Hermes da Silva signs for Kotoko

  Kumasi Asante Kotoko have a 22-year-old Brazilian, Hermes da Silva was signed, the club moved to position themselves to compete next season strong. The Brazilian, who acts both as a striker and midfielder had originally told to sign for Accra Hearts of Oak, but distracted Phobians to join their rivals. It is part of the team that Kotoko currently in pre-season in Kumasi under the leadership of Mas-Ud Didi Dramani training. The Graphic Sports learned from reliable sources that Da Silva, who has down a four-year contract for an amount believed to be in the region GHc100, 000, was recruited by the outgoing government shortly before the Executive Chairman, Dr. Kofi Kodua Sarpong, came out of his office. This is the second time in eight years that Asante Kotoko have a Brazilian signed by Gleisson Oseikrom Ferreira de Souza joined the club in 2005 for an amount of $ 10,000.   Kotoko, while under the guidance of German coach Hans-Dieter Schmidt, Ferreira was initially rejected, but later turned around and went for the midfielder South America. But the day after the signing was a disaster, such as the Brazilian proved to be a drain, do not fit into the scheme of things Ghanaian club. It is in this context that some of the club's supporters to be careful when signing Da Silva call, especially since nothing is known of its history of play. Da Silva Kotoko was presented by his brother, who lives in Ghana. Meanwhile, Kotoko have reached an agreement with former players, Stephen Oduro and Jordan Opoku, for a return. Dimunitive Oduro, a favorite of the fans who enjoyed six successful seasons with Kotoko, is not active since last season, when he was removed by the previous management. The midfielder is now on a two-year contract. For Opoku, a star last season Berekum Chelsea, he staged a comeback after two years with the Berekum side. The midfielder has a highly mobile staff with Kotoko accepted while Berekum Chelsea wait for the transfer fee - reported that in the region GHc70, 000 - to take account of their accounts before they release the player.