Ghana Premier League: Frimpong Manso reacts to first point in charge of Nations FC

New Nations FC head coach Stephen Frimpong Manso reacted to his first major assignment in charge of the club as they drew 0-0 at Bechem United in Friday’s Ghana Premier League clash.

Emmanuel Abban misses a glorious chance to give Bechem United the lead against Nations FC.#GPL #GPLisBack #GPLMW8 pic.twitter.com/cZnfMlUxWX

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Manso was hired to replace the departed Kassim Mingle Ocansey and succeeded in leading Nations to claim a point in a week eight fixture at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.

The experienced coach, who guided GoldStars to last season’s Premier League title, gave rave reviews about his players’ performance and the one point earned.

“I think it’s a very good game, it’s a game we fought for because Bechem [United] needed to win at all costs [and] you could see they were putting a lot of pressure so we will have to make sure we close them down, close down the spaces and for me I think it’s a very important point for us,” Frimpong Manso said after the game.

“I think it’s our first away point and I think Nations have been a good side all this while except that sometimes you will do all you have to do but the result will not come but I think the boys have done so well.”

New Nations FC coach Frimpong Manso says it’s premature to talk about winning the league. 🗣️#SportyFM pic.twitter.com/dWjy6ejn7p

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Bechem United head coach, Stephen Botchway shared some words after managing to keep a point at home against Nations.

“I think they [Nations FC] were so defensive that we were making a lot of mistakes in the final third. Our decision making has not been effective at all today [and] what I was expecting from the boys was not there [and] honestly I am a little bit disappointed.”

“We’re determined to win” – Bechem United coach Stephen Desmond-Issah Botchway shares his thoughts before they clash against Nations FC.#GPL #GPLisBack #GPLMW8 pic.twitter.com/qqecxf05xH

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Nations FC increased their points to nine from eight matches with Bechem United still fixed in the drop zone with six points in 14th with the remaining matches to be cleared at the weekend.

Ghana Premier League: Week 8 Fixtures

Friday, October 31

Bechem United 0-0 Nations FC

Saturday, November 1

Hohoe United vs Medeama

Sunday, November 2

GoldStars vs Young Apostles

Dreams vs Samartex

Holy Stars vs Hearts of Oak

Berekum Chelsea vs Vision

All Blacks vs Heart of Lions

Kotoko vs Karela United

Monday, November 3

Eleven Wonders vs Aduana