Super Clash Was Boring - Razak

Kumasi Asante Kotoko legend, Abdul Razak Karim has described the ‘Super Clash’ as a boring game.

According to him, neither Hearts nor Kotoko put up a performance worth the magnitude of the game.

“Like I told you before the match, Kotoko have good individual players but as a team, they have a lot of work to do,” Abdul Razak told SportsCrusader.com.

“Hearts are a good as a unit, but lack that individual player who can change a game for you,” he noted.

On whether he was impressed with the biggest game in the calendar of Ghana football, he said:

“None of the teams played good football. No individual player was excellent on the day. The stadium was full because of the magnitude of the game, but I got bored. I could see that they were just sitting down.

“The players are supposed to keep fans on their feet with good football, but we didn’t see that. Both coaches have a lot of work to do.

“These are the two best clubs in Ghana and the teams should always be able to entertain the fans,” he added.

Kotoko stole the win following a howler by Hearts goalie Soulama Abdoulaye. Hearts flew out of their blocks, but the performance was not impressive.

Super Clash Was Boring - Razak

Hearts - Kotoko Has Its Own Pressure

The biggest game in Ghana’s domestic football calendar, that is, games between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko comes with it’s own pressure, according to Kotoko legend, Abdul Razak Karim.

The result either bring joy or tears to their respective faithfuls, thus, adding some pressure to the men assigned to represent the masses who follow them.

“Matches involving Hearts of Oak and Kotoko are special. They are matches every player wants to play,” the 2003-04 Ghana premier league winner told Sports Crusader.

Football pundits believe games between the giants is not influenced by current performance. Abdul Razak agrees with that assertion, but says it comes with it’s own pressure.

“Your coaches will tell you to see it as a normal game, but I must add that it has it’s own pressure. There’s pressure in all the players, the coaches and even the fans.

“You feel that pressure of desire and the hunger to win at all cost. When I was a player, that pressure was there, and when I took over the team (in 2003-04 season), it was not different.” He said.

Accra Hearts of Oak is second on the league log with 18 points, 2 less than leaders Wa All Stars, while Kotoko is 9th.

Hearts - Kotoko Has Its Own Pressure

Kotoko Legend Backs Michae Osei To Succeed

Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko coach, Abdul Razak Karim has backed interim boss Michael Osei to lead the team to success.

Michael Osei, served as assistant coach under Masa-ud Didi Dramani and David Duncan respectively, before he was promoted to head the technical bench of the team after a series of poor results under the latter.

The team has won three of their four games under his tutelage, but the latest defeat to New Edubiase United opened up old wounds and the atmosphere surrounding his future as a permanent heir to David Duncan passed through the window.

However, Abdul Razak Karim, who won the Premier League title in the 2003-04 season for the Porcupine Warriors, reckon he has the capabilities to succeed at Kotoko.

“Michael (Osei) is a very good coach. He has worked at New Edubiase United, he also worked with Didi Dramani and David Duncan,” the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations Cup winner told Sportscrusader.com.

“He has acquired a lot of experience under all these coaches and he has also shown that he can be his own man when the management asked him to take over the team.

“And it is not the first time he has done that: he won the FA Cup two years ago and he also won the GHALCA tournament. He just need the support of the people and he will do a good job for the club,” he added.

The Golden Boy as Abdul Razak is affectionately called, says he knows the problem and is ready to offer advise if the hierarchy need ideas.

Kotoko Legend Backs Michae Osei To Succeed

I Will Play For Kotoko In The Next World - Polo

Mohammed Ahmed ‘Polo’ has said that should he have the opportunity to play in the next world, he will never play for former club Hearts of Oak because they are ungrateful.

The former Ghana international who played for Phobians in his playing days regrets putting on the rainbow shirt because supporters of the club are not as generous and appreciative as that of Kumasi Asante Kotoko fans.

Emmanuel Duah played for both Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, unfortunately he is down with stroke now. Within the week, Emmanuel Agyemang Duah said Hearts of Oak don’t show support like Kotoko fans do to him.

And Mohammed Polo has jumped to echo the comments of Duah.

“Hearts do not help their players at all, if I’m to resurrect from my death, I would play for Kotoko. Looking at the way Kotoko support their players for me it’s awesome’’, Polo told Kumasi-based Boss FM.

“I remember one instance both Hearts and Kotoko players were at Black Stars camp and the way the Kotoko supporters came there to show their appreciation to their players among us, it was wonderful and a memorable one.

“Sunday Ibrahim and Abdul Razak won the African Best Players because of the support Kotoko always give to their players unlike Hearts Of Oak. At Hearts, they don’t even care if you’ll die, so for me there is difference between the two (clubs).

“Look at how I’m suffering. Kotoko supporters are very good that is why almost all the players who played for the team are progressing in life. Look at Maxwell Konadu and others. In fact, I cannot say I’m the best coach in Ghana but for as a player I don’t think anyone comes near me. It’s very painful.

“Even the Kotoko supporters like me. So for me If I’m to resurrect after my birth I would like to play for Kotoko due to the way they support their players.’’

Mohammed Polo guided Hearts Of Oak to third position in the 2013/14 season but was heavily abused throughout his stay with the club until his unfortunate exit at the end of the season.

I Will Play For Kotoko In The Next World - Polo

Just A Matter Of Time: Ayew Shouldn"t Lose Hope - Golden Boy

Dede Will Win Sooner Than Later – Ghana Legend

Andre Dede Ayew came third too Yaya Toure and Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng at the GLO/CAF awards ceremony in Abuja on Thursday.

 

The annual event is organised to celebrate and recognise individuals, teams and legends for their contribution to the development of the game. Gabon and BVB Dortmund striker, Aubamayeng beat favourite Yaya Toure to the crown to many surprise if not disappointment and has had many question why and how Toure and perhaps Ayew lost.

Former Ghana international, Abdul Razak (Golden Boy)

Toure has expressed his disappointment when he returned to his club side, Manchester City in an interview to the Mirror newspaper but Andre is yet to speak but many Ghanaian greats have spoken on his behalf.

‘Golden boy’ and Ghanaian legend Abdul Karim Razak has added his voice but his is more of comforting and encouragement for the 26 – year old Swansea city attacking midfielder.

In an interview with Boss FM 93.7 in Kumasi, Razak said,”every country is performing well in football now. We (as Ghanaians in reference to players) need to up their game and perform better than they are now.

Ayew might have lost today but that should not keep him down, it should rather motivate him. t won’t be long before he has his hands on it (CAF African footballer of the year award).”

 

 

He added, “Sammy Kufuor (former Bayern Munich and Black stars defender) came close in 2001 (when he lost it to Senegalese forward, El Hadji Diouf) and now him (Dede), so he should just keep the performance and will soon be recognised as king of African football.

Just A Matter Of Time: Ayew Shouldn"t Lose Hope - Golden Boy