GPL: "Asamoah"s Injury A Blow For Aduana Stars"

Deputy Public Relations Officer of Ghanaian top flight side, Aduana Stars, Mr. Collins Gyamfi has described Nathaniel Asamoah’s injury as a “blow” to the Dormaa based club.

The 26-year old former Medeama SC goal poacher limped off the pitch after picking up a knock during his side’s 1-0 victory over Liberty Professionals last Saturday.

Although Aduana Stars will not be engaged in the Ghana Premier League Week 22 action due to Medeama’s participation in the CAF Confederations Cup, the team has expressed concerned about the fitness of the striker.

Speaking on an Accra based radio station, Class FM, the deputy PRO of the club, Mr. Gyamfi minced no words in outlining the forward’s importance.

“Nathaniel’s injury is a big blow to us as a team”, he said, adding that, “He is helpful on and off the pitch, which is the reason his injury has hit us this big. We are just hoping he will return in the next few days and be fit for our game against Hasaacas”.

Asamoah moved to Aduana Stars as a free agent in the second half of the season following a short stint with Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca.

But despite his failure to live up to the high expectations, Mr. Gyamfi is confident he will eventually come good.

“He has not had the best of periods yet, but whoever knows Nathaniel Asamoah will know it’s only a matter of time before he gets into his elements and starts banging in the goals”, he noted.

Aduana are on third position on the League log behind Hearts of Oak and Wa All Stars and with nine matches still to play, the Ogya lads have high hopes of harnessing a second title.

GPL: "Asamoah"s Injury A Blow For Aduana Stars"

Nathaniel Asamoah Reluctant To Join Kotoko

Nathaniel Asamoah, a target for Kumasi Asante Kotoko, is reluctant to join the Porcupine Warriors, Sportscrusader.com can confirm.

The Porcupine Warriors tabled GH¢ 40,00.00 before their prime target for the attacking department of the team, an offer he is yet to respond to whether to reject or accept.

Asante Kotoko coaxed him to accept the offer which they are not ready to go beyond, and the former Medeama SC forward gave them no response, but rather confined in interim coach, Michael Osei.

Sportscrusader.com understands that Nathaniel Asamoah told Michael Osei he is ‘not match fit’ and is not ready to work under pressure.

According to sources, he said Kotoko fans will expect him to hit the ground running and he can’t fulfill that due to his lack of game time.

Coach Osei promised to integrate him into the team gradually, but Nathaniel has already made his mind not to join the club.

The hierarchy of Kotoko believes he is not happy with the offer, but they are also not ready to go beyond what they have on the table.

The management are considering turning their attention solely on Saddick Adams, but the GH¢ 150,000.00 tag on him is scary.

Nathaniel Asamoah Reluctant To Join Kotoko

Asamoah Yet To Accept Kotoko"s Offer

Asante Kotoko wants Nathaniel Asamoah, and, they’ve made their intentions clear about signing their former striker.

Management of the club have met the player and his representatives three times and he is willing to return to the club, but the deal could hit rocks due to financial terms.

The Porcupine Warriors have offered their former employee GH¢ 40,000.00 and will not go above that figure, though they are ready for further negotiations.

However, Nathaniel Asamoah and his management are reluctant to accept the offer on the table. They are holding out for a ‘better’ offer from the record Ghana Premier League (GPL) champions, who according to sources, won’t pay more than what they have placed on the table.

According Sportscrusader.com sources, Kotoko tabled the bid during their third meeting with the player and his representatives, but they’ve since not given Kotoko a reply after attempts to have management of the Porcupine Warriors increase their offer hit the rocks.

Asamoah Yet To Accept Kotoko"s Offer

I Need A Midfielder And Striker - Osei Tells Kotoko

Interim coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Michael Osei has told management of the club that he require the services of a midfielder and a striker.

The management of the club released 14 players and brought on 12 before the start of this season, but less than a half of the players have made any positive impact since joining the club.

And Michael Osei, who was tasked to take over from David Duncan after six Ghana Premier League (GPL) matches this season, have asked for two players to beef up the team.

He has the services of Michael Akuffo at his disposal to the midfield, but the management of the club are reluctant to register him for the second round the of the season.

His major priority to join his attack is Nathaniel Asamoah who returned from Raja Casablanca after a failed season with the Moroccan outfit, however, he has also asked for Berekum Chelsea striker Saddick Adams as an alternative should they fail to reach an agreement with their one time goal machine.

 

I Need A Midfielder And Striker - Osei Tells Kotoko

Kotoko Deny Asamoah"s Demands

The management of Kotoko has denied that, striker Nathaniel Asamoah, whose signature the club is seeking has demanded GHȼ100,000 or 1billion old cedis before he signs contract documents at the club.

Nathaniel, who will be returning to Kotoko for the second time if negotiations go well, met managers of the club on Monday at the club secretariat, Kumasi.

Following what could be described as purposeful discussions, the striker and his manager promised to return later in the week.

“He has not made any demand for GHȼ100,000 or 1billion old cedis some media houses have been reporting” said General Manager, Opoku Nti in an interview with Asantekotokosc.com.

“There’s no truth in that. We’ve met the player and his manager. They’re expected back on Wednesday after the initial meeting. I’m putting on record that, Nathaniel Asamoah hasn’t made the demands sections of the media have been reporting” added the General Manager.

Opoku Nti therefore asked Kotoko fans to disregard any story that differs from what the club’s management or official media outlets put out especially on Nathaniel Asamoah’s possible return to Kotoko.

“Our fans shouldn’t believe those media reports except the ones we have published. In consultation with the technical team, management has shown interest in the player. We’ve taken the neccessary steps but again, the 1billion story isn’t true.” the General Managrer stressed.

Kotoko Deny Asamoah"s Demands

Nathaniel Asamoah Set For Bechem United Switch

Former Medeama SC and Kotoko center forward Nathaniel Asamoah is set for a switch to Bechem United ahead of the second round of the 2016 GPL.

The 26 year old left the shores of the country for a trip to Morocco with Raja Casablanca but has since parted ways with the North Africans after a torrid time with the embattled Moroccans.

Asamoah led the 2014/15 FCPPL goal king chart with 18 strikes before joining the exodus bus en route to Raja.

Information spotted by sportscrusader.com however hinted at an imminent return to the domestic scene by the revered centre forward ahead of the start of the second round of the GPL.

The former Wa All Stars goal poacher came close to sealing deals with a number of premier league sides on transfer deadline day but missed out due to differences in contractual agreement.

His arrival will boost the attacking department of Bechem United as they battle for premier league sustenance at the end of the season.

Asamoah missed most of the second half of last season for Medeama SC but still managed an impressive 18 goals and just one behind Kofi Owusu, the eventual winner of the golden boot.

Asamoah could be joined by former Bechem United Ernest Baffle who has since returned from his Saudi Arabia loan spell.

Nathaniel Asamoah Set For Bechem United Switch

Exclusive: Former GPL Goal Machine Set To Join Kotoko

Report reaching SportsCrusader.com indicates that striker Nathaniel Asamoah is nearing a return to Ghana Premier League giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko.

The 26-year old goal-poacher joined Moroccan top flight side Raja Casablanca from Ghanaian side Medeama SC in August last year after scoring 18 league goals in 25 appearances for the Tarkwa based club.

However, Asamoah was released by Raja in December 2015, just four months into his contract following a string of unimpressive performances.

The former Wa All Stars forward returned to Ghana in January and has since been on the radar of several clubs including Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko but a source close to the Player has disclosed to SportsCrusader he is set to join the Porcupine Warriors.

According to the source, Asamoah has held talks with the management of Asante Kotoko and agreement has been reached.

The striker has been a offered a lucrative two year contract and he is likely to sign in the coming days after which he will begin training with the Kumasi based club ahead of the start of the second round of the 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League.

Exclusive: Former GPL Goal Machine Set To Join Kotoko

Why Kotoko Turned Down Signing Nathaniel Asamoah

Kumasi Asante Kotoko turned down the opportunity to resign Nathaniel Asamoah reports from the club have said.

Nathaniel Asamoah, had a sensational season last year with Medeama SC prior to his move to Raja Casablanca in Morocco, but he is clubless after his deal with the Moroccan side was terminated.

A sports journalist suggested to Kotoko to sign him to boost their attacking front, but Coach David Duncan turned down the opportunity.

According to sportscrusader.com sources the said journalist brought in three players to the club during the last transfer market, but none of them has lived up to Duncan’s expectations.

The said journalist according to sources wants to make up for giving the recruitment team players who have failed woefully, but David Duncan insisted that Nathaniel Asamoah was not part of his plans and he will therefore not include him in his team.

Why Kotoko Turned Down Signing Nathaniel Asamoah

Shown The Exit: Medeama SC Inform Asamoah He"s Surplus To Requirement

Medeama SC Turn Down Asamoah’s Service

Medeama SC has informed former Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Raja Casablanca striker, Nathaniel Asamoah his services are currently not required at the club.

 

The striker has been club less after Moroccan side, Raja Casablanca terminated his contract for poor performances. Asamaoah, who was leading the goal king chart has returned to Medeama SC but Chief executive officer, Ben Kesse has informed the striker, “he is now free and can decide to play for any club.”

“We’ve not decided yet to hand him a new contract after the termination with Raja. His importance has not come to our table for discussions”, he added.

 

The yellow-and-mauve have dragged Raja Casablanca to FIFA for failure to pay for Asamoah’s transfer fee before terminating his contract.

Shown The Exit: Medeama SC Inform Asamoah He"s Surplus To Requirement