Kwesi Appiah, an Interim Management Committee member for Asante Kotoko, believes the club will improve in the second half of the season.
The Porcupine Warriors had a rough first half of the season but finished second with 30 points, losing only two games out of 16 in the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.
With the second half starting this weekend, Sudan's head coach, Kwesi Appiah, feels the team will progress.
"I am a member of the IMC, and we thank God they are also picking up. It will not be easy, especially in the second round of the league, so I am hoping we can catch up," he remarked.
"Last season, during the second round, several of the players had just joined the squad and required time, which is one of the major issues we usually have," he said.
"And we do not always have patients, but I understand they are gradually increasing. "I hope they can play in the second round, and everyone who supports Kotoko back home is thrilled," he continued.
Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko has strengthened its team by signing Nations FC midfielder Prince Badu.
The Reds, who have gone unbeaten in their past three league games, will play the Swedru All Blacks on Matchday 17 at the Swedru Stadium.
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Gabon's government suspends the national squad following a winless AFCON 2025 run.
Gabon's terrible Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended not just prematurely, but also with far-reaching ramifications, as the government acted quickly to dissolve the national team's technical staff and suspend the senior men's side indefinitely.
Dr. Simplice-DésirŠMamboula, acting Minister of Sports, stated: "The government has decided to dissolve the technical staff and suspend the national team until further notice."
The extreme move came after a dismal streak that saw the Panthers among the tournament's early losers and raised concerns about the quality of football in the country.
The Panthers' problems began immediately in Group F. An early setback to Cameroon established a bad tone and put the team under strain.
Hopes of a comeback receded further after a second loss to Mozambique, leaving Gabon needing a strong response in their last group match to save pride and avoid a humiliating finish.
That answer briefly surfaced against Côte d'Ivoire. Gabon opened up a 2-0 lead, demonstrating attacking drive and resilience that had been lacking earlier in the tournament. For a brief while, the Panthers appeared to be on the verge of a successful season.
However, the Ivorians produced a stunning comeback, scoring three consecutive goals to turn the game on its head and record a 3–2 triumph. The collapse sealed Gabon's elimination, with three matches played and no wins.
The aftermath was swift and devastating. In a blatant display of unhappiness, Gabonese authorities decided to dismantle the entire technical setup and suspend the national squad until further notice.
The move indicates unhappiness not only with on-field results, but also with deeper issues of planning, leadership, and responsibility inside the national football apparatus.