Wahab Adams dreadful penalty miss that caused Asante Kotoko exit from the MTN FA Cup give a brief resume of how bad the team were at the latter stage of the 20/21 season.
The 24 times Ghana Premier League (GPL) champions battled inconsistency at the beginning of the term, then found some balance midway through but all the hard work went down the hill in the final phase with average performances.
The team’s adventure ended in an wanted manner as the Porcupines concluded the season empty handed.
The Reds climaxed their campaign with a disappointing exit from the FA Cup, losing 5-4 on penalties to Berekum Chelsea after the game ended goalless in regulation time.
Asante Kotoko had already lost the GPL title to their fierce rivals Hearts of Oak, which the latter were 4 points behind the former at some point.
Mariano Berretto’s men certainly had a worst run towards the end of the season losing 4 of their last five games- one on penalties.
In the league, Kotoko lost three of their last four matches, drawing one followed by the penalty lost to Chelsea on Sunday in the League Cup.
Undoubtedly, the Porcupines have had one of their worst seasons despite placing second in the GPL.
Nonetheless, they will be able to enjoy African second tier inter-club football next season if Hearts of Oak finish as eventual winners of the domestic league cup.
Hence, the Phobians clinching the double will be a huge win for Asante Kotoko who placed second in the GPL.
