According to Ghana football website Footy-Ghana, Pirates have already written a letter to Kotoko to invite Yacouba for an assessment before the end of the month.
The Burkina Faso-born striker, who has been in fine form for the Ghanian side during the CAF Confederation Cup tournament, is reported to have attracted wide interest from clubs overseas including teams in Portugal and Czech Republic.
Pirates are also reported to be keeping a close eye on Ghana national team goalkeeper Richard Ofori, who is currently on the books of Maritzburg United.
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