[ 2011-11-17 ]

Kotoko players prevented from speaking to the press

Kotoko gag players ahead of Hearts clash
Players of Asante Kotoko have refused to speak to
the media ahead of Sunday’s top of the table
clash with Hearts of Oak.

The players whenever called to share their
expectations and ginger the club’s support base
ahead of the big Ghana derby refuse to answer
questions saying officials have barred them from
making utterances.

No official reason has been given for the strange
gagging of the players which could end up taking
the shine away from Sunday’s match at the Accra
Sports Stadium.

“I can’t speak to you now, the club officials
have asked us (players) not to speak to the press
until after Sunday’s match,” one Kotoko player
told GHANAsoccernet.com.

The Press in advanced leagues is given permission
to speak to all departments of a club especially
ahead of a big derby game to offer quality sound
bites and write-ups to wet appetite of fans so
they patronize games.

But clearly, attempts made by the local media to
help fill the various stands in Premier League
games is made even more difficult with such
conduct’s by club officials.

Source - Ghanasoccer

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