Albert Amoah is a former Asante Kotoko player
Asante Kotoko’s Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, has revealed that midfielder Albert Amoah’s move to Libyan club Al Ahli Benghazi was completed just hours after the team’s 5-1 defeat to Wydad Athletic Club on Friday.
The Porcupine Warriors confirmed Amoah’s departure barely two hours after the final whistle, with the deal reportedly sealed for an undisclosed fee.
Speaking to the media, Duku explained that although preliminary talks had been held regarding the player’s future before the trip for the second leg, no concrete agreement had been reached with the Libyan side at the time.
He disclosed that negotiations were fast-tracked and wrapped up within an hour to ensure the transfer was completed before the close of the Libyan transfer window.
“We had wanted to extend the conversation. Unfortunately, the Libyan federation had to close its player registrations yesterday.”
“So obviously, we also have to consider the interest of the player, as against that of the club. “And the conversation started way, way back, and there were a couple of clubs as well.
“But when we realised that the Libyans also had to register the boy [Albert] before the deadline, which was yesterday, we had no other option than to reach a deal which will be mutually beneficial to all the parties.
“Don’t forget that Kotoko also needs money to run the club,” Duku stated.
