Asante Kotoko captain Ibrahim Danlad has expressed his concerns over the club’s wretched performance in the second round of the Ghana Premier League season.
The Porcupine Warriors have managed just one win, a draw and seven defeats in nine games, which called for a crisis meeting with the Life Patron of the Club, His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The skipper, speaking to the club’s media, conceded that their performance has been terrible and demanded an apology to their fans.
“We would first like to apologize to our supporters because we know they don’t deserve this kind of result and the things that are happening in the team. However, we want to assure them that we will do whatever it takes to turn it around.”
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Reflecting on their string of disappointing outcomes, the captain characterised it as extremely negative and deemed it unacceptable given their aspirations for the club.
“It’s very, very bad because a lot of us can’t even sleep and taking into context what we want to do for Asante Kotoko and our careers, this result doesn’t speak well of us the playing body. But we know it’s part of the job and the only thing we have to do is to change things around now, is to work hard and stay focused. Other than that, it could be worse.”
Despite enduring their worst run in history, Danlad remains confident that Asante Kotoko will secure victory over Samartex FC in their upcoming crucial encounter on Sunday. Both teams are vying for success, with the Timber Lads also eyeing their first Premier League trophy.
“This is the time we need our supporters and I do feel the pain of them and that of the King because I am also a supporter, but in these moments, patience is key, and I know we don’t have any excuses on Sunday and I believe we are going to win. I believe that 100%.”
By Steven Boadi |Akoma Sports| Ghana