Jonty Mark

By Jonty Mark

Football Editor


Kaizer Chiefs and James Kotei part ways

Ghanaian midfielder James Kotei has left Kaizer Chiefs without kicking a ball in anger after the club announced on Tuesday that an agreement had been reached over the termination of his contract.


Kotei joined Chiefs at the start of this season from Tanzanian side Simba SC, but was never selected by Amakhosi head coach Ernst Middendorp for an official match, playing only in the Macufe Cup against Bloemfontein Celtic.

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“We were happy when James joined us,” Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung told the club’s official website. 

“Unfortunately, football has its own dynamics. James didn’t play and we felt that we had to split amicable.”

Kotei added: “I (would) like to thank the club’s Chairman, Kaizer Motaung, for the warm reception he gave me and also Bobby Motaung for the love and care he showed me. Even though I wasn’t successful at Kaizer Chiefs, the love and unity were there. I hugely admire the professionalism of the club. I really hope that Kaizer Chiefs will become champions this season.”

 

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