Kotoko’s Transfer Gamble: Player-Swap deal Looms for Hearts of Oak striker Hamza Issah

Asante Kotoko is planning a player-plus-cash deal for Hamza Issah. They want to bring the Hearts of Oak striker to Kumasi. This move is ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.

Kotoko sees Issah as a key target to strengthen their attack. Their forwards struggled with consistency last season. The 26-year-old has been a standout performer for Hearts of Oak. He scored 4 goals and provided several assists in 25 league matches.

Issah's strength, pace, and goal-scoring ability make him highly sought after. Kotoko aims to rebuild and challenge for the title next season. They are prepared to include a fringe attacker in their offer. They also have an undisclosed transfer fee ready for Hearts.

A source from Kotoko's technical team mentioned ongoing discussions about this move. Fans are expected to react strongly on social media. Transfers between these rivals are rare and often controversial.

Hearts of Oak has not officially responded yet. However, insiders say they are reluctant to lose Issah, especially after his recent success. The transfer window opens on June 23, 2025, and this story could dominate the off-season news.

By: Pascal Amoah