ERIC BEKOE ON A SURPRISE VISIT AT TAMALE UTRECHT

17 April, 2012

Eric Bekoe flanged by Abu Imoro

 

 

 

 

Former Asante Kotoko striker Eric Bekoe today paid a surprise visit at the training grounds of Tamale Utrecht football Academy at the Ghanasco field.

The striker who was impressed with the level of performance in the team advised the young players to be committed and take football like there is no other profession for them. He addressed the players shortly after the team had ended their training session.

The CEO Mr Abu Imoro thanked Bekoe for the interest shown in the activities of Tamale Utrecht and noted that Tamale Utrecht will welcome such important visits from national assets to enable it work with recommendation and suggestions made by them.

He wished the striker quick recovery in his injury that has laid him off from playing football for some time now.

Bekoe who currently plays for Petrojet in the Egypt Premier League, won the goal king award in the One Touch Premier League with Asante Kotoko in the 2007/08 soccer season after scoring 17 goals in 23 matches.

He attracted interest from several clubs including Petrojet after his sterling performance in the Ghanaian league and signed a four year contract On December 6, 2008 with Petrojet.

He was set to join Egypt giants Zamalek, but instead Petrojet made a very quick move and the player welcomed it. He became the third non Egyptian player for the club.

Bekoe, whose career has been hit with injuries made his debut for Ghana by coming off the bench in a friendly match against Mexico on March 26, 2008 and played in the first World Cup Qualification games for his country against Gabon and Li