Editorial News of Wednesday, 24 February 1999

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Africa Sports

The Africa Sports says Kumasi Asante Kotoko will not pay 220m cedis to Hearts of Oak to secure the services of winger Kenneth Sarpong and Emmanuel Adjogu. The paper says a meeting between Hearts boss Mr. Harry Zakkour and Kotoko's new chief, Herbert Mensah was dead locked as to what price to pay for the players. Harry is reported as demanding nothing less than 100m cedis for Emmanuel Adjogu. While the midfield player is willing to take 40m cedis enticement fee to don the fabulous jersey. Demands being made in relation to Kenneth Sarpong shoots total purse wanted by hearts to 220 cedis. The Kotoko boss has made it clear that his team's financial commitment makes it extremely difficult to meet the requirements.