Asante Kotoko’s interim coach Prince Owusu Yaw has moved quickly to steady the ship following the club’s separation from Karim Zito, insisting the players should not shoulder the blame for recent setbacks.
Speaking in the aftermath of Zito’s departure, Owusu Yaw struck a measured tone, backing his squad while acknowledging the need for internal reflection.
“We don’t think we can put all the blame on the boys,” he said. “They did exactly what they were asked to do, and because of that, we have to figure out what went wrong. We need to talk to them and get them back to playing Accra Hearts of Oak.”
The comments signal a shift in focus from criticism to correction, as Kotoko regroup ahead of their highly anticipated clash against arch-rivals Hearts of Oak. With emotions still raw after managerial changes, Owusu Yaw appears keen to protect morale within the dressing room.
Kotoko’s recent performances have drawn scrutiny from supporters, but the interim coach’s stance suggests that tactical and structural issues may be under review rather than individual displays. His immediate task will be restoring belief and sharpening the team’s competitive edge before one of the biggest fixtures on the domestic calendar.
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