Asante Kotoko Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum: "We Should Have Won Earlier" Against Hearts of Oak
Asante Kotoko coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, believes his side should have secured the win earlier after their narrow 1-0 victory over rivals Hearts of Oak at Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday. The narrow margin of victory was sealed by a stoppage-time goal from Albert Amoah, which came as a relief for Ogum and his team. The coach acknowledged that his players missed several opportunities to put the game beyond Hearts in the first half, emphasizing that finishing chances early should have been their priority. Despite the close scoreline, Ogum was pleased with the resilience shown by his team and highlighted the importance of converting scoring chances in upcoming matches.
Ogum Reflects on missed opportunities as Kotoko Climb to 6th Place in the League
After the victory, Asante Kotoko moved up to 6th place in the Ghana Premier League standings with 21 points. Coach Ogum admitted that the win was a narrow escape given the several chances his team squandered throughout the game. He noted, “Absolutely, there is a lot of work to do,” acknowledging the missed opportunities to close out the game earlier. The coach highlighted the importance of maintaining focus and precision in front of goal as Kotoko prepares to face Dreams FC in their next league encounter. With the tight fixtures ahead, Ogum stressed the need for his players to be more clinical and decisive in future matches to maintain their momentum.
Next Steps for Kotoko as they Face Dreams FC on Matchday 14
As Asante Kotoko gears up for their Matchday 14 fixture against Dreams FC, Prosper Narteh Ogum is keen on ensuring his team learns from the mistakes made against Hearts of Oak. The narrow win has given the Porcupine Warriors some breathing space, but Ogum knows the team still needs to improve in converting chances. He emphasized that facing Dreams FC at Tuba Astro Turf will be another test of their resolve and focus. “We need to go back to the drawing board and work on our finishing,” Ogum stated. The coach’s objective remains clear – to make sure Kotoko can clinch victories comfortably rather than relying on late goals to secure the win.
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