Ansah Botcway issues emotional statement to the Phobian fraternity

Frederick Ansah Botcway has sent an emotional message to the Phobian fraternity, expressing displeasure following the recent news that drove him out from the camp of the MTN FA Cup winners.

Accra hearts of oak recently announced the termination of contracts between the two parties after the 2021/22 league season, stating the player is surplus to requirements.

Ansah Botchway was a pivot for the Phobians when they ended their 12-year wait for their first Ghana Premier League title before beating Ashantigold and Bechem United to win the MTN FA Cup titles.

The 25-year-old midfielder joined Hearts of Oak on a three-year deal from Liberty Professionals on a free transfer in 2020.

He released the statement on his social media pages to express displeasure following the treatment from the management of the Rainbows.


Below Is The Statement Released On Facebook;

Frederick Ansah Botwey writes: ✍️

Dear All

I have served Hearts of Oak with all my heart and in sincerity. Everyone at the club especially the fans became a family. A lot of lies and negative propaganda were mounted against me but I decided to remain silent for the respect and love I have for this club it saddens my heart and soul today, that I have had to do this. Despite being declared surplus to requirement by the club without any official letter to me and my management, I thought it was time for me to move on with my career despite the pains in my heart for how this was communicated (via social media).

Tried as I have done, the club that has declared me surplus to requirements has still refused to hand over my release letter to me to pursue other opportunities. Neither has the club terminated my agreement after weeks of this publication.

I have never spoken ill about the club on any media but I feel very helpless and sad at this moment.

Currently, I'm not training with Hearts of Oak because I’m officially not part of the team, yet I have not been given the freedom to choose a club of my choice. Today hasn't been a good day, as I virtually spent hours at the club begging for my release letter but I was told to go home and wait until the club is ready to invite me for my release.

Meanwhile, football will not wait. Opportunities will not wait and my career cannot wait.

Why am I writing this?

I need to let everyone at Hearts of Oak know that the club is still in my heart after what they have done for me and I’d want our ties to be severed on very professional grounds.

The transfer window is opened and I have decided to search for new opportunities to showcase my talent as well as take care of my family.

If I’m surplus to requirement at Hearts, I expect that communication to come with a release and termination letter.

Sincerely and respectfully I do not need to beg to be left to find new opportunities.

Thank you Accra Hearts of Oak Phobia Fans Zone HQ

Ansah Botcway