Asante Kotoko head coach, Charles Kwablah Akunnor, says his team’s efficiency has earned them the NC
\nSpecial Competition trophy.
\nAkunnor admitted his team in recent weeks has not been fantastic in their play, but commended the
\nplayers for working hard to get the results regardless.
\nKotoko will represent Ghana in the next CAF Champions League competition, after emerging winners of the Tier 1 NC
\nSpecial Competition.
\nThe Pocupine Warriors defeated Karela United 4-1 on penalties against after the game had ended 1-1 in
\nregulation time.
\n“It was a very difficult game. I think in the past probably one week
\nwe’ve had difficult matches. We’ve played Hearts of Oak, we played Ashgold and today, and I must say
\nwe’ve not been fantastic but we’ve been efficient”, Akunnor said after the game.
\n“The boys have done very well..I’m pleased to have boys like these and it’s been a difficult journey for
\nus to be rewarded for such a win. I think we are grateful and I’m grateful to the boys”, he added.
\nThe former Black Stars skipper, said injury concerns also led to their average performance in the final.<\/p>\n
Source: Enin Emmanuel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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