Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has admitted the toll of consecutive long journeys on his squad but insists his gamers needs to be mentally complicated if they need to secure the Ghana Premier League.
Kotoko were held to a goalless draw by Younger Apostles in Wenchi, marking a 2nd straight league match with out a secure. That end result adopted a gruelling 14-hour spherical day out to Samreboi to face defending champions Samartex 1996.
Talking after the match, Ogum admitted the stress but urged his gamers to overcome it.
“I instructed them that in tell for you to be a title contender, you should to take care of these challenges mentally. We travelled seven hours to Samreboi and one other seven reduction, then had to commute four hours right here. It’s dead, but I in actuality have reminded them that leisure on my own is no longer ample; they need to take care of it psychologically,” he acknowledged.
Despite the annoying time table, Ogum turned into joyful to have secured aspects in both fits.
“The top thing is that we didn’t lose. We bought a point, and now now we have got to refocus and lunge forward,” he added.
Kotoko will now relieve from a more recommended time table, taking part in three consecutive dwelling games at the Baba Yara Sports StadiumâBerekum Chelsea on March 23, Factual Democracy within the FA Cup on March 29, and Holy Stars on April 4.
The Porcupine Warriors dwell in 2nd put with 39 aspects, correct one at the reduction of league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars.
