CAF Confed Cup: CK Akonnor defeated is "proud" of Asante Kotoko's players despite his elimination

Sports News from Monday, March 18, 2019

Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

2019-03-18

Assante Kotoko head coach Charles Akonnor is "proud" of his players despite their withdrawal from the CAF Confederations Cup.

The Porcupine Warriors had to defeat Zesco United in Ndola in the group's last game to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the competition.

Charles Akonnor's men seemed to have finished the job after Stephen Nyarko gave them the advantage at half-time.

But Jesse was capitalized on a Kotoko defensive blunder in the 54th minute to restore the hosts' parity before Kondwani Mtonga clinched victory for Zesco two minutes later.

Despite the loss, coach Akonnor expressed his satisfaction with the display of his team throughout the competition.

"It's a game we wanted to win so much because of the situation. If we looked at where we were, Zesco had nothing to lose, no pressure and we wanted to go to the quarterfinals and that meant so much for us. but we did not play very well as we did. "

"The goals we have been conceding since the beginning of this campaign have been a major problem and have affected us. Honestly, we lost bitterly, but I must say that I am proud of the boys since the beginning of this difficult adventure. "

"Today is the end of the trip and we hope we will learn from this campaign and come back stronger."

Sudan's Al Hilal dominated the group and was joined by Nkana FC.

Courtesy of GHANAsoccernet.com – The main website of information on football in Ghana. Click for more news.

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