GPL Week 2: Pressure mounts on Kotoko coach; Hearts of Oak win at home
By Daniel ODURO, Accra
The second coming of Propser Narteh Ogum as head coach of Asante Kotoko has not started in a way that he anticipated with the Porcupine Warriors recording only one point in the opening two games of the season.
Dr Ogum returned to Kotoko this season after guiding them to the league title two seasons ago. He left the club the year after following disagreements with the then management led by Nana Yaw Amponsah.
Having returned this season for a second stint, Prosper Ogum was expected to hit the ground running but he has yet to win a game so far.
Kotoko suffered their first defeat of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League at Bibiani GoldStars courtesy of an Eric Bosomtwi stunner on Saturday.
The 2-1 loss at Dun’s Park means the Porcupine Warriors have one point from a possible six, after drawing their opening game against Heart of Lions.
GoldStars also have their first win of the season after losing to Berekum Chelsea in their first game last weekend.
Prince Kwabena Owusu headed Michael Osei’s hosts into the lead from a cross into the middle of the box six minutes after the hour mark.
Eight minutes later, substitute Sherif Mohammed drew Asante Kotoko level with a finish from close range.
Bosomtwi won all three points for GoldStars with a stunning long-range strike that has goalkeeper Frederick Asare pegged to his position in the 74th minute.
The home side had two goals disallowed for an infringement on the goalkeeper and an offside.
Elsewhere, Accra Hearts of Oak managed to record their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Nsoatreman FC at the Accra Sports stadium. The Phobians needed the win after a disappointing loss in the first game away to Real Tamale United.
Results of Match day 2
Hearts of Oak 1-0 Nsoatreman FC
Bechem United 1-0 Dreams FC
Aduana FC 2-0 Medeama SC
Karela United 3-1 Berekum Chelsea
Heart of Lions 0-0 Great Olympics
Nations FC 2-0 Samartex FC
