Benjamin Afutu’s manager denies Eastern Company SC’s contract termination reports

Daniel Tackie, manager for former Hearts of Oak midfielder Benjamin Afutu Kotey has refuted reports of his clients contract being terminated by Egyptian side Eastern Company SC.

Reports were rife in the local media on Wednesday that Afutu’s deal with the North African side have been abrogated after just nine months of joining.

Afutu joined Eastern Company in September 2021 on a three-year deal after helping Hearts of Oak win the Ghana Premier League and MTN FA Cup, but has found life difficult in the north African country.

Afutu has struggled for playing time, appearing in only eight games — totaling 426 minutes — for the club in the ongoing Egypt Premier League season.

‘Eastern Company SC has not terminated Benjamin Afutu’s contract and he’s not in Ghana to play for any local club’ – Daniel Tackie clarifies in an interview with Angel FM in Accra.

“No sensible football club will terminate their best player’s contract, Afutu is here for a valid reason and by next week everybody will know about it.”

“And Afutu is not in Ghana to play for any local club” – He added.

The explosive midfielder was instrumental in Hearts of Oak’s double success last season. He played 29 games and scored five goals.

Hearts of Oak were keen to keep Afutu but could not meet his demands, allowing the player to leave on a free transfer.

He spent three years at Hearts of Oak, having joined them from Karela United in 2018.