Kotoko Winger Rues Missed Chances Against Bechem

Kumasi Asante Kotoko winger, Eric Donkor, has rued the missed opportunities in their stalemate at home to Bechem United.

The flying winger dubbed the dull 0-0 clash as ‘disappointing’ but was quick to rally his colleagues ahead of their looming clash with Hearts Of Oak.

Eric Donkor bemoaned the missed chance to go top of the log after their profligate shooting against the Brong Ahafo-based visitors.

Bechem United completed a remarkable double over the Reds after their FA cup heroics, to deny Micheal Osei a place at the top of the log.

Speaking to sports crusader on their long term ambition of lifting the GPL trophy at the end of the season, Eric Donkor did not mince words; “It’s disappointing because it would have sent us top of the league.

“A win over Bechem United was more than just three points, as it will also motivate us ahead of our big game against  Hearts Of Oak.

“We are not out of the title race though, because of the point build-up in the league table.”

Kumasi Asante Kotoko stays joint second on the log with 32 points and 2 adrift of league leaders, Accra Hearts Of Oak.

Kotoko next play against a resurgent Ebusua Dwarfs on Wednesday,  before hosting the division’s table toppers in Oseikrom at the weekend.

Kotoko Winger Rues Missed  Chances Against Bechem

Eric Donkor Happy With Kotoko’s League Position

Kumasi Asante Kotoko flying winger Eric Donkor has expressed his excitement at the strong end to the first half of the season.

The relieved winger admired the mental toughness within the playing squad and the hunger for domestic glory even when the Reds were struggling in the early part of the season.

Kumasi Asante Kotoko endured it’s worst start to a season in over 40 years with one win in the opening six fixtures but turned the table to finish the first round on the third slot.

Versatile wide man, Eric Donkor, however expressed his excitement at the strong end to the opening half of the season that includes five wins in the last six matches.

Speaking to www.sportscrusader.com ahead of the second round of the league, the 23 year old remains bullish about his side’s premiership ambition.

“We didn’t start the season well but we finished very strongly as a unit.

We didn’t start as we wanted and finishing above Hearts of Oak doesn’t excites me either because we would have love to be on top.

The top spot is now our priority and we are going to work hard for it”, Eric Donkor told sports crusader.

The full back turned winger remains one of the key cogs in the rejuvenated Kumasi Asante Kotoko that zoomed out of the basement place after match day six to third place at the end of the first round.

The reds mustered a run of four successive wins before been halted at the Wa but returned to maul Techiman City in the final match of the first round.

Eric Donkor Happy With Kotoko’s League Position

Eric Donkor Warns Hearts Ahead of Monday Clash

Kumasi Asante Kotoko flying winger Eric Donkor has issued a verbal warning to Accra Hearts of Oak ahead of their clash on Monday.

The marauding winger admitted to their indifferent form ahead of the trip but has rule out any such inferiority complex when they take to the pitch.

Kotoko warmed up for the short trip to the nation’s capital with a 0-1 reverse whiles Hearts of Oak coincidentally earned a 1-2 away in Obuasi against the champions.

Eric Donkor, who enjoyed a stellar preseason with the reds before suffering a dip in form however rubbished any such fears ahead of the much publicised ‘El-Classico”.

The experience left winger, who can equally play as typical number three, dubbed the match as the biggest of the season so far as they prepare to reincarnate their ailing season.

“It is the biggest game in Ghana and it means a lot to me personally as a player. It comes along side the bragging rights for both players and the supporters”, Donkor told sports crusader.

He added, “our season hasn’t so impressive but I pray that we win to motivate us into the rest of the season. We knew of the fixture before the season starts and we are ready for this Hearts of Oak clash. In football you have to be ready for ups and fowns but the most important thing is for us to stay focused ahead of the game”.

Kumasi Asante Kotoko heads into the fixture on the back of three wins in the opening 9 as against 5 from the Phobians. The two sides meet at the Accra sports stadium on Monday , May 2, 2016.

Eric Donkor Warns Hearts Ahead of Monday Clash

Eric Donkor Returns For Kotoko

Kumasi Asante Kotoko’ s left winger, Eric Donkor is in contention for a place in the line up when they take on Liberty Professionals on Sunday.

The versatile winger has been out for three weeks with a foot injury, but has returned to training with the team and could be in line to feature for the club again this season.

His return is a major boost for the club that is under extreme pressure to return to winning ways as they sit bottom of the log following last Sunday’s 0-1 loss to Aduana Stars in their last league game.

 

Eric Donkor Returns For Kotoko

We Share Fans Frustration - Eric Donkor

Kumasi Asante Kotoko versatile winger Eric Donkor has said the playing body of the club share the frustration of the supporters.

The Porcupine Warriors has picked only 1 point out possible 6 in their first two Ghana Premier League fixtures, and the supporters thirst for success is hitting it’s peak.

The usual buzz accompanying the team after a win was completely ignored by the supporters as they filed out of the dressing room after a two-all draw against Medeama SC three days ago, and Eric Donkor, the captain for the day, said the players are unhappy with the abysmal start and would do everything possible to improve on it.

“We also share the frustrations of the supporters,” Eric Donkor said.

“This wasn’t the results we expected but this is football and this is how it goes sometimes. We will keep talking to ourselves as colleagues and do everything we can to show good results.

“We are going back to the training pitch where we believe that the coach would correct every mistake we did today to get us back on track.”

Kotoko will host Ashanti Gold today (Wednesday) and will hope to kick start a win before the season clock tick faster beyond their reach.

We Share Fans Frustration - Eric Donkor

Eric Donkor Calls For Tough Mentality From Team Mates

Kumasi Asante Kotoko attacking midfielder Eric Donkor has called on his colleagues to develop a tough mentality if they to return to winning ways.

The 23 year old left sided attacker played down fears of another trophy less campaign despite opening day baptism at Sogakope.

The Red’s attacking sensation rallied his teammates to develop the right mentality across all competitions if their season is to go as planned.

The experienced wide man, who has won a number of trophies with the 24 times leagues champions admitted to the poor start made his side away to WAFA SC but played down its significance across the 30 match marathon season.

Donkor, who was prolific in the off season with David Duncan’s charges was powerless at the Sogakope pitch as goals from Charles Boateng and Samuel Tetteh sent Kotoko back to Oseikrom with their tales in between their legs but their talismanic wideman pledged to arrest the poor start.

“For now we need the right mentality and a good team spirit to return to winning ways as a group. As players of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, we are always aiming at winning every game we play but will have to toughen our mentality to achieve that.

“We don’t have to blame anybody for the defeat at WAFA because we lost as a team and we cant blame anyone.” Donkor told sports crusader.

The talismanic wideman then played down the effect of the 2-0 mauling by the Academy boys ahead of the visit of Medeama SC.

“We lost one match in match day one but don’t forget it is very long season. Winning the league will not come on a silver platter as we need to play as a team.

“We need to develop the right mentality but most importantly the support of our fans. Their presence will be very crucial to us.” Donkor pleaded.

Eric Donkor Calls For Tough Mentality From Team Mates

Preview: Can Kotoko Score First League Goal In Sogakope?

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Eric Donkor 7 Others Honoured By Kotoko Victory Circle Atasemanso Supporters Group

Asante Kotoko Victory Circle supporters (Atasemanso) have honoured eight members of the Kotoko playing body at a brief and colourful ceremony held at the earlier this week.

The Victory Circle, one of the many supporters group within the Kotoko fraternity is inaugurated recently though they have been in existenc for some time now.

As part of activitis to inaugrate the ‘Circle’ members of the group honoured some players and officials of the group an action that has been hailed by the players who were awarded.

Some of the players honoured include, goalkeeper Ofori Antwi, Ohene Brenya, captain Amos Frimpong, veteran Stephen Oduro, Eric Donkor, Ahmed Adams, Ahmed Toure and Obed Owusu.

 

Eric Donkor 7 Others Honoured By Kotoko Victory Circle Atasemanso Supporters Group