Accra Lions coach, Ibrahim Tanko, expressed his disappointment following his team’s late defeat to Asante Kotoko on Monday.
The match appeared to be heading for a goalless draw until Kalo Ouattara scored with a header in the 96th minute, capitalizing on a mistimed cross by Accra Lions’ goalkeeper, Daniel Afful.
Tanko, in a post-match interview, didn’t conceal his frustration with the result, labeling it a “very painful defeat.” He attributed the loss to a momentary lapse in concentration and believed that a draw would have been a more appropriate outcome considering the performance of both teams.
“I think a draw could have been a better or a fair result based on how the two teams played, but this is football, one lack of concentration costs you three points. It’s painful,” he remarked.
Accra Lions, who suffered their first defeat of the season, will now be eager to recover from this setback as they prepare to face Great Olympics in their upcoming match.
