Why Kotoko Players On Transfer List

Two goalkeepers, two top defenders and three strikers are on their way out of Kumasi Asante Kotoko. They are; Joseph Hendricks, Humphrey Amoah, Adu Poku and Augustine Amposah.

The rest are; Oscar Asamoah, Shamo Abbey, Michael Ofori, Mensah and Samuel Bakai. Various reasons have been assigned for their leaving the club. Club President Herbert Mensah, dilating on the issue said Prince Adu Poku has asked for leave of absence without pay whilst he tries his luck in a justifier in America with the Boston Bulldogs. On Augustine Amposah, the Kotoko Boss said 'has not informed management what he intends to do with his future,'adding, 'kotoko has a contract with him up to 2003'.

Mr. Herbert Mensah intimidated that Michael Ofori is currently in the U.K. He did not inform management before his departure. According to Herbert Mensah the recruitment committee invited the player twice to discuss problems he was having with the technical bench. The kotoko Boss said that Samuel Bakai has requested a move to Dawu, whilst Joseph Hendricks has asked to be placed on the transfer list.