Beating Hearts More Than Motivation - Owusu

Asante Kotoko striker, Obed Owusu believes their victory over Hearts of Oak is motivation for subsequent games in the season.

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Soulama Abdoulaye had a game to forget after he scored an own goal and got send off as his side was beaten 1-0 at home in the derby clash on Monday.

“We are happy for this win but I think that is not all, we have to do well in our upcoming games,” Owusu told the press after the game.

“This win has motivated us a lot. It has boosted us for our next game. We hope we continue with this kind of performance.

“It was not an easy game, but we gave in our best and we were able to get the three points,” he said.

Kotoko is now four points behind second place Hearts of Oak, and will play Ebusua Dwarfs at home in their next Premier League fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

Beating Hearts More Than Motivation - Owusu

Kenichi Praises His Team After Kotoko Defeat

Hearts of Oak head coach Kenichi Yatshusashi has taken his Facebook page to praise his teams performance.

Hearts recorded their second defeat at home and of the season after a howler from goal keeper, Soulama Abdulai caused an own goal as he was put under pressure by Kotoko striker, Dauda Mohammed.

The Japanese-American has always been defiant in defeat and praised his teams performance and also encouraged Soulama.

He wrote, “I am proud of our players; they played well. We created many chances to score and defended well too. We were unlucky today. Soulama is great goal keeper. I still trust him. We will go back to our training and will come back strong for the next match.”

Hearts will look to pick themselves up immediately as they get ready for their next game in the premier league.

Kenichi Praises His Team After Kotoko Defeat