‘I will plead with Otumfuo to appoint people who understand the game’- Former Prez. J.A Kufuor
Former President of Ghana and ex-Chairman of Asante Kotoko, John Agyekum Kufuor has urged Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to appoint leaders who understand the game for the club.
The current leadership of Kotoko have been under increasing pressure from fans and former management members of the club due to a recent spate of payments and underperformance from the team.
Ex-President, J.A Kufuor who was speaking to Manhyia on the occasion of the King’s 70th birthday implored Otumfuor to appoint ‘truthful’ leaders.
“The struggle for leadership at Kotoko is real due to how lucrative the club looks, so I will plead with Otumfou to appoint people who understand the game and will lead the club with the truth. The leaders should also be protected due to the fact that there are other people who will attempt to bring them down through gossips,” he told Opemsuor Radio.
The former President also advocated for good wages for footballers and advised Kotoko players to give their all for the club.
“I know injuries are part of the game, reason why I would urge the managers to see to the welfare of the players, they must be paid well and have good insurance policies to cover them because their lives could be ruined through injuries. Elsewhere footballers are paid better than Doctors, Lawyers and other professionals but what do we see here in Ghana, players being paid less than a Ghc 1000, what happens if they get injured and can’t play anymore?,” he said.
“And to the footballers, I’m clamoring for your well being but you must also serve the club (Asante Kotoko) with your hearts. The moment you are given the privilege to wear the Kotoko jersey, remember you’re serving one of the biggest clubs in Africa and that, you must serve with all your heart.”
culled from: Ghanasoccernet
