Ghanaian champions, Asante Kotoko started their 2022/23 CAF Champions League campaign on a good note after edging out Burkina Faso conquerors, RC by 0-1 last Monday at the General Kerekou Stadium in Cotonou.
The Ghana's Ambassador to Benin, Her Excellency Madam Christine Churcher- who was present at the stadium, has congratulated and heaped praises on the Kotoko players after the sweet victory yesterday.
The game was really a tough one for the Porcupine Warriors who dominated evey aspect of it on most occasions but looked wasteful until young sensation Isaac Oppong scored to snatch the win for them just on the stroke of full time.
Speaking to the players after the precious victory in the dressing room, elated Madam Christine Churcher has described the victory as one for Ghana not Kotoko and has urged them to be more purposeful upfront. She said;
"Congratulations. I am more excited than you. For me, until the final whistle goes, you cannot say your team has not won, I believe in that so when the final whistle goes then I give up."
"But I was sure that even if it remains one or two minutes to final whistle, you will score, I was convinced."
"You've done well. A victory for the country. It is Ghana which has won, not Kotoko. I pray that you will do your homework well when you go home."
"You played well but let me make this comment, one thing I've noticed about soccer is that, those who take advantage of opportunities which come their way are most at times are the winners."
"I want to encourage you. Sharpen your prowess at goal scoring and make that all the opportunities you get are translated into countable goals. May the Lord go with you. May you be united more than anymore." She concluded
Asante Kotoko will welcome the Hawks in the return encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
By: Iddriss Abdul Rahim
