In a scathing rebuke, former Asante Kotoko defender Samuel Appiah has accused coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum of showing little to no regard for his bench players, claiming that the coach’s impatience and personal vendettas can ruin a player’s career.
Appiah, who played for Medeama SC before joining Kotoko in 2021, alleged that Ogum is sentimentally attached to his starting eleven and will do everything in his power to keep reserve players on the bench.
According to Appiah, this lack of respect and understanding can lead to a lack of motivation among players who are not getting regular game time.
“He’s an intolerant person, very quick tempered. I will advise him to change his attitude and learn how to respect players.” – Appiah told Saddick Adams TV
“We won the league for him during his first season”
“I don’t think Coach Ogum respects the reserve players who sit on the bench; he believes in his starting eleven. That was my experience while working with Ogum. We feel horrible about it and lack the will to play when called upon,” Appiah said in an interview with Saddick Adams TV.
Appiah also claimed that Ogum is impatient and takes things personally, which can make it difficult for players to get back into the team if they have had a disagreement with the coach.
“Yes, Coach Ogum can be irritable, and he took things personally. He won’t let you play in his squad if he has problems with you,” he added.
Despite acknowledging that he looks up to Ogum as a father figure, Appiah believes that the coach’s attitude towards players will continue to have a negative impact on his career.
