamble on the 20 year old goal poacher.

Despite an unbeaten start to the defence of the league

title, Kotoko have struggled for goals, a situation that has been blamed for

their unconvincing position in the league table.

And according to reliable sources to the club, the technical

team have identified the former Kessben FC hitman as the man to compliment new

captain, Kwame Obeng Darko as they push to retain the Glo Ghana Premier League

as well invasion of the African Champions’ League next term. Credit: