Audio By Carbonatix
Portsmouth are considering punishing former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu for his continued absence from club activities while he stays in Nigeria.
The veteran striker missed training for a second day on Tuesday as his teammates took part in a double session at Fratton Park.
The reason for Kanu’s action is yet unclear to the club which he led to an FA Cup victory in 2008.
However, with negotiations having stalled over the £300,000 it is claimed he is demanding – by way of a compromise agreement – to rip up the final 12 months of his Blues contract, it appears he has opted to take drastic action.
That has left administrator Trevor Birch echoing Michael Appleton’s intention to punish Kanu for his failure to attend training.
And Pompey’s administrator is also threatening to call in the Professional Footballers’ Association if Kanu’s training boycott continues.
Birch said, “Kanu is back in Nigeria, that is the understanding from his legal adviser, who I have been speaking to. I don’t actually know why he hasn’t come back. You will have to phone him and ask him.
“What I do know, though, is we have not reached a compromise and he was due back on Monday along with the rest of the contracted players. Then he just didn’t turn up.
“I was down at the training ground both Monday and yesterday (Tuesday) and Michael Appleton is very angry, which is understandable.
“Kanu must turn up for training, or this is a breach of contract.
“Whether it is sufficient enough to terminate his contract I don’t know at this stage, we will have to wait and see.
“He will have to be disciplined, though. What we intend to do is an internal matter. I cannot talk about that.
“However, if it is a continued absence we will have to bring in the PFA.”
Kanu, along with the rest of his team-mates from last season, agreed to wage deferrals in April.
Currently operating at a £5,000-a-week ceiling, players will receive any outstanding monies upon their departure.
A takeover would also see the deferrals settled in full.
Pompey’s longest-serving player lost money when the club previously went into administration in 2010.
Two years ago, Kanu renegotiated a one-year deal at £40,000 a week to be spread over a three-year contract, thereby helping the club.
With Kanu clearly having no future at Fratton Park, Pompey have been desperate to reach a compromise agreement with him since last season reached to a close.
Birch has claimed the FA Cup Final hero has wanted £300,000 to leave the club, which led to much criticism.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
CIMG urges all practising marketers to regularise status under Ghana’s marketing law
2 minutes -
GES warns public against fake recruitment letter circulating on social media
9 minutes -
Joy FM’s Home Affairs moves to 5:30am on Saturdays: same conversations, same impact
16 minutes -
There is too much politicisation of a simple criminal matter – Tampuli on Ofori-Atta’s case
24 minutes -
Transparency International calls for PPA act amendment to publish full contract details
30 minutes -
Successful prosecution requires due diligence, not political noise — Dr Bomfeh Jnr
37 minutes -
Five-time Olympian Felipe Perrone engages GOC, GSA to boost Water Polo sport
38 minutes -
Africa’s single market will fail without a supranational court
48 minutes -
NIA trains CID officers to strengthen investigations on Ghana Card registration
54 minutes -
Ofori-Atta’s interest will best protected if he returns to Ghana – Prof Gyampo
60 minutes -
Political agitation rather making Ofori-Atta extradition bid a ‘foolish case’ – Tampuli
1 hour -
Ofori-Atta case could be framed as political persecution abroad – Hassan Tampuli
1 hour -
Prof. Gyampo says sycophancy and poor legal advice worsened Ofori-Atta’s legal troubles
1 hour -
‘We don’t have party-formed governments in Ghana’ – Dr Bomfeh Jnr
1 hour -
Otumfuo Foundation marks International Day of Education in Obuasi, calls for stronger youth inclusion
2 hours
