Former Ghana captain John Mensah is set to join Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko on a short term deal, Ghana Sports can exclusively confirm.

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has ruled out a return to the English Premier League this January as reports of interest in him from West Ham and Stoke City intensifies.

Ghana have booked a place in the last four of the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) after pipping the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 at the Free State Stadium on Sunday.

The Ghanaian midfielder is hopeful that his new boss will give Milan the needed confidence to turn things around in the Serie A.

The Super Eagles have received a financial boost ahead of their semi final CHAN clash against rivals the Black Stars in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.