Enoch Morrison, a midfielder who joined Asante Kotoko in 2022 from King Faisal FC, has been released by the club in preparation for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
The decision was made by the technical team led by Prosper Narteh Ogum, who deemed Morrison surplus to requirements following the conclusion of the season.
Morrison, at just 24 years old, is one of over 20 players to be released by Asante Kotoko after the disappointing Ghana Premier League campaign. His contract, which was set to expire in June 2025, will be terminated in the coming days.
In an interview with Kessben FM, Morrison expressed his sadness at the news, calling it “heartbreaking.” He had hoped to finish his contract with the team and leave on a positive note, but he understands that sometimes things don’t go as planned in football. Despite his disappointment, Morrison is determined to accept the situation and move on with his career.
“It’s somehow heartbreaking to me because this team has always been a team I wanted to play and win trophies but this news can’t break me down as a player but I am pained because I wanted to finish my contract in a very beautiful way so that I will leave in peaceful but I don’t know how this thing has happened but going forward, I will accept this in a good fate and move on with my career,” he told Kessben FM in an interview.
During the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season, Morrison made 22 league appearances for Asante Kotoko, contributing with a goal and two assists. However, the team’s failure to secure the league title led to a restructuring, resulting in Morrison’s departure.
As he looks to the future, Morrison remains grateful for his time at Asante Kotoko and is determined to continue his career elsewhere. Though the news may be painful, he is focused on staying positive and making the most of the opportunities that come his way.
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The Dutch second tier side have captured the Ghanaian teenager on a loan basis from the German side until the end of the upcoming football campaign
[Ghana-prospect Emmanuel Gyamfi has joined Dutch Eerste Divisie outfit from German 2. Bundesliga side Schalke 04.
The 19-year-old together with his team-mate Paul Pöpperl were snapped up by the former Dutch top-flight campaigners ahead of the 2024/25 season.
A brief statement confirming the signing of the duo read: "Emmanuel Gyamfi (right) and Paul Pöpperl (left) will play for VVV-Venlo next season. The German duo is taken over on a rental basis from FC Schalke 04, with which the Koelclub has a partnership."
"It feels good to be here,” says Gyamfi. “I think this is a great opportunity for me to develop further and get a lot of minutes. Hopefully I can help the club and become a better player here.”
Gyamfi, who recently signed his first professional contract with Schalke 04, made 21 league game appearances, scoring once and assisting twice for Schalke 04 ll in the Regionalliga West 23/24 campaign.
Given his heritage, he still remains eligible to switch allegiance and play for Ghana at the international level as he's yet to be capped by the German senior national team.
Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum has successfully undergone surgery following a brief illness, the club announced on Wednesday.
While the specific illness was not disclosed, the club confirmed the procedure's success, noting that Ogum is now concentrating on regaining full fitness before the next season.
“Our head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has undergone a successful surgery after a short illness. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to having him back soon,” read the message on social media.
Ogum, who also serves on the club’s Interim Management Committee, is spearheading the restructuring of the playing squad. The club has parted ways with 19 players, including notable names like goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad and striker Steven Mukwala.
“We need to do a lot of structural changes in the playing body with respect to signing some players to augment the squad. This time not players from lower division but players who have seen it in the Premier League,” the 46-year-old told the club’s media earlier in the month.
“We need to go there as early as possible to make sure that the players that we want we are able to get them as quickly as possible.”
Kotoko ended last season without a trophy, finishing sixth in the Ghana Premier League.
