Asante Kotoko head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has admitted that his side may have suffered from fatigue following their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Accra Lions in their Ghana Premier League encounter.
The Porcupine Warriors were completely outplayed on the day as Accra Lions dominated proceedings to hand Kotoko one of their heaviest defeats of the season.
Speaking after the match, Ogum hinted that fatigue may have played a role but emphasized that the team had been well-prepared in the lead-up to the clash.
“It may be that they are fatigued somehow, but then we are managing them well physiologically, psychologically—we are managing them very well,” Ogum said.
He added that the team approached the game with confidence and energy but lost focus when it mattered most.
“It is all about focus in games like this. So, it may be [fatigue], but before the game, we looked very energetic, very confident, knowing very well we were going to play very well and then get the maximum points. But then, the dynamics changed.”
The defeat dealt a blow to Kotoko’s title ambitions as they now face increased pressure to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
Kotoko, who are on 47 points, have dropped to third after the defeat trailing Bibiani Gold Stars by three points.
