Asante Kotoko’s Brong Ahafo Regional Circles chairman Kingsley Abeyie says the players lack the requisite financial incentive to perform at the optimum level.

Abeyie claims some players are owed bonuses and that his affecting performance on the pitch.

He commented after the team’s stodgy progression in the MTN FA Cup where they eliminated lower division side AK Shion on penalties in Sunyani on Sunday.

"The team owes the players some bonuses and that is also contributing to the team’s woes. As players they need motivation to be able to play very well, and that is lacking in the team,” Abeyie said.

He also alleged the difference in winning bonuses paid to players has led to some disquiet in camp

"Some players are being paid more than the others because they are players of some top officials of the club. Some take GHC 400 while others are paid GHC 500 and GHC 600," he added.

"When I saw the Kotoko team in the FA Cup game against Shion, I was just heartbroken. The team is divided. The politics in Kotoko is depressing.

"I don’t blame the coach for any of our plight, it is the management I will blame."