'We must redeem ourselves on Sunday' â?? Kotoko Chairman sets rallying cry for Hearts of Oak clash

2026-02-11 - 01:37

Asante Kotoko’s Interim Management Committee Chairman, Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awuah, has charged the team to turn their season around starting with Sunday’s high-stakes Super Clash against rivals Hearts of Oak. The call follows a turbulent period that saw head coach Karim Zito step down after a string of disappointing results, including an early exit from the CAF Confederation Cup, elimination from the MTN FA Cup, and just one win in their last five Ghana Premier League matches. With assistant coach Prince Owusu now in interim charge, Nana Apinkra left no room for doubt about what is expected when the Porcupine Warriors face Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Stadium on February 15. “We can’t afford further excuses. It’s redemption time, and let’s leave the past behind and focus on what is ahead,” he stated. “We must redeem ourselves on Sunday.” Currently fifth in the league with 35 points—one point behind fourth-placed Hearts of Oak—the match is crucial not only for bragging rights but also for Kotoko’s hopes of reviving their league campaign and reconnecting with a fanbase growing restless. The chairman’s words strike at the heart of the club’s current challenge: to channel pride, urgency, and unity into a performance worthy of the Kotoko badge. Sunday isn’t just another match—it’s a chance to reignite a season, reclaim momentum, and truly redeem what has, until now, been a chapter of frustration. Send your news stories to [email protected] and via WhatsApp on +233 546310076.