Asante Kotoko’s coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, recently reached out to the club’s loyal supporters, urging them to greet players with positivity and encouragement, particularly during home games at the revered Baba Yara Stadium.
Ogum’s heartfelt appeal follows the team’s recent triumph over Legon Cities and precedes crucial upcoming fixtures. Underlining the importance of maintaining a supportive environment, Ogum emphasized that despite recent victories, it’s essential to nurture a culture of backing the players wholeheartedly.
The team’s resurgence coincided with a visit to the club’s esteemed life patron, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, culminating in two wins out of their last three games. Despite this upward trajectory, Ogum stressed the detrimental impact of fans’ reactions to players’ errors, warning that such negativity could amplify pressure on the team, potentially hampering their performance on the pitch.
Drawing on the experiences of Asante Kotoko legends like Opoku Nti and Malik Jabir, Ogum highlighted the challenges of playing at Baba Yara Stadium and how fans’ reactions could affect players’ confidence and gameplay negatively. He urged supporters to emulate the composed demeanor they exhibited during previous away matches against Samartex and Medeama in Tarkwa, even in the face of mistakes.
Looking ahead to the remaining fixtures of the season, Ogum assured fans of captivating football while reiterating the team’s unwavering commitment to securing impressive results.
