Asante Kotoko’s head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, expressed his satisfaction with Accra Lions’ performance on Monday after his team secured their first win of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season.
Coach Ogum and his Porcupine Warriors traveled to the capital to face their Round 4 opponents in the new league season, with the game taking place at the Accra Sports Stadium. Following a hard-fought contest between the two sides, Asante Kotoko managed to score late in added time to claim all three points.
During a post-match interview with StarTimes, Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum praised Accra Lions as a tactically proficient team. He acknowledged their intelligence on the ball and their ability to exploit spaces, foreseeing a challenging encounter.
“They are a tactically good side. They are very intelligent on the ball and they are able to move well into spaces so I knew it was going to be like this,” the Asante Kotoko coach said.
Delighted with his team’s first win of the season, Coach Prosper Nartey Ogum commended the players, especially the substitutes, for their contributions in securing the victory. He emphasized the team’s quality and depth, emphasizing that even players on the bench have the responsibility to analyze the game and make a positive impact.
“We have quality, we have depth in the team if you are on the bench your responsibility is to read and analyze the game. I’m happy for them that when they go in there they are able to get the decisions right,” Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum said.
Looking ahead, Asante Kotoko will face Aduana Stars in Round 5 of the Ghana Premier League.