Hearts of Oak Coach Kenichi Yatsuhasi has poured water onto growing speculations that he asked for a salary increment.

The Japanese-born American trained Coach has had a solid start to life in Ghana and reports are that he has asked for an increased salary.

“I refused to accept my unpaid salary and told them several times that they must pay our players and our assistant coaches 1st before they pay me,” he posted on his facebook page.

“My refusal to accept my unpaid salary has nothing to do with that I am unhappy with how much my salary is.”

“It is untrue that I am refusing my unpaid salary because I want to raise my salary. I believe my salary reflects my work on the pitch.”

The 46-year-old has guided Hearts of Oak to four wins so far this season.