Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum blames fatigue for Hearts of Lions defeat
By Lukman MUMIN, Accra
Kumasi Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has attributed his team’s recent 1-0 defeat to Heart of Lions to player fatigue.
The loss, which occurred during the matchday nine fixture of the Ghana Premier League at Obuasi, marks Kotoko’s second consecutive defeat and ends their unbeaten home run in the new campaign.
Explaining the reason for the team’s poor display, Ogum stated that the players were exhausted from extensive travel and a demanding schedule, having played three matches within just seven days.
“We looked very tired on the field. The stress of the journey from Kumasi to Anyinase is about nine hours; we played on Sunday and then traveled another 10 hours to Accra. After that, we played on Wednesday
and had to travel all the way from Accra back to Kumasi. You could see they were tired. It was fatigue that affected our performance,” he stated.
Following this defeat, Asante Kotoko has dropped to third place in the league standings with 15 points. The team will aim to bounce back in their next match against Bechem United as they look to regain their form in the league.
