Former Asante Kotoko winger Douglas Nkrumah
Former Asante Kotoko winger Douglas Nkrumah has revealed that he turned down Hearts of Oak to join Kotoko after receiving a lucrative offer from the Reds.
According to him, he initially agreed to terms with the Phobians but switched to Kotoko after the Accra-based side delayed finalising the deal.
Although he did not disclose the exact amount, Nkrumah stated that Kotoko offered him double what Hearts of Oak had proposed, adding that he bought a land with his earnings from the deal.
“Hearts of Oak’s offer was for three years, but Kotoko’s, which was higher, was for two years. The money was good, and I bought some land.
“Hearts and I had agreed on salary, signing-on fees, and bonuses, but I hadn’t signed yet. I played in the Top Four and the Confederation Cup for them, but they were dragging their feet,” he explained on the Gajio Podcast.
Despite not signing for the 21-time league champions at the start of his career, he eventually joined them in the 2007/2008 season after leaving Kotoko.
Reports claim that Kotoko refused to extend his contract due to his demand for a GH¢200 signing-on fee.
Douglas Nkrumah remains one of the Ghana Premier League’s cult heroes, having left his mark with both Kotoko and Hearts of Oak. He was known for his set-piece prowess and quick feet.
He is also one of the few players to have scored directly from a corner in the GPL, following his goal for Hearts of Oak in a 2-0 win over Sporting Mirren in 2008.
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