Former Asante Kotoko players Danlad Ibrahim and Enock Morrison have vehemently refuted claims of instigating discord between players and head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum during the tumultuous 2023/24 season.
The Porcupine Warriors endured a disappointing sixth-place finish in the Ghana Premier League, prompting the termination of contracts for more than 18 players and casting doubt on the team's unity under Ogum's leadership.
Morrison, who had a year left on his contract and was preparing for the upcoming season, defended himself in an interview with Angel TV, stating, “I am a young player, have a long career ahead and my future only gets problematic based on the negative actions I make in the present.
“There are no truths in the stories that I was a gang leader leading a revolt against coach Ogum. How then was I playing well and performing for the team?
“How do I convince Frederick Asare who wants national team call-up, Justice Blay who is more experienced and Danlad who has been at Kotoko and understands the team culture better than myself to play against the coach?
“I have never paid attention to these silly rumours. If I had problems with the coach, how then was I playing and even winning Man of the Match awards?
“Because of Kotoko, I have about 7 Ghana Premier League clubs interested in me and I thank the club for that.”
Meanwhile, Danlad, after eight years with Kotoko, expressed gratitude to the club amidst the rumors, emphasizing, “That’s why Kotoko is a big club. These things happen when we struggle. Even in good moments, the stories never end.
“As far as the coach has not questioned your loyalty and commitment to the club, you should never have problems with the rumours.”
Danlad Ibrahim is poised to explore opportunities abroad for the 2024/25 season.