Ghana Premier League: Prince Owusu targets improved Kotoko performance

Prince Owusu is demanding improved performances from Asante Kotoko ahead of their Ghana Premier League clash against Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

Asante Kotoko are on the road to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium as guests of a stubborn Karela United in week 25 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.

The Porcupine Warriors were held to a goalless draw by a ten-man Vision FC last weekend, a result which did not go down well with the club’s teeming supporters.

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Ahead of the journey to Karela United, interim head coach Prince Owusu expressed worry over the club’s mixed results.

Owusu looks for redemption at Karela United

“I think that the situation that the teamis in right now, we need to take every match very seriously [and] as you are saying the task is difficult, you cannot say it’s not because the expectations from our fans and everything is very high, they want win and win it all so it’s very tough and we haven’t won a game there and we know it’s going to be a very tough task for us,” Prince Owusu told Kotoko TV.

“It’s not easy at all a lot of thinking about it, what is going on, what is happening, why Kumasi Asante Kotoko and all those things are coming to cross my mind and we just need to perform and maybe one we will just break that jinx and we can get a win”.”

Asante the team currently sit in 4th on the league table with 39 points, one behind sworn rivals Hearts of Oak after 24 league games this season.

Leaders Medeama’s title ambitions will face a stern test when they host strugglers Hohoe United at the Tarkwa TnA Park on Sunday.

Ghana Premier League: Week 25 fixtures

Friday, March 6

Nations FC vs Bechem United

Saturday, March 7

Vision FC vs Berekum Chelsea

Samartex vs Dreams

Sunday, March 8

Karela vs Kotoko

Young Apostles vs GoldStars

Hearts of Oak vs Holy Stars

Medeama vs Hohoe United

Aduana vs Eleven Wonders

Heart of Lions vs All Blacks

Asante Kotoko will be hoping to rediscover their winning rhythm as the Ghana Premier League season approaches a crucial stage. The Porcupine Warriors remain among the top contenders in the title race, but recent inconsistent results have made every upcoming match extremely important. A positive result against Karela United could help the team regain confidence and maintain pressure on the clubs above them in the standings.

The clash against Karela United is expected to be a difficult test for the Kumasi-based side. Matches at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium have historically proven challenging for visiting teams, and Kotoko are well aware of the challenge that awaits them. The technical team has therefore emphasized discipline, concentration and improved finishing in training sessions ahead of the fixture.

Supporters of the club will also be hoping that the team’s attacking players can step up and convert the chances created during matches. In several recent fixtures, Kotoko have controlled possession but struggled to find the decisive goal needed to secure maximum points.

With the Ghana Premier League entering its decisive weeks, every point could prove crucial in determining the final standings. The Porcupine Warriors will be eager to deliver a strong performance and show their supporters that they remain serious contenders for the league title this season.

A strong performance in the upcoming fixture could also play an important role in boosting the team’s morale as the season progresses. For a club with the history and expectations of Asante Kotoko, maintaining consistency is essential. If the team can secure a positive result against Karela United, it could provide the momentum needed for the Porcupine Warriors to strengthen their position in the Ghana Premier League title race.