Assistant Kotoko coach David Ocloo says the team will need some time to turn things around following their atrocious form in the Ghana Premier League.
The Porcupine Warriors lost their fourth consecutive league game on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium as Nations FC secured a narrow win.
The defeat did not only see Kotoko slip to ninth but was their worst-ever run in the competition in 14 years.
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Ocloo who remains confident in bouncing back believes the situation is difficult and may need some time to get things working again.
“I think we need some time, it [the results] will come. They should forgive us for such a result and they should keep supporting us and we will not disappoint them. It’s not over yet. This is the time we need them the most so they shouldn’t neglect us. They should be with us and we will turn things around.”
Ocloo was however satisfied with the performance of the team indicating that the players heeded instructions but were unlucky to get a goal.
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“It was a very difficult game. A very difficult situation. I think today our boys came to the party. We were well organised, disciplined and they played according to our system and structure. Within the system it was nice but it’s unfortunate we didn’t get the needed goal.
“It’s true [that luck has deserted Kotoko] but I think with more hard work we will get that luck back,” he added.
The win for Nations FC also saw the Abrankese-based side pile more pressure on league leaders FC Samarteex who also secured a vital 2-1 win over Hearts of Oak to end their unbeaten run.
Due to the atrocious form of Kotoko, it is believed that the technical team of the club has been given a three-game lifeline to save their job following the poor form.
After 23 games, the Porcupines have won nine games, drawn five and lost nine.