Nsoatreman midfielder Michael Ackah Ballack has revealed the intense nature of their recent clash against Asante Kotoko, attributing the heated encounter to the high stakes involved.
In an interview with Ghana Sports Page, Ackah Ballack revealed that both teams had everything to play for, making the game particularly tense.
“The game was like that because if we had lost, we would’ve dropped to the bottom, and they would go top of the table. That’s why the match was so intense. Even a draw would’ve been a bad result for us,” he explained.
Despite the tension on the pitch, the midfielder insisted that Nsoatreman and Kotoko maintain a good relationship, recalling their historic first meeting at Nsoatre Park.
“We and Kotoko have a good relationship. They were the first team we played against at the Nsoatre Park,” he added.
Ackah Ballack also addressed the tragic aftermath of the game, calling on authorities to take swift action in response to the unfortunate stabbing incident that claimed the life of a Kotoko fan Nana Pooley.
“We will plead with the leaders to arrest the killer and everybody involved. And also use them as scapegoats to avoid similar occurrences in the future,” he told Ghanasportspage.com.
Police have made several arrests in connection to the murder incident and have identified the killer as Brimah who is said to be on the run.
