Asante Kotoko midfielder Justice Blay has highlighted the significance of the upcoming Ghana Premier League fixture against Accra Lions, labeling it as a must-win encounter for his team.
The Porcupine Warriors are set to host Accra Lions in matchday 21 of the domestic top-flight on Wednesday at the Baba Yara Stadium, aiming to bounce back from recent setbacks.
Kotoko has endured a challenging run of form since the resumption of the Premier League second round, managing just one victory in three games. Following consecutive defeats, including a loss to Karela United over the weekend, Blay stressed the importance of securing a positive result against Accra Lions.
Addressing the fans, Blay acknowledged their disappointment with the team’s recent performances but urged them to remain supportive as Kotoko seeks to reverse their fortunes.
“Although we have disappointed our supporters by not getting the wins or the needed results in the away games as we did in the first round, that’s how football is,” Blay acknowledged. “We all know that we had a slow start in the first round, but we were able to make amends and turn things around, and we almost went 10 games unbeaten, so it’s never too late for us.”
He emphasized the importance of the upcoming fixture, stating, “The game against Accra Lions is our focus now; it’s a must-win game because we know points build up and our position on the league log. We will not go three games without a victory.”
Despite recent challenges, Asante Kotoko currently occupies third place on the league table with 32 points and is determined to return to winning ways against Accra Lions.
