Al Hilal Compensated Me - Abeiku Ainooson

Asante Kotoko defender Abeiku Ainooson has revealed that he was given compensation  after his season long loan deal with Al Hilal was terminated.

The former New Edubiase United versatile defender joined the Blue Waves until end of the season and had a perfect start to life in Sudan, winning three MVP awards.

Despite his perfect start in the local league, he was released by the club after they failed to qualify to the next round of the of the CAF Champions League.

“After our exit from the CAF Champions League, Al Hilal gave us two days break. I was at my house when I got a call from the office to come, so I went there and met some colleagues from other countries,” Ainooson told West Gold Radio in Takoradi.

“When it was my turn, the club’s top officials told me their decision – that I should go back to my parent club (Kotoko). Because we were unable to qualify to the group stages of the Lhampions League, they had to release us to ease off the financial burden because the Sudanese league do not have a sponsor.

“They said they can’t keep me because they lack the resources to fund the club for only domestic competition with high wages.

“I told my agent and I accepted to leave but they compensated me,” he added.

Ainooson played nine league games and won five MVP awards. He will return to Kotoko in the coming days.

Al Hilal Compensated Me - Abeiku Ainooson

Abeiku Ainooson To Return To Kotoko

Former Ghana Premier League (GPL) best defender, Abeiku Ainooson will return to parent club Asante Kotoko after his loan deal was terminated in Sudan.

Abeiku Ainooson joined Sudanese side Al Hilal during the last transfer window last year, but the club cut short their relationship.

He has since return to Ghana and will soon join Kotoko.

“I have a contract with Kotoko which runs till the end of the season. I have stated on several platforms that I will never leave Kotoko as a free agent,” he told West Gold Radio in Takoradi.

“I believe the club made me who I am today so they have to earn something out of my departure,” he said.

Abeiku Ainooson also revealed that the money Kotoko got before he moved to Al Hilal was used to sign players and he is proud.

“My loan deal brought a good amount to the club, and that was used to acquired players during the off season. And I feel proud about it,” he said.

Abeiku Ainooson To Return To Kotoko

Ainooson Calls For Fans Support For Kotoko

Al Hilal versatile defender, Abeiku Ainooson has called on fans of Kotoko to fill the Baba Yara stands on Friday to cheer the team to victory.

Asante Kotoko are struggling to regain the rhythm that won them the GHALCA Six invitational tournament in Sekondi in pre-season.

They’ve lost two and drawn two of their four league matches and are in a relegation dog fight early on in the season.

Fans of the Porcupine Warriors are frustrated at the abysmal start to this year’s campaign, and Ainooson who left Asante Kotoko during the off-season, has called on fans to cheer the team this evening to beat Hasaacas.

He believes a win tonight will change the fortunes of the club for the rest of the season.

“The fans are an integral part of the success of Kotoko. They should throng into the stadium in their numbers and support the team for 90 minutes,” Ainoosen told Kumasi based Otec FM.

“Kotoko is all that we’ve got and must not let the club down despite the poor start to the season. A win against Hasaacas will change a lot of things.

“Moreover, the situation was almost the same last year but through hard work and togetherness, we were able to finish the season on a high, placing second in the end.

“All is not lost, it’s just four games gone and situations can change if supporters help the team like they did for us last season,” He said.

Ainooson Calls For Fans Support For Kotoko

Ex Kotoko Players Sends Heart Warming Message Team

Former Kotoko players, Abeiku Ainooson and Daniel Nii Adjei has sent heart warming messages to Asante Kotoko as they prepare to wrestle the league title they lost last season to Ashanti Gold.

The duo who are currently in Al Hilal and TP Mazembe respectively won the league title with thePorcupine Warriors  before moving on for new challenge abroad.

And with their former team putting final touches to enter into the new season, the duo has taken to social media platform, Facebook to wish the team a successful year.

Abeiku Ainooson, who marshaled the defence in Kotoko three premier league success on the bounce wrote:

Abeiku Ainooson

“Wishing my darling club Kumasi Asante Kotoko de very best of luck dis season as they embark on their journey 2moro …

#team Fabulous. ..may God shine his face on you dis tym arnd.

#team Abeiku ..is not abt ur skills but de Favour of God…na yen.”

Daniel Nii Adjei, the skipper of the team that won the 2011 / 2012 league title prayed for God’s blessings in their journey which begins on Saturday.

 Former Kotoko skipper, Daniel Nii Adjei

“My heart is with guys nd my darling team kotoko as u are starting the league am wishing all the best nd may God all mighty strengthen u guys nd lead u in this year’s league go go Fabu.”

Kotoko will play West Africa Football Academy tomorrow (February 20) atthe Sogakope sports stadium.

The match will be televised live on Super sport and Gtv. Kick off is at 15:00 GMT.

Ex Kotoko Players Sends Heart Warming Message Team

Kennedy Ashia Tips Liberty Professional For Top Four Spot

Former Liberty Professional midfielder, Kennedy Ashia has tipped the Dansoman-based Premier League side for a top four finish in the upcoming 2016 domestic football season.

The prolific midfielder made his mark with Liberty Professionals before joining the exodus train to Sudan but has backed his former side for supremacy when the new season begins.

The strongly-built attacking midfielder, traded Liberty for Al Hilal in the Sudanese top flight after another impeccable season in the famous white jersey for the “Scientific” soccer lads.

The 23-year-old former Dansoman fan-favourite tipped Latif Blessing to lead the ‘Whites’to a fourth place finish at the very least if not the ultimate trophy in the coming season.

The Al Hilal attacking sensation revealed his feelings for his former side and urged the playing body to confirm their domestic supremacy with the ultimate trophy at the end of the season.

“I’m tipping Liberty Professionals for a top four finish at the very least. I did a lot for Liberty Professionals but I believe this crop of players can even do better before I left.

“I’m no more with the club but do miss my former team mates because Liberty Professional is my mother club and I cannot forget about them in anyway. Latif Blessing and Tamimu are just two of many quality players in the side that can inspire Liberty to the ultimate trophy.”

Kennedy Ashia passed on several attempts from domestic rivals to sign him in the off-season before joining the exodus train to Al Hilal, Sudan.

Kennedy Ashia Tips Liberty Professional For Top Four Spot

Kennedy Ashia Set Sight On CAF Glory With Al Hilal

Former Liberty Professional midfielder Kennedy Ashia is confident of winning the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Champions league with Sudanese giants Al Hilal after switching camp in the off season.

The attacking midfielder joined the Sudanese side after another successful season with Liberty Professional in the FCPPL but is already looking forward to lifting the continent’s greatest ever club glory.

The 23 year old Ghana Youth international preferred to achieve team glory to individual performances despite opening his account for the ambitious Sudanese giants.

The former Dansonan crowd favourite is relishing the prospect of competing with the elite players in the continent after a promising start to his Al Hilal career.

The local Black Stars attacking midfielder further hinted at a maiden call up to the main national set up with a strong performance for hus Sudanese paymasters.

“I am working very hard to get my best form in Sudan. I am thinking of team victory for now rather personal achievement as a player. As a team we are ready to win the CAF Champions league and we are preparing for it”. Ashia told Sports Crusader.

The slippery midfielder topped the scoring chart for George Lamptey’s Scientific Soccer lads to earn a lucrative deal in the oil rich country with Al Hilal.

Kennedy Ashia Set Sight On CAF Glory With Al Hilal