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BREAKING: Al Ahly ready to pay whopping $1.5 million to sign Songne Yacouba

 

The most decorated football club in Africa is the latest to join the race for the Burkina Faso international, Kickgh.com can exclusively report.

Egypt Premier League giants Al Ahly have expressed interest in signing prolific striker Songne Yacouba from Asante Kotoko.

The 27-year-old has emerged on the radar of Red Devils following his splendid performance at the Kumasi-based club since last year.

Kickgh.com can reveal that the Cario International Stadium outfit are ready to pay $1.5 million to sign the former Stade Malien forward.

“Al Ahly is the latest club which have also shown interest in signing Yacouba after Zesco United and Nkana FC,” a close source told Kickgh.com

“They’re willing to pay $1.5 million to Kotoko as a transfer fee to sign him”

According to the source, the 27-year-old will be paid around $1000 to $5000 every month if he agrees to join them.

His current contract with Asante Kotoko will expire in summer 2021.

In his debut season in the Ghana Premier League, he scored four goals in 5 matches for the Porcupine Warriors.

Yacouba has scored one goal with two assists in his eight appearances for Asante Kotoko in their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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