 In the quarter final of KNVB Beker, against his former club, Sarpong provided assist for the second goal for the club in a match, but was sent off after a second bookable offense, as NEC lose 3–2.Two months later, on 19 March 2010, he was sent off again in the last minutes, as NEC heavily lose 4–1 against Heerenveen.Having made an impressive start at NEC, Sarpong hints he might earned a spot in the World Cup.