I Can"t Hurt My Lovely Fans - Eric Bekoe To Kotoko

Sekondi Hasaacas center forward, Eric Bekoe has rendered an unqualified apology to the fans of Kumasi Asante Kotoko for the comments he made after his sides defeat in their recent league game in Kumasi.

The former Petrojet frontman, had an altercation with Kotoko head coach, David Duncan during their 1-0 loss at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium last Sunday, and it is believed fans who witnessed what transpired are unhappy with their former player’s actions.

Eric Bekoe described Kotoko fans as lovely and he wouldn’t do anything to hurt them. He believes he reacted rudely before them because he could not control his emotions.

“This is football and you can’t stay in one club forever,” Bekoe said.

“If I did anything to hurt the fans, I am deeply sorry. But they all saw what happened before I reacted. It wasn’t my intention to react angrily before my lovely fans but it was due to what the coach did,” he added.

He has also apologized to David Duncan, saying “it was a misunderstanding from either me or him. These things are part of football, but he is matured, older than me and I have to accord him that respect”.

I Can"t Hurt My Lovely Fans - Eric Bekoe To Kotoko

Hasaacas Played Against Referee - Bekoe

Sekondi Hasaacas striker, Eric Bekoe claim they played against the match day referee, Maxwell Hanson and not Kotoko.

Sekondi Hasaacas suffered their third defeat of the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League season against Kumasi Asante Kotoko on Friday night.

And Eric Bekoe, who reckoned he played very well tonight, says the referee was unfair to them.

“My performance was the best. I think we were rather playing against the referee and not the team; and I was so much surprised at the coach,” the former golden boot winner of the GPL told Super Sport.

Eric Bekoe also alleged that Kotoko head coach David Duncan called him and insulted for reason be knows nothing about.

“As a respected coach, that we all know and he behaved as he did on the touchline was not the best.

“To call me and insult me doesn’t look professional. What he did was uncalled for; we are all playing professional football and you have to know how to talk to players. Whether you’re a coach or not. The way he did wasn’t fair,” h noted.

Eric Bekoe apologized to Kotoko fans for reacting angrily on the pitch.

Hasaacas Played Against Referee - Bekoe

Ainooson Calls For Fans Support For Kotoko

Al Hilal versatile defender, Abeiku Ainooson has called on fans of Kotoko to fill the Baba Yara stands on Friday to cheer the team to victory.

Asante Kotoko are struggling to regain the rhythm that won them the GHALCA Six invitational tournament in Sekondi in pre-season.

They’ve lost two and drawn two of their four league matches and are in a relegation dog fight early on in the season.

Fans of the Porcupine Warriors are frustrated at the abysmal start to this year’s campaign, and Ainooson who left Asante Kotoko during the off-season, has called on fans to cheer the team this evening to beat Hasaacas.

He believes a win tonight will change the fortunes of the club for the rest of the season.

“The fans are an integral part of the success of Kotoko. They should throng into the stadium in their numbers and support the team for 90 minutes,” Ainoosen told Kumasi based Otec FM.

“Kotoko is all that we’ve got and must not let the club down despite the poor start to the season. A win against Hasaacas will change a lot of things.

“Moreover, the situation was almost the same last year but through hard work and togetherness, we were able to finish the season on a high, placing second in the end.

“All is not lost, it’s just four games gone and situations can change if supporters help the team like they did for us last season,” He said.

Ainooson Calls For Fans Support For Kotoko

Hasaacas Ready For Kotoko - Basigi

Sekondi Hasaacas head coach, Yussif Basigi says about 85 percent of the team’s problem is solved and they are ready for battle Kumasi Asante Kotoko on Friday.

Sekondi Hasaacas dominated the headlines in the country prior to the start of the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League.

Players revolted for their salaries, though the issue was sorted out, their start to the season has been unconvincing having conceded 11 goals and scored five.

They will be traveling to Kumasi for the their match week five five fixture against Asante Kotoko and considering their record away from home this year, they will be overlooked for a possible positive result against the Porcupine Warriors.

But Yussif Basigi says they are ready for the wounded Porcupine Warriors.

“It is true that we had some challenges but we have solved about 85 percent of the problems. Tactically and technically, we are sound and ready for any battle,” the Black Queens coach told Goaso-based radio station, Genesis FM.

“We are on course and from what I have seen we are good shape and ready. There’s no need for anyone to panic.” He assured.

Sekondi Hasaacas are currently 12th in the Premier League table after four matches.

Hasaacas Ready For Kotoko - Basigi

Kotoko Announce Rates For Hasaacas Clash

Kumasi Asante Kotoko has announced rates for their upcoming 2015/16 Ghana Premier league Match Week Five fixture at home against Sekondi Hasaacas.

The record premier league champions started poorly after four matches and hopes to kick start their season on Friday, with a good win hence the affordable rates.

The popular and center line will go for GHS 4 and 6 respectively, whilst VIP tickets will be sold for GHS 15.

The decision to cut down the prices of the tickets is to make it affordable for supporters to fill the stands in their must win game.

Kotoko is yet to pick three points from a premier league match since the season a began on February 20.

They are currently 14th on the league log after four with only two points.

The match kick off at 6 pm on Friday.

Kotoko Announce Rates For Hasaacas Clash