Ghana Premier League: “Kotoko pushed harder to beat Hearts of Oak” – Samba O’neil

Asante Kotoko came up with another imposing performance against Hearts of Oak in their week nine Ghana Premier League fixture on Sunday.

The Porcupine Warriors defeated their sworn rivals by 1-0 courtesy of Morifing Donzo’s late first half penalty at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Kotoko’s win kept their unbeaten run in six matches intact with Hearts of Oak losing for the first time in nine matches this campaign.

Kotoko captain, Samba O’neil has stated that, the two time African champions needed to focus in order to beat the 2004 CAF Confederation Cup winners.

Samba O’neil admits to Hearts of Oak’s qualities

“As you know Hearts of Oak is a strong side [and] the game was not easy but we were very determined to win the game,” Samba O’neil said in a post-match press conference.

“When you play Hearts of Oak it’s a tough game [so] so you don’t need someone to tell you that you have to go and play well.

“You need to be focused and push yourself and so I will take this opportunity to tell them [fans] to be behind us.
“We are taking it game by game and we are celebrating the win against our rival and they [fans] should continue to be behind us.”

The victory is Kotoko’s second straight after making light work of Karela United in a 4-2 win at the Baba Yara Stadium in week eight.

Asante Kotoko have now moved into seventh on 14 points from six matches with three matches outstanding.