Asante Kotoko coach CK Akunor has jumped to the defence of under-fire Frederick Boateng, urging the clubs fans to be patient with the striker.
Boateng has been heavily criticized since he joined the Porcupine Warriors.
The former Ebusua Dwarfs attacker as failed to endear himself to the club's demanding supporters.
But coach CK Akunor is urging fans to remain patient with the striker.
"Frederick Boateng is struggling mentally and it is very bad for the team," Akunnor told Asempa FM.
"It's clear the supporters don't like him and that affects him a lot but they should understand that he is there for a reason.
"There is no way he [Frederick Boateng] will start if Sogne Yacouba is fit but I urge the supporters should be patient with him.
"I also entreat him to be there mentally and spiritually as well.
"Frederick Boateng isn't called "Obinim" so the fans should stop calling him that." he added.