Asante Kotoko midfielder Baba Yahaya has attributed the club’s inability to challenge for the Ghana Premier League title last season to a lackadaisical attitude among the players.
Reflecting on the past season, Yahaya explained, “We failed to win the league because most of us (players) relaxed after arriving at Kotoko,” in an interview with the club's media team. Despite the club’s significant investment in new players, the Porcupine Warriors struggled throughout the campaign and were even close to relegation at one point. A late surge allowed them to finish the season in sixth place.
Yahaya also admitted that he did not meet the expectations of Kotoko supporters. “I didn’t live up to the expectations of supporters because personally, I know what I can do but I hope from the second season onwards, I will live up to the expectations,” he said.
In response to their disappointing season, Asante Kotoko has parted ways with 21 players, including Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala and captain Danlad Ibrahim. The club has begun preparations for the upcoming season, resuming training on Friday as they look to bounce back from last year’s challenges.
