Ghana Premier League newcomers Samartex have confirmed they have signed midfielder Frederick Ansah Botchway from Hearts of Oak.
According to Samartex, Botchway has signed a two-year contract and has been registered for the upcoming season.
“We are extremely pleased to announce Super-colossal talent, Frederick Ansah Botchway from Hearts of Oak,” the club announced.
“The fab midfielder will stay with us for a period of two years to influence our progress positively.”
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We are extremly pleased to announce Super-colossal talent, Frederick Ansah Botchway from Hearts of Oak.
The fab midfielder will stay with us for a period of two years to influence our progress positively.#TimberGiants #WelcomeFAB pic.twitter.com/pQ546Vq9xG
— SAMARTEX 1996 FC (@FcSamartex1996) August 23, 2022
Hearts of Oak deemed Botchway surplus to requirements and released him, but he was later recalled. The Phobians stated that Botchway will train with them until he finds a new club.
Botchway is Samartex’s eighth signing, joining former Hearts of Oak defender Larry Sumaila Ibrahim, Richard Baidoo, Kofi Baah, Emmanuel Acquah, Emmanuel Keyekeh, Gabriel Bonnah, and Seidu Abubakar.
FC Samartex are hoping to keep their Premier League status after achieving historic promotion to the top flight.
Botchway moved to Hearts of Oak on a free transfer in 2020. He was without a club at the time because he had left Liberty Professionals.
In the 2021/22 season, he helped Hearts of Oak win the domestic treble (Ghana Premier League, FA Cup, and Ghanaian Super Cup). Botchway was instrumental in the club retaining the FA Cup last season.
