Asante Kotoko captain Richard Boadu has revealed that his teammates were hoping for the season to conclude as early as possible due to their struggles.
After clinching the Ghana Premier League title at the end of the 2021/22 season, Kotoko entered the following season with high expectations of retaining the championship and performing well in other competitions.
However, the Porcupine Warriors encountered a challenging season, failing to secure any major trophies and finishing fourth in the highly competitive Ghana Premier League after coming from behind.
Their disappointments were further compounded by their elimination from the MTN FA Cup in the round of 16 after a defeat to Aduana Stars, as well as an early exit from the CAF Champions League.
“It got to a time, about four games to end the season, we were praying that the season will come to an end quickly.
“The heat at Kotoko is not easy but we have chosen to play and it is ours therefore anytime the heat comes you know how to go about things.”
The team’s underwhelming performances led to the departure of coach Seydou Zerbo, who was replaced on an interim basis by Abdul Gazale.
With the conclusion of their board and management’s tenure, the club is expected to introduce a new administration ahead of the upcoming season. They are also anticipated to appoint a new coach and bolster the squad as they aim for a better performance in the forthcoming campaign.
