Ghana Black Stars shot-stopper Richard Ofori has finally made his long-awaited switch from Maritzburg United to Orlando Pirates.

The new deal comes off after the 26-year-old impressed with his former side, he has since penned a three-year deal with the South Africa giants, Orlando Pirates.

The South African club released a statement confirming the new three-year deal.

“The 26-year-old has signed with the Buccaneers after agreeing terms to a three a year deal,” the club statement said.

Richard Ofori, who couldn’t hide his excitement at signing with his new club revealed that it was a dream come through to get the rare privilege of playing with the side.

He further heaped praise on his new club saying they were one of the biggest franchises on African continent in an interview with the club’s YouTube channel.

“It feels so good, Pirates are one of the biggest teams in the world so to sign with them I feel very excited.

“It’s like a dream come true because every player wants to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world. So I feel happy and I feel at home.”

Asante Kotoko have reportedly rejected an offer from South African club Orlando Pirates for striker Sogne Yacouba, the club wants $600,000 for the player.

Orlando Pirates initially submitted an offer of $250,000 and later increased the bid by $50k to $300,000 but Asante Kotoko have rejected the offer and maintained the $600,000 tag on the player.



Sogne Yacouba hasn’t played for Asante Kotoko since March, his last game was against Al-Hilal in their Confederation Cup campaign.

Asante Kotoko CEO George Amoako recently revealed that the player is currently injured and will return to the squad when he is fully fit.

 



Source: Oyerepa FM

Sogne Yacouba’s agent has denied reports that his client flew to South Africa to sign a pre-contract with South African side Orlando Pirates.

There were several reports in the media stating that Sogne Yacouba sneaked out of the country to sign a pre-contract with Orlando Pirates, but his agent Gyasi Jantuah has denied the reports and stated that the player is still contracted with Asante Kotoko and will leave when the right offer comes.

“It is never true that Songne Yacouba has signed any pre-contract with Orlando Pirates in South Africa,” he told ASH FM Super Sports show.



“Songne Yacouba is at the sports hotel nursing his injury and he still remains a Kotoko Player,” he added.

“Those who are trying to create problems between Yacouba and Kotoko should stop because we are not happy with the way things are going,” he said.

The striker is recovering from an injury and will be expected to don the Red jersey again when he is fully fit.



“Songne Yacouba has been going for checkups daily and he is hoping to recover on time to start playing games for Kotoko,” says Jantuah.

“Songne Yacouba was playing with an injury throughout the African Confederation Cup campaign for Kotoko because of the love he has for the team.

“Songne Yacouba would only leave Kotoko when the offers that come are good and Kotoko is willing to let him leave the Club.”