Yaw Preko has raised concerns about the declining standards of Asante Kotoko, suggesting that the club’s current struggles have changed how some rivals perceive the once-dominant Ghanaian football giant.
According to the former Ghana international and football coach, Bibiani GoldStars now appear to believe they manage their club more effectively than Kotoko. He indicated that this growing confidence among Kotoko’s opponents is largely due to what he described as a noticeable drop in the Kumasi-based club’s level in recent times.
Yaw Preko explained that the situation has created a mindset among some teams, particularly Bibiani GoldStars, where any defeat against Kotoko in a league match is quickly attributed to alleged referee bias rather than accepting the outcome of the game.
In his view, the perception stems from the belief that Kotoko is no longer operating at the high standard that once commanded widespread respect across Ghanaian football. He noted that when a team believes it is better organized and performing more effectively than a traditional powerhouse like Kotoko, it becomes easier for them to question the fairness of results when things do not go their way.
The former national team player suggested that such reactions reveal how much the club’s reputation and influence on the domestic football scene have shifted. He emphasized that in the past, Kotoko’s strength and dominance made it difficult for opponents to question results after matches because the team’s superiority on the pitch was widely acknowledged.
However, he believes the narrative has gradually changed as the club has faced challenges in maintaining the high standards that once made it one of the most feared sides in Ghanaian football.
Yaw Preko further indicated that the situation should serve as a wake-up call for Kotoko to rebuild its structure, strengthen its squad, and restore the competitive edge that once defined the club. He stressed that the team’s history and stature demand a higher level of performance and organization.
He added that when a club with Kotoko’s rich legacy begins to lose its aura, it naturally encourages smaller teams to feel they are now operating at a higher level. According to him, that perception alone can significantly change how matches involving Kotoko are viewed by their opponents.
Preko therefore urged the club’s leadership to take deliberate steps to restore the confidence and dominance that once made Kotoko one of the most respected football institutions in the country.
He maintained that reclaiming that reputation will not only silence such perceptions from rival teams but also help re-establish Kotoko’s status as a formidable force in Ghanaian football once again.
