Experienced football administrator Kofi Manu has urged Asante Kotoko to make full payment imposed by FIFA before making any appeal.
FIFA has ordered the Porcupine Warriors to make full payment of a $180,000 fee to Tunisian giants Esperance regarding Emmanuel Clottey’s transfer.
According to reports in the local media, Kotoko have until May 10 to settle a total amount of $240,000 (€218,915) which also includes a fine.
Failure to pay up the money will see the Kumai based side demoted to the second tier of Ghana Football.
Speaking to Light FM in an interview, Kofi Manu said that the Porcupine Warriors must accept the verdict and make payment before they can also appeal for the $150,000.
"This final verdict is a FIFA decision which is simply irreversible and must be respected before any other complaints so Kotoko should look for that $240,00.00 and make the necessary payments to FIFA and Esperance respectively before chasing their $150,000.00," he said.
He also disclosed why the world governing body has been strict on this issue.
"FIFA is being so strict because this is the second time Kotoko has done this. About 20 years, Kotoko took George Arthur from Al Masry whiles under contract with the Egyptian side and the case traveled to FIFA who declared until he(Arthur) pays the money back to Al Masry he cannot play football. Kotoko wasn't responsible and pinned down so George Arthur didn't pay the money before he died. These records are there so FIFA have made amendments in the regulations and laws," he added.