The former Kotoko striker, Franck Mbella Etouga, moved to Egyptian side Al Masry following his impressive season in the local top-flight.

Mbella banged in 21 goals in his debut season in Ghana’s top flight.

As it stands, the winner of the Ghana Premier League earns Ghc250,000, while the runner-up gets Ghc150,000.

According to Mr Amponsah, the monthly salary of the Cameroonian striker is equal to the winner of the Ghana Premier League.

However, attendance in the league has been very low this season, with last Sunday’s Super Clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko even recording a very low turnout.

Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko have both struggled for form this season, with the two teams sitting in fifth and fourth, respectively.

The Cameroonian forward joined the Ghana Premier League side on a two-year deal from Fortuna du Mfou before the start of the 2021/22 season.

Mbella scored 21 goals in his debut season for the Porcupine Warriors and became the fans’ favourite.

His goals assisted the club to annex the 2021/22 Premier League under Prosper Nartey Ogum.

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“I made a choice to leave Asante Kotoko after helping them win the league title and I do not regret any decision to leave the team,” he told Ghanasportspage.com.

“I’m a professional player and I stay focused to attain my goals in life. Currently, my focus is on Al Masry and to help the team win glories,” he added.

The Cameroonian forward, following his explosive performance in the Ghana Premier League, joined Al Masry in the Egyptian League on a permanent deal in a deal worth $400,000.

According to him, after working with the Ghanaian football administrator he realized that he is more of an agent than a club CEO.

His comments come after the transfer of Franck Mbella Etouga to Egyptian club Al Masry over the weekend after just a season with the Ghana Premier League giants.

Speaking to Kumasi-based Akoma FM in an interview, Amadou Fontem Tingana said no Cameroonian player will join Asante Kotoko unless Nana Yaw Amponsah is no longer at the club.

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“Let (Asante Kotoko) know that it is not all about money, relationship counts but unfortunately they have destroyed that beautiful relationship with AS Fortuna. Kotoko still owes them $10, 000.

“Based on this issue, no Cameronian player will join Asante Kotoko unless this current crop of management of Kotoko is out of office.

“Players and Club Presidents in Cameroon know that the CEO of Kotoko [Nana Yaw Amponsah] is acting more as an agent than a club CEO,” Amadou Fontem Tingana said.

Since Asante Kotoko lost to RC Kadiogo over the weekend, fans have blasted Nana Yaw Amponsah for the transfer of lethal striker Franck Mbella Etouga.

The promising forward has signed a deal until 2025.

The Cameroonian attacker joined the Ghana Premier League club before the start of the 2021/22 league season and went on to become a star for the side

Mbella in his debut season scored 21 times for the Porcupine Warriors and led the side to annex the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League.

Courtesy of his outstanding displays in the Ghana Premier League, several clubs attempted to sign Franck Mbella Etouga this summer.

Despite several failed moves, the highly-rated striker has finally sealed a move to join Egyptian outfit Al Masry.

The striker has been signed for a fee of $400,000 according to sources.

The 22-year-old striker will receive $25,000 as a monthly salary.

Mbella was left out of Asante Kotoko’s pre-season squad ahead of the new 2022/23 Ghana football season.

The Cameroonian is yet to feature for the Ghana Premier League giants in their Champions League preliminary round games.

Mbella was out of Kotoko’s pre-season in Sudan and was out of the squad for their first leg tie against RC Kadiogo in Benin last Monday.

According to multiple reports in the local media, Egyptian Premier League side, Al Masry are in advanced talks with Asante Kotoko to sign the 22-year-old.

“Asante Kotoko is a big club and if Franck Mbella isn’t around, that doesn’t mean the club won’t be there,” coach Zerbo told the press on Friday in Kumasi.

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“I heard he’s is an important player but I didn’t work with him but I believe those who won in Benin can equally step up for the club,” he added.

Mbella scored 21 goals in the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League to finish as the club’s top scorer in just his maiden season at the club.

Asante Kotoko will host the RC Kadiogo in the return leg encounter at the Baba Yara stadium on Sunday with kick-off scheduled at 15:00GMT.

The winner of the two-legged tie will face the winner of the game between Gaborone United Sporting Club and AS Vita Club of DR Congo in the next round of the competition.

Franck Etouga has been linked to a transfer move to clubs abroad after a good stint with the Porcupine Warriors.

The 23-year-old netted 21 times for the Reds in the just-ended 2021/22 season despite missing the first three games of the season.

However, despite interest from clubs to sign the player, coach Prosper Narteh wants the club to keep the player for the CAF Champions League.

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“I want Franck Etouga to stay at Kotoko. That is my wish,” Ogum said on Cape Coast-based ATL FM.

“I now know and understand my players and vice versa so I want most of them to stay at Kotoko going to Africa although I understand the business aspect of football,” he added.

The promising forward signed a three year deal for the club.

Franck Etouga will be hoping to continue his fine start at the club ahead of their 2022/23 CAF Champions League campaign.