Contrary to reports that the venue for Asante Kotoko’s MTN FA Cup tie against Real 24 Hours has been changed, the Vice Chairman of the MTN FA Cup Committee, Kofi Poku has revealed that, his outfit is yet to make a decision.
Kotoko rejected Tumu, the initial venue of the game, following complaint that the park does not meet the required club licensing standards.
Reports in the local media in the late hours of Tuesday indicated that Kotoko’s complains had let to the change in venue but Poku, in an interview on Wednesday stated that no decision has been taken yet.
“We have received as statement of Kotoko explaining the reason why they will not play the match at Tumu because the stadium does not meet the club licensing requirement,” he said.
“When the fixtures were made, indeed some of the second division clubs did not meet our requirement, but it was not our authority to take any decision but rather the club licensing authorities are in a better position to decide where the matches are to be played.
“The MTN FA cup needs to be played everywhere but sometimes you need to consider the pitches as well, but the management is yet to take a decision because they will go to Tumu and inspect the pitch and if it does not meet the requirement, then the match will be moved to Wa before the match comes on Saturday” he added.
Asante Kotoko will look to continue life under assistant coach Michael Osei in the cup fixture against the Tumu based side, whose management members are keen to host the Porcupine Warriors at their home ground.
MTN FA Cup: Committee Undecided About Tumu Park
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