Kotoko’s GH¢200 Donation Cheque Bounced After My Wife’s Death – Bashir Hayford Reveals

According to a report by MyNewsGh, on Wednesday October 28, 2026, former Asante Kotoko head coach Bashir Hayford has disclosed that a GH¢200 cheque presented to him by the club as a donation following the death of his wife bounced when he attempted to cash it.

The revelation has drawn attention to the support the veteran football coach says he received from the Kumasi-based club during a difficult period in his personal life.

According to Hayford, the cheque was issued by Asante Kotoko as a donation to assist him following the loss of his wife. However, he claims that when he attempted to cash the cheque, it was not honoured.

“The GHC 200 cheque Kotoko gave me as donation when my wife died bounced,” Hayford said.

The former coach’s account raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the donation and why the cheque was allegedly not honoured by the bank.

However, further details about when the cheque was issued, when he attempted to cash it and the explanation, if any, provided by the club have not been established from the statement available.

Hayford is a well-known figure in Ghanaian football, having worked with several clubs and contributed to the development of the domestic game over the years.

His association with Asante Kotoko, one of Ghana’s most prominent football clubs, makes the disclosure particularly significant to followers of the club.

Donations from football clubs to former coaches, players and members of their football family are often intended to demonstrate solidarity during periods of bereavement and other personal difficulties.

Hayford’s claim, however, suggests that the intended support did not materialise as expected in this instance.

The disclosure may prompt further discussion about the circumstances surrounding the alleged bounced cheque and whether the matter was subsequently brought to the attention of the club’s management.

Asante Kotoko’s response to Hayford’s claim was not included in the statement provided. It is therefore unclear whether the club has addressed the allegation or offered an explanation regarding the cheque.

The issue remains centred on Hayford’s account of the GH¢200 donation, which he says was intended to support him after his wife’s death but could not be cashed.

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