Michael Helegbe Cleared To Play For Kotoko

Michael Helegbe has been cleared to feature for Asante Kotoko in the Premier The 27-year-old midfielder was signed from Liberty Professionals in January. Documentation of his transfer however got to the offices of the Premier League Board outside the transfer period � making him ineligible to feature for the Porcupine Warriors. The Ghana FA�s Player Status Committee however ruled Helegbe was fit to play for Kotoko following a favourable testimony by his former side, Liberty Professionals at the hearing on Friday. This means the former national U-23 captain will be available to coach Maxwell Konadu for selection upon the league�s resumption on March 11 when Kotok hosts All Stars. The 21-time league champions currently lead the Ghana top flight seven-points clear off rivals Hearts of Oak with twelve rounds if matches to play.