Asante Kotoko midfielder Justice Blay has conceded that the team’s recent performances in away games have been disappointing for the fans, following back-to-back defeats since the resumption of the Ghana Premier League.
Blay expressed his acknowledgment of the fans’ disappointment, emphasizing the team’s slow start in the second half of the season. Despite the setbacks, he remained optimistic about the team’s potential to turn things around.
“Although we have disappointed our supporters by not getting the wins or the needed results in the away games as we did in the first round, that’s how football is. We all know that we had a slow start in the first round, but we were able to make amends and turn things around, and we almost went 10 games unbeaten, so it’s never too late for us,” he told the club’s media.
He urged the supporters to remain patient and focused, highlighting the upcoming crucial match against Accra Lions as a must-win fixture to bolster their position on the league table.
“I will also urge our supporters to keep calm. The game against Accra Lions is our focus now; it’s a must-win game because we know points build up and our position on the league log. We will not go three games without a victory,” he added.
Blay emphasized the importance of accumulating points and expressed confidence that the team would bounce back from the recent setbacks.
Despite the challenging away form, Asante Kotoko currently occupies the third position on the league table with 32 points. They are set to face Accra Lions in a pivotal week 21 fixture at the Baba Yara Stadium on Wednesday.
