Former Hearts of Oak winger Bernard Dong- Bortey says he is ready to play for Asante Kotoko this season. The 31-year-old, who is reportedly out of contract with Equatorial Guinea side Panthers FC, in an interview with Kumasi- based club Kessben FM, admitted that it has always been his dream to don the red colours of the Porcupine Warriors. “I will like to take this opportunity to first apologize for what happened between myself and Kotoko in years past,” he told Kumasi- based Kessben FM “Although I felt I did no wrong at the time, I believe the incident has really had a toll on me and has blocked my chance of getting to play for the club. I am their son; I want to play and take that pain I caused them away. “I have the talent and I know that if you train well, you will be in form. I have returned after my six-month contract in Equatorial Guinea and I believe if I’m given the opportunity to train for about a month, everybody will see the Dong Bortey they know. “I’m not perfect; if they ask me to come and justify myself for them to assess my form, I will gladly take the opportunity for the coach to observe me. Dong-Bortey mostly enjoyed success as a footballer with Kotoko rivals, Hearts of Oak, with six major trophies – five League titles and one CAF Confederations’ Cup trophy – in his 9 year-spell with the Phobians. He famously recounted the time he nearly joined Kotoko in 2001 before signing for Hearts. “I was in Kumasi living with Godwin Ablordey when my mother called questioning me why I should play for Kotoko, adding that my wife had delivered, which made me leave for Accra,” Dong-Bortey recalled. “By the time I reached Accra, Hearts executives including Harry Zakkour, Steve Akwetey and Thomas Okine had gone in for my card which made it impossible for me to return to Kumasi.” Dong-Bortey joined Panthers FC from New Edubiase earlier this year.should he be giving the chance
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:40:41 +0000