Kotoko should not accept to play in Africa – Former striker Eric Bekoe
Former Asante Kotoko striker Eric Bekoe believes the club is not well-prepared hence should decline the opportunity to compete in Africa.
Following the cancellation of the season, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) selected Asante Kotoko and Ashanti Gold as Ghana’s representatives for next season’s CAF inter-club competitions.
The Porcupine Warriors will compete in the Champions League while the Miners feature in the Confederation Cup.
The FA explained that choosing both teams was “in accordance with the relevant provisions of the CAF inter-club football Regulations”.
However, Bekoe, who scored 17 goals in 23 league games for Kotoko in 2007/08 season, has advised them against accepting the FA’s decision.
According to Bekoe, the squad is low in quality and considering club owner Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has placed a ban on transfers, they cannot compete with the big boys.
“Kotoko should not accept the opportunity to compete in Africa next season to waste money,” Bekoe, who gained prominence with Kotoko in winning the 2007-08 Premier League title and top scorer award, told Opemsuo FM.
“The club is not well-prepared to get a group stage birth which of course will be a waste of resources.
“The Board and the technical team should work fervently to shape the club before they will resolve to compete in Africa.
“For a team to perform majestically in Africa, it comes with a quality crop of players. This Kotoko team is of low quality.”
culled from Ghanasoccernet
