Asante Kotoko terminate contract of Abdul Fatawu Safiu after three weeks

Kotoko has issued a statement releasing new signing, Abdul Fatawu Safiu from the club ahead of the second round of the Ghana Premier League club.

The Kumasi-based club signed the player in the just-ended transfer window to augment their attacking options upfront. 

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But in a swift turn of events the club has taken steps to part ways with the club due to medical reasons.

CLUB STATEMENT:

https://twitter.com/AsanteKotoko_SC/status/1754609242789613723

Some sections of the statement read “Asante Kotoko entered into an employment contract with the player to meet registration deadlines as announced by the Ghana Football Association, and had to ensure that the player undergoes the pre-competition medical assessment which is the basic and compulsory requirement by the GFA”. 

It highlights that “This medical assessment was duly done awaiting further tests. Further assessment by the club’s medical team revealed other health-related issues that could rule him out for a long time. The club, after being informed about the situation, concluded that continuing an employment contract with the player would not be of full benefit to both parties – the club and the player. Details of the specific medical condition have been communicated to the player”.

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Kotoko will hope to continue their fine form in the second round when the league resumes with an away game against Karela United but in between they will play ceremonial games against ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast) and Nsoatreman FC in the GHALCA Cup and J.A Kuffour Cup respectively.