Asante Kotoko offered hope of revival ahead of FC Samartex game
Asante Kotoko have been offered new hope of revival ahead of weekend game against FC Samartex in the Ghana Premier League.
Defeat at Bechem United means the defending champions are broken down but there are still hopes to get things on the right track when they welcome Samatex to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
The Porcupine Warriors have seen their league running crushed down following defeat at Bechem United in outstanding game on Thursday afternoon. Thanks to Kofi Agbesimah and Emmanuel Avornyor who struck in each half to hand the champions their first loss of the season.
The defeat breaks Kotoko’s 2-game winning streak which the Reds need the vary preparations to bounce back stronger in Sunday’s game against Samartex.
Kotoko began their Ghana Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Hearts of Oak before two straight victories against Nsoatreman FC and King Faisal last Sunday send them to an unbeaten stance.
Thursday’s loss is something the Reds never wanted but positive winds have already began blowing in their camp with assistant coach Abdulai Gazale raising hopes for victory against newly promoted side Samartex.
The assistant coach is confident and has stated that his charges will correct thier mistakes back at home.
“Technically, our boys didn’t play out to expectation. We caused the second goal and have ourselves to blame.
“We couldn’t balance while we were attacking, so they capitalized on that to score that second goal.
“So we will go back to Kumasi to correct our mistakes because we were lucky (not to concede more goals), we could have conceded three or more because of our attacking imbalance, Abdulai Gazale said in post-match interview after Kotoko’s defeat at Bechem United.
Asante Kotoko sit fifth on the table with 7 points, 3 more below league leaders Aduana Stars. Victory on Sunday as anticipated by Abdulai Gazale will set Kotoko on track for their title defense.
However, loss of points will hamper their chances to make it two GPL titles in a row though it’s early season.
