Yaw Preko laments Kotoko's declining standards

2026-03-06 - 02:44

Former Ghana international Yaw Preko has expressed concern over Asante Kotoko's diminishing stature in Ghanaian football, suggesting that rival clubs no longer view the Porcupine Warriors with the same fear and respect they once commanded. Speaking about the changing dynamics in the domestic game, Preko pointed to Bibiani GoldStars as a prime example of a club that now believes it operates at a higher level than the Kumasi-based giants. "They now believe they are better than Kotoko," he indicated, noting that this growing confidence among opponents stems from a noticeable drop in Kotoko's standards in recent times. Preko explained that this shift in perception has created a mindset where some teams, particularly GoldStars, quickly attribute any defeat against Kotoko to alleged referee bias rather than accepting the outcome of the match. Preko believes the situation should serve as a wake-up call for Kotoko to rebuild its structure, strengthen its squad, and restore the competitive edge that once defined the club. He stressed that the team's history and stature demand a higher level of performance and organisation. Preko urged the club's leadership to take deliberate steps to restore confidence and dominance, arguing that reclaiming that reputation will silence such perceptions from rival teams and help re-establish Kotoko as a formidable force in Ghanaian football once again. Send your news stories to [email protected] and via WhatsApp on +233 546310076.