Kofi Abanga, a former player in the Ghana Premier League, has criticized the current players of Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, saying that they lack the willingness to give their all for the two Ghanaian giants.
The ex-midfielder of Accra Hearts of Oak expressed his disappointment with the current performances of the two clubs, saying that their players are not committed enough. Abanga cited recent matches in which both teams lost possession of the ball and showed no urgency to regain it.
Abanga told Ghanasportspage.com, “Current Hearts and Kotoko players are not committed. I was sad whiles watching Hearts of Oak match the last time. Their performance after losing the ball seems there’s nothing at stake. They same thing happened during Kotoko’s game against Olympics. You could clearly see that they are not committed,”
“This is not how to play Hearts and Kotoko. You should be filled with the spirit whenever you put on the jersey. They just win the league with some favor but will go and disgrace Ghana in Africa. This is the time to tell them the truth.
He praised the commitment of players from other teams like Aduana, Medeama, and Bechem United and called for Kotoko and Hearts players to step up their game.
“Aduana, Medeama and Bechem United players are committed unlike Kotoko and Hearts. I think we have a lot to do. Without Kotoko and Hearts, Ghana football will be found nowhere,” he noted.
The two clubs, once the most feared and respected teams in Ghana and Africa, have been struggling in recent times. In their last five Premier League games, Kotoko has won only one, lost two, and drawn two, while Hearts have claimed two wins, one draw, and two defeats
