Asante Kotoko have announced the signing of Emmanuel Keyekeh from Karela United and the signing od Mubarik Yussif on a free transfer, the club made the announcement via their twitter handle.

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WELCOME Yussif M U B A R I K#AKSC pic.twitter.com/JMTuVY0kSI

— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners (@AsanteKotoko_SC) September 30, 2020

https://twitter.com/asantekotoko_sc/status/1311321950585851906?s=21

Both players joined the Kumasi-based club in their first training session on Wednesday evening as they await their full unveiling.

Midfielder Emmanuel Keyekeh insists he is committed to Karela United despite interest from Ghana Premier League big boys Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko.

Reports have surfaced linking the midfielder to Hearts and Kotoko following his outstanding performances in the league for the Ayinase-based club.

However, the 22-year-old wants to stay and help Karela United avoid relegation at the end of the season. Karela are currently 17^th on the standings with 11 points from 15 matches.

“Everything will depend on the management because of the situation at the club. I cannot say I want to leave Just because the team is battling relegation. I have to at least help the team to move to a better position before I think about moving

“Where the team is lying on the table, I cannot follow the money and leave the club. I have to at least fight with my teammates to lift the team from the relegation zone”, the highly-rated midfielder told Medeama FM.

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Capital Accra based Hearts of Oak have set their targets on bolstering their squad to challenge for honors in the second phase of the suspended 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season.

The league is currently suspended by a Presidential directive in efforts to mitigate the pandemic, COVID-19, which is now a global concern to many all over the world.

Though the league is not being played, the Phobia fraternity have made sure to use the inactivity of the league to properly scout for players and begin official negotiations with the players and clubs of interest.

Reports making headway in the local football landscape has it that, stop guard Coach Edward Odoom and his technical team have identified a host of key players they hope will be integral to their progress once the league resumes.

The four-man list given to the Hearts of Oak Board of Directors includes Inter Allies’ prolific Victorien Adebayor, Emmanuel Keyekeh and Diawisie Taylor of Karela fame as well as Michael Ampadu who plays for Liberty Professionals.

It remains to be seen if the Rainbow side will be able to sign these lads to help them end their eleven-year title drought this season.

Karela United has revealed that no club has approached them or enquired about talented midfielder Emmanuel Keyekeh following reports that Asante Kotoko and Enyimba of Nigeria are interested in the player.

Emmanuel Keyekeh has played a huge part in Karela United’s success in the Special Competition, he received plaudits after an incredible performance against Hearts of Oak on Wednesday.

There were reports suggesting that Kotoko and Enyimba are interested in the player, but a source close to the club has stated that the club haven’t received any offers or enquires about the player.

“We have not been approached and there is no official offer from any quarters” a source confirmed.

Karela United are four points behind table leaders Hearts of Oak after their defeat on Wednesday, they will be looking to win their remaining games in order to qualify for the semi-finals.